Thermal Dryer (Printing)

for Metal Printing Lines

Modular thermal drying system for consistent ink drying and crosslinking with precise substrate handling.

Thermal Dryer for Metal Printing Lines

  • Uniform temperature distribution across the entire sheet
  • Gentle sheet transport designed for smooth substrate handling
  • Stored job parameters and intuitive touch operation simplify dryer settings
  • Cooling zone with temperature-controlled fan speed
  • Various options for custom adaptations

Drying for Conventionally Printed Metal Sheets

In the metal decorating industry, thermal drying remains a proven drying system for various metal packaging. It supports scratch resistance, flexibility, and surface hardness of the ink layer. The oven process is engineered to support thorough drying, allowing the ink layer to withstand intensive post-processing and forming. Depending on the customer requirement, the dryer lengths range from 18 - 42m. For inline coating lines,systems can be flexibly configured—either with an optional pre-dryer or for wet-on-wet coating application, depending on specific process requirements.

Thermal Dryer Options

  • H₂-ready burner systems: Flexible operation with natural gas, H₂ blends, or up to 100% hydrogen
  • Variable fuel adjustment: Adjustable H₂ mixing ratios provide flexibility to adapt to fluctuating local fuel availability, pricing, and grid capacities

  • Uniform Temperature Distribution in the Come-Up Zone
  • Increased number of specialised baffle plates
  • Prevention of localized overheating to eliminate hotspots
  • Reduced turbulence and sheet movement for thin sheets
  • Double-walled construction to minimize contamination risk inside the oven

  • Tailored airflow for thin sheet processing
  • Directed bottom airflow in addition to AirFlow Pro 
  • Reduced air turbulence helping to minimise sheet movement on the wickets 
  • Engineered to support process stability 

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