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ROQ DRY MOBY

ROQ Dry Moby is a unit created specifically to deal with large areas in an economical way.

TECHNICAL SPECS

  • Digital Temperature Parameterization;
  • Heat transmission by convection and radiation;
  • Suitable for larger drying areas;
  • Digital adjustment of exposure time through the use of a temperature control probe;
  • Select drying area according to the print’s size and/or position;
  • Select number of passes;
  • Adjust the path of movement according to the print’s size and/or position;

Description

The ROQ Flash – ROQ Dry Moby is a unit created specifically to handle large areas in an economical way.

With this machine any business has the ability to digitally regulate the time, drying area and temperature.

ROQ DRY EVOLUTION

The ROQ Dry Evolution is a flash cure unit that is extremely versatile.

TECHNICAL SPECS

  • Digital Temperature Parameterization;
  • Digital adjustment of exposure time
  • Select drying area according to the print’s size;
  • Extensible arm with a hood that turns 90º
  • Adjustable distance between the pallet and the heating lamps.
  • Heat transmission by convection and radiation;
  • Suitable for larger drying areas;
  • Optional:
  • Air Circulation Velocity Adjustment;

•Digital adjustment of exposure time through the use of a temperature control probe;

Description

Did you know that in any print, the curing process is one of the most important processes?

The ROQ Flash – ROQ Dry Evolution, also known as EVO, is an extremely versatile flash curing unit. It is designed with an extendable arm and a hood that rotates 90 degrees so that the EVO can adapt to any situation.

ROQ DRY RUN

ROQ Dry RUN is a flash cure unit that answers to the most demanding jobs.

TECHNICAL SPECS

  • Analogic control panel;
  • Analog Temperature Parameterization;
  • Analog exposure time adjustment;
  • Select drying area according to the print’s size and/or position;
  • Adjustable distance between the pallet and the heating lamps;
  • Heat transmission by convection and radiation;

Description

ROQ Dry RUN, is the drying unit that responds to the most demanding jobs.

Although it is an economical model, it maintains the main features and power of the rest of the range.

This is a powerful dryer, built and optimized for high production performance.

ROQ SAHARA

The ROQ SAHARA – It’s like having a desert at your service

TECHNICAL SPECS

  • •Improved energy efficiency and thermal stability through its reinforced insulation
  • Standby Mode that allows you to keep your dryer’s temperature during breaks at a reduced cost, further improving its energy efficiency
  • Increased chamber entry height of 140 mm (5,5’)
  • Improved noise reduction
  • Axial flow fan for a constant hot-air circulation
  • Air purification filter for the burner
  • Antistatic and resistant mesh conveyor high tensile strength PTFE coated belt
  • Faster and easier maintenance due to an improved filter access
  • Updated user-friendly software with a brand-new recipe saving system to manage exposure time and overall temperature
  • Digital temperature display
  • Internal exhaustion header system per module
  • Contact temperature control
  • Min temp 90°C – Max temp 200°C
  • Option of 2 conveyors with independent speed and direction (optional)
  • Different length’s entry/exit openings (optional)
  • ROQ SAHARA powered by gas with heat exchanger system (optional)
  • ROQ SAHARA powered by gas, Electricity, or Both (optional)

Description

The ROQ SAHARA is a very versatile piece of equipment, able to adapt to any printing shop regardless of the conditions or type of energy source available. It can run on gas, electricity or both (MIX version), switching between them with the simple press of a button.

This oven has high energy efficiency and thermal stability, thus bringing added value to your business.

LittleRed X3

 

 

 

All LittleRed series dryers have a tilting heater design. Works great for curing hats.

The LittleRed® X3 Conveyor Dryer from Vastex offers a 41 in. (104 cm) long heating chamber that houses three infrared heaters, closely aligned with no gaps, to maintain a constant curing temperature while the garments travel the length of the conveyor.

Inside the heating chamber, the three height adjustable infrared heaters raise the temperature of the ink (not the air inside the chamber) with sustained intensity to maximize curing efficiency.

The modular design allows for expandability to easily add chambers and conveyor length as production needs increase.

The LittleRed X3-30 model with 30 in. (76 cm) wide x 88 in. (224 cm) long conveyor belt is offered with three 24 in. (61 cm) wide 240V/2,600 watt heaters (total wattage 7,800 w) to cure up to 360 plastisol-printed images or 120 discharge or water-based printed images per hour.*

The LittleRed X3-54 model with 54 in. (137 cm) wide x 88 in. (224 cm) long conveyor is equipped with three 48 in. (122 cm) wide 240V/5,200 watt infrared heaters (total wattage 15,600 w) to cure up to 720 plastisol-printed images or dry 240 discharge or water-based printed images per hour.*

LittleRed X2

 

All LittleRed series dryers have a tilting heater design. Works great for curing hats.

The series of LittleRed® Conveyor Dryers from Vastex offers repeatable results and fast payback never before available to mid/high-capacity textile printers. The modular design allows for expandability to easily add chambers and conveyor length as production needs increase.

Following are details on LittleRed X2 models. For lower capacities go to LittleRed X1 models.

The LittleRed X2-30 model with 30 in. (76 cm) wide x 66 in. (167.6 cm) long conveyor belt is offered with two 24 in. (61 cm) wide 240V/2,600 watt heaters to cure up to 260 plastisol-printed images or 90 discharge or water-based printed images per hour.*

The LittleRed X2-54 model with 54 in. (137 cm) wide x 66 in. (167.6 cm) long conveyor is equipped with two 48 in. (122 cm) wide 240V/5,200 watt infrared heaters to cure up to 520 plastisol-printed images or dry 180 discharge or water-based printed images per hour.*

LittleRed X1

 

All LittleRed series dryers have a tilting heater design. Works great for curing hats.

The series of LittleRed® Conveyor Dryers from Vastex offers repeatable results and fast payback never before available to mid-capacity textile printers. The modular design allows for expandability to easily add chambers and conveyor length as production needs increase. Following are details on LittleRed X1 models. For higher capacities go to LittleRed X2 models.

The LittleRed X1-30 model with 30 in. (76 cm) wide x 48 in. (122 cm) long conveyor belt is offered with a 24 in. (61 cm) wide 120V/2,000 watt heater to cure up to 90 plastisol-printed images or 45 discharge or water-based printed images per hour, or a 24 in. (61 cm) wide 240V/2,600 watt heater to cure up to 130 plastisol-printed images or 45 discharge or water-based printed images per hour.*

The LittleRed X1-54 model with 54 in. (137 cm) wide x 66 in. (168 cm) long conveyor is equipped with a 48 in. (122 cm) wide 240V/5,200 watt infrared heater to cure up to 260 plastisol-printed images or dry 90 discharge or water-based printed images per hour.*

Vastex D-1000

Compact Infrared Conveyor Dryer
Handles Wide Jackets, Sweats, Images

Dense coil pattern, heater shields and a 6.35 watt per sq in (0.98 watt per sq cm) infrared heater eliminate hot and cold spots and provide the power you need to get the job done.

The D-1000 compact infrared heating model comes with 26 in. (66.1 cm) wide belt and 56 in. (142.2 cm) long conveyor belt, with a 25 in. (63.5 cm) infeed as standard. An optional 10 inch conveyor extension is available if desired. A 27.75 in. (70.5 cm) wide chamber infeed allows for loading of heavier and larger garments.

At 56 in. (142.2 cm) long and 32 in. (81.3 cm) wide overall, the unit fits on tabletops or on utility carts with tops as small as 30 in. (76.2 cm) square, and is available with an optional mobile stand. It is also suitable for mobile screen printers to power on site using a small generator at fairs, concerts, trade shows and other events where larger garments as well as tees may be screen printed.

It is available in 120V or 240V models equipped with a 20 in. (50.8 cm) wide by 16 in. (40.6 cm) long, 2050 watt heater that carries the same 15-year warranty as all Vastex infrared heaters.

Variable controls for both heat intensity and conveyor speed allow fine-tuning of the drying process according to ink type, ink coverage, desired cure temperature, and rate at which items are being printed.

The heater can be raised, lowered and pivoted using lock knobs on the sides of the heating chamber according to the thickness of printed garments and/or the angle of printed images on irregularly shaped items, for uniform curing of the printed area using minimum energy. Heater shields are included as standard to maximize edge-to-edge temperature consistency for increased image quality.

The compact unit is CE certified and shippable worldwide via UPS, FedEx, DHL and other small package carriers.

 

Vastex BigRed 4D

New BigRed™ 4D-54 Dryer Cures All Inks at Ultra-High Rates

A new BigRed™ 4D-54 conveyor dryer from Vastex features a pre-heating zone and high-efficiency air flow mapping, achieving ultra-high rates and side-to-side curing uniformity, while cooling the chamber skin, reducing noise and preventing dust contamination, it was announced by Mark Vasilantone, president.

Seven inches (17.8 cm) narrower than its predecessor, the compact dryer is equipped with a 54 in. (137 cm) wide conveyor belt, dual heating zones and four infrared heaters capable of curing up to 950 plastisol printed garments/h, 432 water-based or discharge-printed garments/h, and 144 garments/h printed with digital white ink.

A high-powered pre-heating zone surges ink temperatures past 300°F (149°C) within the first several inches of conveyor travel, maximizing dwell time at optimum curing temperatures and, in turn, conveyor belt speeds and dryer output.

Air intake fans located below the roof of the enclosure quietly draw ‘make-up’ air into the
chamber’s double-walled shell through filtered inlets along opposite exterior sides at rates up to 560 cfm (15.6 m3/min), serving to cool the outer shell for safety, while preheating the incoming air.

An exhaust fan located below the center of the conveyor belt draws the preheated air downward at rates up to 860 cfm (24 m3/min), over the garment and through the belt, removing heat, moisture and contaminants from the chamber.

To accommodate each shop’s layout, the 6 inch (15.2 cm) diameter exhaust fan outlet rotates 360 degrees for connection to ductwork, and the control box can be located on the right (standard) or left side of the chamber.

Exhaust filters located on both sides of the conveyor prevent garment lint from entering the blower or exhaust stack. Cleaning all filters before or after each shift can be accomplished in one minute according to the company, safeguarding printed images, the equipment and the shop environment.

Exhaust flow sensors with warning lights alert operators to a clogged exhaust line, clogged filter or blower failure. Other safety features include a light tower to monitor dryer status, and a ‘cool down mode’ for powering down.

Dual digital PID temperature controls maintain accuracy to +/-1°F (+/-0.5°C).

The heaters of the new dryer carry a 15-year warranty, and feature closely spaced coils that provide high-density, medium-wavelength infrared heat for maximum cure speed without cold spots or under curing associated with conventional units.

The dryer’s capacity can be doubled, tripled or quadrupled when needs increase by adding one, two or three additional heating chambers and extending the conveyor belt. Vasilantone says a BigRed™ 4D-30 version with 30 inch (76 cm) wide conveyor belt will soon follow.

Vastex BigRed 4D

BigRed 4D Series dryers in 30 and 54 in. (76 and 137 cm) belt widths are the largest and most powerful dryers engineered specifically for DTG digital inks and/or screen-printed plastisols, water-based inks and discharge, making them ideal for Kornit® and other high-volume DTG shops, as well as automatic screen printing operations requiring high capacities.

Model BR4D-V30 with a 30 in. (76 cm) wide belt and four 24 in. (61 cm) wide heaters (total 11,400 watts) cures 72 garments/h printed with DTG/digital white ink at 2.5 minutes dwell time, 216 garments/h with water-based ink or discharge, and 475 garments/h with plastisol ink.

Model BR4D-V54 with a 54 in. (137 cm) wide belt and four 48 in. (122 cm) wide heaters (total 22,800 watts) cures 144 garments/h printed with DTG/digital white ink at 2.5 minutes dwell time, 432 garments/h with water-based ink or discharge, and 950 garments/h with plastisol ink.

Capacity of both models can be doubled, tripled or quadrupled by adding one, two or three modular heating chambers and conveyor belt extensions — as new or when needs grow.

For example, a model BR4D-V54 with four heating chambers can cure 576 garments/h printed with DTG/digital white ink at 2.5 minutes dwell time, 1,728 garments/h with water-based ink or discharge, and 3,800 garments/h with plastisol ink.

All BigRed D Series dryers feature a high-powered pre-heating zone that surges ink temperatures past 300°F (149°C) within the first several inches of conveyor travel, maximizing dwell time at optimum curing temperatures and, in turn, conveyor belt speeds and dryer output.

Air intake fans located below the roof of the enclosure quietly draw ‘make-up’ air into the chamber’s double-walled shell through filtered inlets along opposite exterior sides at rates up to 560 cfm (15.6 m3/min), serving to cool the outer shell for safety, while preheating the incoming air.

An exhaust fan located below the center of the conveyor belt draws the preheated air downward at rates up to 900 cfm (25.5 m3/min), over the garment and through the belt, removing heat, moisture and contaminants from the chamber.

To accommodate each shop’s layout, the 6 inch (152 mm) diameter exhaust fan outlet rotates 360 degrees for connection to ductwork, and the control box can be located on the right (standard) or left side of the chamber.

Exhaust filters located on both sides of the conveyor prevent garment lint from entering the blower or exhaust stack. Cleaning all filters before or after each shift can be accomplished in one minute, safeguarding printed images, the equipment and the shop environment.

Exhaust flow sensors with warning lights alert operators to a clogged exhaust line, clogged filter or blower failure. Other safety features include a light tower to monitor dryer status, and a ‘cool down mode’ for powering down.

Dual digital PID temperature controls maintain accuracy to +/-1°F (+/-0.5°C).

The heaters of the BigRed 4D dryers carry a 15-year warranty, and feature closely spaced coils that provide high-density, medium-wavelength infrared heat for maximum cure speed without cold spots or under curing associated with conventional units.

FAST

  • 475 – 950+ plastisol shirts/hr*
  • 216 – 432+ water-based or discharge shirts/hr*
  • 72 – 144+ DTG shirts/hr* with digital white ink

SMART
Unique cooling bed at exit cools as garments exit the chamber

SAFE
Light tower to monitor dryer status, cool-down mode for easier shut-down and fault detection on the exhaust

QUIET
The new BigRed 4D models are 20% quieter than earlier models

ACCURATE
Temperature controller accurate to +/-1°F (+/-0.5°C) Digital PID with fuzzy logic — industry’s most advanced

ADJUSTABLE
Hand crank raises or lowers all heating chambers simultaneously to within 2″ – 7″ (5 – 17.7 cm) of the belt for bulky items or hats

CONVENIENT
Digital belt speed voltmeter — a must have

VERSATILE
Make-up Air and Negative Exhaust Air — removes moisture and fumes ultra-fast

FILTERED
Filtered air intake prevents dust contamination of images. Filtered exhaust prevents garment lint from entering the blower or exhaust stack

HEAVY DUTY
“X-Series” Conveyor Belt Tracking System

BELT WIDTH
(Maximum garment width)
30″ (76 cm) or 54″ (137 cm)

HEATER WIDTH
24″ (61 cm) or 48″ (122 cm)

MAXIMUM IMAGE WIDTH
18 in. (46 cm) or 42 in. (107 cm)
(Heater width minus 6 in. [15 cm])

EXPANDABLE
Add heat chambers and belt extensions

OPTIONS

  • Heating chambers @ 54 in. (137cm) long
  • Belt extensions, front or rear @ 18 in. (46 cm) long
  • Control box on left side (right side standard)
  • 3 Phase and 208, 380, 480 voltages
  • Exhaust hood for extra fume extraction
  • Hat support rail
  • Locking casters for mobility
  • Heavy duty motor drive for conveyor belts
  • Donut probe
  • Additional heater clearance