Blackbody Big Buddy III Conveyor Dryer – High-Performance Screen Printing Dryer for Plastisol & Water-Based Inks

Auto Plateau™ Technology

Two finely tuned long-wave IR zones quickly bring prints to cure temperature, then hold them there for superior wash-fastness.

Edge-to-Edge Heat

Unlike most dryers, the middle of the belt isn’t hotter than the edges. Load shirts however you like — every print cures.

Water-Based Without Air Flow

Auto Plateau™ makes curing water-based inks possible without forced air — no more running shirts through twice.

Single-Point Power

240V / 27A NEMA L6-30P plug. Built-in 2-digit belt speed control. Hassle-free belt tracking. No crating fee.

Auto Plateau™ Curve

Most dryers spike heat then drop. Big Buddy III’s two zones bring temperature up fast (Zone 1) then hold the plateau (Zone 2).

Edge vs. Center

BBC’s IR elements are designed so edge temperature equals center temperature. Wide-format prints cure the same as small chest hits.

No Crating Fee

Ships in 4 boxes on a single pallet. Most freight carriers handle pallets without surcharges. Saves you $200-400 vs. crated dryers.

Best Ink Type

Plastisol at full belt speed. Water-based without forced air via Auto Plateau™. Discharge with extended dwell.

Best Press Pairing

Manual 6-station to 8-station presses, single-station auto presses. Comfortable headroom for most production shops.

Workflow Position

Standalone production dryer. 24″ belt accommodates oversized prints, multiple shirts side-by-side, hoodies, and fleece.

Authorized BBC Industries Dealer

Factory-direct authorized BBC Industries dealer. Full BBC 3-year heater manufacturer warranty honored on every dryer we sell. Genuine BBC parts and accessories. Direct factory support lines when you need them.

Same or Better Pricing Than Buying Direct

As an authorized BBC dealer we have access to the same pricing as buying direct from BBC — and frequently better when you bundle a dryer with flash units, emulsions, inks, or other screen room equipment. Ask us about package deals when spec’ing your full setup.

Serving Screen Printers Since 2008

River City Supply has been outfitting screen printing shops for over 17 years. We have seen what breaks, what lasts, and what actually makes a shop profitable. You talk to people who have been in the industry — not a call center.

Texas-Based, Ships Nationwide

Located at 11915 Starcrest Dr in San Antonio, TX. Ships nationwide from BBC Industries in Pacific, MO. Same-day shipping on in-stock accessories and parts when ordered before 3:30 PM CT. Local pickup available for Texas customers.

Real Expert Support

Chat, email, and both local and toll-free phone — all answered by the same team that actually runs equipment. Our staff are screen printers — we know inks, dwell times, wattage math, and the production context that manufacturer support often can’t speak to.

Complete Shop Ecosystem

Not just dryers — we also carry screen printing presses, flash dryers, conveyor dryers, exposure units, pallets, inks, emulsions, squeegees, screens, and every replacement part on one invoice. One dealer, one support line, one relationship.

Equipment Financing + Section 179

Equipment financing with monthly payments available through our financing partner. Section 179 tax advantages may apply. We help you structure the purchase to minimize out-of-pocket and maximize year-end tax benefit.

Need help choosing?

Not sure if the Big Buddy III is right for your shop? Chat, email, or call us — no pressure, just expert help sizing the right Blackbody for your throughput, prints, and power.

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Equipment financing available

Finance this Blackbody dryer through our equipment financing partner. Section 179 eligible. Approval in 24 hours, low monthly payments.

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