Discuss the different types of equipment needed for screen printing. Topics include manual screen printing presses, automatic presses, dryers, folding machines, starter kits and high end machines.
Hey everyone! I hope all is well with the screen printers out there!
Quick question: I'm looking to purchase a flash dryer. I would like to buy a 18x18 but I just dont have the money for that just yet. I figure that a 16x16 flash should be fine for now since i'm just starting up.
The question: Is a "oven" like heating element okay on the dryer. I have read that infrared does a better job but will the older models still serve my purpose? I'm looking to purchase one of these dryers:
That's not the same brand as my flash but it looks like about the same specs with the same type of heater element. It's been working just fine with for me for the last 5 years. One of these days I'll upgrade to and 18", but that looks like a great price, especially with a stand included.
I have used a very similar flash dryer to that for a few years on my manual press and it works great. I am sure you will get your moneys worth buying the flash at that price on eBay... Good Luck!
Quick Flash Dryer Question! 
