Energy Efficient DTG Dryer
The Lo-E 2D Dryer cures DTG printed inks and pretreatment, and water-based screen printed inks and discharge, at high rates using 20% less energy than comparable dryers — only 22 amps @ 230V and 7 amps @ 400V. The compact size is ideal for use in any shop where limited amperage is a concern. Modularity of Vastex floor-standing dryers permits you to easily add one or multiple heating chambers and extend the conveyor belt, allowing a significant increase in curing capacity.
This exclusive Vastex advantage enables you to increase capacity as your business grows, limited only by your available floor space and power supply. All Vastex dryers except the smallest D-100 and D-1000 can be expanded. Conveyor extensions can also be added to the front or back of your dryer to optimize loading and cooling/unloading of garments.
The Lo-E 2D is a great machine for a single DTG operating out of a home or, with expansion, larger shops will find it an effective production dryer.
At 3 minutes dwell time it cures up to 45 garments/hr* with digital white ink. At 60 seconds dwell time, it cures up to 88 garment/hr* using CMYK DTG, pretreat-only**, water-based inks or discharge.
Drawing 22 amps at 230 volts, the dryer's two 24 in. (61 cm) wide by 18 in. (46 cm) deep high-efficiency infrared heaters provide 4,600 watts (4.6 kW) of power, maximizing curing capacity and in turn, minimizing energy costs per garment cured. Height-adjustable, the heaters offer dual zone temperature control and carry an industry-leading 15-year warranty.
A 370 CFM (10.5 m3/min.) exhaust system evacuates moisture and air contaminates from the heating chamber, and cools the enclosure's outer skin and control panel.
The 30 in. (76 cm) wide by 88 in. (224 cm) long conveyor runs true by means of a low friction belt aligner patented by the company, with belt speed controls allowing infinitely adjustable dwell times from 1 minute to five minutes.
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.
BELT WIDTH
(Maximum garment width)
30" (76 cm)
HEATER WIDTH
24" (61 cm)
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Draws only 22 amps @230V and just 7 amps @ 400V for highly efficient curing
DEPENDABLE
Industry-leading 15-year heater warranty
EXPANDABLE
Add additional chambers and belt extensions
ADVANCED
Top-mounted, Focused Exhaust Air System evacuates fumes and moisture quickly
HEAVY DUTY
"X-Series" Conveyor Belt Roller Tracking System with Teflon coated fiberglass belt and HD belt motor
ADJUSTABLE
Speed, temperature, heater height and heater angle
CONSISTENT
Precision DC belt speed control with digital display
BEST VALUE
Best warranty, high quality, exceptional service
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
230V / 22A / 1 PH / 3 WIRE 50/60HZ
OPTIONS
- Additional heating chambers and conveyor belt extensions
- Locking casters for mobility
- Donut Probe
- UL and ULc Certified
- Conveyor Air Bar CAB-30
- Exhaust Hood EC-EX
*Production speed estimates are based on 16" centers and will vary depending on ink manufacturer, humidity of shop, and other variables.
**When drying pretreat, we recommend heat pressing for 2-3 seconds to mat down fibers before printing.
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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.
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
Model EXH-18
For dryers with belt width of 18 to 30 in. (46 to 76 cm)
- 141 cfm, 2.1 amps, NEMA 5-15P plug
- 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)
- 141 cfm, 2.1 amps, NEMA 5-15P plug
- 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)
- 300 cfm, 1.0 amps, NEMA 6-15P plug
POWERED EXHAUST
Optional powered exhaust removes moisture and fumes — ideal for working in confined spaces.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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.
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
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.
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
- 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.
- 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)
TEMPERATURE LASER GUN
Measures temperature of ink and/or substate.
- Measures temperatures from 0F to 716°F (-18°C to 380°C) with typical accuracy of +/- 2%
- Fixed emissivity: 0.95
Please note that a temperature gun "only" measures the surface temperature. For the most accurate results, a donut probe is highly recommended.
