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screen printing => Equipment => Topic started by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 04:10:21 PM

Title: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 04:10:21 PM
I've been working and wanting a better dryer for about two years now. First time around the financing fell through (thanx Beacon Funding!) and this time around we got a good deal on a used one. Came in today, took about 2 hours to get it off the truck and few more to put it all together (we kept the press going for the most part while we maneuvered the pieces around). It is in place and we'll have the gas, electric plumbed in the next few days. Both are within 8-10 feet of the dryer.
8ft of heat, 60" belt. Bill Faust took good care of us on the purchase. Hopefully it fires right up and we are good to go. The seller had it in production until it was loaded on the truck so I don't expect any problems.

Thanx again Bill for taking good care of us on this purchase!

pierre
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: mk162 on November 08, 2012, 04:13:42 PM
is that an MD-8 or airjet?
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 04:17:23 PM
MD-8.
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 04:17:50 PM
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Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: brandon on November 08, 2012, 04:21:20 PM
Congrats Pierre! Going to make your discharge runs a lot easier.
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Post by: Dottonedan on November 08, 2012, 04:36:38 PM
Congrats!  Nice can get good production off that I bet.
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Post by: Screened Gear on November 08, 2012, 04:47:25 PM
Looks good. keep us posted on how it works for you. I will want one soon here.
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Post by: IntegrityShirts on November 08, 2012, 05:26:15 PM
Gas is the best! I'm still getting used to my precision.  In fact, it's pretty smokey in here right now lol!  Also takes a while to train your brain to use the whole belt!!
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: jsheridan on November 08, 2012, 07:27:24 PM
Great dryers until you have to change the blower belt.. hahah!

that little opening on the side.. you have to crawl in there  8)
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Post by: ScreenPrinter123 on November 08, 2012, 07:38:27 PM
Pierre,

I can't tell - I'm on my phone - is that carpet on the floor?
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Post by: GraphicDisorder on November 08, 2012, 07:45:14 PM
How's the heat with low ceilings?

Congrats BTW.
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: Orion on November 08, 2012, 07:45:25 PM
Great addition to your operation. Congrats!

Where is the exhaust on this dryer?
Title: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: sweetts on November 08, 2012, 08:56:20 PM
Love it
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Post by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: ScreenPrinter123 on November 08, 2012, 07:38:27 PM
Pierre,

I can't tell - I'm on my phone - is that carpet on the floor?

yup, carpet on the floor!
it is kind of messy under the press, but oh well . . .

pierre
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 09:01:55 PM
Quote from: GraphicDisorder on November 08, 2012, 07:45:14 PM
How's the heat with low ceilings?

Congrats BTW.

air conditioned, so low ceilings are a plus. 'less air volume.
Title: Re: It too a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: blue moon on November 08, 2012, 09:04:01 PM
Quote from: Orion on November 08, 2012, 07:45:25 PM
Great addition to your operation. Congrats!

Where is the exhaust on this dryer?

nice catch, not set up yet. exhaust will be on this side of the control panel. the electric, gas and air intake (so we are not using the air conditioned air for combustion) will be installed in next few days.
Landlord wanted the dryer in place before running everything.
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Post by: bimmridder on November 08, 2012, 09:07:25 PM
Looks good!!! Nice clean looking shop, too.
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Post by: Denis Kolar on November 09, 2012, 07:50:51 AM
Stays in the middle or goes though the wall like the old one?

Congrats, I'll have to stop by one of these days to check the new layout without the embroidery in the room.
I should be done with my living room project over the weekend and I should have more time from next week on.
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Post by: danlilsade on November 09, 2012, 04:04:07 PM
The crate was a work of art, the truck line refused it skidded and strapped.  Pierre was a joy to deal with, everything fell right into place. 

I have 3 servo drive electric head presses for sale, a few nice ovens also three folder,bagger & drop conveyor lines.

Bill Foust 803.466.8670 
ch54panel@yahoo.com
www.aero-inc.com (http://www.aero-inc.com)
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Post by: Sbrem on November 09, 2012, 04:27:14 PM
Good move, Pierre. You should be very happy once it's up and running. Hopefully, there will be no problems...

Steve
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: Screened Gear on November 09, 2012, 05:51:03 PM
Pierre,

What is that amazing looking press you have. I wish I had one just like it. In long beach they had a 8 color and I was surprised how much smaller the foot print was. Your center piece is way smaller then a 10 color.

Great looking shop.
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: alan802 on November 09, 2012, 06:05:38 PM
That place looks like a dump :).  Wish I had AC.  So that's where the magic happens huh?  I guess I could work in those conditions if I really had to.  >Sarcastic smiley here<
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Post by: T Shirt Farmer on November 09, 2012, 06:32:08 PM
Pierre,

Suggest you use a large diameter pipe for the gas feed especially if the pipe run is a significant distance from meter, these large gas burners do not like to be starved for fuel. Also make certain you have plenty of fresh make up air, you can suck that room dry of oxygen quickly especially in winter when all the doors are closed.
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Post by: Inkworks on November 10, 2012, 01:31:49 PM
Congrats Pierre.  have a gas dryer on my next-year list too!


Just saw this on Ebay and want it, not sure what I'd do with it, but it just looks cool!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$T2eC16F,!y0E9s2S5U8vBQh(MdwPZQ~~60_3.JPG)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/150944691736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325013618 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/150944691736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325013618)
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: ScreenPrinter123 on November 11, 2012, 11:50:44 AM
Quote from: alan802 on November 09, 2012, 06:05:38 PM
That place looks like a dump :).  Wish I had AC.  So that's where the magic happens huh?  I guess I could work in those conditions if I really had to.  >Sarcastic smiley here<

Certain gaskets wouldn't give way if you were in a/c ;).
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: tonypep on November 12, 2012, 08:07:15 AM
Quote from: Inkworks on November 10, 2012, 01:31:49 PM
Congrats Pierre.  have a gas dryer on my next-year list too!


Just saw this on Ebay and want it, not sure what I'd do with it, but it just looks cool!

([url]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/[/url]$T2eC16F,!y0E9s2S5U8vBQh(MdwPZQ~~60_3.JPG)

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/150944691736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325013618[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/150944691736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325013618[/url])




I know exactly where this is. Very interesting.
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: blue moon on November 12, 2012, 08:35:25 AM
Quote from: tonypep on November 12, 2012, 08:07:15 AM
Quote from: Inkworks on November 10, 2012, 01:31:49 PM
Congrats Pierre.  have a gas dryer on my next-year list too!


Just saw this on Ebay and want it, not sure what I'd do with it, but it just looks cool!


[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/150944691736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325013618[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adelco-Gas-Dryer-for-direct-to-garment-printing-/150944691736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325013618[/url])




I know exactly where this is. Very interesting.


I am gonna gues it's next to an Anatol that just had all it's lines replaced recently! Also, another guess, that thing is at least $25k new if not more!

pierre
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: mk162 on November 12, 2012, 08:43:21 AM
the interchange is a better unit, or so I've been told.  The problem with these is Adelco is based in the UK, so support and parts are harder to get.  The interchange is virtually made from off the shelf gas parts that you can get at industrial gas supply companies.  Grainger will carry a few parts, but not all.  The Adelco costs more and also has fewer people that know how to work on one.
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: tonypep on November 12, 2012, 09:07:02 AM
Correct on both. Its a dual belt reciprocating dryer. I had service done by a local machine shop. UK no help.
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: Ron Pierson on November 30, 2012, 04:02:32 PM
Your gonna LOVE gas - it's the way to go. We don't discharge here in the desert but you have been here and have seen how cool it is to have gas.
Title: Re: It took a while but it's finally here (new dryer, well, new to us . . .)
Post by: tonypep on December 01, 2012, 09:19:11 PM
With regards to the Adelco if you are thinking about buying proceed with caution.