TRSA Textile Services Buyers Guide

Product Showcase: Material Handling Systems

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  Advanced Poly-Packaging Inc.

  (800) 785-4000

  Full Profile

  Advanced Poly-Packaging’s ST-1000 hands free towel inspection and bagging system features three conveyors, and each can be configured for specific applications. A pick conveyor pulls textiles individually from a floor hopper and feeds them onto an inspection conveyor with compartments, where product can be pulled if inspection is necessary. After the desired weight or count is achieved, product is released into an open poly bag that is sealed and dropped onto a takeaway conveyor (shown above is a version of the company’s UF-2000 Incline Conveyor). Advanced Poly-Packaging also manufactures other conveyors for light, medium or heavy-duty applications.
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  Automated Packaging Systems

  (330) 342-2000

  Full Profile

  The Autobag® Ergocon Textile Packaging System™ speeds handling and packaging of laundered bulk items, such as shop towels, mopheads, gloves and more. This system allows you to set the pace of production at speeds up to 8,000 towels/hour. A large-capacity hopper can be replenished while the system is running for continuous operation. A pick conveyor automatically separates items in the hopper and delivers them to the inspection station. Items are then conveyed to a pre-opened bag, where a counting eye and accumulation gate combine to automatically cycle the bagger, seal the bag and index the next bag for loading.
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  Brim Laundry Machinery Co. Inc.

  214-630-4517

  Full Profile

  Custom Belt Conveyors can be used to unload Brim Washer/Extractors and Dryers, and to transport loose goods to the next step in the laundering process in a safe and effective manner. They are specifically designed for each application in order to fit the space and production requirements of your facility. Also, these conveyors can be integrated into the Brim Touchscreen Control & Automation System to perform the desired task with a minimum of labor.
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  CDF Systems

  1 (800) 986-6702

  Full Profile

  The HoneyComb Mat Storage System is a durable, modular system for your mat-storage requirements. These modules come fully assembled, ready to use and can be adapted to your warehouse layout. Individual cell is designed to accommodate any rolled mat not larger than 8-inches in diameter. It is made from recycled durable high-impact polystyrene and can be configured to shelf module or rolling cart. This saves time and money by easily locating logo or specialty mats and decreases floor space with compact design. It also features easy positioning to a mat-roller using rolling cart, keeps mats clean and organized and locates mats with a HoneyComb map.
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  Chicago Dryer Co.

  773-235-4430

  Full Profile

  For effective material handling post finishing, Chicago’s Bridge Linen Transition Conveyor neatly transfers and delivers stacks of folded linen from a stacker/conveyor onto a master conveyor. Built-in traffic control technology senses items on the master conveyor and times stacker discharge to avoid collisions and increase efficiency. Recently enhanced features include a stationary receiving platform to accept stacks at an accelerated rate, a telescoping delivery table for improved stack delivery and tri-color indicator lights to alert operators to the readiness of the master conveyor.
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  Colmac Industries Inc.

  509-684-4505

  Full Profile

  Colmac Industries Inc., manufactures pendant and carrier conveyor chain for new and replacement installations. The chain has been independently tested to verify the strength and ensure that it meets the high-quality standard Colmac is known for throughout the industry. University test results verified the pressure needed to stretch (yield strength) the chain was 19.7 ksi at 0.2% and a pressure to break (ultimate tensile strength) of 29.3 ksi. The proprietary material selection and component design are credited with the enhancements in durability. The unique design of the carry pendant allows for the hanger to smoothly slide when transferring between conveyors. All Colmac chain is assembled in the USA and comes standard with a one-year warranty.
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  Consolidated Laundry Machinery

  (323) 232-2417

  Full Profile

  Consolidated Laundry Machinery manufactures some of the best loose goods and cake shuttle conveyors made for manual, semi-automated or fully automatic operations. Built tough to last, the CLM shuttle can communicate with any washer or rail system for effortless wash aisle integration. CLM’s shuttle conveyor system is the ultimate in-plant material handling technology, traversing your washroom to unload multiple washer/extractors and load multiple dryers, easing plant congestion and reducing worker injuries. CLM also manufactures industrial dryer discharge conveyors and material handling conveyors, which are designed for the specific requirements of each laundry.
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  G.A. Braun Inc.

  315-475-3123

  Full Profile

  G. A. Braun has designed patented material handling systems to protect operators from the many hazards associated with manual operations in the wash aisle, such as the manual loading of washer/extractors. These systems eliminate the need for any operator to manually push bags into a washer/extractor. Braun systems address material handling liabilities in batch tunnel washrooms and conventional washrooms. Some of the many material handling systems from Braun include chute-loaded dryer systems, manual Safeload™ systems and Safeload™ shuttle systems.
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  Gurtler Industries Inc.

  708-331-2550

  Full Profile

  The Vis•Tex Tunnel Filtration System is a patent-pending technology, providing an easy to install, hyper-efficient system that quickly removes debris, lint and hair from your tunnel’s water stream. Today’s modern tunnel operations include a significant reduction in the use of fresh water. But reduced water usage means an increase in soil and insolubles in the water, making hair, lint and other debris a greater problem. This low-maintenance, automatic-filtration system removes an incredible amount of material from your rinse-water stream, preventing it from depositing on your textiles. Gurtler installs and optimizes the system for a hassle-free installation.
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  JENSEN USA Inc.

  850-271-5959

  Full Profile

  Jensen Futurail offers a complete line of highly efficient and effective soil-sorting solutions. One solution for mid to high-volume laundries is our renowned MultiSort, which has been completely redesigned, keeping the operator in mind, thus providing optimum ergonomics and comfort by reducing standing posture fatigue and arm-to-body angle. In addition, Jensen offers automatic sorting calibration of each sorting bin. Without any intervention, each sort station resets the position to a “zero” value (tare weight), based on the value returned when empty. This completely eliminates the need to recalibrate sorting stations one-by-one, which can be very tedious and time consuming. The Futurail also offers complete soil and clean monorail systems, conveyor systems and automated maintenance packages.
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  Kannegiesser ETECH

  612-722-1366

  Full Profile

  Kannegiesser’s 47-plus years of industry experience is designed into every inch of our rail systems. We think of everything from the optimal footing for your workers to the easiest user experience for your software. Built with Kannegiesser’s cutting-edge eRail Monorail systems and components, the result is innovative, seamless, integrated end-to-end rail system solutions that are shaped by our experience and built around your workflow. Maximize your floor space, minimize labor requirements and improve productivity.
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  Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc.

  (203) 632-8777

  Full Profile

  A custom-built Lavarail system from Lavatec Laundry Technology helps ensure a smooth and successful laundry operation. Compatible with all equipment brands, the stainless-steel material handling monorail system offers greater durability than aluminum extruded rails. The fully enclosed rail design allows trolleys to be protected from lint buildup, a major cause of trolley failure. Available in a variety of designs, weights and volume capacities for small to large laundries, automated or manual sorting options can be implemented for your specific needs. Compatible with washer/extractors and tunnel systems, Lavarail is the smart choice for your laundry operation.
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  Leonard Automatics Inc.

  704-483-9316

  Full Profile

  Leonard Transporter Conveyor chain is constructed of stainless steel, providing greater pull strength, lower stretch and corrosion resistance needed for a garment finisher. Designed for garment-transportation applications, this upright pendant conveyor features 31/8-inch and 61/4-inch pendant spacing. The transporter is available in straight upright style or “Helping Hand.” The Helping Hand design reduces drag on the system and reduces jams. Transporter chain is a direct replacement for many existing systems. Leonard offers all parts, drives, curves and most are in stock and ready for immediate shipment. We also carry twist conveyor.
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  Material Flow Systems LLC

  (909) 930-6151

  Full Profile

  Material Flow Systems produces center-supported overhead rail systems. The innovative design of our centered supported rail systems allows garments to flow multi-directionally instead of mono-directionally like traditional rail systems. In addition, they allow for trolleys to be put on or taken off at any point in the system as well as coupled together, creating a train of trolleys allowing an increased operating rate, thus maximizing profit potential. These modular systems are a bolt-together solution that is easily installed and expanded without welding, making them ideal for future expansion or changes in your facility.
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  Meese Inc.

  Full Profile

  Meese, the market-leading plastics rotomolder, is proud to announce the availability of their newest innovation, the Cargo Closet. The versatile Cargo Closet is uniquely designed to haul and store just about anything you can dream of easily, safely and securely. A heavy duty, multifunctional, material handling product, it can be easily maneuvered due to the hand truck wheels and molded-in grips. Its built-in garment bar allows for convenient and easy hanging of any item, if needed. The flip-top, lockable lid means the user can be assured that the items are always safe and secure. The ergonomically designed deep opening of the lid (like the 72 ERGO) makes loading and unloading easier, minimizing the potential for injuries and workers’ compensation claims.
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  MIP Inc.

  514-356-1224

  Full Profile

  As frontline workers continue their tireless efforts during this COVID-19 pandemic, the need for infection-control supplies is essential. Our focus at MIP is to provide efficient and effective products and solutions to support these everyday heroes. Our PPE Caddy, which conveniently holds isolation supplies (i.e. masks, gloves, gowns), encourages isolation compliance and best practices and reduces clutter.
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  Pellerin Milnor Corp.

  504-467-9591

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  Pellerin Milnor offers a wide range of monorail systems, pocketed weighing loading conveyors for tunnel systems, traversing and elevating tunnel system shuttles, storage elevators, loose good shuttles for automated or semi-automated washer/extractor systems, and flatbed conveyors for storage and transporting of soiled or clean linen. Milnor’s material handling devices are engineered with efficiency, reliability, durability and safety in mind. Each device can be customized for a laundry facility’s unique needs, building dimensions and constraints. Intelligent controls provide reliable and accurate transport of clean and soiled linen, improving efficiency.
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  R.W. Martin & Sons Inc.

  330-673-8712

  Full Profile

  Out of space? Go vertical for less. A mezzanine system from R.W. Martin can provide needed storage, office or workspace. It’s an affordable solution to your lack of space. Mezzanines can be installed in less than a week, at a fraction of the cost of construction. Loading can be accomplished with a material lift or a forklift. Layouts, lifts and stair configurations are completely customizable. R.W. Martin provides a turnkey installation, starting with a site assessment to determine how to maximize space and project management to ensure a seamless installation.
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  Rennco LLC

  (517) 568-4121

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  Rennco, a Pro Mach product brand, offers a material handling system for the weighing and bagging of linen items. An operator simply places items such as washcloths, or bar wipes into the weigh bin hopper. Once the correct weigh is achieved, the load of items discharges onto a conveyor that advances the grouping into the web of packaging material on the Rennco Model VerticL-PP packager. The bag is then discharged and ready for transport to an end user. A single or dual weigh station can be utilized with this system.
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  Sea-Lion America Company

  (860) 316-5563

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  Sea-lion has developed a portfolio of devices designed for the movement and sorting of soiled laundry. The soiled sorting systems include weigh-censored loading conveyors that go directly into the tunnel washer and faveolated (honeycomb-style) bin-sorting systems that load into overhead storage systems. Both systems calculate the exact amount of laundry loaded into the washer’s batches or storage slings. Slings enter overhead monorail storage queues for optimal use of facility space. Once loaded, the intelligent routing controlled by the SCADA network monitors goods throughout the laundering process.
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  Softrol Systems Inc.

  770-974-2700

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  As part of our advanced material handling solutions, which focus on plant efficiencies and maximized performance, Softrol offers state-of-the-art rail systems for both soil and clean goods transfer. Softrol Rail provides dependable service with optimum payback on your investment. With unique design features, such as Melonited round steel rail for extra-long life, rail twisters that save space and a powerful control platform that includes LOIS Rail Pan & Zoom technology, Softrol Rail brings material handling to a world-class level. What sets Softrol Rail apart is our high degree of automation, mechanical integrity, superior control systems and unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction.
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  Vega Systems USA

  (513) 432-4296

  Full Profile

  Through the years, Vega Systems has developed material handling equipment for all areas of processing goods with a focus on logistics, safety and a streamlined efficiency. Whether it be our conveyors, monorail, vacuum transport systems, cart transport systems, or sheet pickers, our material handling equipment is designed with ergonomic features and implemented with an emphasis on maximizing facility logistics and processing efficiencies. Our material handling solutions are completely tailor-made, based on the needs of our customers, and have ranged from a single piece of equipment to fully automated laundries resulting in a “cart-less” production flow.
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  White Conveyors / Speedcheck

  908-686-5700

  Full Profile

  White Conveyors Inc., in its efforts to continually provide the best products to its customers, is now offering the upgraded version of the Dispat-U-Veyor, an improved solution for your mechanical garment-sorting needs. It can handle 1,200 pieces per hour with up to 36 sorting stations. For those who already have a previous version, White offers the ability to upgrade your present Dispat-U-Veyor sorting system to enhance overall performance. When this solution is paired with an RFID partner, the advancement in semi-automated sorting reaches new levels of efficiency and productivity. Learn more at our website at www.white-conveyors.com/literature/dispatuveyor.pdf
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  Automated Packaging Systems

  (330) 342-2000

  Full Profile

  The Autobag® Ergocon Textile Packaging System™ speeds handling and packaging of laundered bulk items, such as shop towels, mop heads, gloves and more. This system allows you to set the pace of production at speeds of up to 7,000 towels per hour. A large-capacity hopper can be replenished while the system is running for continuous operation. A pick conveyor automatically separates items in the hopper and delivers them to the inspection station. Items are then conveyed to a pre-opened bag, where a counting eye and accumulation gate combine to automatically cycle the bagger, seal the bag and index the next bag for loading.
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  Chicago Dryer Co.

  773-235-4430

  Full Profile

  For effective material handling post finishing, Chicago’s Bridge Linen Transition Conveyor neatly transfers and merges stacks of folded linen from a stacker/conveyor onto a master conveyor. Built in traffic-control technology senses items on the master conveyor and times stacker discharge to avoid collisions and increase efficiency.
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  Colmac Industries Inc.

  509-684-4505

  Full Profile

  The Colmac CHS-2 Jr. has been added to the Colmac Automated Hangering System (CHS-2) line of finishing products. The new CHS-2 Jr. continues to offer improved operator productivity over traditional manual garment hanging methods in a smaller space. Suitable for all types of garments, the CHS-2 Jr. offers a reduced footprint, compared to other systems, consuming as little as four-by-four feet (1.2 meters) and allowing users to easily change hanger size/type. Operators can be expected to achieve 300-plus garments per hour using the re-designed Colmac CHS-2 Jr.
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  Consolidated Laundry Machinery

  (323) 232-2417

  Full Profile

  Consolidated Laundry Machinery manufactures some of the best loose goods and cake shuttle conveyors made for manual, semi-automated or fully automatic operation. Built tough to last, the shuttle can communicate with any washer or rail system for effortless wash aisle integration. CLM’s shuttle conveyor system is the ultimate in-plant material-handling technology, traversing your washroom to unload multiple washer/extractors and load multiple dryers, easing plant congestion and reducing worker injuries. They also manufacture industrial-dryer discharge conveyors and material-handling conveyors, which are designed for the specific requirements of each laundry.
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  Felins USA Inc.

  414-355-7747

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  Commercial laundries rely on consistent, effective processes that deliver clean, attractive bundles. With several incline conveyors feeding a main line conveyor, don’t risk stacks colliding and failing, requiring rewashing, folding and stacking. Felins’ Traffic Control Master (TCM) is the solution. By sensing when a bundle is on the main line conveyor, the TCM will pause all incline conveyors until the bundle has passed each sensor, preventing stacks from crashing into one another. That allows for controlling product flow while still meeting your PPOH goals.
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  G.A. Braun Inc.

  315-475-3123

  Full Profile

  G.A. Braun, a leader in industrial laundry research and development, has designed patented material-handling systems to protect operators from the many hazards associated with manual operations in the wash aisle, such as the manual loading of washer/extractors. These systems eliminate the need for any operator to manually push bags into a washer/extractor. In the last three years Braun has developed three new material handling solutions to address tunnel washroom and conventional washroom material hand-line liabilities. Some of the many material-handling systems from Braun include chute-loaded dryer systems, Safeload® Shuttle Systems and Manual Safeload® Systems.
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  Gardner Machinery Corp.

  704-372-3890

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  Gardner Machinery Corp.’s Electronic Weigh Carts provide an accurate readout of weight accumulation of laundry or other textile items. A continuous display indicates total weight as it increases. A special “tare” feature provides net contents weight. Powered by six C batteries, the cart features an easy-to-read LCD with an adjustable viewing angle. The readout changes between decimal pounds and kilograms by pressing a key. RFI shielding maintains reliability in areas of high interference. Calibration settings can be adjusted for variations in gravity for different locations and sealed in the display pad. The cart is ruggedly constructed of tubular steel to withstand abuse and with 4-inch (10.16 cm) high swivel casters to provide ease of movement.
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  Gurtler Industries Inc.

  708-331-2550

  Full Profile

  Gurtler Industries introduces the Vis·Tex Tunnel Filtration System, a patent-pending technology, that provides an easy-to-install, hyper-efficient system that quickly removes debris, lint and hair from your tunnel’s water stream. Today’s modern tunnel operations include a significant reduction in the use of fresh water. But reduced water usage means an increase in soil and insolubles in the water making hair, lint and other debris a greater problem. This low maintenance, automatic filtration system removes an incredible amount of material from your rinse-water stream, preventing it from depositing on your textiles.
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  JENSEN USA Inc.

  850-271-5959

  Full Profile

  JENSEN Futurail offers the most complete, comprehensive sorting systems to fit your laundry’s requirements. From mobile, bin to belt, or direct bin to bag options, Futurail’s sorting systems provide the automated solution to minimize double handling and maximize operator efficiency. The sorting systems help to immediately elevate your laundry to clear floor space and increase plant productivity. Futurail can also guide the way for all soiled and clean linen through the laundry. With ever-increasing batch sizes, our rail and trolleys are built to handle the load. Our rail is made of 100% cold-rolled, corrosion resistant, stainless steel for improved reliability and a longer life.
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  Kannegiesser ETECH

  612-722-1366

  Full Profile

  Kannegiesser ETECH’s 45 years of industry experience is designed into every inch of our rail systems. We think of everything from the optimal footing for your workers to the easiest user experience for your software. Built with Kannegiesser’s cutting-edge eRail Monorail systems and components, the result is innovative, seamless, integrated end-to-end rail system solutions that are shaped by our experience and built around your workflow. Maximize your floor space, minimize labor requirements and improve productivity.
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  Lapauw USA LLC

  (855) 751-5872

  Full Profile

  Lapauw is pleased to offer complete Material Handling Solutions for the industrial laundry industry through an exclusive international partnership with Italy’s Montanari Engineering Construction s.r.l. Decades of experience providing material-handling solutions allows Lapauw to offer customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of each customer, leading to dramatic improvements in productivity, efficiency, accuracy and savings in labor and overall costs. Our systems include semi-automatic and automated soil sort systems, soil and clean rail, smart conveyors, dynamic warehousing and much more.
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  Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc.

  (203) 632-8777

  Full Profile

  Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc. has a material-handling monorail system for soiled and clean work that will make any size operation more efficient and economical. A custom-designed Lavarail system is compatible with all equipment brands and built to last 20 years or longer. One unique feature is it offers a fully enclosed stainless steel track and greater durability compared to aluminum rails. You have the option to choose from space-saving step-loading belt conveyors, lift and traverse shuttles, vacuum laundry and suction systems, as well as sorting and stacking carousels.
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  Leonard Automatics Inc.

  704-483-9316

  Full Profile

  Leonard’s Transporter Conveyor is for transporting garments on a hanger through a tunnel finisher or across the plant and is the only chain in the industry made of stainless steel for greater pull strength, lower stretch and corrosion resistance. The Conveyor comes in straight pendant or “Helping Hand” design to dramatically reduce drag on the system by carrying the hangers rather than dragging them. The chain can be used as a direct replacement for many existing systems, and Leonard provides all of the tubing, curves, drives and parts needed for a complete system.
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  Material Flow Systems LLC

  (909) 930-6151

  Full Profile

  Material Flow Systems produces both aluminum and steel center-supported overhead rail systems. The innovative design of our center-supported rail systems allows garments to flow multidirectionally instead of mono-directionally like traditional rail systems. Our modular systems are a bolt-together solution that is easily installed and expanded without welding, making them ideal for future expansion or changes in your facility. Our knowledgeable staff will meet with you to create a plan that best suits your new or existing facilities needs, while helping to maximize your material flow.
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  Rennco LLC

  (517) 568-4121

  Full Profile

  Rennco, a Pro Mach product brand, offers material-handling solutions for linen/textile operations. The VerticL-PP in a single or dual arrangement interfaces with a sorting table where operators receive bulk linens from an overhead sling. The items are inspected and tossed into bins. Light curtains count items in each bin and close the upper gate when the count is reached. Another option is a weigh-bagging system whereby items are weighed and the batch transfers to a polyethylene bag vs. hand counting.
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  White Conveyors / Speedcheck

  908-686-5700

  Full Profile

  White Conveyors is now offering the upgraded version of Dispat-U-Veyor, an improved solution for your mechanical garment-sorting needs. It can handle 1,200 pieces per hour with up to 36 sorting stations. For those who already have a previous version, White can upgrade your present Dispat-U-Veyor sorting system to enhance overall performance. When this solution is paired with an RFID partner, the advancement in semi-automated sorting reaches new levels of efficiency and productivity.

Material Handling Systems