entry level dryer

[Gabe]

Howdy i`m looking for an entry level dryer i`ll be running out the basement
since curing is critical part of the job and
with so many brands, belts widths, wattages,voltages, ceramic panels etc.
what are the specs. to look for before making a final decision?
thanks 

[Denis Kolar]

I do my printing in the basement and I have Atlas 824.
It is a nice little dryer, but I wish I had one with 36" belt and with a little longer heat chamber (mine is 4' long).
If I was you, I would look at something that is at least 8' / 24" belt  and preferably 10'  / 36" with 5-6' of heat.

The longer the chamber, the better. (on everything but the Vastex dryers, they have really short chambers).

This is the one I have (older version that can not tilt like that):
http://www.atlasckg.com/dryers/824D/index.html

Good luck

[ebscreen]

A lot of it will depend on what power and space you have available.

Get the largest and most powerful dryer you can fit into that space.

Dryers really do serve a very simple purpose, and in the small size range I
don't think there's one that outshines the other. Vastex looks nice though.
Workhorse makes a decent model with their Odyssey, and some are 120 volt,
but 30 AMP.

Used, you'll see a lot of Brown's. They're ugly, controls are archaic, but they work.

[Shawn (EIP)]

I'm very happy with my econo cure 6100 by BBC . The belt has a rubber bead and the cylinder has a grove that tracks the belt very nicely. If you ever blow an element you can order new for a little over 100.00 , comes with a nice length of cord too. Also you can run both elements or just one.

http://www.silkscreeningsupplies.com/product/BBCEC-6100

[Frog]

The simple answer is the biggest that you can afford, fit, and power. It also sets you up for future improvements in presses.
My first dryer, a Ranar Scamp 110v was perfect as a portable or for hobbyists/dabblers and even me for a couple of years, but it's overall length of four feet was no more than the in-feed of my present dryer.
Length gives you more control and efficiency on curing, and width allows you to not have to practice origami when laying each shirt down. Extra in-feed on at least 30" of width allows two un-loaders to share the dryer by staggering shirts.

You can often get a lot of dryer for the money when bought used from someone who needs the space for a new, larger model.

[JayzTeez]

i purchased the BBC Industries Little Buddy II Compact Conveyor Dryer,  wish it was bigger but i don't have the space for a bigger one.  works for what i need it to.

[Mr Tees!!]

Depending on your space, I would recommend a Vastex, they are expandable and the warranty is tough to beat. I have expaned mine several times, and run it in conjunction with an auto.

(shameless testimonial, below!)

http://www.youtube.com/embed/N2WO-_JG3y4

[Denis Kolar]

Also, I forgot to mention that I got mine used. You can get pretty good ones cheap, the worse thing that can go ut is a panel. One of the panels on mine died recently, $148 for a replacement one and you are back in the business ($148 is only for heating element).

[Denis Kolar]

Here is the decent small dryer for sale
http://www.digitsmith.com/m-r-economax-ii-dryer-exposure-unit-29450.html

[JayzTeez]

I picked up that Little Buddy for $2200.00  anyone else using this?  its working good for me.

http://www.wildsidenorth.com/s/catalog/c/conveyor-dryers/

[Shawn (EIP)]

I picked up that Little Buddy for $2200.00  anyone else using this?  its working good for me.

http://www.wildsidenorth.com/s/catalog/c/conveyor-dryers/

I have a small  24 x 6.5 ft BBC a few notches up , I like mine its very simple (never understood complex dryers or the need to be rather...) mine has 2 18x 24 panels I can run just one or both of them. I like thier flashes too. Picked it up used for 900.00 .

[Gabe]

Howdy
 phisically speaking i can fit a 8ft.long and 3ft.wide dryer it`ll be tight
the question it is o.k. in residential area
some of these puppys can go as much as 6000 watts or more not to mention amps.
thank you for posting 

 

[Nation03]

I picked up that Little Buddy for $2200.00  anyone else using this?  its working good for me.

http://www.wildsidenorth.com/s/catalog/c/conveyor-dryers/

Yeah I'm using one in my basement since it was all I could fit. 18" wide belt drives me nuts, but other then that the dryer does what it's advertised to do. Can't wait to get something bigger though.

[ebscreen]

6000 watts at 240 volts is 25 amps, less than most laundry dryers.

Your bigger hurdle might be properly exhausting it.

[Gabe]

i know black body makes excellent flashes
and dryers are not the exception
you make a good point

do you use power exhaust... if so?
where it is located in the dryer
 can this puppy cure waterbase ink... if so
how many an hour
thanks for the insight EBSCREEN
Sincerily doublestroke