Domus wall ironers now come with speed and humidity control and connectivity offering total control of the process. 1 or 2 roll chest flatwork ironers are also available along with folders for towels, napkins, pillowcases and small garments.
Domus offers its own ‘Efficient Iron’ system with humidity control for increased energy efficiency along with TOUCH II controls (in Ø 500/650 mm models), as well as many advanced features such as radiant gas burner, rear exhaust, longitudinal folding, connectivity, versatility, and so on. All features vary depending on the chosen model and the available budget. Four main lines are available – Ø 200 / 325 / 500 mm, as well as the new Ø 650 mm models.
Compact flatwork ironers for small, high-volume laundry services are capable of feeding, drying, ironing, folding, and stacking flatwork linen in a single operation. They need no more than 27 m2 to operate and offer superior productivity — they can process 290 kg/h — always in line with the energy efficiency that characterises all Domus machinery, says the company, as well as the best quality in the final result.
Additional options include an automatic gripper feeder for one-man operation. When finished, the folded linen is collected in the built-in side stacker. For small items, these machines are equipped to hold napkin folding machines at the back to streamline operation and boost productivity. 1 or 2 roll chest flatwork ironers are also available along with folders for towels, napkins, pillowcases and small garments.
GMP, meanwhile, offers a range of products for all purposes and is aware that one of the critical points of an industrial product is the interaction between the operator and the equipment, says GMP sales director Vera Simon.
In 2022 the company showcased the brand’s latest ironer evolutions: E2 and G2 at ExpoDetergo in Milan – respectively chest ironers and drying ironers.
The innovative SHARP control designed for GMP’s E2 facilitates such interaction, taking the user experience to next level. In fact, SHARP is not just an intuitive control, but provides all the information needed by operators to work easily and independently at their exisitng experience level.
SHARP control:
- Trains the operator, suggesting best process practices and clarifying operational doubts.
- Communicates with the user in 13 languages with simple and clear messages.
- Manages small operational errors, limiting the power when necessary (GEMINI twin control).
- Contributes to saving waste energy thanks to sleep mode whi h automatically switches to rest mode when no activity is detected.
Additionally, the MYPROGRAMS section allows the creation and storage of up to 50 customised ironing programs.
The SHARP control platform has been extremely successful thanks to its innovative approach to the commercial equipment use and it will be extended to the new G2 line soon, says Simon. Watch this space.
“Contrary to washers and dryers, an ironer is an open system, where the individual experience in operating makes a big difference in whether you obtain great results or great issues” said Rudi Giaon CEO of GMP, speaking at ExpoDetergo.
“If you add difficulties in finding experienced labour, or frequent turnover very typical of seasonal hospitality activities, you can obtain a problematic mix. In designing E2 and SHARP control, GMP’s challenge has been to offer an effective solution to a deeply felt necessity and I believe we have fully reached our goal.”
Girbau ironing and folding systems offer a variety of automation capabilities for feeding, ironing and folding flatwork bed and table linens, as well as for folding towels and blankets. The Girbau 5-in-One Compact Plus, for example is a compact machine that automatically feeds, dries, irons, folds and stacks. All Girbau ironers quickly iron items straight from the washer without dryer preconditioning.
In just 20m2 (215sq.ft), a single machine integrates five functions: Feeding, drying, ironing, folding, stacking and collecting. In addition, the Compact PRO can be easily installed in spaces with difficult accessibility. Its modular structure allows quick and easy assembly.
The Compact PRO, which can be set up for 1, 2 or 4 lanes, with 1 lane for sheets, 2 for tablecloths and 4 for small items (such as serviettes or pillowcases), offers increased throughput thanks to its heating power, which makes it possible to iron linen directly without needing to put it through the dryer first, saving all the time and energy that goes into the drying process. Moreover, heat zones are controlled separately, saving up to 30% on energy.
In programming and connectivity terms, this new integrated ironing system is extremely intuitive and easy to programme, offering the possibility of creating multiple programmes and identifying them with the client’s name in order to simplify processes. The industrial control monitor shows graphically and visually the location of any incidents that might occur, saving time and stopping them impacting on productivity. It also allows remote diagnostics, with no need to travel to collect information for analysing productivity, incidents and operating hours.
The SECO Machinery (SEmi-industrial, C for chest and O for roll and M for machinery) range which Laco sells alongside its large industrial machines, is aimed at the 30 to 80-100kg/ hour business, says the company adding that this range will still produce an amazing 0,38kW/kg linen at 40-50% RM just like the existing LACO range.
Lapauw has long claimed to offer the widest ironer range on the market, from small 500 mm roll diameter, up to the 3-roll, diam. 1600 ironer. With its flexible chest technology, provides a high level of flexibility, as a single ironer can handle both bedding and table linen. With roll diameters from 500 up to 1600 mm and with 2-roll and 3-roll configurations, an expanded range of feeding and folding equipment completes the solution for the large capacities.
