Screen Printers Flush Dryers

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published: 2022-08-20 01:36:16
modified: 2026-06-23 15:11:06

Links on the live page

The live page is a heading (Flash Dryers), a video search link and tiles that link to the other screen printing sections:

What this page is

buythis.co.za/screen-printers-flush-dryers is the flash dryer section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. AM.CO.ZA product names call it a "flush dryer"; the usual trade name is flash dryer or flash curer, and both mean the same machine. On the live page the section is only a heading, a link to screen printing videos and tiles to single-station, multi-station and curved-surface screen printers, inks and emulsions, frames and meshes, and accessories. This knowledge base page explains what a flash dryer is for and lists the dryer, its spare element and the printers and inks it is used with, 8 products in total.

What a flash dryer does

A flash dryer is a heater that hangs over the printed garment for a short time to dry the surface of the ink, so the next colour can be printed on top without smearing. It is most often used:

Between colours on dark garments. A white underbase is printed first, flashed until it is dry to the touch, then the top colours are printed over it.
Between strokes of the same colour when a thicker or more opaque layer is needed.
For drying single prints in a small workshop, especially with plastisol ink, which does not dry in the air the way water-based ink does.

Flashing only dries the surface. A full cure needs the whole ink layer to reach the temperature the ink maker gives for the time it gives, so check the ink's instructions and do a wash test before running a job.

The ScreenMaster SP-DRY flash dryer

SKU	What it is	Product	Sales price incl. VAT
`SP-DRY` (KB)	ScreenMaster flash dryer: 1600W heater on a height-adjustable stand on wheels, with a detachable temperature sensor, single-phase 220V	ScreenMaster 1600W Flush Dryer with Stand on Wheels, ND604	R 3 956.00
`SP-DRY/ELEMENT` (KB)	Replacement 1600W heating element for the SP-DRY, a service part when the element is worn or damaged	1600W Heating Element Replacement for Flush Dryer	R 4 048.00

From the am.im product data for SP-DRY:

Power: single-phase 220V household power, maximum 1600W.
Temperature: a detachable temperature sensor helps you measure the drying temperature, so results are repeatable.
Stand: height-adjustable stand on wheels, so it fits different screen printing machines and platen (printing plate) thicknesses and can be rolled between stations.
Size and weight: about 53 x 73 x 24 cm and about 18 kg (am.im measurement data, likely the packed size).
Warranty: 12 month quality warranty against faulty materials or poor workmanship; normal wear and tear and misuse are not covered.

The SP-DRY/ELEMENT is the matching 1600W heating element. Replace the element when it is worn, damaged or no longer heats evenly, instead of replacing the whole dryer, and confirm fit and installation before fitting it.

Printers the dryer works with

SKU	What it is	Product	Sales price incl. VAT
`SP-S0` (KB)	Table-mountable desktop single colour T-shirt printer	ScreenMaster Desktop Single Colour Screen Printer, Mount on Table Required, ZMD (Screen Frame not Included)	R 1 748.00
`SP-S1` (KB)	Stand-alone desktop single colour T-shirt printer	ScreenMaster Desktop Single Station Screen Printer on Standalone Station, SPE-11TA (Screen Frame not Included)	R 2 116.00
`SP-S4` (KB)	Four colour, four station carousel printer, stations spin separately	ScreenMaster Four Colour Four Station Carousel Bi-Directional Screen Printer	R 11 040.00
`SP-S6` (KB)	Six colour, six station carousel printer, stations spin separately	ScreenMaster Six Colour Six Station Carousel Bi-Directional Screen Printer	R 13 800.00

On a four or six station carousel, the dryer is usually parked over one station so a garment can be flashed while the next one is printed, then the arm is turned. On a desktop single colour printer, roll the dryer over the platen after printing, flash, then roll it away. The height adjustment lets you set the heater a short, even distance above the garment on any of these printers.

Inks that need flashing

SKU	What it is	Product	Sales price incl. VAT
`SP-PLASTISOL/WHITE` (KB)	White plastisol ink for 250 mesh, the usual underbase on dark garments that is flashed before the top colours	1kg Bottle White Colour Creamy Plastisol Ink for 250 Mesh	R 202.40
`SP-PLASTISOL/COMBO` (KB)	Six primary plastisol colours, 1kg each, for multi-colour work with flashing between colours	Plastisol Ink Primary Colour Combo, Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Black / White Six Bottle of 1kg Each	R 1 803.20

Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Some prices come from slightly older dump entries (2026-10-18, 2026-10-19). Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.

How to use and choose

Decide if you need one. If you print plastisol, print on dark garments with a white underbase, or print more than one colour wet-on-dry, a flash dryer saves a lot of waiting time.
Set the height. Start with the heater a few centimetres above the print and adjust until the ink is dry to the touch in a few seconds without scorching the fabric.
Measure, don't guess. Use the temperature sensor to check the print surface temperature, and keep the same height and time once a job is set up.
Watch the platen. Platens heat up over a long run, which shortens the flash time and can make screens stick; adjust the time as the platens get warm.
Keep heat away from screens. Do not leave the heater over a screen, emulsion or squeegee, and let it cool before moving it close to anything that can melt.
Plan for spares. Keep the SP-DRY/ELEMENT in mind for busy workshops where downtime costs money.

Videos

The live page links to a search for screen printing flash dryer videos on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel. The AM.CO.ZA video dump has no video dedicated to the flash dryer, so these are the closest carousel and multi-colour screen printing videos: