Manufacturing and supplying dependable infrared drying systems for sheetfed presses.
Sheetfed Infrared Drying Systems
Our equipment lineup for sheetfed presses includes:
Infrared Drying Systems
Aqueous Coating Drying Systems
While aqueous coating over printed ink, it is necessary to heat the inks and simultaneously remove water from the coating. We use a combination of infrared energy, heated air knives and evacuators to enable printed sheets to be dried at full press speeds.
We offer NIR, short wave, and medium wave infrared dryers for presses without coating capabilities.
We offer aqueous drying packages for sheet fed presses with aqueous coating capabilities.
Infrared drying on conventional presses will promote faster drying of inks allowing quicker turn around.
An infrared drying sheetfed machine delivers fast, efficient drying for high‑volume printing environments that demand precision and reliability. Modern IR systems apply controlled infrared energy directly to the printed sheet, accelerating ink and coating drying without compromising color quality or substrate integrity. Printers use these machines to increase throughput, reduce marking, and maintain consistent results across demanding production runs.
OXYTECH SYSTEMS™ manufacturers and designs infrared drying systems that optimize sheetfed press performance by combining advanced IR emitters with smart airflow and heat‑management designs. Their experienced team builds high‑performance drying equipment that supports faster production speeds and dependable curing results . With more than 70 years of combined drying and curing expertise, they design systems that integrate seamlessly into sheetfed workflows and deliver long‑term operational stability. We have more than 70 years of combined drying and curing experience..
A well‑designed infrared drying sheetfed machine helps printers reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and maintain consistent output quality. OXYTECH’s U.S.‑manufactured systems are custom‑engineered to meet exact production requirements, ensuring each installation enhances press performance and supports sustainable, cost‑effective operation . For facilities looking to boost productivity, IR sheetfed drying technology remains one of the most effective ways to increase speed while protecting print quality.
Sheetfed Infrared Drying Systems
Oxytech sheetfed infrared drying systems deliver fast, even drying for offset sheetfed presses. Precise IR energy sets inks and coatings quickly, reducing spray powder, curl, and set-off while improving gloss and consistency, so pressrooms run faster with fewer rejects. Systems are engineered to your press and sheet size, with retrofit configurations available, and can be paired with heated air knives for demanding coatings. Made in the USA and backed by decades of drying engineering. This is part of our Infrared and Hot Air Drying Systems range; see also Industrial Infrared Drying. Call 1-847-888-8611 or request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions – Sheetfed Infrared Drying Systems
What does an infrared drying system do on a sheetfed press?
Precise infrared energy sets inks and coatings quickly. This reduces spray powder, curl and set-off while improving gloss and consistency, and on conventional presses it promotes faster ink drying and quicker turnaround.
How are aqueous coatings dried on a sheetfed press?
When an aqueous coating is applied over printed ink, the ink must be heated while water is removed from the coating at the same time. Oxytech combines infrared energy, heated air knives and evacuators so printed sheets can dry at full press speed. Aqueous drying packages are available for presses with aqueous coating capabilities.
Which types of infrared dryers does Oxytech offer for sheetfed presses?
For presses without coating capabilities, Oxytech offers NIR, short wave and medium wave infrared dryers.
Can a sheetfed infrared dryer be retrofitted to my press?
Yes. Systems are engineered to your press and sheet size, retrofit configurations are available, and they can be paired with heated air knives for demanding coatings.
How much experience does Oxytech have with drying and curing?
Oxytech Systems has more than 70 years of combined drying and curing experience, and its systems are custom engineered and manufactured in the USA. Call 1-847-888-8611 or request a quote.