475mm 220v 1200w Sk15 Clear Halogen Lamp Ir Infrared Heat Lamp For Screen Printing goldisgood Application
- Screen Printing Drying Application
- Efficient Ink Drying
- In screen printing, the ink needs to dry properly to ensure a high – quality print. The 1200W power of this Sk15 Clear Halogen Lamp provides a significant amount of heat energy. When the lamp is turned on, it emits infrared radiation that penetrates the ink layer. The infrared energy causes the solvent in the ink to evaporate more quickly. For example, in a textile screen – printing operation, this lamp can be used to dry the ink on the fabric almost instantly, allowing for faster production.
- Uniform Heat Distribution
- With a length of 475mm, the lamp can cover a relatively wide area of the printed material. This is crucial for screen – printing, as it ensures uniform drying across the print. Uneven drying can lead to issues such as ink smudging or inconsistent color. In a multi – color screen – printing process, the lamp’s wide coverage helps in drying each layer of ink evenly, resulting in sharp and vibrant prints.
- Enhancing Print Quality
- The infrared heat from the lamp can also affect the adhesion of the ink to the substrate. By drying the ink quickly and evenly, it helps the ink bond better to the material being printed on. In a screen – printing shop that produces custom – printed merchandise like mugs or phone cases, the use of this lamp can lead to prints that have better durability and a more professional appearance.
- Efficient Ink Drying
- Compatibility with Different Screen – Printing Inks
- Solvent – Based Inks
- For solvent – based screen – printing inks, the infrared heat lamp is an excellent drying solution. The heat helps in the evaporation of the solvents, which is a critical step in the drying process. The lamp’s ability to provide a consistent level of heat can ensure that the solvents are removed completely, leaving behind a well – dried and smooth ink layer.
- Water – Based Inks
- Even for water – based inks, the lamp can accelerate the drying process. Although water – based inks have a different drying mechanism than solvent – based inks, the infrared heat can increase the rate of water evaporation. This is beneficial in a screen – printing environment where speed and quality are both important, such as in a large – scale production of printed apparel.
- Solvent – Based Inks