🔥 500,000 BTU Stainless Steel Burner

Double the heat output of compact dryers. The AirJet’s 500,000 BTU stainless steel burner delivers rapid heat-up, aggressive recovery after loading surges, and the raw capacity to run 60″ and 76″ belts at full production speed on thick plastisol or high-deposit prints. Stainless steel construction stands up to continuous-duty industrial cycles without corrosion or burn-through.

🌀 Patented Air Deflector Recirculation — 30% More Efficient

The signature Interchange technology. Heated air is captured and recirculated through the chamber instead of exhausted straight out — delivering up to 30% better energy efficiency than conventional gas dryers (per Interchange). On a production line running 12+ hours/day, that savings compounds into thousands of dollars per year in reduced gas bills — often enough to pay for the dryer’s financing entirely.

👁️ Exclusive Optic Sensor Belt Tracking System

The AirJet’s differentiator over the MD-8 and most competitors. An optic sensor continuously monitors belt position and automatically corrects tracking via pneumatic actuators — no manual adjustment, no daily tweaking, no belt damage from misalignment. Requires 3 CFM compressed air at 100 PSI. Eliminates one of the most common daily headaches on conventional gas dryers.

📱 Touch Panel Display with 10 Saved Drying Profiles

Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled touchscreen interface: main screen with on/off for heat, belt, blower, exhaust, cool section, and IR. Set temperature and belt speed (or retention time) directly. Save up to 10 drying profiles (Profiles 1–5 and 6–10) for one-touch recall — plastisol recipe for dark tees, water-based recipe for athletic, DTF adhesive recipe, etc. Heat graph displays actual vs. set temp in real time. Maintenance reminders built in.

💨 High-Velocity Jet Nozzles + Enlarged Heat Plenum

Replaces the standard air knives found on conventional gas dryers with higher-velocity jet nozzles that force heated air into direct contact with the ink surface. Combined with the enlarged heat plenum, this delivers faster moisture evacuation on water-based and discharge inks — the airflow that IR-only dryers fundamentally cannot match. Optional side air nozzles add even more lateral airflow coverage.

🧩 Modular, Expandable Design

Today you need a 12-ft chamber and 48″ belt — in three years you need 16-ft chamber and a split-belt setup to match a second press. The AirJet’s modular construction lets you add chamber sections, extend infeed/outfeed, or add IR/cooling modules without replacing the dryer. The investment scales with your business instead of becoming obsolete.

📊 On-Board Diagnostic System

The AirJet continuously monitors its own burner performance, belt speed, chamber temperature, exhaust function, and safety systems — and reports faults or anomalies directly on the touch panel instead of leaving your operator to guess. When something goes wrong, you know exactly what and where in seconds.

🎯 Textile & Graphic Models — Tuned for Your Application

Interchange offers two variants: Textile (optimized for garment curing — plastisol, water-based, discharge) and Graphic (optimized for rigid substrates — banners, decals, POP displays, digital inkjet prints). Same core platform, but internal airflow and temperature control are tuned differently for each application to maximize cure consistency.

🔀 Optional Split-Belt + IR/Hot-Air Combi Configuration

Configurable options not available on every competitor: split-belt operation (two belts, independent speed adjustment — run plastisol on one side and water-based on the other), and the Combi configuration that adds IR curing to the hot-air chamber for even faster throughput or specialty applications like pretreat drying on DTG garments.

One-Touch Subsystem Control

• • On/Off Heat
• • On/Off Belt
• • On/Off Blower
• • On/Off Exhaust
• • On/Off Cool Section
• • On/Off IR-Quartz Tubes
• • Start Up / Shutdown sequence

Precision Setpoints

• • Set Temperature
• • Belt Speed or Retention Time
• • Belt Speed Parameters
• • Real-time alarms display
• • Maintenance reminders
• • Heat Graph (actual vs. setpoint)

10 Saved Drying Profiles

• • Saved Drying Profiles 1–5
• • Saved Drying Profiles 6–10
• • One-tap recall by name
• • Store temp + belt speed per recipe
• Save plastisol / water-based / discharge / DTG / DTF profiles and switch between them in seconds — no manual recalibration.

Belt Width

• 48″ — standard auto-line workhorse
• 60″ — high-volume, oversized prints
• 76″ — maximum throughput, large format
• 86″ — widest textile config
• Industrial variants up to 110″ for glass, solar, automotive.

Heat Chamber Length

• 8 ft — compact high-volume
• 12 ft (standard) — most shops
• 16 ft — heavy production or thick prints
• Modular — add chamber sections later as shop grows.

Fuel Type

• Natural Gas — lowest operating cost
• LP Propane — no-NG shops
• Electric Model — gas-free alternative
• Electric AirJet uses same chamber design with electric heating elements.

Model Variant

• Textile — garment curing (plastisol, water-based, discharge)
• Graphic — rigid substrates (POP, banners, decals, digital)
• Airflow and temp control tuned differently per variant.

🔥 Gas Supply

3/4″ NPT gas line delivering 6″–12″ water column pressure. Natural gas preferred for operating cost; LP propane for shops without NG. Due to the 500,000 BTU burner, ensure your gas meter and regulator are rated for the load. Certified gas plumber install required.

⚡ Electrical Service

208/230V, 3-phase, 35 amp service for gas models (electric models draw significantly more — request quote-specific spec). 3-phase is non-negotiable; single-phase shops need a phase converter or service upgrade first.

💨 Compressed Air (Required)

3 CFM @ 100 PSI required for the Optic Sensor belt tracking system. Most shops already have shop air at this level for their automatic press. If you don’t — we’ll spec a compressor that covers both dryer and future press growth.

♨️ Exhaust Ventilation

Customer-supplied exhaust ductwork sized for the 500,000 BTU burner — larger than the MD-8’s 6″ duct. Route to roof or wall penetration per local code. We’ll spec the correct CFM and duct diameter for your specific AirJet build.

📐 Floor Space & Clearance

~28 ft overall length for the typical 12-ft-chamber configuration (belt width affects unit width — 48″ belt → ~5.5 ft wide frame; 86″ → ~8 ft wide). Minimum 12″ clearance from walls. 10+ ft ceiling recommended for exhaust routing.

🛠️ Installation Team

Certified gas plumber (for 500,000 BTU hookup), licensed electrician (3-phase 35A), forklift or rigging crew for positioning, and an Interchange-trained commissioning tech. Most AirJet installs take 2–4 days including PLC commissioning and operator training.

“Is the AirJet worth the step up from the MD-8?”

Depends on your production scale and growth trajectory. If you run under 1,000 pieces/day on a single 48″ or 60″ belt and your shop footprint is tight, the MD-8 often makes more sense — same patented Air Deflector tech, just smaller and less expensive. If you run 1,500+ pieces/day, need recipe-saving for multiple ink systems, want the Optic Sensor auto-tracking (which eliminates a real daily headache), or plan to expand chamber/belt over the next 5 years — the AirJet pays back the difference quickly through reduced daily fiddling, lower gas bills, and longer service life. We’ll help you run the numbers.

“How does the AirJet compare to an M&R Sprint or ROQ Tunnel/SAHARA?”

The AirJet competes directly with the M&R Sprint at a similar tier — both are premium American-made industrial gas dryers. Shops we’ve worked with generally report the AirJet has equal or better gas efficiency and simpler service (the AirJet’s on-board diagnostics help). Against the ROQ Tunnel/SAHARA: the ROQ platforms offer more bespoke customization (dual-zone chambers, heat exchanger for no-yellowing on whites, GE MIX power switching) at higher investment and longer lead times (European freight). The AirJet delivers most of that capability at a lower price with a 6–10 week domestic lead time. Call us — we’ll help you pick honestly.

“The 30% energy-savings claim — is it real?”

That figure is Interchange’s official claim comparing the Air Deflector recirculation system to conventional vent-and-reheat gas dryers. Real-world savings depend heavily on your baseline (what you’re comparing to), utility rates, runtime patterns, and how consistently operators optimize the dryer. Shops that upgrade from older-generation vent-style gas dryers commonly report measurable monthly gas savings — often enough to offset a large chunk of the financing payment. Shops upgrading from a recent-vintage Sprint or equivalent see smaller gains. We can help you model your specific case.

“What about yellowing on white and light fabrics?”

Gas combustion byproducts can cause yellowing on white fabrics if exhaust isn’t properly managed. The AirJet is a direct-fired gas dryer without a dedicated heat-exchanger option like the ROQ Tunnel/SAHARA’s GP feature. In practice, most shops run whites without issues when exhaust is correctly sized and installed. If you print high volumes of white-on-white, pima cotton, or light pastels and yellowing has been an ongoing issue, consider specifying the AirJet’s Combi (IR + hot air) configuration, or evaluate the ROQ with GP option as an alternative.

“How long does the AirJet actually last?”

Interchange customers on forum threads report running their AirJets for 10–15+ years of continuous production. The stainless steel burner, Allen-Bradley PLC, and overbuilt frame construction are all selected for industrial duty cycles. Consumables (belts, filters, thermocouples) need routine replacement — but the core chassis is built to be rebuilt rather than replaced. We’ve sold used AirJets at 8–10 years old to shops who then ran them another decade.

“What’s the ongoing maintenance burden?”

Low compared to what you’d expect for a 500,000 BTU industrial dryer. Weekly: blow out the slide-out filter drawer. Monthly: grease the blower fan drive shaft bearings with high-temp grease; inspect the Optic Sensor belt tracking for debris. Annually: certified gas tech verifies burner tuning and safety systems; PLC firmware check. Belt replacement uses the same alligator splice system as the MD-8 — 30-minute job. The on-board diagnostic system flags most issues before they become failures.

“What happens if something breaks?”

Interchange stocks parts in Passaic, NJ with US freight to your door — no ocean-freight delay. The Allen-Bradley PLC is an industry-standard platform; any industrial controls tech can read and diagnose it. For anything beyond routine, Interchange’s factory tech support is responsive and we coordinate warranty claims on your behalf. If the AirJet is down on a Tuesday morning, we’ll have someone on the phone with you inside an hour.

“Do I still need a donut probe with all this tech?”

Yes. The AirJet’s heat graph display shows chamber air temperature vs. setpoint — not actual ink surface temperature on your specific fabric. An Atkins donut probe (Cooper-Atkins 50008-K) is still the only way to verify you’re hitting cure temp on every ink/fabric combo you run. We stock them — ask us to include one with your AirJet order.