Heat from the top and the bottom. Opens and closes on its own. Made for leather, leatherette and PVC patches.
For trucker caps, small shops and events
For busy shops and mixed cap styles
Both heat from the top and the bottom, and both open and close on their own. Here's where they differ.
| DuoForge$349Shop DuoForge | DuoForgePRO$990Shop DuoForgePRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $990 |
| Rating | 4.8· 307 reviews | 4.7· 48 reviews |
| Heat | Top and bottom platens, each with its own digital temperature control | Top and bottom, with independent heat zones |
| Open & close | Closes and opens automatically when the timer ends | Electric auto-drive; opens on its own when the cycle ends. No lever, no compressor. |
| Controls | Digital temperature controls and a 1–999 s timer | Smart panel that saves your settings for each job as presets |
| Laser alignment | Add-on: Laser Alignment Tool ($39) | Built in |
| Lower platen | Round, soft silicone base that slides front to back | 3 interchangeable silicone platen covers |
| In the box | The press with its round silicone base | Platen Covers #1, #2 and #3, plus the silicone wrap with thicker edges. Use the wrap together with Platen Cover #2. |
| Caps | Curves matched to structured trucker caps (Richardson 112, 115, 168). Works well with other cap styles. | Platen covers for 5-panel, 6-panel, flat-bill and unstructured caps |
| Patches | Leather, leatherette, PVC, embroidered and other thick patches | Leatherette, genuine leather, PVC, embroidered and more |
| Build | Compact, about 18 lb (8.3 kg). Made to travel to hat bars, pop-ups and events. | Forged steel, built for continuous, high-volume use |
| Original box | Keep it for warranty service. Replacement box: $60 | Keep it for warranty service. Replacement box: $80 |
| Shipping | Both ship from Stillwater, Oklahoma, with tracking. Shipping is calculated at checkout (no free shipping), and coupon codes don't apply. | |
Load the cap and press start. It closes, presses and opens by itself.
I have fought pressing hats for the past 5 years, my old press would always crease the hats unless I added socks or other items to try and stop it from creasing.
I just did a test press on a couple of my Richardson hats and they came out flawless. Super happy with the duoforge and highly recommend it. Ease of use was awesome. The dual heated platters makes placing hat patches so much easier since they stick in place before final press.
Outstanding product.
I had a repeat order for one of my customers that included heat-applied MetFlex patches. Our new Duo Forge Pro arrived just in time for production and did not disappoint! Production went without any issues. I was surprised that this press out performed our other more expensive hat press. We press 30+ patches on three different types of poly caps and nailed it on the first try. We are very pleased with our purchase and cant wait to see how it does on the next project.
This thing Rips! I got through 75 hats in no time. No marks really. Looks good. Good heat and pressure. I would buy it again.
Well worth the extra money to have interchangeable forms for various hats! We love it!
Game changer with the dual platens - must have when pressing patches - I also like the fact the lower platen is shaped to match Richardson 112 hats - and other stile hats -
So much better for my adhesive patches! Love the laser. Easy to change settings
Add-ons for cleaner, faster pressing.
A red crosshair on a magnetic base, so every patch lands in the same spot.
Silicone sheet that protects the patch face from the hot platen. 6.69 × 3.35 in.
Every DuoForgePRO already comes with Platen Covers #1, #2 and #3.
For structured 6-panel caps like the Richardson 112. Use it with the silicone wrap from your PRO's box.
Adds a heated bottom pad with its own digital controller to compatible single-heat automatic cap presses. It doesn't change your press's top platen.
One recipe for leather, leatherette and PVC patches. Always put a PressGuard between the platen and the patch.
Pressing on a different press? The chart covers dual-heat and top-heat-only presses.
Both heat from the top and the bottom and open and close on their own. DuoForge ($349) is built around structured trucker caps like the Richardson 112, 115 and 168, and at about 18 lb it travels well to hat bars and events. DuoForgePRO ($990) adds built-in laser alignment, saved presets, Platen Covers #1, #2 and #3 in the box, and a forged-steel frame for high-volume work.
DuoForge's top and bottom curves are matched to structured trucker caps (Richardson 112, 115 and 168), and it works well with other cap styles. DuoForgePRO comes with Platen Covers #1, #2 and #3 for 5-panel, 6-panel, flat-bill and unstructured caps. Use Platen Cover #2 together with the included silicone wrap, the one with thicker edges. Spare #2 and #3 covers are sold separately and fit only the PRO.
On DuoForge: 300°F top and 320°F bottom. Pre-heat the cap for 25 seconds without the patch, then place the patch and press for 25 seconds more. Always use a PressGuard between the platen and the patch. For other presses and materials, see our heat press settings chart.
Orders placed by 2pm CST ship the same business day from Stillwater, Oklahoma, with tracking. Heat press shipping is calculated at checkout: presses aren't part of free shipping. Presses ship to US addresses only.
DuoForge has a 1-year warranty. For DuoForgePRO warranty details, text us at (405) 937-1596. Keep the original box and packaging for both presses: you need them for warranty service. A replacement box costs $60 for DuoForge and $80 for DuoForgePRO.
Yes, within 30 days of delivery. Approved returns have a 20% restocking fee, and you pay the return shipping. Send it back in the original box and packaging. Email support@patchcrafters.com to start a return, and see the refund policy for details.
Still deciding? Text us at (405) 937-1596, Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm CT.
Our two automatic cap heat presses heat the cap from the top and the bottom and open on their own when the timer ends. DuoForge is built around structured trucker caps like the Richardson 112, 115 and 168, and at about 18 lb it travels to hat bars and events. DuoForgePRO adds built-in laser alignment, saved presets and Platen Covers #1, #2 and #3 for high-volume shops. Both press leather, leatherette, PVC and embroidered patches and ship from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
