Drying For High-Speed Printing
CIR Heaters from Heraeus Noblelight Cut Energy Bills By using carbon infrared (CIR) emitters from Heraeus Noblelight to achieve the rapid print drying demanded by their high speed print heads, The Lettershop Group, of Leeds has achieved significant savings in energy and running costs compared with their previous short wave infrared system. As it is air-cooled rather than water-cooled, the new...
Read More »Drying Coating On Non-Slip Paper Mats
Heraeus Improves Disposable Tray Mats A carbon infrared system from Heraeus Noblelight is helping Orvec International to achieve the quality of non-slip coating required on disposable tray mats to meet the stringent demands of major passenger airlines. Orvec International is a world leader in the design and manufacture of hazard protective work wear and passenger care products. Its range of...
Read More »Infrared Provides Bumper Results @ Honda
Increasing Efficiency of Bumper Spray Painting An infrared oven, fitted with fast response, medium wave heaters, from Heraeus Noblelight is helping to increase the efficiency of the spray painting of vehicle bumpers at Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. Bumpers are painted with three coats. First a prime coat is applied, which is flashed off in a warm air oven before being cooled. A base coat,...
Read More »Efficiency Leap With IR Drying - Drying of Water-Based Coatings
Drying of Water-Based Coatings New research on the application of IR dryers to water-based varnishes indicates high energy cost savings. With correct selection of the radiation source the infrared energy requirement for the drying process can be reduced by up to 50%. Water based varnishes are well known in various printing processes and their usage is growing. The printing industry uses these...
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6 Reasons to Consider Hydroforming over Traditional Metal Stamping
To learn more about the functions of the hydroforming process, the key differences from other processes, and why it is preferable over other stamping options, download this eBook now.
Read More »Fast Drying Color Stain on Wooden Panels - Heraeus in the Wood Industry
Medium wave infrared emitters for wood industry Saunderson's Furniture Ltd, has installed an infrared dryer to assist in the color staining and lacquering of wooden panels used in the manufacture of its wide range of high quality furniture. The Kilbirnie factory produces finished items such as hi-fi cabinets, directly from bare timber. This timber, in panel form, must be color-stained and UV...
Read More »Hot Foil Embossing - Infrared Increases Running-Speed
Carbon Infrared emitters increase running-speed A carbon medium wave infrared system is helping API Foils Ltd to achieve greater line running speeds and better heating control in the hot embossing of holographic foils. API Foils is a worldwide group which produces an extensive range of stamping foils used on a wide variety of products from stationery to wine labels and from flexible food...
Read More »Drying Water-Repellent Coating - Infrared Heating on the Manufacture of Outdoor Clothing
A carbon infrared system is helping to increase production line speeds by providing pre-drying of a water repellent coating applied to a specialized fabric used in the manufacture of outdoor clothing. Moreover, its ease of control is also ensuring that there is no damage to the fabric caused by over-heating. The best outdoor clothing provides double protection to rain, as a water repellent...
Read More »IR Brings New Light to Manufacturing
The Processing of Metal Coatings Consumers of coated metal, wood, paper, glass, plastic and textile products are demanding attractive, long-lasting, wear-resistant surfaces. At the same time, stricter safety and environmental standards are forcing manufacturers to look at new types of finishes, e.g., water- based and powder coatings, and at different technologies to process them. Among the...
Read More »MEGTEC's Dual-Dry RTO Dryer With Integrated Oxidizer Lowers Gas Consumption And Emissions By 50%
De Pere, Wis., U.S.A., February 10, 2008-MEGTEC Systems announces the first installation of its new Dual-Dry® RTO drying system with integrated Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) on an 80-page press with web width of 2250 mm. Continuously rising energy prices and more stringent environmental requirements in combination with wider and faster webs demand different technology for profitable...
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Drying System dries solvent and water-based inks.
Featuring flat or vertical design, Sheet and Web Contact Drying System thoroughly dries wet inks from material surface to top side, avoiding residual moisture problems. System uses heated vacuum plate with transport belt on bottom of material being dried. Integrated heated air blower furthers drying process and helps eliminate solvent fumes. With system, screen printed materials that previously...
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Gorbel Introduces New Mobile Fall Protection Unit
Providing adequate fall protection is always a critical consideration and one that in many cases can be difficult to ensure. The new Mobile Fall Protection Unit is designed to facilitate positive fall protection in applications that would typically be difficult or impossible to provide with standard methods. To learn all about the advantages and convenience, see our video.
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