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Product Introduction
Water Based Ink Printing Dryer – Advanced Eco-Friendly Drying Solution for Flexible Packaging
Rizhao Jinlida Plastic Co., Ltd., with over 30 a long time of industry skill, offers coordinates printing and drying frameworks planned for high-speed, eco-friendly operations. Our water based ink printing dryer highlight exact auto-color enlistment, uniform ink layers, and fast hot-air circulation drying over widths from 600mm to 1500mm. With PLC touchscreen control, variable recurrence speed alteration (30–120m/min), and customizable 2–6 color setups, our frameworks altogether diminish imperfection rates whereas taking care of PE, PP, and PO movies for vest sacks, messenger sacks, and roll stock bundling with remarkable reliability.
What Makes Our Water Based Ink Printing Dryer Stand Out?
Our framework isn't fair another printing machine. It's a total arrangement built for producers who request consistency and speed.
Why water-based ink things to you:
Traditional solvent-based frameworks emanate hurtful VOCs and require exorbitant ventilation. Water-based inks are more secure for your laborers and superior for the environment. But they require legitimate drying innovation to work effectively.
That's where our dryer comes in.
The water based ink printing dryer employments focused on hot-air circulation to quickly vanish water from the ink surface. This anticipates common issues like wrinkling, ink exchange, and uneven drying that moderate down your generation line.
Key benefits you'll experience:
- Faster throughput: High-velocity wind current breaks the dampness obstruction on film surfaces
- Better print quality: Uniform warm dispersion over the whole web width
- Lower working costs: Electric warming with movable temperature control (30–100℃)
- Flexible generation: Handles numerous film sorts and sack styles without gear changes
Our 8,600㎡ office houses progressed flexographic and gravure printing lines. We've traded to over 40 nations, which implies our gear meets universal generation standards.
Key Features
Low-Temperature Constant Drying Technology
Designed for water-based ink printing, the machine uses a 45℃–55℃ low-temperature drying system to prevent PE and PP films from stretching, shrinking, wrinkling, or deforming, ensuring stable printing quality.
Long-Distance Drying Air Channel
The specially designed drying tunnel provides thorough drying from surface to inside, effectively preventing ink re-sticking, smearing, and incomplete drying during high-speed production.
Energy-Saving Vortex Circulation System
The enclosed heat preservation structure and internal hot air circulation system improve heat efficiency and reduce energy consumption by over 60% compared with traditional drying equipment.
Intelligent PLC Control System
Automatic temperature control, airflow adjustment, and printing speed matching ensure easy operation, consistent quality, and stable production.
Flexible Machine Configurations
Available in mechanical, synchronous belt, and full servo drive models to meet different production requirements, from small workshops to high-standard packaging manufacturers.
Eco-Friendly Printing Solution
Optimized for water-based ink applications, the machine helps reduce VOC emissions, improve working conditions, and support greener, more sustainable production.
Ideal for:
Flexible packaging printing, PE/PP film printing, water-based ink printing, and environmentally friendly printing applications.
Technical Specifications
Here's what you can configure based on your production needs:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Film Materials | PE, PP, PO (vest bags, courier bags, flat bags, garbage bags) |
| Color Options | 2-color / 3-color / 4-color / 6-color (most common: 2-3 colors) |
| Printing Width | 600mm / 800mm / 1000mm / 1200mm / 1500mm |
| Printing Length | Unlimited (customizable per bag length); Standard: 200–800mm |
| Printing Speed | Low-speed stable: 30–60m/min; High-speed model: 60–120m/min |
| Plate Cylinder Diameter | Diameter: 120–220mm; Plate thickness: 2–4mm (flexographic) |
| Drying System | Hot-air circulation; Drying length: 1.2–2.5m |
| Heat Source | Electric heating / Steam / Thermal oil |
| Temperature Range | Adjustable: 30–100℃ |
| Total Power | 4–15kW (varies by width/color count); Drying power: 2–9kW |
| Unwinding/Rewinding | Max diameter: ≤600–800mm; Automatic tension control |
| Control System | PLC touchscreen, auto meter counting, automatic stop, color registration, optional deviation correction |
Example configurations:
- 2-color 800mm water-based ink printing dryer
- 3-color 1000mm water-based ink printing dryer
- 4-color 1200mm high-speed water-based ink printing dryer

How Does the Drying System Work?
Your biggest challenge with water-based inks is drying time. Water requires much more energy to evaporate than solvents—about 2260 kJ/kg to be exact.
Our drying system addresses this with:
Hot-air circulation technology:
Heated air flows continuously across the printed surface. This creates a moving air layer that carries away moisture efficiently without overheating the film.
Adjustable temperature zones:
Different inks and substrates need different heat levels. You can adjust each zone independently to match your production requirements.
Extended drying chamber:
With drying lengths from 1.2m to 2.5m, the film has enough residence time for complete moisture removal. This prevents "set-off"—that frustrating problem where wet ink transfers to the next layer during winding.
Variable frequency speed control:
Match your drying speed to your printing speed. Slower speeds for heavy ink coverage, faster speeds for simple designs.

Applications That Benefit Most
This water based ink printing dryer excels in three main production scenarios:
1. Flexible packaging production:
Perfect for manufacturers producing shopping bags, courier bags, and vest bags at high volumes. The integrated design means you print and dry in one pass—no separate drying station needed.
2. Agricultural and industrial packaging:
Seed bags, fertilizer packaging, and general-purpose films all require durable prints that won't smudge during handling. Our system ensures complete ink fixation before winding.
3. Custom printed retail packaging:
When you need vibrant, multi-color designs on stand-up pouches or zipper bags, water-based inks deliver better color consistency. The dryer ensures these colors set quickly without compromising film integrity.
Quality Control and Reliability
We know downtime costs you cash. That's why our gear experiences thorough testing some time recently shipment.
What we check:
- Thermal consistency over the full web width
- Airflow consistency at all speed settings
- Final dampness substance in printed samples
- Ink attachment quality post-drying
- Energy utilization per generation meter
Our production line keeps up ISO quality administration certification and takes after strict generation conventions created over two decades of fabricating involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the dryer need to be longer than what I use for solvent inks?
A: Water has a higher boiling point and requires more energy to evaporate completely. The extended drying chamber provides the necessary residence time without increasing heat to levels that might damage your film.
Q: Can I use this system for both PE and PP films?
A: Absolutely. Our PLC control system lets you adjust temperature and speed for different substrate types. The cooling zone at the exit prevents film deformation, especially important for heat-sensitive materials.
Q: How does factory humidity affect drying performance?
A: High humidity reduces drying efficiency because the air can't absorb moisture as effectively. Our advanced models include recirculating air systems with dehumidification stages to maintain consistent performance regardless of ambient conditions.
Q: What maintenance does the heating system require?
A: We recommend monthly cleaning of reflectors to maintain optimal heat transfer. Heating elements typically last 5,000–10,000 hours depending on operating intensity. We provide detailed maintenance schedules with every installation.
Q: Will high temperatures cause color shifting in my prints?
A: Our temperature control system includes non-contact IR sensors that monitor substrate surface temperature in real-time. This prevents overheating that might affect pigment stability, ensuring your colors remain consistent batch after batch.
Why Partner with Rizhao Jinlida?
You're not just buying equipment—you're gaining a production partner.
What sets us apart:
- 24-hour customer support for technical questions and order tracking
- Over 100 skilled workers, including 40+ technical professionals
- Manufacturing facility designed for stable, high-volume production
- Export experience to 40+ countries means we understand international standards
- Flexible customization for your specific production requirements
We manufacture the packaging products you print on—food bags, vacuum pouches, retail packaging. This means we understand your production challenges from both sides of the process.
Ready to Upgrade Your Production Line?
Get expert guidance on selecting the right configuration for your output requirements. Our water based ink printing dryer's team can help you calculate ROI based on your current production volumes and ink costs.
Contact us today: 18663311788@139.com
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