Screen Printing Heating Elements

Screen prints are heat cured by passing printed textiles through a flash dryer or conveyor dryer equipped with infrared heating elements. The ink must reach its full cure temperature — typically 320°F for plastisol inks — throughout its entire thickness. Infrared lamps like Fannon's medium-wave flash dryer lamps heat up in under 1 second, ensuring fast, consistent curing across multicolor prints.

For screen printing, heat press and flash dryer temperatures typically range from 300°F to 330°F (149°C to 166°C) depending on the ink type. Plastisol inks generally require 320°F for a full cure. Medium-wave infrared lamps are preferred because they are less color-sensitive, delivering consistent heat to both light and dark inks without scorching the substrate.

Short-wave infrared lamps offer instant response and very high temperatures, making them ideal for fast curing processes. Medium-wave infrared lamps heat substrates more evenly and are less color-sensitive, meaning they deliver consistent results across light and dark inks and plastisols. For screen printing flash dryers like M&R systems, medium-wave lamps are the standard choice.

Fannon Products' infrared heating lamps are rated for 5000+ hours of operation. The actual lifespan depends on operating conditions, duty cycle, and handling. Proper mounting orientation, avoiding mechanical shock, and operating within rated voltage and wattage parameters will help maximize lamp life and maintain consistent output throughout service.

Yes. Fannon Products manufactures direct replacement lamps specifically engineered for M&R flash dryer systems. These medium-wave infrared lamps with fast-response star coils heat up in under 1 second and are competitively priced compared to OEM parts. Most models are held in stock and ship within 1–2 days, minimizing production downtime.

Yes. Fannon Products offers custom infrared lamp manufacturing to accommodate virtually any length, wattage, voltage, and wiring configuration. Whether you need a direct replacement for an existing system or a purpose-built solution for custom equipment, Fannon's engineering team can design lamps compatible with a wide range of screen printing and industrial dryer platforms.