TM 5-6675-319-14
5-2.3 Equipment Data.
Manufacturer
Weight
Width
Height
Depth
Feed Capacity
Power Requirements
Buckingham Graphics, Inc.
35 lbs (15.91 kg)
47.3 in. (120.1 cm)
7.0 in. (17.78 cm)
12.5 in. (31.75 cm)
30.0 in. (76.2 cm)
120 V, 60 Hz, 13 amps,
single - phase
5 - 3.
TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION.
The purpose of the print dryer is to dry
l i t h o g r a p h i c p a p e r a f t e r p r o c e s s i n g . I t i s c o m p o s e d o f:
Transport System
Drying System
Electrical System
5-3.1 Transport System.
Moves the paper through the drying system of the print
d r y e r.
It is composed of:
a.
Squeegee rollers.
Squeeze excess water from the paper as it enters the
p r i n t d r y e r.
The excess water is collected in a removable drip tray under the
squeegee rollers .
b . T r a n s p o r t r o l l e r s .
Guide the paper through the drying system and out
through the rear of the print dryer.
c .
Gear motor.
Drives the squeegee rollers and transport rollers.
5-3.2 Dryinq System.
Removes the remaining fluid from the print using jets of air
d i r e c t e d a t t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e p r i n t . I t c o n s i s t s o f:
a . B l o w e r .
Draws fresh air from outside the case and channels it to the air
tubes.
b . A i r t u b e s .
Direct the airflow over the surface of the print through a
series of holes drilled in the tubes and directed toward the surface.
c . B u f f e r r i n g s .
Are located on the front air tubes to keep the paper
t r a v e l i n g i n a s t r a i g h t l i n e b e t w e e n t h e a i r t u b e s a n d t r a n s p o r t r o l l e r s.
5-3
