As Fast as a Speeding Press

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A converter’s final decision on whether or not to add a new drying system will largely depend on how much you can afford to spend and the speed at which you are printing. According to Hahn, more and more converters are considering upgrading their existing older equipment with newer, more accurate drying equipment and upgraded tension controls at a fraction of the cost of a new press. He also states that 70 percent of AAA Press’s sales are to end users looking to get more out of an older press by improving drying throughput. “Adding a six- to eight-station dryer to an older press is cost-effective, as the payback is less than one to two years due to improved throughput.”