Vastex
Big Red 4D High Performance Infrared Dryers
Big Red 4D High Performance Infrared Dryers - 30 Inch Belt / 240V / 1 Phase
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Cure all Digital Inks, all Screen-printed Plastisols, all Water-based Inks and Discharge, and/or DTF Adhesives, at Ultra-High Rates.
BigRed® 4D Series high performance infrared dryers come in 30 and 54 in (76 and 137 cm) belt widths. They are the largest and most powerful dryers engineered specifically for DTG digital inks as well as screen-printed plastisols, water-based inks, discharge and/or DTF adhesives, making them ideal for high-volume DTG shops, as well as automatic screen printing operations requiring high capacities, and DTF printing in high volumes. The modular design allows for expandability to easily add chambers and conveyor length as production needs increase.
All BigRed 4D Series dryers feature a high-powered pre-heating zone that surges ink temperatures past 300°F (149°C) within the first several inches of conveyor travel, maximizing dwell time at optimum curing temperatures and in turn, conveyor belt speeds and dryer output.
Air intake fans located below the roof of the enclosure quietly draw 'make-up' air into the chamber's double-walled shell through filtered inlets along opposite exterior sides at rates up to 560 cfm (15.6 m3/min), serving to cool the outer shell for safety, while preheating the incoming air.
An exhaust fan located below the center of the conveyor belt draws the preheated air downward at rates up to 900 cfm (25.5 m3/min), over the garment and through the belt, removing heat, moisture and contaminants from the chamber.
To accommodate each shop's layout, the 6 inch (152 mm) diameter exhaust fan outlet rotates 360 degrees for connection to ductwork, and the control box can be located on the right (standard) or left side of the chamber. Exhaust filters located on both sides of the conveyor prevent garment lint from entering the blower or exhaust stack. Cleaning all filters before or after each shift can be accomplished in one minute, safeguarding printed images, the equipment and the shop environment.
Exhaust flow sensors with warning lights alert operators to a clogged exhaust line, clogged filter or blower failure. Other safety features include a light tower to monitor dryer status, and a 'cool down mode' for powering down. Dual digital PID temperature controls maintain accuracy to +/-1°F (+/-0.5°C).
The heaters of the BigRed 4D dryers carry a 15-year warranty, and feature closely spaced coils that provide high-density, medium-wavelength infrared heat for maximum cure speed without cold spots or under curing associated with conventional units.
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Features And Highlights
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SMART
Unique cooling bed at exit cools as garments exit the chamber
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SAFE
Light tower to monitor dryer status, cool-down mode for easier shut-down and fault detection on the exhaust
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QUIET
The new BigRed 4D models are 20% quieter than earlier models
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FAST
• 475 - 950+ plastisol shirts/hr*
• 216 - 432+ water-based or discharge shirts/hr*
• 72 - 144+ DTG shirts/hr* with digital white ink -
ADJUSTABLE
Hand crank raises or lowers all heating chambers simultaneously to within 2" - 7" (5 - 17.7 cm) of the belt for bulky items or hats. Models with side heaters can be adjusted from 4 to 7 in. (10 - 17.8 cm) from belt to heater.
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FILTERED
Filtered air intake prevents dust contamination of images. Filtered exhaust prevents garment lint from entering the blower or exhaust stack
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ACCURATE
Temperature controller accurate to +/-1°F (+/-0.5°C) Digital PID with fuzzy logic — industry's most advanced
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CONVENIENT
Digital belt speed voltmeter — a must have
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VERSATILE
Make-up Air and Negative Exhaust Air — removes moisture and fumes ultra-fast
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BELT WIDTH
(Maximum garment width)
30" (76 cm) or 54" (137 cm) -
HEATER WIDTH
24" (61 cm) or 48" (122 cm)
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MAXIMUM IMAGE WIDTH
18 in. (46 cm) or 42 in. (107 cm)
(Heater width minus 6 in. [15 cm]) -
HEAVY DUTY
"X-Series" Conveyor Belt Tracking System
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EXPANDABLE
Add heat chambers and belt extensions
Add On Options
To add additional options, our service team will contact you after purchase to assist in fully customizing your dryer.
• Additional heating chambers @ 54 in. (137cm) long
• Belt extensions, front or rear @ 18 in. (46 cm) long
• Side heaters to increase "cure zone"
• Control box on left side (right side standard)
• 3 Phase and 208, 380, 480 voltages
• Exhaust hood for extra fume extraction
• Hat support rail
• Locking casters for mobility
• Heavy duty motor drive for conveyor belts
• Donut probe
• Additional heater clearance
Modular Expandability Allows Your Dryer to Grow With You
The capacity (belt speed) of all Vastex floor standing conveyor dryers can be doubled or tripled as new or when needs increase by simply adding one or two modular heating chambers and extending the conveyor belt. This eliminates the need to invest in a larger dryer than you need at the onset, and avoids the high cost of purchasing a new dryer when your needs increase.
Additional Information
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BR4D-V30S 1 Row Plastisol @ 25 secs.** 475+/hr Water Based/Discharge @ 50 secs. ** 216+/hr Digital White Ink @ 3 min. ** 60/hr Digital White Ink @ 8 min. ** 24/hr -
BR4D-V54S 3 Rows 2 Rows Plastisol @ 25 secs.** 1,425+/hr 950+/hr Water Based/Discharge @ 50 secs. ** 648+/hr 432+/hr Digital White Ink @ 3 min. ** 180/hr 120/hr Digital White Ink @ 8 min. ** 60/hr 48/hr
*Production speeds are estimates are based on 16” centers and will vary depending on ink manufacturer, humidity of shop, and other variables.
Model BR4D-V30 with a 30 in. (76 cm) wide belt and four 24 in. (61 cm) wide heaters (total 11,400 watts) cures 72 garments/h printed with DTG/digital white ink at 2.5 minutes dwell time, 216 garments/h with water-based ink or discharge, and 475 garments/h with plastisol ink or DTF adhesives.
Model BR4D-V54 with a 54 in. (137 cm) wide belt and four 48 in. (122 cm) wide heaters (total 22,800 watts) cures 144 garments/h printed with DTG/digital white ink at 2.5 minutes dwell time, 432 garments/h with water-based ink or discharge, and 950 garments/h with plastisol ink.*
For example, a model BR4D-V54 with four heating chambers can cure 576 garments/h printed with DTG/digital white ink at 2.5 minutes dwell time, 1,728 garments/h with water-based ink or discharge, and 3,800 garments/h with plastisol ink.
| BR4D-V30S | BR4D-V54S | |
| Heater Warranty | 15 Year | 15 Year |
| Defect Warranty | 3 Year | 3 Year |
| Shirts / Hr* Plastisol @ 25 secs |
475+ | 3 Rows - 1425+ 2 Rows - 950+ |
| Shirts / Hr* - Waterbased/ Discharge | 216+ @ 50 secs. | 3 Rows - 648+ @ 50 secs. 2 Rows - 432+ @ 50 secs. |
| Shirts/hr* - DTG/digital | 60 @ 3 min. 24 @ 8 min. |
3 Rows - 180 @ 3 min, 72 @ 8 min. 2 Rows - 120 @ 3 min, 48 @ 8 min |
| Time in Tunnel Range (mm:ss) | 00:12 - 01:45 | 00:12 - 01:45 |
| Belt Speed | 1.8 - 23.6 FPM (0.6 - 7.2 MPM) | 1.8 - 23.6 FPM (0.6 - 7.2 MPM) |
| Exhaust (Free Air) | 500 CFM (14.2 CMM) | 700 CFM (19.8 CMM) |
| Exhaust Stack Diameter | 6” (15.24 cm) | 8” (20.32 cm) |
| Overall Length | 105” (267 cm) | 105” (267 cm) |
| Overall Width | 47.3” (120.2 cm) | 71.4” (181.4 cm) |
| Overall Height | 51.6” (131.1 cm) | 51.6” (131.1 cm) |
| Belt Width | 30" (76 cm) | 54" (137 cm) |
| Chamber Length | 54” (137cm) | 54” (137cm) |
| Chamber Infeed Width | 34.5" (88 cm) | 58.5" (149 cm) |
| Chamber Infeed Height (adjustable) | 4.5" - 7" (11.5 - 17.7 cm) | 4.5" - 7" (11.5 - 17.7 cm) |
| Heat Range (@ Heater) | 0-900F° (0-482C°) @ 240V 0-1150F° (621C°) - booster |
0-900F° (0-482C°) @ 240V 0-1150F° (621C°) - booster |
| Heater Size & Standard Wattage** | 4 @ 12" x 24" (30 x 61 cm) Zone 1 @ 3,600 Watts Zone 2 @ 7,800 Watts Side Heaters 2 @ 3” x 47” (7.6 x 120 cm) 1,400 watts per side 14,200 Watts Total 240V, 380V, & 480V |
4 @ 12" x 48" (30 x 122 cm) Zone 1 @ 7,200 Watts Zone 2 @ 15,600, Watts Side Heaters 2 @ 3” x 47” (7.6 x 120 cm) 1,400 watts per side 25,600 Watts Total 240V, 380V, & 480V |
| Cost / hour to operate based on 10 cents / kwh |
$1.42 @ 240V | $2.56 @ 240V |
| Standard Wattage | 11,400w | 22,800w |
| Shipping Weight*** | 1,018 lbs (462 kg) | 1,438 lbs (653 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions*** | 72" x 61" x 63" (183 x 155 x 160 cm) | 92" x 65" x 63" (234 x 161 x 160 cm) |
| Electrical Specs** All amps listed below are +/- 10% |
BR4D-V30S | BR4D-V54S |
| 240V, 1 Phase 3 wire 50/60 HZ |
FLA = 63A | FLA = 110A |
| 240V, 3 Phase 4 wire 50/60 HZ |
FLA = 44A | FLA = 70A |
*Production speeds are estimates are based on 16” centers and will vary depending on ink manufacturer, humidity of shop, and other variables.
All amps shown are FLA (Full Load Amps), not recommended line size! Dryers on this page must be hard wired to the power terminal provided. A licensed electrician must be consulted and should refer to articles, 210.20(a), 215.3 and 310 of the NEC code.
This dryer does not come with a plug. A plug will need to be added to the supplied pigtail, or the machine will need to be wired direct. We recommend speaking with an electrician if you have any questions.
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