TRSA Textile Services Buyers Guide

Product Showcase: Material Handling Systems

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  Automated Packaging Systems

  (330) 342-2000

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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 USA

  972-602-8766

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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.
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  Colmac Industries Inc.

  509-684-4505

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  Colmac Industries’ vacuum transport systems provide solutions for transporting wet, dry or soiled items from one location to another. These systems allow customers to count or weigh batch loads direct to slings or washers, or load or unload washers or dryers. Systems are capable of transporting materials a few feet to hundreds of feet. Modular designs provide solutions for diverse applications. Other Colmac product offerings include boilerless tunnel finishers, straight through and U-shaped expandable tunnel finishers, pressing equipment, soil room counting and sorting systems, and energy efficient air and water source heat pump water heaters. Colmac Industries can be reached toll free at 800.926.5622 or visit the company’s website at colmacindustries.com.
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  Consolidated Laundry Machinery

  (323) 232-2417

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  Consolidated Laundry Machinery’s (CLM) shuttle system incorporates the latest in plant material handling technology with the dependability of CLM manufacturing standards. CLM’s shuttle conveyors traverse your washroom floor to unload multiple washer/extractors and load multiple dryers, thereby easing plant congestion and reducing worker injuries. Designed for loose goods or cakes, CLM shuttle conveyors are available in a variety of capacities and configurations. Based on your automation objectives, CLM offers manual, semi- or fully automated dryer loading. Additionally, they can be custom designed to communicate with your existing washer system for wash aisle integration. No other material handling system is capable of more efficiently loading and unloading your washroom equipment. For additional information, contact CLM at 323.232.2417 or visit www.clmco.com/products_conveyors.html.
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  E-Tech, Inc.

  612-722-1366

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  E-Tech’s 45 years of industry experience is designed into every inch of its rail systems. E-Tech thinks of everything from the optimal footing for your workers to the easiest user experience for your software. Built with E-Tech’s industry-leading eRail Monorail system and components, the result is innovative, seamless, optimized, integrated end-to-end rail system solutions that are shaped by E-Tech’s vast experience and built around your workflow. From customer bag and garment systems, to soil sorting, washer loading and clean delivery, call E-Tech for your rail system needs.
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  G.A. Braun Inc.

  315-475-3123

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  Braun has recently designed new patented and patent-pending safety systems to support the operation of conventional wash alleys and batch tunnel plants, all with the potential to provide increased productivity over existing loading techniques. One such system is the SafeLoad Shuttle System® which significantly enhances wash room safety. The chute load provides operators with a safe means for loading and unloading open pocket washers and dryers, virtually eliminating hazards associated with semi-automated and automated wash alleys. SafeLoad shuttles feature a hydraulically controlled loading device. Mounted onto the shuttle, it allows the operator to engage it into the washer door opening. Once engaged, the operator can then control the goods bag to open and automatically drop through the loading device into the washer. A scanner safety device ensures that the shuttle’s motion will come to a complete stop in accordance with OSHA and ANSI safety requirements. To see this shuttle in action visit www.gabraun.com/products or visit www.vimeo.com/147635410.
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  JENSEN USA Inc.

  850-271-5959

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  Complete laundry handling is available with JENSEN’s Futurail monorail systems. Whether it’s used for soil or clean linen transporting, JENSEN has the solution. With the size of processed loads continuing to increase, the company’s rail and trolleys are designed to perform under such strenuous conditions. JENSEN rails are made of 100% cold-rolled stainless steel for improved reliability, longer life and corrosion resistance. JENSEN trolleys are made of ¼” pressed steel and feature a heavy-duty plastic wheel that is easily replaced (as well as the bearings), offers quiet operation, prolonged rail life and reduced maintenance costs. JENSEN Futurail also offers vacuum transporting and sorting systems, clean linen transport systems and conveyor systems, as well as its patented Rail Cleaner, which is a fully automatic device that runs continuously to ensure that the running surfaces of the rail are kept clean. Whatever the requirement, JENSEN Futurail has the solution.
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  Kannegiesser USA

  972-602-8766

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  The Vectura Stack Management System collects the stacks of the finishing department equipment and transports them via conveyor belts to a central point dispatch area. Depending on the process of each laundry, the stacks can be sorted by customer, department, article or even machine production. This system is very efficient for laundries that operate with customer owned goods (COG) or various types of linen quality. Data is collected prior to feeding the equipment and the central VecturaSort controls allow for a smooth packout and delivery while keeping inventory on all goods processed. This consistent monitoring process allows for full traffic control on the conveyor belts and the finished articles maintain an optimized material flow in this department.
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  Leonard Automatics Inc.

  704-483-9316

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  Leonard’s Transporter Conveyor chain is constructed of stainless steel, providing greater pull strength and corrosion resistance needed for long-term operation in a garment finisher. The upright pendant style conveyor featuring 3⅛” and 61∕4″ pendant spacing is designed for industrial laundry applications. Available in the traditional upright style as well as Leonard’s “Helping Hand” design, it dramatically reduces drag on the conveyor system by carrying the hanger rather than dragging the hanger as in traditional systems. The Transporter chain can directly replace many existing systems and is designed for ease of installation and superior performance. Leonard Automatics has a full line of conveyor tubing and curves with all of the related parts to keep your system running smoothly. Combine the Transporter Conveyor with Leonard’s “cam style” auto loader for high-volume processing. It can be installed as a standalone unit or a fully integrated part of your overall system.
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  Pellerin Milnor Corp.

  504-467-9591

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  Pellerin Milnor Corp. offers a wide range of 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 soiled or clean linen. Milnor’s material-handling devices are engineered and built 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. For more information on these highly productive material handling devices, call 504.712.7656 or e-mail milnorinfo@milnor.com.
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  White Conveyors / Speedcheck

  908-686-5700

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  Speed Check’s Powered Storage Conveyor (PSC) is an overhead-level garment storage and transport conveyor which can double your floor space. The PSC provides an ideal solution for overhead route storage without the use of platforms. Versatile touchscreen interface allows easy operator control with load and unload monitoring. Reversing functions allow partial unloading so one rail can be used for more than one route. Interface also offers adjustment of load rate or number of garments per foot. The quality you produce is the quality you ship with this gravity free, durable system.
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  Tingue

  800-829-3864

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  Tingue recently introduced a hydraulic laundry cart dumper to upgrade worker safety and speed productivity in the incoming soil-sort area. Operating at the push of a button, the new Tingue cart dumper automatically lifts loaded laundry carts and turns them upside down for emptying onto a sorting table or conveyor then gently returns the empty cart to floor level for removal. Manual handling of bagged and loose laundry with its repetitive, heavy lifting and time-intensive procedures is eliminated. Featuring a sturdy structure of heavy-duty steel, the cart dumper is designed to safely lift and dump linen cart loads to 1,500 lbs., year after year, with minimal maintenance. The cart dumper fits the industry standard Poly-Trux® 72P style bulk laundry carts and a variety of other carts with an overall height up to 67 inches and a width of up to 29 inches, and is available in custom sizes. The automated cart dumper comes with a 2 HP motor as standard with a choice of left or right side controls and arrives fully assembled and ready to plug in and operate.
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  White Conveyors / Speedcheck

  908-686-5700

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  Automated Comp-U-Sort Systems (CUS) were designed to improve productivity by providing a more efficient means of sorting garments on hangers. Common applications include high-volume industrial and institutional laundries requiring an automated sorting, storage and retrieval capability. The Comp-U-Sort can handle the output of multiple finishing tunnels, and the system’s scanner can be programmed to read barcodes or RFID identifiers. White’s CUS sort combines route, account, man and garment types in one nonlinear process. Everything is completed quickly with all garments in perfect order, ready for tie out and delivery to your customers. The Comp-U-Sort’s uniqueness lies in its functional and flexible design. “Engineered Simplicity” is your guarantee of true long-term reliability.

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