INTERNATIONAL
Böwe used the pandemic downtime to concentrate on many developments and improvements, some of which can be seen at EXPODetergo. Böwe can be found in Hall 3P – Stand G30 H29 where the company can provide drycleaners with a solution for abolishing the dreaded ‘black-over’ during distillation and from the perc and multisolvent range the latest technology is exhibited in the special Black Forest Edition drycleaning machine completely made in glaspearl blasted stainless steel and cataphoresis coatings.
A new world first, overboil protection for distillation will be displayed. Due to the addition of low temperature boilers such as water, high humidity, dosing additives and substances removed from the garments during the drycleaning process, the boiling behaviour of the solvents and the low boiler mixture can change. This results in froth and a ‘black-over’ of the distillation. This problem is particularly problematic with alternative solvents. Böwe decided to tackle this situation and developed a new photoelectric sensor. Visitors can see the photoelectric sensor detecting the surface of the boiling solvent and breaking the vacuum for a short time if bubbles or foam appear.
During the distillation process, the surface of the liquid in the distillation is monitored. If there is increased bubble formation, the sensor detects this and automatically breaks the vacuum for a short time. This leads to an increase in the boiling point and a collapse of the foam head. Black-over and dirt transfer are thus prevented which eliminates the need for annoying and expensive cleaning of the water separators and clean tanks, which leads to odour formation if poorly maintained. In addition, energy-intensive distillation of contaminated tank contents is no longer necessary which saves a lot of energy, time and cooling water. Problem solved!
Another new development from Böwe is a wear-free steam trap, complete in stainless steel without mechanical parts with a 20-year warranty and additional approximately 20% steam savings.
Böwe will exhibit for the first time many machines for the drycleaning and laundry industry including a new shirt press unit with Teflon coated press heads, former, pant press, ironing table with infrared controlled special LED lights to much better detect wrinkles and spots, autostart function by lifting the iron, upsteam, pneumatic height adjustment, and packing units.
