Images Magazine Digital Edition May 2018

DRYERS, CALENDARS AND HEAT PRESSES www.images-magazine.com 52 images MAY 2018 Target Transfers: Hotronix Dual Air FusionHeat Press For customers who are looking to increase output and productivity, Target Transfers recommends the Hotronix Dual Air Fusion heat press. The upper platen of the Dual Air Fusion can move between heat printing stations, allowing garments to be prepared on one station while garments are pressed on the other side. Because it is automatic rather than manual, it means there is less physical strain on the user, reports the company. Further benefits include touchscreen control, a laser alignment system and compatibility with the newly launched Heated Lower Platen, which is also from the Stahls’ Hotronix family. Designed specifically to eliminate scorch marks and reduce the risk of dye migration on polyester, the Heated Lower Platen is ideal for use with delicate polyesters and triblends as heat from the lower platen melts the vinyl adhesive, allowing a lower application temperature from the top. “It ensures a flawless heat print on your activewear every time,” says Target Transfers. It also eliminates the need to pre-heat garments, and is compatible with existing Hotronix clams. www.targettransfers.com The Hotronix Heated Lower Platen has arrived in the UK “Easy to own and economical to operate, the M&R Economax D is the ultimate affordable, space- saving textile dryer,” asserts Dave Roper. “Equipped with a 61cm belt, not only does it have the highest production capacity in its class, it’s also the most energy efficient. Heavy-duty thermal insulation prevents heat from migrating into the workplace, while CoolSkin technology leaves the dryer skin cool to the touch.” Economax D’s proportional integral differential (PID) control allows the dryer to power up gradually, which is said to avoid maximum amperage loads during initial warm-up. Dave Roper reports that PID also helps maintain even temperatures during production by phasing on and off rather than using the full-load/no-load approach. “This rugged, affordable dryer is designed for years of dependable performance. Combined with a manual press and a registration system like M&R’s Tri-Loc, Economax D is a perfect electric screen printing conveyor dryer for small and start-up screen printing shops and an ideal sampling dryer in mid-size screen printing shops,” Dave Roper concludes. www.daveroper.co.uk The M&R Economax D is available from Dave Roper Dave Roper: M&R Economax D Electric Dryer Amaya Sales supplies a range of textile dryers and heat presses, which includes the Chiossi e Cavazzuti line of tunnel and cabinet dryers. According to Amaya, one of the main benefits of the Chiossi e Cavazzuti range is its forced hot air system, which is specifically designed to cure and dry digital print on fabrics. The equipment promises a high volume of forced air circulation: this enhanced airflow convection system facilitates and accelerates the evaporation of water-based digital inks. Amaya says it provides “unmatched results on the finished garment in medium-long drying processes”. The company continues: “In the heat chamber the temperature is uniform and constant, preventing damage even to the most delicate fabrics. They are the ideal solution for heavy duty and high production requirements.” Amaya also offers a large selection of heat presses from the Stahls’ and Schulze ranges. The company reveals that its most popular heat press at present is the Hotronix Fusion press, which is both a swing-away and a drawer press and ideal for those who are short of space. “Schulze heat presses are renowned for being economical and strongly built, and they also specialise in extra large size platens,” notes Amaya. www.amayauk.com Amaya Sales UK: Chiossi e Cavazzuti Dryers Chiossi e Cavazzuti dryers are available from Amaya