Platen Cover #3 for DuoForgePRO Suitable for (5 Panel Hats)

Product Overview

The Platen Cover #3 is a purpose-engineered hat press pad designed for the DuoForgePRO, optimized specifically for 5-panel hat styles. Its unique profile compensates for the distinctive shape of 5-panel crowns (including flat panel and sharp corner structures), improving surface contact and ensuring consistent heat and pressure across the decoration area.

Whether you’re applying patches, HTV, DTF transfers, or embroidered trims, Platen Cover #3 delivers reliable results on structured 5-panel caps — reducing common issues such as seam lift, lifting edges, or uneven adhesion.

Key Features

• 5-Panel Specific Design
  Tailored profile supports the flatter, angular front panel of 5-panel hats for improved contact and press quality.

• Perfect Fit for DuoForgePRO
  Precisely sized to sit securely on the DuoForgePRO platen without shifting during use.

• Optimized Heat & Pressure Transfer
  Helps maintain even heat and pressure across the flat front panel to enhance adhesion and detail clarity.

• Durable Construction
  Heat-resistant, resilient pad material built for repeated production cycles.

• Quick Install & Changeover
  Snap-on design makes switching platen covers fast and tool-free.

Performance Benefits

• Cleaner Presses, Fewer Rejects
  Reduces common errors like missed spots or wrinkled transfers caused by poor crown support.

• Crisp Print Edges & Vibrant Colors
  Enhanced platen contact improves adhesion for HTV, DTF film, and other transfer media.

• Production-Ready
  Designed for shops doing custom teams, retail runs, promotional orders, and high-volume output.

How to Use

1. Install Platen Cover #3 securely onto your DuoForgePRO machine’s lower platen.

2. Preheat the press to settings recommended for your transfer media.

3. Place the 5-panel hat with the front panel seated fully on the platen pad surface.

4. Align your transfer or decoration, then press according to your preferred time/temperature/pressure.

5. Peel/Finish based on the media’s instructions and let the hat cool before removing.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe clean with a soft cloth after each session to remove residue.

• Avoid harsh chemicals or sharp tools that could damage the surface.

• Store flat in a clean, dry place between jobs.