Sheetfed Drying/Curing — No Limitations

“Because more printers are doing multicolor work, dryers are becoming necessary for faster turnaround time and higher quality printing,” Bain says. “Drying systems also reduce spray powder usage and set off or blocking.”

Accel Graphic Systems manufactures the Tempest hot air dryer, which uses PTC thermistors instead of IR elements in the drying process. She notes that the thermistors never reach a temperature in which paper could be ignited, eliminating fire risks. The Tempest can be used for drying inks and water-based coatings.