BBC Blackbody Aeolus Forced Air Conveyor Dryer – Elite Performance for Water-Based, Discharge, DTG & Plastisol Inks

Edgemax™ Heat Distribution

BBC’s patented angled infrared elements deliver uniform edge-to-edge temperature. Oversized prints cure as evenly as a chest hit. See full explanation below.

Forced Air + Dual-Zone IR

Angled infrared elements + active forced-air circulation. The combination water-based and DTG production demands.

TruTrak™ Belt System

BBC’s industry-leading belt tracking that self-centers continuously. No daily adjustments, no stoppages, no belt wear. See full explanation below.

36″ or 54″ Belt Widths

Choose AIR-366C (36″) for standard production or AIR-546C (54″) for oversized prints, hoodies, and run-around graphics.

Edgemax™ — True Edge-to-Edge Cure

How Edgemax™ solves it

BBC engineered banks of infrared heat panels that sit at angles along the edge of the PTFE-coated belt — not flat overhead. Paired with BBC’s proprietary watt-density algorithm, this delivers uniform heat from belt edge to belt edge, eliminating the cold-edge problem completely.

What it means for your prints

• A 22″ wide front print cures as evenly as a 6″ chest hit
• Run all-over fronts, hoodie pouch graphics, and wide athletic prints without slowing the belt
• Reduces under-cure warranty claims and reprints on wide-format work
• Most-even cure in its class, per BBC’s independent belt-probe testing

TruTrak™ — The Never-Worry Belt

How TruTrak™ solves it

BBC’s TruTrak™ system uses a floating belt-tracking guide that continuously self-centers the belt as it runs. No crown-roller adjustments, no manual tension tweaks, no daily babysitting. Set it at install and forget it — the belt stays exactly where it needs to be, every minute of every shift.

What it means for your shop

• Zero daily belt-tracking maintenance — operators focus on production, not the dryer
• Belt life extends dramatically (no edge wear from frame contact)
• No stoppage mid-run to re-center the belt
• BBC’s own claim: “often imitated, never matched” — other dryer brands have tried to copy this system for decades

Edgemax™ vs. Standard IR

Standard IR dryers run hottest in the belt center. Edgemax™ angles the elements so a 22″ wide front print cures as evenly as a 6″ chest hit.

Forced Air Math

For DTG and water-based, every gram of moisture in the ink layer needs to evaporate. Aeolus moves enough air to do this at production belt speeds.

Customizable Conveyor Lengths

Add infeed/outfeed extensions to integrate with auto presses, folders, baggers, and label machines. Aeolus is the dryer that grows with the shop.

Best Ink Type

Everything: water-based, discharge, DTG (digital white & full-color), DTF transfers, plastisol, athletic poly inks.

Best Press Pairing

Auto presses up to 16-station. Pairs with ROQ NEXT, M&R Challenger, Anatol Lightning, and DTG production lines.

Workflow Position

Production-floor centerpiece. Plan for forklift unload, a dedicated 240V circuit sized to your model (72A or 100A single-phase, or 42A or 62A three-phase), dedicated exhaust, and 12-15 ft of clear floor.

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 Aeolus 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

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