N-Works Heat Insert Press

A heat press using the PLS48C1 Soldering Iron from Parkside.

!Important!

When pushing down, grab the whole sled! Grabbing only the soldering iron can make the press tip over.

Soldering Iron info:

The PLS48C1 is discontinued by Parkside and I can't check if the PLS48D2(current version) fits. The Felicidade Soldering Iron fits as well. To install the Felicidade replacement push it in before sliding the sled on the rods. Fixate it with 3 M5X5mm flat-tip set screws through the already existing holes in the sled. When choosing the Felicidade option you won't need the following parts: Housing; Cable Plate; Lid. Since these are used to hold the Parkside electronics

Sourcing guide: OneDrive sheet

Assembly guide: Youtube

Parts needed:

Soldering Iron:

Part	Quantity	Comment	Price	Source
Parkside PLS48C1	1	Discontinued but still can be found used	???€
or
Felicidade	1	Fits as well. Check description for install instructions.	18,99€	Amazon

Hardware:

Part	Quantity	Comment	Sourcing Tip	Price	Source
Alu Extrusion 160mm	1	Can be wider. Printed parts need at least 160mm to grip completely.		2,95€	myAluprofil
Alu Extrusion 300mm	1	Can be changed alongside the rods. Limits the up/down travel.		4,33€	myAluprofil
Rods 8X320mm	2	Can be changed alongside Alu Extrusion 300mm. Limits the up/down travel.		9,59€	Aliexpress
Bearings LM8LUU 5X15X45mm	2	Remember to lubricate them to reduce wear.		2,89€	Aliexpress
Screws M6X12mm	34		Better Source from local Hardware store. MC Master-Carr link contains pack of 100Pcs.	9,29€	mcMaster-Carr
Nuts M6	30	28Pcs work as well since 2 Nuts in the housing ankers aren't used.	Better Source from local Hardware store. MC Master-Carr link contains pack of 100Pcs.	2,67€	mcMaster-Carr
Flat-Tip Set Screw M5X5mm	3	You only need these when choosing the Felicidade Soldering Iron.	Better Source from local Hardware store. MC Master-Carr link contains pack of 100Pcs.	9,50€	mcMaster-Carr
Spring	1	I used an old Bowden Extruder spring.	Length: 20mm Wire diameter: 1,2mm Outer diameter: 9mm	1,55€	Aliexpress

Printed Part:

Part	Quantity	Comment	Sourcing Tip
Anker X1	2	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Anker X3	10	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Bottom	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Cable Clip	1	Can be split to fit smaller printers with no worrys.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Cable Plate	1	Print as is.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Chain Base	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Chain Clip	13	Print as is.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Chain End	1	Print as is.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Chain Link	12	Print as is.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Corner	2	Print as is.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Housing	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Lid	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Sled	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Stopper	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works
Top	1	Print with support.	Print yourself or order from N-Works

Bill of materials

Name
Quantity
Notes
1
Parkside PLS48C1
1
or Felicidade. (check sourcing guide)
2
Felicidade
1
or Parkside PLS48C1 (check sourcing guide)
3
Alu Extrusion 160mm
1
Can be wider. Printed parts need at least 160mm to grip completely. (check sourcing guide)
4
Alu Extrusion 300mm
1
Can be changed alongside the rods. Limits the up/down travel. (check sourcing guide)
5
Rods 8X320mm
2
Can be changed alongside Alu Extrusion 300mm. Limits the up/down travel. (check sourcing guide)
6
Bearings LM8LUU 5X15X45mm
2
Remember to lubricate them to reduce wear. (check sourcing guide)
7
Screws M6X12mm
34
(check sourcing guide)
8
Nuts M6
30
(check sourcing guide)
9
Flat-Tip Set Screw M5X5mm
3
You only need these when choosing the Felicidade Soldering Iron. (check sourcing guide)
10
Spring
1
Length: 20mm Wire diameter: 1,2mm Outer diameter: 9mm (check sourcing guide)