TM 53610257-14
6-2.3.
Equipment Data.
Manufacturer
Buckingham Graphics, Inc.
Weight
35.0 lbs (15.9 kg)
Width
47.3 in. (120.1 cm)
Height
7.0 in. (17.8 cm)
Depth
12.5 in. (31.8 cm)
Feed Capacity Width
32.0 in. (76.2 cm)
Power Requirements
117 V ac 60 Hz 14 amps 160 watts.
6-3.
TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION. The purpose of the film dryer is to dry film after processing. It is
composed of:
Transport System
Drying System
Electrical System
6-3.1.
Transport System. Moves the film through the drying system.
a.
Squeegee rollers. Squeeze excess water from the film. The excess water is collected in a removable drip
tray under the squeegee rollers.
b.
Conveyor rollers. Guide the paper through the drying system and out through the rear.
c.
Gear motor. Drives the squeegee rollers and conveyor rollers.
6-3.2.
Drying System. Removes the remaining fluid from the film using jets of air directed at the surface of the film.
a.
Air Pumps. Draw fresh air from outside the case and channels it to the air tubes.
b.
Air tubes. Direct the airflow over the surface of the print through a series of holes drilled in the tubes and
directed toward the surface.
c.
Buffer rings. Located on the front air tubes to keep the paper traveling in a straight line path between the air
tubes and conveyor rollers.
6-3
