If you're still using an infrared flash dryer, it's time to rethink what your shop is capable of. Quartz flash technology changes the game, offering faster heat-up, tighter control, and safer performance. All of it wrapped in rugged Riley Hopkins design. Whether you're running a high-efficiency manual setup or scaling to auto, there's a Riley Flash Quartz Dryer built for your workflow.
What Makes Quartz Different?
Quartz flash dryers use halogen bulbs that heat up and cool down within seconds. That means faster startup, less energy waste, and tighter control over your flash times. If you're used to traditional infrared dryers, the difference is immediate and dramatic.
Quartz vs Infrared: What’s the Real Difference?
Infrared flash dryers use ceramic heating elements that take longer to warm up and cool down. That leads to inconsistent flash times, more heat buildup in your platens, and a higher chance of scorching your garments, especially on long print runs.
Quartz flash dryers respond instantly. The bulbs only activate when you need them, which reduces unnecessary heat and energy use. You get faster platen recovery, safer operation, and much more consistent results across every shirt in the run.
- Instant heat and cool-down for precise flashing
- Zone control for focused heat only where you need it
- Less ambient heat, keeping garments and platens cooler
- Sensor or pedal activation adds safety and efficiency
Whether you’re printing high-color designs or running long production days, quartz technology gives you the control infrared simply cannot match.
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Riley Flash Quartz Dryer 18x18: Best Flash For Precision and Safety with Manual Screen Print Setups
Built for printers who take flashing seriously, the Riley Flash Quartz Dryer 18x18 delivers the control and speed you need to level up production without risking scorched garments or long cooldowns.Â
- Perfect for small to mid-size shops that want repeatable, accurate flashing
- Dual zone control means heat only where you need it
- Motion sensor trigger or foot pedal for hands-free operation
- Programmable timer stores your flash settings for each job
If you're tired of guessing or babysitting your flash, this is your upgrade. The 18x18 gives you pro-level control with the responsiveness your press deserves.
Riley Flash Quartz Dryer 18x24: A Flash Built to Keep Pace with Auto-Level Screen Print Shops
If your shop is scaling or already running several automatic presses at high volume, the Riley Flash Quartz Dryer 18x24 gives you the surface area and control to keep up.
- Designed for auto presses or large manual setups
- Wider 18x24 coverage pairs perfectly with 16x22 or 16x24 platens
- Fast recovery time keeps multiple stations moving
- Triple zone control for precision flashing
- Same sensor or foot pedal control for safe, efficient flashing
This model is all about scale. It handles larger prints, keeps your heat focused, and eliminates hot spots that can ruin production. It’s made to grow with your shop.
Flexible Controls, Real-World Results
Both models include a programmable interface that locks in your flash time so every shirt is consistent. You also get independent zone activation for better platen pre-heating and targeted flashes. No more over-curing. No more burned shirts.
Foot pedal or motion activated keeps your flash on only when you need it.
And because it's a Riley Hopkins, it is built to last. Leveling feet, locking casters, and solid steel construction come standard to support daily production.
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So, Why Quartz?
Because your prints deserve consistency. Because wasted time costs you. Because heat shouldn't be something you fight. It should be something you control.
When you step up to a Riley Flash Quartz Dryer, you're stepping into a faster, safer, smarter way to flash. Once you experience it, you won’t go back.
Choose Your Model:
- Riley Flash Quartz Dryer 18x18 – For precise, efficient growing shops
- Riley Flash Quartz Dryer 18x24 – For high-volume or auto-ready shops
Your craft deserves more than heat. It deserves control. Go quartz and never flash the same again.