Blackbody Afford-A-Flash 16″ x 16″ Flash Dryer – Entry-Level Screen Printing Dryer with FREE SHIPPING

Standard 120V Plug

NEMA 5-15P plugs into any household wall outlet. No 240V wiring, no electrician, no shop conversion required.

BBC Black Body® Element

Same patented BBC heater technology used in the production-grade Black Flash®, just without the rotating head and indicator lights.

Stand & Casters Included

Heavy-duty stand with casters lets you wheel the dryer to wherever you need it. 10-foot cord gives you plenty of placement flexibility.

Heater Head Adjustment

Manual adjustment lever lets you tilt the heater head to match your platen angle and dial in flash time.

Why BBC Heat Matters

BBC’s Black Body® emitter converts almost all input energy into clean, even infrared heat across the full element face. That’s why budget BBC flashes outperform competitor flashes that cost twice as much.

What You’re Giving Up

Vs. the Black Flash 16″: no on/off switch, no indicator light, no 360° rotating head, 1-year warranty instead of 3-year. The heating element is identical.

Best Use Case

Startups, hobbyists, low-volume shops, and as a backup unit at established shops. If you flash 50+ shirts a day, step up to the Black Flash.

Best For

Startups, hobbyists, low-volume shops (under 50 shirts/day), and as a backup unit when your main flash is offline.

Best Press Pairing

Manual 1-station to 6-station presses with 14″ or 16″ platens. Match element size to platen size + 2″ for full coverage.

Workflow Position

Swing-over a print station for between-color flashing, or use as a standalone gel-stage flash before a final cure pass.

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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