Cefla ECOGEL - In-line Drying Oven

Cefla ECOGEL – In-line Drying Oven

Ecogel solutions are perfect for rapid drying processes for paints with low dry residue, and for solvent evaporation.

Description

Ecogel E

The ECOGEL modular system is a modern, effective, flexible solution to in-line drying needs. Extremely practical thanks to its continuous panel conveyor system. The oven contains a laminar hot air flow with adjustable recirculation, in the opposite direction to panel feed. Hold time inside the oven can be adjusted on the basis of panel feed speed. Drying takes just a few minutes, making this system ideal for the flash-off or rapid drying of paints with low dry residue. Also recommended for flash-off in glue applications.

Ecogel MPS

The Ecogel MPS configuration is the latest frontier in the development of the in-line UV drying technology, perfect for high quality finishes: it guarantees the maximum uniformity of colour and opacity across the surface and minimal solvent emission. A high power UV lamp (Mercury or Gallium) emits radiation which strikes the layer of paint applied to the panels by means of convex reflectors placed at a decreasing distance from the panels.

This gradual increase in UV emission power considerably reduces gelation time and energy use. This configuration is an excellent alternative to the low power TL lamps normally used. It should thus be installed downstream of solvent evaporation and upstream of direct irradiation with high power UV lamps for final curing of the surface layer.

Ecogel Ald

The ALD configuration combines the action of the laminar air flow and UV radiation. It is the most flexible solution for the rapid evaporation of solvents from paints (applied by curtain coaters or sprayers), prior to UV drying. This oven’s strong points are its very convenient use, its modularity and the quality of the finishes produced. Complete with a continuous panel conveyor system, it can be fitted with low-pressure UV lamps for gelation to ensure a completely powder-free interior.

Configurations

Ecogel E: Hot air drying oven, with laminar flow, for flash-off or drying of glues and paints with low dry residue
Ecogel MPS: In-line UV drying for high-quality finishes
Ecogel ALD: Combined action of laminar air flow and UV radiation, suitable for evaporating solvents from paints.

Features

Automatic ventilation air temperature control
Can be fitted with IR lamps
Insulated structure for energy saving
Extremely practical thanks to its integral continuous conveyor system
ECOGEL is a fast, extremely modular in-line drying system

Materials:

Wood
Fibre cement
Insulating materials
Plastics
Metal

Advantages

ECOGEL is a fast, extremely modular in-line drying system.

ECOGEL is extremely practical thanks to its integral continuous conveyor system.

Surface Enhancement Technology Leader

Cefla Finishing is a world leader in the design and production of solutions for painting, decoration and digital printing of countless materials and types of substrate. We invent, innovate, integrate. From the simplest machine to the most complex and complete finishing line, providing a comprehensive range of equipment to satisfy all requirements in terms of productivity and production efficiency.

Experience spanning 70 years has placed us at the forefront of the industry, acquiring expertise in sectors going from wood and wood derivatives to glass, plastic, fibre cement, composite materials and metal. Through process innovation, advanced technologies and specialist software tools, we provide industries with an opportunity to evolve.

Today we are able to build our knowledge into existing situations, creating business partnerships and ensuring integrated solutions which we will design according to client requirements and objectives.

We have a wealth of patented technologies and are pioneering the digitalisation process to embrace the advantages of Industry 4.0. Our customers benefit from a number of unique opportunities that will propel their business into the future, leveraging the latest innovations and the most extensive knowledge in the finishing industry.