COVER STORY SPONSORED BY KANNEGIESSER
Future-proofing the laundry: innovation, expertise and partnership
Kannegiesser has long pioneered pushing the boundaries of laundry operations with advanced technology and savvy systems. Here, the company explains that there is no one universal solution but concepts customised to the various needs of individual businesses
taff shortages, ever-increasing cost pressures and growing demands in the area of sustainability pose major challenges for laundries worldwide. New technologies, such as automation, can offer solutions, says Kannegiesser, but there is no one universal solution. In order to set the right course for the future, a detailed analysis and expert advice are crucial. The result: a concept customised to requirements. The basis for this is formed by state-of-the-art technologies in the areas of sorting, automation, SmartLaundry and sustainability.
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Sorting solutions: precision and efficiency at the highest level Sorting is a central process in every laundry. Kannegiesser sets standards with innovative technologies. The sorting solutions from Kannegiesser are as diverse as the laundries themselves and are tailored to the various phases of the laundry process. On the soiled and clean side, systems or machines can sort items
as required: by size, colour, barcode or RFID chips. This means that the specific requirements of each laundry can be met. The introduction of the automatic soiled laundry sorting system from Kannegiesser represents a major step forward in the automation of laundries. The system uses RFID chips in the laundry items to automatically identify the laundry and sort it into laundry trolleys or bags. It also uses X-ray technology to recognise foreign objects in the garments to prevent machine damage and ensure staff safety. This also works for heavy industrial workwear. Another revolution in sorting technology
is the SFM-E large-part folding machine for flat linen. It automatically sorts and stacks up to six different article types such as bed sheets and tablecloths in 1 and 2-lane operation. Differentiation can be made according to size, appearance or using RFID. In the area of garments, Kannegiesser is presenting the TLL system, which uses RFID technology to automatically match garments with hangers within a
small tunnel. Unlike other solutions, the TLL system significantly speeds up the identification process and ensures that garments are identified faster and more reliably than ever before. Employees no longer have to match garments to hangers themselves during the loading process. This not only simplifies the workflow, but also increases efficiency and accuracy when processing garments.
Automation that sets new standards
In response to the growing demand for automation to overcome staff shortages and increase productivity, Kannegiesser is presenting new solutions in the areas of robotisation and software.
Highlights include the automatic dry laundry line with the Robofeed RFT feeding robot and the Speedline folding machine. This system automatically separates, folds, sorts and stacks mixed batches of towels from hotels and hospitals. This is made possible by the use of advanced
REDUCED CONSUMPTION: The XStream tunnel finisher is a prime example of how innovation can further reduce energy consumption
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STEP FORWARD: The introduction of the automatic soiled laundry sorting system from Kannegiesser represents a major step forward in the automation of laundries
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