Dryers
Tunnel Compact
Tunnel Compact fits print lines that need conveyor curing without giving up much working area. It is typically considered for garment and packaging work where belt travel, heater spread, and outlet temperature still need to be tracked closely on a compact line. Use the page record with the matching line entry before any parts or unit details are carried over.
Small-footprint conveyor curing
Tunnel Compact is for production floors that need a conveyor dryer in a smaller footprint. It suits garment and packaging lines where space is limited but curing still has to stay controlled and consistent.
Space restrictions often push a curing section closer to the press, stacking area, or packing bench, so Tunnel Compact is assessed around the full layout and not by heater size alone. Inland dust can affect reflector cleaning, while coastal moisture can change how often electrical points, covers, and exposed metal surfaces are inspected. Teams in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and outlying production sites usually check belt width, chamber length, and power availability first.
Describe the current line when logging a Tunnel Compact query through the contact form. Give the feed direction, available clearance, and whether the present setup uses flash curing, air drying, or a larger tunnel unit. Add the machine reference and the product being cured so the cure log can be matched correctly.
Tunnel Compact line checks
Record the unit against the correct line, then note the stock being printed, the ink system, and the target cure result. Conveyor speed, heater output, and available electrical supply are more useful here than broad production estimates. Spare part requests also need the exact Tunnel Compact record before anything is processed for supply.
Associate the Tunnel Compact with the appropriate line record and cure log entry before widening the scope. Recheck the full line details before any unit or spare part is processed for supply. Dryer sizing depends on belt width, ink type and the pieces you run per hour, so list those in your message.
- Belt direction and feed side
- Current curing method on site
- Photo of present print setup
Checks for South African sites
A compact tunnel dryer is often fitted into active production areas where power routing, extraction, and operator access are not ideal. Older industrial premises around Johannesburg may have tighter cable runs and less spare room at the discharge side, while coastal sites may need stricter checks for corrosion and residue build-up. Packaging lines and garment lines should be noted separately because curing behaviour and throughput expectations differ.
Load-shedding history matters when reviewing test prints and heater consistency on a compact conveyor dryer. Dust on inland sites can shorten the interval between cleaning reflectors, guards, and sensor points, while humid air near the coast can affect stored stock before curing even starts. Recheck the full line details before a replacement element, belt item, or other spare is requested.
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Tunnel Compact job notes
When you send through a Tunnel Compact enquiry, attach a photo of the current print setup. Include the line use, whether garment or packaging, plus any cure issue seen on recent runs. If a previous unit is on site, add its identification details rather than relying on a visual match.
Keep the Tunnel Compact with the correct line record and the relevant cure log entry so the unit is tied to the right application. That reduces mix-ups between similar dryers, heater banks, and spare parts on busy print operations. If the scope changes later, widen it only after the original Tunnel Compact record has been checked again.
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