Cure All Digital Inks, All Screen-printed Plastisol and Water-based Inks and Discharge at Ultra-High Rates

Cure all Digital Inks, all Screen-printed Plastisols,
all Water-based Inks and Discharge, and/or DTF
Adhesives, at Ultra-High Rates

15 Year Heater Warranty

Model shown: BR4D-V30

Model BigRed 4D 30 - Infrared Conveyor Dryers

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 as well as screen-printed plastisols, water-based inks, discharge and/or DTF adhesives, making them ideal for Kornit^® and other high-volume DTG shops, as well as automatic screen printing operations requiring high capacities, and DTF printing in high volumes. The modular design allows for expandability to easily add chambers and conveyor length as production needs increase.

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 or DTF adhesives.

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.*

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.

Modular expandability allows your dryer to grow with you

The capacity (belt speed) of all Vastex floor standing conveyor dryers can be doubled or tripled as new or when needs increase by simply adding one or two modular heating chambers and extending the conveyor belt. This eliminates the need to invest in a larger dryer than you need at the onset, and avoids the high cost of purchasing a new dryer when your needs increase.

Model shown: BR4D-V54

OPTIONS

Additional heating chambers @ 54 in. (137cm) long
Belt extensions, front or rear @ 18 in. (46 cm) long
Side heaters to increase "cure zone"
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

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. Models with side heaters can be adjusted from 4 to 7 in. (10 - 17.8 cm) from belt to heater.

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

* Rated Shirts/hr are approximations and are based on certain conditions including humidity, image size, substrate material, etc.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CONVEYOR EXTENSIONS & ADDITIONAL CHAMBERS

Vastex Conveyor Extensions make it easy to increase production without buying an entirely new dryer. Extensions can be used to increase the infeed, outfeed, or add additional heat chambers. With bolt-on installation and conveyor belt extensions, your dryer can be upgraded quickly and easily.

Chamber and Belt Extension drawing

Available belt sizes:

18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm)
18 x 36 in. (45.7 x 91.4 cm)

30 x 18 in. (76.2 x 45.7 cm)
30 x 36 in. (76.2 x 91.4 cm)
30 x 54 in. (76.2 x 137.2 cm)

54 x 18 in. (137.2 x 45.7 cm)
54 x 36 in. (137.2 x 91.4 cm)
54 x 54 in. (137.2 x 137.2 cm)

78 x 36 in. (198 cm x 91.4 cm)
78 x 54 in. (198 cm x 137.2 cm)

INCREASING CAPACITY OF A VASTEX CONVEYOR DRYER
with additional heating chamber and conveyor belt extension

See it in action!

EXHAUST HOOD

Exhaust booster system reduces fumes at exit of dryer (a "must have" for DTF adhesives on D1-Series and LR-X1)
Independent power and control
Snap ON or OFF for easy mobility and maintenance
Diagnostic pilot light and ON/OFF switch
Optional adjustable conveyor mount available

Exhaust Hood

Model EXH-18
For dryers with belt width of 18 to 30 in. (46 to 76 cm)

120V standard

141 cfm, 2.1 amps, NEMA 5-15P plug

240V optional

141 cfm, 1.0 amps, NEMA 6-15P plug

Model EXH-30
For dryers with belt width of 24 to 36 in. (61 to 91 cm)

120V standard

141 cfm, 2.1 amps, NEMA 5-15P plug

240V optional

141 cfm, 1.0 amps, NEMA 6-15P plug

Model EXH-54
For dryers with belt width of 48 to 60 in. (122 to 152 cm)

240V standard

300 cfm, 1.0 amps, NEMA 6-15P plug

POWERED EXHAUST

Optional powered exhaust removes moisture and fumes — ideal for working in confined spaces.

D-100 Powered Exhaust

POWERED EXHAUST

D-1000 Powered Exhaust

Optional powered exhaust removes moisture and fumes — ideal for working in confined spaces, especially when curing of DTF adhesives.

SIDE HEATERS

Side-mounted heaters can be added to any model, and come as standard on deluxe models.

Chamber and Belt Extension drawing

Positioned at a 45 degree angle
Controlled from the main panel
Available in single or three phase dryers and in 240, 380, and 480 V
Each heater is 1,400W adding a total of 2,800W
Digital timer adjusts heat output from 0 to 100%

Increases "cure zone" to 24 in. on 30 in. belts
Increases "cure zone" to 48 in. on 54 in. belts
Side heaters can be tilted from 40 - 50 degrees to suit application
The addition of side heaters changes the heater height adjustment range from 2 - 7 in. (5 - 17.8 cm) to 4 - 7 in. (10 - 17.8 cm)

CONVEYOR AIR BAR

Speeds the cooling of screen-printed and inkjet-printed garments, caps, koozies, umbrellas and hard goods as they exit a dryer's heating chamber, rapidly cooling/hardening hot ink that is soft or tacky, and making printed items easy to fold or package.
Houses tightly-spaced mini fans providing uniform airflow across the printed item, angled outward to avoid blowing cool air into the heating chamber.
Height adjustable to accommodate thin to bulky items.
Independent power

Model CAB-30 houses five fans, and adjusts to fit any Vastex or other dryer having a 33 to 39 in. (83.8 to 99 cm) wide conveyor. A CAB-30-240 model is available for 240V systems.

Model CAB-54 includes nine fans and fits any Vastex or other dryer with a 57 to 63 in. (144.8 to 160 cm) wide conveyor. A CAB-54-240 model is offered for 240V systems.

CAB-30

Conveyor Air Bar - CAB-30

5 fans across unit
Vastex: 30 in. (76 cm) wide belt dryers
Non-Vastex: 33 to 39 in. (83.8 to 99 cm) outside conveyor width
CAB-30-240 for 240v model

CAB-54

Conveyor Air Bar - CAB-54

9 fans across unit
Vastex: 54 in. (137 cm) wide belt dryers
Non-Vastex: 57 to 63 in. (144.8 to 160 cm) outside conveyor width
CAB-54-240 for 240v model

CAB-78

Conveyor Air Bar - CAB-78

12 fans across unit
Vastex: 78 in. (198 cm) wide belt dryers
Non-Vastex: 81 to 87 in. (206 to 221 cm) outside conveyor width
CAB-78-240 for 240v model

RETURN BELT CONVEYOR

Return Belt Conveyor

Returns cured garments to the front of the dryer while they cool, ready for folding and packaging
Allows conveyor dryer to be positioned closer to a wall without the need of a catch bin, saving space
Positioned between two presses, shops can print the front with one press and print the back with the second press as the garment comes back off the return conveyor
Available for LittleRed, Little Red D Series and EconoRed dryers with 30, 54 or 78 in. (76, 137 or 198 cm) wide belts
Can also be added as a retrofit to many existing dryers

HAT SUPPORT RAIL

Hat rail

HR-1 Hat Support Rail
(fits EconoRed ER-II dryers)

HR-2 Hat Support Rail
(fits BigRed BR4D and ER-III dryers)

Easily mounts to the interior of dryer
Stationary rail for hats to leans against. This allows the front of the hat to be parallel to heating elements.

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL SET

WS-EC Standard Wheel Set

Model WS-EC
Standard Wheel Set

Set of 4 fits all DriBox, LittleRed, EconoRed and BigRed dryers with 30 or 54 in. (76 or 137 cm) belt widths only
Single caster under leg will raise the dryer an additional 4 in. (10.16 cm) off of the ground. Makes moving the dryer easy for rearranging or cleaning your shop.

WS-EHD Heavy Duty Drop-Down Wheel Set

Model WS-E-DD
Heavy Duty Drop-Down Wheel Set

Set of 4 fits all DriBox, LittleRed and EconoRed I dryers with 30, 54 or 78 in. (76, 137 or 198 cm) belt widths
Sturdy casters on each side of the leg with a bracket in between. Will only raise the dryer ½ in. (1.27 cm) off of the ground. Makes moving the dryer easy for rearranging or cleaning your shop.

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL SET

WS-EC Standard Wheel Set

Model WS-EC
Standard Wheel Set

Set of 4 fits all DriBox, LittleRed, EconoRed and BigRed dryers with 30 or 54 in. (76 or 137 cm) belt widths only
Single caster under leg will raise the dryer an additional 4 in. (10.16 cm) off of the ground. Makes moving the dryer easy for rearranging or cleaning your shop.

WS-EHD Heavy Duty Drop-Down Wheel Set

Model WS-EHD
Heavy Duty Drop-Down Wheel Set

Set of 4 fits all BigRed and EconoRed II & III dryers with 30 or 54 in. (76 or 137 cm) belt widths only
Sturdy casters on each side of the leg with a bracket in between. Will only raise the dryer ½ in. off of the ground. Makes moving the dryer easy for rearranging or cleaning your shop.

MOBILE EQUIPMENT STANDS, INCLUDING CASTERS

Low Cost Stands for "tabletop" infrared conveyor dryers, screen exposing units and other screen printing equipment.

Model S1-27

Flat top to fit Vastex D100 Conveyor Dryer, and can also accommodate other compact tabletop equipment weighing up to 250 lb (113 kg).
26.8 in. (68 cm) H x 32.3 in. (82 cm) W x 32.3 in. (82 cm) D
55 lbs (25 kg)
Shippable via UPS

Model S1-27-DEMT

Rail mounts fit Vastex E-200 Exposing Units, and D-1000 Conveyor Dryers
Can also accommodate other compact tabletop equipment weighing up to 250 lb. (113 kg)
27.4 in. (70 cm) H x 32.1 in. (82 cm) W x 30.6 in. (78 cm) D
60 lbs (27.2 kg)
Shippable via UPS

ATKINS THERMAL PROBE COMPLETE KIT

(Includes controller, probe and extra wires)

Accurately measure ink temperatures to profile conveyor dryers

Atkins Thermal Probe Complete Kit

Constructed of temperature-resistant Teflon^®, it may be used hundreds of times with-out degradation of material or accuracy of measurement.
The wires are designed to make DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE INK. Many other temperature measuring devices are capable of reading only the temperature of the air around the screen printed item. The rise and fall of the ink temperature may be significantly different than that of the garment or the surrounding air.
Response Time: 1 second, in liquid
Auto Shut-off: Auto shut-off after 10 minutes of non-use
Warranty: 5 year instrument warranty, 1 year probe
Cable Length: 15 ft cable with Silicone outer jacket
Certifications: NSF, CE, Rohs, Weee
Temperature Range: -40° to 400°F (-40° to 205°C) with probe
Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5F° (±0.3C°) over entire range at ambient temperatures between 68° to 86°F (20° to 30°C)
Resolution: 0.1°
Waterproof Rating: IPX7 Waterproof-rated
Battery Life: 1800 hours typical, 2 AAA Alkaline batteries (included)

THE IMPORTANCE OF USING A DONUT PROBE

See it in action!

Testing Ink Temperatures

With the thermometer on and probe plugged in, place the "ring" over an inked part of a garment (or scrap piece of material) with the cross-hairs wires down. Be sure the wires are actually touching the ink. Allow the garment and probe to be fed into the dryer along the conveyor belt. The temperature displayed by the thermometer reflects the rise in temperature of the ink as it moves through the dryer. When the temperature begins to quickly decline, the probe should now have exited the dryer. Unplug the probe and allow only the lead wire to follow the probe through the dryer. DO NOT ALLOW THE THERMOMETER TO GO THROUGH THE DRYER and DO NOT PULL RING BACK as this could damage the delicate cross-hair wires.

SCREEN PRINT DONUT PROBE

The "Donut" Screen Printing Probe is specially designed to meet the needs of today's Screen Printers.

Screen Print Donut Probe

Constructed of temperature-resistant Teflon^®, it may be used hundreds of times with-out degradation of material or accuracy of measurement.
The wires are designed to make DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE INK. Many other temperature measuring devices are capable of reading only the temperature of the air around the screen printed item. The rise and fall of the ink temperature may be significantly different than that of the garment or the surrounding air.
Type K thermocouple surface probe for monitoring the temperature of ink or screen printing dryers
Measures temperature from -40° to +400°F (-40° to +205°C)
PTFE ring 3 in. (7.6 cm) in diameter supports the sensor wires
Response time of 1 second in liquid for fast readings
Warranty - 1 year
Silicone-jacketed cable 15 ft (457 cm) in length withstands temperatures up to 400°F (205°C)