Cure screen-printed plastisols, water-based inks and discharge at high rates - EconoRedII

Cure screen-printed plastisols, water-based inks
discharge and/or DTF adhesives at high rates

(For curing of DTG-printed garments see LittleRed^® D Series and BigRed^® D Series Dryers)

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CURING PLASTISOL INK

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CURING DISCHARGE INK

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15 Year Heater Warranty

Model shown: ER-II-30

Model EconoRed II 30 - Infrared Conveyor Dryer

EconoRed II dryers in 30 and 54 in. (76 and 137 cm) belt widths cure garments screen-printed with plastisol, water-based inks and discharge, and/or DTF adhesives at high rates. The modular design allows for expandability to easily add chambers and conveyor length as production needs increase.

Model ER-II-30 with 30 in. (76 cm) wide belt and two 24 in. (61 cm) wide heaters (total 7,200 watts) cures up to 300 plastisol-printed garments/h, or 100 garments/h screen-printed with water-based ink or discharge.*

Model ER-II-54 with 54 in. (137 cm) wide belt and two 48 in. (122 cm) heaters (total 14,400 watts) cures up to 600 plastisol-printed garments/h, or 200 garments/h screen-printed with water-based ink or discharge.*

A top-mounted ventilation system filters exhaust air, cools the enclosure's outer skin, and evacuates moisture and fumes from the heating chamber. It also makes ER-II dryers over 20 percent quieter and 5 in. (13 cm) narrower, and allows the control box to be positioned the right side (standard) or left side of the enclosure to suit shop layouts.

All heaters feature closely spaced coils that provide high-density, medium-wavelength infrared heat for maximum cure speed without cold spots or under-curing, and come with a 15-year warranty.

The Vastex Infrared Focusing System allows heater adjustment to any height from 2 to 7 in. (5.1 to 17.8 cm) above the belt, allowing the operator to compensate for bulky garments or hats, and can be customized to provide additional heater clearance.

All models include a digital belt speed display and a belt tracking system for increased belt life. The digital PID temperature controller is accurate to +/- 1°F (+/-0.5°C), allowing the operator to fine-tune or accurately repeat drying results at any future time.

ADVANCED
Top-mounted, Focused Exhaust Air System evacuates fumes and moisture quickly

QUIET
20% quieter than earlier models

HEAVY DUTY
"X-Series" Conveyor Belt Tracking System

PRECISE
Infrared Focusing System allows 2 - 7 in. (5 - 17.7 cm) belt-to-heater height adjustment to accommodate bulky garments or hats, and can be customized to provide additional heater clearance

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])

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

CONSISTENT
Heavy duty DC belt speed motor with digital voltage display

INNOVATIVE
Shorter, slimmer and quieter with high heat and production

EXPANDABLE
Add heat chambers at 36 in. (91 cm) long each, and 18 in. (46 cm) belt extensions, front or rear

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.

EconoRed II 54 - Infrared Conveyor Dryer

Model shown: ER-II-54

The EconoRed ER-II-54 with a single chamber can cure the output of small automatics. Add a second chamber and you have the power to cure 1,200* shirts per hour in only 10.25 ft. (260 cm). With a 54 in. (137 cm) wide belt you can run two or three rows of shirts with standard size prints or all-over prints.

OPTIONS

Heating chambers @ 36 in. (91 cm) 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
Reversing belt/HD Drive
Additional heater clearance

* 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

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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

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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)