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THERMOcure - Drying with hot air and IR

THERMOcure: Drying with warm air and infrared radiation

Many drying processes require the release of solvents, with water being the most commonly used solvent. To accelerate this process, energy is added in the form of heat, causing the water to evaporate. Technologies such as drying with hot air and infrared radiation are used.

The optimum drying distance and the amount of energy required depend on factors such as the machine speed, the solvent content and the film thickness. The energy can be supplied in various combinations via IR emitters, carbon emitters and hot air.

THERMOcure is supplied as a compact cassette and is available in various standard widths that can be customised according to space requirements. The cable clamps of the IR emitters are easily accessible from below for quick and uncomplicated lamp replacement.

Benefits

IRM radiators
They effect a fast energy supply and hence a fast heating of the ink film. 0.9 - 2.9 μm (peak width at halfheight) is the typical wavelength area of medium-wave IR radiators.
IRC radiators
In contrast to IRM radiators, carbon radiators effect a stronger warming near the surface of the wet film. 1.1 - 3.7 μm (peak width at half-height) is the typical wavelength area of carbon radiators.
Warm air
Warm air is produced in a heating register in order to maintain the temperature level and to peel off the solvent from the surface. Therefore warm air is applied on the film surface at high speed via a blow opening with optimised nozzle function.
Construction
The WIR dryer is completely erected in a cassette. Depending on the spatial conditions, there are different standard widths available. Individual adjustments are possible. For a fast lamp change, the cable clamps of the IR radiators are accessible from below.
Configuration
The construction widths decide over the configuration possibilities. A selection between IR or carbon radiator is possible per cassette. We are pleased to share our knowledge in this area. Radiators are completely dispensable on request. The following table describes the maximum occupancy.
Technical data
Both the temperature and the radiator power can be continously regulated. Hence the optimum adaptation to the process is guaranteed.

Information

Construction method

THERMOcure is completely assembled in a cassette. Depending on the available space, different widths are available as standard. Customised adaptations are possible. The cable clamps of the IR emitters are easily accessible for quick lamp replacement.

Construction

The W/IR dryer is completely erected in a cassette. Depending on the spatial conditions, there are different standard widths available. Individual adjustments are possible. For a fast lamp change, the cable clamps of the IR radiators are accessible from below.

Width (mm) Nozzles Radiators
320 4 2
520 6 3
720 8 4

 

THERMOcure: Drying with warm air and infrared radiation

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