Adphos unveils aLite drying technology

Adphos Digital Printing has introduced new version of aLite light initiated thermal emission technology claimed for zero CO2 emissions and offers lower energy operation costs than gas convection systems.

Adphos Digital Printing has introduced new version of aLite light initiated thermal emission technology claimed for zero CO2 emissions
The advanced light initiated thermal emission (aLITE) technology is a high energic, photonic energy source in combination with integrated high velocity controlled warm air impingement, ventilation and defined moisture suction.  
 
With its ‘almost instantaneous’ high energy and mass transfer an extreme dynamic (even within a fraction of a second) drying process and therefore a minimal foot print. It can be adjusted to relevant process variations such as width, speed, coating type and water content. The technology offers defined and precise process parameter control. 
 
It is claimed to not require heat up or stand by operation. The technology does not emit CO2.  
 
aLite can be applied for temperature sensitive processes such as printing and wet coating processing on plastic substrates, corrugated boards or polymer textiles.