Action Engineering Captain Cool – Universal Flash Cool-Down System for Automatic & Manual Screen Printing Presses

Action Engineering Captain Cool - Badass Universal Cool-Down System

Captain Cool by Action Engineering is a high-performance universal flash cool-down system engineered to maximize automatic and manual screen printing efficiency. Designed to deliver aggressive, focused airflow directly over freshly flashed prints, Captain Cool rapidly removes heat from both the ink film and pallet — allowing printers to continue production immediately without sacrificing a station for cooling.

In traditional automatic screen printing, a flash cure requires an open station so the ink and pallet can cool before additional colors are applied. Captain Cool eliminates that bottleneck. By cooling the print the moment it exits the flash dryer, it stabilizes ink temperature, prevents excessive tack, and keeps pallets at a printable temperature — maximizing press utilization and increasing overall throughput.

Fully mobile, wheeled, and height-adjustable, Captain Cool is compatible with virtually every automatic screen printing press worldwide, as well as all manual presses. Its airflow system is optimized for standard pallets up to 18 inches wide, delivering targeted cooling across both the print surface and the underside of the pallet — where heat buildup creates the most issues.

With Captain Cool from Action Engineering, the flash no longer costs you a station.

$1,995.00

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Description

Action Engineering Captain Cool – Key Features:

  • Maximum post-flash airflow – High-volume air delivery directly over freshly flashed prints
  • Eliminates the cool-down station – Keeps every press station productive
  • Dual-side cooling – Cools both pallet surface and underside for faster temperature reduction
  • Universal compatibility – Works with all automatic and manual screen printing presses
  • Optimized pallet coverage – Designed for pallets up to 18″ wide
  • Mobile and height-adjustable – Easily integrates into any shop layout
  • Improves ink stability – Reduces tackiness and heat-related print inconsistencies
  • Enhances operator comfort – Reduces garment heat and makes pull-offs easier

Why Screen Printing Shops Choose Captain Cool:

  • Increase automatic press production speed
  • Prevent over-tacky plastisol after flashing
  • Reduce pallet overheating
  • Improve multicolor registration consistency
  • Eliminate wasted stations
  • Maximize ROI on existing press equipment

Ideal For:

  • Automatic screen printing presses
  • Manual presses running flash-heavy jobs
  • Plastisol ink production
  • High-volume multicolor printing
  • Shops with limited press stations

Important Shipping Information:

This product drop ships directly from Action Engineering and is built to order. Please allow additional production time prior to shipment. Lead times may vary depending on current manufacturing schedules. If you need an estimated ship date, please contact us before placing your order.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Action Engineering
Product Name: Captain Cool – Universal Cool-Down System
Application: Post-flash cooling for screen printing presses
Compatibility: All automatic screen printing presses and manual presses
Pallet Coverage: Optimized for standard pallets up to 18″ wide

Construction:

  • Heavy-duty steel frame

  • Industrial-grade mobility casters

  • Height-adjustable vertical support system

  • Dual-side airflow configuration

Cooling System:

  • High-volume forced-air cooling

  • Directed airflow over print surface

  • Underside pallet cooling channel

  • Designed for rapid post-flash temperature reduction

Mobility:

  • Wheeled base for easy repositioning

  • Locking casters for stationary use

  • Adjustable height to align with press pallet level

Operating Function:

  • Designed for immediate cooling after flash cure

  • Reduces ink film temperature

  • Reduces pallet heat buildup

  • Eliminates need for dedicated cool-down station

Electrical Requirements:

  • Standard shop electrical outlet (confirm voltage requirements prior to installation)

Recommended Use:

  • Plastisol ink printing

  • Flash-heavy multicolor jobs

  • High-production automatic presses

  • Manual presses requiring pallet cooling

Shipping:

  • Built to order

  • Drop ships directly from Action Engineering

  • Lead times vary based on production schedule

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How Does a Captain Cool Improve Production and ROI?

When printing directly after a flash without a cooling system, most shops add a 3–4 second delay to let the underbase cool. Without cooling, ink can start curing in the screen and shirts can stick or “pop” during the next print stroke.

Those few seconds add up fast.

Production Comparison

  • Without Captain Cool: 1 shirt every 10 seconds = 360 shirts/hour

  • With Captain Cool: 1 shirt every 7 seconds = 514 shirts/hour

That’s 154 more shirts per hour.

Over an 8-hour day:
154 × 8 = 1,232 additional shirts per day

Daily production increases from 2,880 shirts to 4,112 shirts.

Profit Impact

At just $1 profit per shirt, that equals:

1,232 additional shirts = $1,232 more profit per day

At that rate, the Captain Cool can pay for itself in about 13 production hours. Even at half that output, it pays for itself in roughly 26 production hours.

The Bottom Line

Reducing a 3-second delay can dramatically increase throughput. The Captain Cool helps:

  • Minimize flash-to-print delays

  • Prevent ink curing in the screen

  • Reduce sticking and popping

  • Increase hourly output

  • Deliver fast ROI

In high-volume production, seconds equal profit.

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