Carry a small flashlight
This will help shed some light on the needed information.
How to Find Make and Model Numbers
Use these tips to locate the make and model number before ordering pads, covers, and other press textiles.
Ordering Guide
How to find the MAKE and MODEL number
Make and model number... make and model number. How many times have you heard this when ordering press pads and covers? It's true, to order the correct pad and cover for your customer, we must have the make and model number. Here are some tips to help you find this crucial information and make ordering the correct textiles for the pressing machine mistake free.
Manufacturer lookup guide
AJAX
The make and model number are located on the right hand side of the frame behind and below the pressing table.
ALLIANCE/AJAX
The make and model number are located on the inside left press head support bar.
CISSELL
Dry cleaning presses: the make and model are found on the right side of the frame underneath the pressing table. Steam Air Finishers: the information is found on the bottom back of the press base. Pants Toppers: the make and model are found on the top left side of the press frame.
FORENTA
The model number on all Forenta pressing machines is found in the serial number. This information is located on the right side of the press, just below the press table. Be sure to write down the entire serial number.
HOFFMAN
The make and model are located on the right side of the press just behind the pressing table.
SANKOSHA
These are perhaps the easiest. Most of the information needed is on the front of the press frame in large bold numbers and letters, in plain view. What a concept!
UNIPRESS
On the shirt body units, the make and model is located in plain view, on the front top corner of the frame. It's on a gray panel, and even lists the Unipress part numbers for the appropriate pads, covers and air bags. On all other presses, the make and model is located on the right side of the press just under the pressing table, on the box where the controls are located.
Field Tips
Tips for reading model numbers
Now that you know where to look for the needed information, here are some tips to make reading the model number much easier.
Bring a white crayon
You can rub the crayon over the letters and numbers, making them much easier to read.
Have a tape measure with you
If the make and model numbers are not available, you can measure the buck of the press and match up the correct pad and cover.
Keep craft paper available
This will allow you to make a tracing, or template, of the press buck if the model number is missing or the press has been rebuilt.