Modijet® DTF complete system for transfer production

DTF production urgently needs an update

As tempting and versatile as the design possibilities in the finishing market with DTF are, existing workflows suffer from thermal, chemical and/or mechanical problems. Modico GmbH presents the currently most advanced solution for the production of transfers - Made in Germany: Modijet® DTF.

This device system covers the complete production of transfers from printing to adhesive application and drying - and solves various problems of previous production systems. Made in Germany, the Modijet® DTF production system fulfils the Oekotex standard and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS V6.0) in addition to all the necessary certifications and is now available for finishing textiles and other everyday items as long as they can be finished in a transfer press or by ironing on.

The depth and seriousness with which the developers have gone into creating a production-friendly device can be seen in various sophisticated details: it is simply extremely pleasant when the print head moves into a position in which it is illuminated for cleaning. And cleaning the underside of the print head is made easier by a mirror at the bottom of the cleaning position. Keyword printheads: no converted mainstream products are used here, but genuine industrial printheads from Epson.

But now to the production-relevant features:

Details of Modijet® DTF complete system

The Modijet® DTF system is packed with technology and sophisticated features:

• 1.5 litre paint tanks with level sensor
• White circulation
• Model DTF 260 can be upgraded to 4 print heads at any time
• Robust print carriage (print head plate milled from aluminium)
• Crash sensor to protect the pressure unit
• Pressure bed heating (3 zones, temperature separately adjustable)
• Adjustable vacuum on the print bed
• Feeding to the powder hopper with pre-dryer (top and bottom heat)
• Large powder hopper with level sensor, vibration and controlled dosing
• Temperature-controlled infrared drying
• Cooling fan after the drying tunnel

The Modijet® DTF system is PLC-controlled and thus enables integrated control of all production processes by one user. All functions of the powder dryer can be controlled via the 7″ touch display. If one of the sensors signals a need for action, the system triggers a status light and an acoustic signal so that the operator can regulate many things during operation, such as the fill level of the powder container, the temperature control of the infrared heating and much more.

The developers have managed to minimise the mechanical stresses on the transfer film during transport through the various steps. Braked unwinding of the film, the adjustable beater with laser sensor, the adjustable conveyor belt through the main dryer and the sophisticated rewinding unit ensure a smooth process and minimal maintenance.

The energy-saving mode is particularly noteworthy: during production breaks, this mode immediately lowers the operating temperature by around 40%, which protects both hardware and energy consumption. If the energy-saving mode is exited and work is resumed, the Modijet® DTF system can very quickly return to operating temperature.

Many new application scenarios

By the way - Modico Graphics also supplies completely new finishes for DTF designs: the materials used for Modijet® DTF make it possible to apply special effects to the printed DTF motifs. During the transfer process, these are simply pressed onto the textile afterwards. This creates fascinating reflective effects that were previously not possible in the textile sector. You are sure to come across these Reflectissimo® films soon.

All these features make the Modijet® DTF complete system a highly integrated production system. It is designed for continuous industrial operation and high-volume production, but can also make sense in the specialised advertising materials sector, such as in fan shops or shopping centres: end customers who want to have their jacket or T-shirt finished with a special motif can be served in just a few minutes.

Write to us here if you would like to receive the detailed brochure on the Modijet DTF system.