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Dryer innovation heats up
HeatWave is said to offer the highest production capacity in its class
Bridging the gap between M&R’s infrared and gas dryers, HeatWave is designed to meet the needs of printers torn between larger, more expensive gas dryers and the cost of adding electrical capacity for an electric dryer.
HeatWave features gas-dryer technology, a 910mm wide belt, 2,590mm long heat chamber and icon-based control panel.
M&R states HeatWave offers the highest production capacity in its class and is also the most energy efficient. Heavy-duty insulation prevents heat migrating to the workplace, while CoolSkin technology leaves the dryer cool to touch. Available in liquid propane or natural gas, the burner is designed with excess capacity under normal operating conditions. Separate blowers control combustion, circulation and exhaust.
Process and set temperatures are controlled digitally. A fuzzy-logic controller responds to ambient temperature changes, keeping chamber heat within ±1° of target temperature at the thermocouple.
Entry and exit openings are adjustable, while crowned rollers provide belt tracking. An automatic shutdown sequence keeps the blower and belt running until the chamber has cooled.
