Industrial washing machines - Varieties and prices
Industrial washing machines are quite different from household machines not just in cost. They have a large number of features and division into special subspecies. There are still special selection criteria, without taking into account which there is no chance to buy an excellent technique.
Production units for construction are produced by all kinds of manufacturing companies. But for a perfect choice, you should first omit the main features of this or that company, paying attention to the general specifics.
Quite an important feature that distinguishes industrial machinery, and more specifically, the increased dry load of laundry. It is quite rare to see a home model with a capacity of more than 10 kg. The capacity of more than 15 kg and not at all found among domestic machines.
Advantages and disadvantages, features
But in the industrial segment, it is not at all uncommon to find models that give the opportunity to wash simultaneously from 25 to 100 and more kg. This is not at all justified at home, even with a family with three or more children, but in a hostel, hotel and similar places it is a rational decision. No less important difference will be the device of the washing cycle.
Industrial units usually have programmers, which help to set up to 200 different types of programs. By comparison - in the household, there are models that are designed for up to 30 different modes, and such devices belong to the premium class. The cycle time for washing things made of natural cotton with a full load is limited to 1 hour.
In home machines, at least a couple of hours are calculated for such a washing program. The reason is clear - specialized laundries have a strict rhythm and schedule that should not be violated. There is a difference even in the degree of reliability, and also in the permissible intensity of operation. A domestic washing machine, even from the VIP category, can normally be operated a maximum of 11 times a week.
If this condition is observed, the household appliance can be used for 7-10 years. Further will come irreversible deterioration of the main qualities. In this regard, professional appliances are much better. It can perfectly work 20 hours in a row in a day, moreover making in a year up to 30 000 cycles. And if the appropriate tech. maintenance, then professional grade machines will last consistently for at least ¼ of a century.
If you try to use a simple household washing machine for the laundry room, then none of the manufacturers will maintain a warranty card for it. Not to mention the fact that the technique will go bad long before the usual due date. The second nuance is that the models for dry cleaners and laundries work almost independently. They are equipped with very advanced types of processors that need intervention by personnel very rarely. The general conclusion is that both industrial and domestic washing machines are good, but each for all uses.
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Varieties of devices
The classification of industrial washing machines, which you can buy in special stores, can be very different.
According to the varieties of spinning
Automatic machines for laundries can be divided into a couple of main groups - with low and high revolutions. In the first category can be classified as equipment that is capable of speeding up to no more than 1 thousand revolutions per minute. This mode will leave no more than 50% of the original moisture in the laundry. The engine of high-speed wringers will operate almost noiselessly. This is achieved by mounting it on a special frame, which is supplemented with shock absorbers. All that is needed for this equipment is a perfectly flat surface that is resistant to humidification. Low-speed models are capable of spinning the laundry at a maximum of 800 turns per minute. As a result, the moisture content of the fabric is up to 80%. Installation of "slow" machines for washing special clothes and other structures is complicated by the rigid attachment of the drum to the machine. When the spinning begins, the strongest vibration will appear, and only a high-quality foundation can compensate for it.
The height of the foundation can be at least 0.3 meters, and with a smaller layer of support protection is not reliable at all. Most often, machines with low build quality are made of stainless steel grades. This equipment will find widespread use in marine and river transport, as rocking will severely damage units with high speeds. The drum can be placed both horizontally and vertically.
According to the type of control
Industrial washing machines with spinning laundry have two different types of design - automatically controlled and those that have a programmer. Models with full automation operate (as operators believe) in the same way as domestic machines. When controlling programs for washing, you can set the water temperature, spin speed and other important parameters. As for the versions of the machines with programming, they are equipped with a microprocessor panel, which deserves the name of a full multipurpose PC. In this case, it is possible to adjust the duration of the working cycle and the required consumption of detergents.
By type of water heating
Like household devices, production washing machines are usually equipped with heating elements. Such models are much more expensive than others, and they are also very popular. Sometimes gas and steam heating is used. It can be combined with electric water heating. The problem is that it is unrealistic to use the gas and steam method without being connected to a separate boiler room.
By load weight
It should be taken into account that some professional washing machines, supplied even by huge companies will deserve this name only conditionally. Exactly such models are designed for 12 kg and more. Most likely, they will be suitable for small laundries, miniature hotels, small kindergartens or private hospitals. In full fitness clubs, hotels, hospitals and clinics it is recommended to use equipment designed for 25 kg and more. Among these units are top-of-the-line models offered by reputable firms. Some experts believe that for a huge laundry or a hotel on the federal level, you should use washing units with a capacity of 30 kg. They can wash up to 2.5 tons of laundry per work shift. The choice of units at 30 kg is wide enough and will be able to choose the ideal product for themselves. As for the 50 kg units, such equipment is perfect for:
Industrial enterprises.- Various sports clubs.
- Dancing and sports schools.
- Recreation centers and private big houses.
- Sanatoriums.
- Huge hotels.
And now let's talk about the best manufacturing companies.
TOP manufacturing companies
Excellent results many times showed the technique of the company Miele (in particular, the model PW6321). Such a machine is equipped with advanced control, which is computerized. The drum will hold up to 32 kg of laundry. The spin is performed at speeds of up to 1 thousand revolutions per minute, and it is worth noting such options as:
- Respirator washing.
- Decontamination.
- Impregnation of fabrics.
- Treatment of special clothing.
- wetCare.
For small businesses, the LG WD-1069BD3S is ideal. Rather, it is a half-professional model, which will hold only 10 kg of laundry. There is electric water heating and 5 perfect programs. Information is displayed on the LCD screen. If required, do self-diagnostics. Industrial washing machine "Vyazma V080" is ideal, as it holds up to 80 kg of dry laundry, and in automatic mode there is an opportunity to apply up to 50 different modes. Extremely important is the fact that the device is designed for a network with a voltage of 380 V. The main disadvantages are only 2, the complexity of installation and a large volume. Such a company can offer machines with a capacity of 10 to 240 kg.
Among them we will distinguish:
- With high speed.
- Pre-pressed.
- Manually operated, low-grade.
- Hygienic barrier washing products.
Primus products will include models that hold up to 180 kg. This firm from Belgium also offers unsprung machines. Many versions have automatic error detection, and all information is displayed on the screen. There is also a line of barrier washing devices, with reliable separation of dirty and clean water. The housings are usually made of stainless select steel.
Recommendations for selection
Already enough has been said to understand - the main characteristic of professional washing machines will be their capacity. If it is more or less than the needs of the owner, then the result of the application will be economically inefficient. If you deal with such a point, then you can go to the list of programs. It, too, should be chosen individually according to personal needs and tastes. It is almost always important to choose washing machines with electric automatic water heating. In addition to these parameters, you should look at:
- The whole value.
- Current consumption.
- Plumbing connection.
- Design of the device (extremely important for hotels and commercial laundries).
An overview of the industrial washing machine you will see in the video. You can buy such units in not all stores, but it is best to buy them on Yandex Market.
