Entry Level Calender Press
The Diferro “DM” Series is ideal for smaller firms working with fabric rolls, looking for a calendar press that simply costs less to purchase and run. Although it is mainly for roll to roll printing, it can also be used for other heat transfer operations.
THE DRUM
The drum is made of ST44 drawn steel pipe and all standard models are finished with surface grinding. On request the drum surface can also be plated with either chrome or Teflon. Inside the drum is one single heating unit that consists of three pieces. The drum is filled with transfer heating oil that fills up 60% of the inner volume. The failsafe-switch mechanism helps balance the inner pressure, and will deactivate the machine should there be any issues regarding the gasses generated by heated oil so to avoid injury or damage. The heat sensor is placed on the surface of the drum, this enables more accurate readings and provides better print results. Maximum Working Temperature and Temperature Restrictions can be easily adjusted via the Touch-Screen Panel.
THE FELT BELT
All of Diferro’s machines are equipped with 100% Nomex seamless industrial felt belts that are reinforced with Kevlar material to avoid stretching. The expected lifetime for the belt on this unit is between 3 and 5 years depending on use. To eliminate movement of the felt belt to either side the machine is built with an automated-felt centring mechanism. The felt tension and the felt centring system are both air-operated. If the compressor fails to supply the required air for the system, the machine halts and alerts the operator to prevent lasting damage to the belt.
