Industrial washing machines: features and types, selection criteria

Industrial washing machines differ from household ones not only in price. They have a number of their own characteristics and division into specific types. There are also special selection criteria, without which it is impossible to buy good equipment.

Production (industrial) washing machines are produced by a wide variety of manufacturers. But for a good selection, you should first omit the main features of specific firms, paying attention to the general specifics. The most important feature that distinguishes industrial technology is the increased load of dry laundry. It is extremely rare to find a home model that would hold more than 10 kg. A capacity higher than 15 kg does not occur at all.

And here in the industrial segment, it is not uncommon for models that allow washing 25-100 kg or more of laundry at the same time... This is completely unjustified in household use, even in a large family, but in a hotel, hostel and similar places it is quite rational. An equally important difference is the washing cycle device. In industrial machines, programmers are usually used that allow you to set up to 200 different programs. For comparison: in the household, already models designed for 20-30 different modes belong to the premium class.

The washing time for cotton clothes with a full tab is limited to 40-60 minutes. In home cars, it will take at least 2 hours. The reason is quite clear: professional laundries have a strict rhythm and work schedule that should not be violated. There is a difference both in the level of reliability and in the permissible intensity of operation.

If you comply with this condition, the household appliance can be used from 7 to 10 years... Then there is an irreversible deterioration in the basic qualities. In this regard, professional equipment is much better. She will be able to work stably for 20 hours every day, while performing up to 30 thousand washing cycles per year. And if proper maintenance is organized, then professional devices will serve stably for at least 25 years.

If you try to use a regular household machine in the laundry, no manufacturer will support a warranty on it. Not to mention the fact that the equipment will fail long before the usual deadline. Another nuance is that the models for laundries and dry cleaners work almost autonomously. They are equipped with such advanced processors that personnel intervention is rarely required.

The classification of industrial washing machines can be very different.

Laundry machines are divided into 2 main groups - high and low rpm. The first category includes equipment that can develop no more than 1000 revolutions per minute. With this spinning, no more than 50% of the original moisture remains in the laundry. The motor of high-speed squeezing machines operates almost silently. This is achieved through installation on a special frame, supplemented with shock absorbers.

All that is required for such equipment is a level surface that is resistant to moisture. Low speed models can spin the laundry at a maximum speed of up to 800 rpm. As a result, the moisture content of the fabric will be up to 80%. Installation of "slow" machines for washing workwear and other products is complicated by the rigid attachment of the drum to the machine. When the spinning begins, strong vibration will arise, and only a reliable foundation can compensate for it.

The base height can be at least 30 cm. With a smaller support layer, the protection is completely unreliable. Most often, low speed machines are made from stainless steel grades. Such equipment is widely used in river and sea transport, since the pitching is very harmful to high-speed units. The drum can be positioned both vertically and horizontally.

There are two different versions - automatically controlled and with a programmer. Fully automatic models work (from the operator's point of view) in exactly the same way as household appliances. When managing programs, you can set the water temperature, spin speed and other necessary parameters. As for the programmable versions, they are equipped with a microprocessor panel, which deserves the name of a multifunctional computer.

As well as household, industrial washing machines can be equipped with heating elements. Such models are more expensive than others, but they are in wide demand. Steam and gas heating is sometimes used. It can be combined with electric water heating. The problem is that it is impossible to use steam and gas methods without connecting to a separate boiler room.

It should be borne in mind that some of the professional washing machines supplied even by large companies deserve this name only conditionally. These are exactly the models designed for 12 kg. They are more suitable for miniature laundries, mini-hotels, small kindergartens, clinics. In full-fledged hotels, fitness clubs, hospitals and hospitals, the use of equipment for 25 kg is recommended.

Some experts believe that it is worth using washing machines with a capacity of 30 kg for a large laundry or a federal hotel. They will be able to wash up to 250 kg of laundry per standard work shift. The choice of 30-kg devices is quite wide, and you can choose the best product for yourself. As for the 50 kg versions, this technique is suitable for:

• large hotels;
• sanatoriums;
• houses and recreation centers;
• sports and dance schools;
• various sports clubs;
• industrial enterprises.

Technique has shown very good results many times Miele PW6321. The model is equipped with advanced computerized controls. The drum can hold up to 32 kg of laundry. Spinning is carried out at a speed of up to 1000 rpm. It is worth noting options such as:

• processing of workwear;
• wetCare;
• impregnation of fabrics;
• disinfection;
• washing respirators.

Great for small businesses LG WD-1069BD3S... It is rather a semi-professional model that holds only 10 kg of laundry. There is electric water heating and 5 skillfully selected programs. Information is displayed on the LCD screen. Self-diagnosis is carried out if necessary.

Domestic products are at least as good as South Korean developments. An example of this is "Vyazma B080". This machine can hold up to 80 kg of laundry, and in automatic mode, you can use up to 50 different modes. Important: the device is designed for a voltage of 380 V. There are only two obvious drawbacks - difficult installation and significant volume.

Firm "Vyazma" can offer machines with a capacity of 10 to 240 kg. Among them are:

• high-speed;
• pre-wringing;
• low speed, manually operated;
• hygienic washing barriers.

Products and services Primus includes models up to 180 kg capacity. This Belgian company can also offer unsprung machines. In some versions, there is an automatic detection of faults, information about which is displayed on the screen.

What has been said is enough to understand that the most important characteristic of professional washing machines is their capacity. If it is less or more than the owner's needs, the result of use will be economically ineffective. Having dealt with this point, you need to go to the list of programs. It is also selected individually for their tastes and needs. It is almost always worth choosing washing machines with electric water heating.

In addition to these parameters, you need to look at:

• total value;
• current consumption;
• water connection;
• model design (especially important for commercial laundries and hotels).

For an overview of an industrial washing machine, see below.