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Old June 19th, 2008 Jun 19, 2008 6:15:48 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Is anyone using a portable quartz flash unit such as the M&R Cayenne for they're manual presses? I've seen them in action on automatics, but never on a manual press. I know they're pricey ($3500-4000), but the quickness and quality of flash seem worth it if you are busy.

We use a HIX automatic now, but the heatup times and the heat eminating from them are sometimes unbearable.


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I didn't realize the Cayenne used 3-phase power. That's out for me. The one I checked out said it used 208-230 volts. It was being offered at an auction in Columbus, Ohio, along with a whole shop full of automatics and manual presses, and all the equipment to run them. It is being offered by Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers.....cia-auction.com


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I'm currently looking for a flash unit with a heat surface of at least 19" width and 27" height. A foot pedal would be nice but I hear it is almost impossible to find that configuration. Does anybody know of a heater close to that?

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BBC makes a mega flash 28x28
 
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Anatol makes a 16x20 single phase quartz flash dryer. However I will state that they pull about 60-amps of service and are not really all that great for manual use. Let me explain why.

1) They only turn on when you flash, then turn off. Unless your using the flash dryer with serious consistency, meaning that your printer will be printing at a constant pace the flash times will vary as the flash bulbs heat and cool. So if your getting a flash time of say 2 seconds (easy to get) after running about 50 shirts in a constant manner, then you take say a 15 minute break and come back the flash times will need to be increased substantially until the heat build back up. This makes for a very frustrating user experience, even on an automatic in which they designed for and work best. However they can be had with a stand and an optical trigger that turns the flash dryer on every time you manually index your press making the need for a foot pedal needless.

2) Obviously next is the cost. While the Anatol units are much less expensive than competitor brands, they are still expensive by comparison to say a BBC radiant unit. So unless your manually printing long runs and need a super fast flash..and you have the money and electric service, it really does not make much sense to get one unless you also have an automatic press and want to share them between both presses. I have several customers who use this setup with a TUF press with excellent results.

A very compact design, but like I stated not a great solution for most manual printers.
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