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Demo Path
Demo Path sets up a focused on-press showing for a flash dryer or heater bank in a working print line. It is meant for garment and packaging jobs where the customer needs to watch heat spread, index timing and operator reach without adding unrelated line changes.
On-press demo sequence
Demo Path is built for showing what the dryer does on press without unnecessary extras. It keeps the focus on heat coverage, operator use and how the unit fits into a real print sequence.
Begin with the substrate, ink system and pallet or conveyor speed you will run during the demonstration. Inland dust around Johannesburg can dirty reflectors faster, while Durban and Cape Town humidity can shift flash dwell and cooling between prints. Note any load-shedding arrangements before the unit is powered, especially where ceramic IR and quartz banks are being compared on one line.
Include clear photos of the press side, the dryer position and the print area before the demo starts. A short line note with head height, pass count and observed gel point gives the next operator a usable reference instead of a rough memory from the test.
What to record during the demo
Capture the heater type, distance from the garment or pack, dwell time and any curing checks taken during the run. One accurate note on coverage across the print is more useful than a long description that leaves out temperature behaviour at the edges.
For a demo setup, add the matching line notes and a cure log entry before you widen the scope. Recheck the line details before any unit or spare is dispatched. Dryer sizing depends on belt width, ink type and the pieces you run per hour, so list those in your message.
- Heater height noted at test start
- Photo of print after first flash
Power, dust and coastal checks
Plan the demonstration around actual dispatch and access conditions, whether the line is near OR Tambo routes, an industrial site in Crown Mines, or a regional plant outside the main metros. If the press has limited power capacity or an older control layout, note that before choosing between a ScreenMaster-style flash cell and separate heater banks.
Salt air can shorten cleaning intervals on exposed metal parts and reflector surfaces near the coast. On Highveld sites, dust build-up can affect sensor readings and visible heat output, so wiping schedules should be part of the demo notes. After any power interruption, rerun the first print check before treating the settings as stable.
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Information to send with Demo Path
Brief Demo Path with line photos, timing for the demo, and what the customer needs to see on the press. Keep the subject line clear.
Add the timing planned for the demonstration, what the customer must see during the run, and any cure log entry that belongs with the line record.
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