Tunnel Oven
Definition
What is a tunnel oven?
A conveyor-style oven used to cure adhesive powder on DTF transfers. The printed and powdered film passes through the heated chamber on a belt at a controlled speed. Tunnel ovens provide consistent, even curing and are essential for production-level DTF operations.
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