Blackbody Black Flash Dryer 18″ x 18″ – Reliable Flash Cure Unit for Screen Printing – FREE SHIPPING

Wider 18″x22″ Element Face

Steps up coverage from the 16″ Black Flash. Better for shops printing larger images, all-over front prints, or hoodie chest graphics.

360° Rotating Head

Same swing-over-the-platen design as the 16″ Black Flash. Position quickly, get out of the way for the next print.

Low-Profile Design

Won’t interfere with platen access during loading and unloading. Engineered for shops where space and workflow matter.

3-Year Heater Warranty

BBC’s longest standard heater warranty. The Black Flash® has been the industry standard since 1982 — they’re confident in the durability.

Why Wider Coverage

Modern screen printing trends bigger — oversized chest prints, all-over front graphics, hoodie pouch prints. The 18″ Black Flash handles it all.

Higher Power Output

2,223W vs. 1,575W on the 16″ model. Larger ink deposits and water-based prints flash faster on the 18″ — even when you’re not using the full 18″ of coverage.

Low-Profile Design

BBC re-engineered the housing to keep the head profile thin. Critical when you’re loading shirts onto a press platen with the flash swung over the next station.

Best For

Production shops printing larger images, hoodie shops, all-over front specialists, and shops where consistent edge-to-edge flash matters.

Best Press Pairing

Manual 6-station to 10-station presses, semi-auto and auto presses with 16″-18″ platens. Pairs with Vastex Stryker, M&R Sportsman, and ROQ ECO.

Workflow Position

Swing-over flash on manual presses, or fixed-position flash on auto presses (typically with the BBC Flash-Amatic auto-trigger).

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 which Blackbody flash is right for your press setup? Chat, email, or call — we’ll help you match element size, wattage, and power to your shop.

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Drop-ships from BBC manufacturer

Blackbody flash dryers ship directly from BBC Industries in Pacific, MO — typically in-stock at the manufacturer for fast turnaround. Free shipping in the continental U.S.

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