The IR-AK6 HYBRID Dryer Series

Prime’s IR-AK6 HYBRID Dryer: One central drying zone (Prime’s IR ACTION Cassette) and two of Prime’s HAK3 Drying zones seamlessly working together to efficiently and cost-effectively deliver maximum drying at top process speeds. Each HAK3 zone consists of 3 Heated Air Knives. Scrubbing the substrate-free of moisture, the HAK3, coupled with the customized IR Cassette, work together via Prime’s PREMIER Controller, delivering uniform drying over the entire substrate.

Potential Users

  • Canon

  • Durst

  • Epson

  • Fujifilm-Dimatix

  • Heidelberg

  • HP

  • Konica Minolta

  • Kyocera

  • Memjet

  • Ricoh

  • Rolan

  • Seiko

  • Sharp

  • Toshiba Tec

  • Xaar

  • Xerox

  • And More…

APPLICATIONS

  • Digital Presses

    • Primer Coatings

    • Water-based Toners

  • Packaging

  • Converting

  • Industrial

  • Sheetfed Presses

  • Offset Presses

  • Custom Designed IR-AK3 HYBRID Drying Solutions Available

Positive Pressure Air Filtration System

  • Optimizes Performance of IR System

HIGH-INTENSITY IR LAMPS

  • Auto-adjusts: 0% - 100%

OPTIONS

  • IR Lamp Type

  • HAK Heater Drivers

  • HAK Pressure Drivers

  • PLC Types (Siemens, A-B)

  • Custom Designed IR & HAK Solutions Available

SPECIFICATIONS

IR Lamp Emission Range: Short, Near-Medium

IR Lamp Tube No. : Single Tube

IR Lamp Reflector Type: Gold

IR Lamp Power: Up to 2.5kw

IR Lamp Spacing: 3” (75mm) Standard

Maximum Substrate Width: 80” (2032mm)

IR Zones to Match Product Width: Yes

Power Levels: 1% Steps

Cooling Method: Filtered Air

Remote Access Maintenance: Yes

IR Measurement: Optical

PLC - Standard: Beckhoff

HMI Type: Prime Premier (7”)

HAK (Hot Air Impingement Knives): 2 Sets of 3 (6 total)

HAK HP Air Supply: Var. Frequency Drive

IR Action Air Extraction - 2 Ports: Var. Frequency Drive

HAK Air Stream Width Adjustable: Yes

HAK Angle Adjustable: Yes

HAK Height Adjustable: Yes