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Drying Systems
ROQ Sahara
Brand: ROQ | Subcategory: Conveyor Drying Tunnel
High-efficiency industrial conveyor drying tunnel operating on gas, electricity, or dual MIX energy.
Key Benefits & USPs
🎯Multi-Power Flexibility: Available in Gas (G), Electric (E), or MIX (Gas + Electric) for energy optimization
⚡Advanced Insulation: High-density rockwool insulated panels minimize ambient heat loss
🚀Touchscreen Recipes: Digital interface for exact temperature curves and curing times
⚙️Bi-Directional Belt: PTFE-coated conveyor belt with optional split-belt (2B) configuration
⚙️140 mm Inlet Height: Raised tunnel clearance for bulky textiles such as winter hoodies
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Unique Advantages & USPs
Discover what makes the ROQ Sahara the perfect addition to your production workflow.
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Multi-Power Flexibility
Available in Gas (G), Electric (E), or MIX (Gas + Electric) for energy optimization
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Advanced Insulation
High-density rockwool insulated panels minimize ambient heat loss
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Touchscreen Recipes
Digital interface for exact temperature curves and curing times
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Bi-Directional Belt
PTFE-coated conveyor belt with optional split-belt (2B) configuration
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140 mm Inlet Height
Raised tunnel clearance for bulky textiles such as winter hoodies
Why choose the ROQ Sahara?
The ROQ Sahara is a high-quality industrial conveyor belt dryer (drying tunnel) designed for high-volume textile printing companies. The tunnel is suitable for perfect drying and fixing of plastisol, water-based, discharge and hybrid inks. The Sahara stands out because of its flexibility in energy sources: it can be supplied in a gas version, electric version, or a unique MIX version that allows you to switch between gas and electricity at the touch of a button. Equipped with an advanced digital touchscreen for recipe management and an excellently insulated rockwool panel system for minimal heat loss.
Technical Specifications
Heat sourceGas (G), Electricity (E) or MIX (Gas & Electricity)
Temperature range90°C to 200°C
Belt width900 mm, 1100 mm, 1500 mm or 1800 mm
Maximum inlet height140 mm
Control systemDigital touchscreen with recipe management
AirflowAxial fans with adjustable speed
Electrical connectionGas model: 3x400V (4 kVA) | Electric model: 3x400V (40 to 75 kVA)
Gas pressure (if gas dryer)25 to 37 mbar (Natural gas / LPG)
Compressed air requirementNone (0 bar)
Typical applications
- Fixing plastisol screen printing inks
- Drying water-based and discharge inks
- Fixing hybrid and digital DTG/DTF inks
- Drying heavy hoodies and sweatshirts
Suitable for business type
- Medium to very large industrial textile print shops
- Print shops seeking flexibility in energy sources
- Textile finishers with high quality requirements for ink curing
Product Video & Demonstration
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Watch the ROQ Sahara demonstration videoExternal link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqEeT1yEvsU
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Frequently asked questions about ROQ
Yes, depending on your facility, the Sahara is configurable with either efficient gas burners or powerful electric heating elements.
Certainly. Thanks to its extremely high air volume (CFM), the Sahara is perfectly equipped for curing water-based and discharge inks.
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