FEEDERS AND FOLDERS
EYES FRONT: Laundry Robotics has its eye firmly on sophisticated laundry automation
has been in business for almost 60 years. The laundry’s recipe for success includes a constant drive to modernise. “Over the decades, we have always pushed ahead with further developments. “The next step is robotics: since 2023, the automatic dry work line by Kannegiesser has been the heart of the laundry. The special feature here: Pre- sorted laundry batches are loaded manually from the laundry trolleys into the dry work line – without a fully automatic monorail bag storage system.
Subsequently, there will be a shift towards more sophisticated robot solutions capable of executing complex tasks.
Robotics
Back in 2022, at EXPOdetergo in Milan, Laundry Robotics’ Robin and Roy robots burst on ti the scene automatically feeding your towel folder whatever brand and whatever type. Check out Robin’s performance in a ‘human v machine’ test here. The Laundry Robotics team is available alongside the Biko Engineering team at the show. We look forward rto see whatt they have to offer this year. Laundry Robotics exhibited its initial version of the Robin automated towel system almost a decade ago and has moved from strength to strength in the years since. The machine has changed dramatically since those early days with the company working closely with its clients to improve upon that original model. And not wanting to rest on their laurels it then released a baby brother for Robin, called Roy, at Expo Detergo in 2022.
Philip Ghosh of Biko UK, distributor for Laundry Robotics in the UK and Ireland, says: “With Texcare fast approaching in November, I am looking forward to seeing what fresh and exciting ideas will be on the stand.”
Laundry lines
“I believe that laundries will not be able to survive without robots in the future. All laundries are experiencing a shortage of staff,” says managing director Bernhard Ostermann of Ostermann Textilpflege laundry, based in
Esterwegen in north-west Germany, which 24 LCNi | September 2024
“The robot has the advantage for us that we are much faster in production. This means that the items come out of the machine more continuously,” says Ostermann. “At 700 items per hour, the output meets Kannegiesser’s specifications.” He adds that the system achieves this output, for example, when processing mixed batches for hotel customers with hand towels, shower towels, bath towels and bath mats. After drying, the batch is pre-sorted manually: Finally, the finished stacks receive packing slips via the Kannegiesser Pack & Label system. “With the Pack & Label connected, the robot can develop its full potential,” says Ostermann.
Technological solutions In the rapidly evolving textile care industry, CLMTexfinity is dedicated to revolutionising laundry processes through advanced technological solutions. From small-scale operations to high-volume industrial environments, CLMTexfinity aims to deliver unmatched quality and sustainability, ensuring every fabric receives the care it deserves. This commitment to innovation is what makes CLMTexfinity a trusted partner in the textile care industry, consistently pushing the boundaries to meet the dynamic needs of its clients, says the company. CLMTexfinity believes its feeding and folding solutions, a critical aspect of textile care, underscores the company’s prowess in delivering comprehensive and state-of-the-art systems. “The innovation embedded in these solutions not only enhances operational efficiency but also sets new benchmarks for quality in fabric finishing. This dedication to excellence is what positions CLMTexfinity as a leader in the industry, ready to showcase its capabilities in the specialized arena of feeding and folding,” says a spokesperson.
CLMTexfinity offers a range of feeders tailored to diverse laundry operations, each designed for high-quality and high- speed feeding. The S.feed s is engineered for high production laundries, offering 3 or 4 stations for excellent feeding precision. The S.feed m manual feeder combines reliability with a robust design, while the S.feed r provides a customized solution for remote feeding, optimizing high-speed ironing lines. These feeders exemplify CLMTexfinity’s commitment to maximizing operational efficiency and reliability in textile care.
The
S.fold series from CLMTexfinity showcases specialised solutions for folding various textile items with precision and speed. The
S.fold l is designed for large pieces, offering customizable folding options and stacker configurations to meet diverse operational needs. For smaller items like napkins and pillowcases, the
S.fold s ensures neatly stacked and folded results.
Flexibility
From Foltex comes FlexFeed LP1 which is a versatile feeder for laundries processing many small customers. The machine can be operated by 1 or 2 operators. Meanwhile, The FlexFeed LP2 is the most simple spreader feeder in the market. With 2 operators, this feeder offers great productivity and with the option of feeding directly in the spreader clamps as well, also special linen can be processed. The patented transfer system guarantees the highest feeding quality.
The FlexFeed LP3 and LP4 are the Foltex high production feeders, available in 1 and 2 lane execution. High production combined with high feeding quality is secured by the patented transfer system.
OWNER ENDORSEMENT: “I believe that laundries will not be able to survive without robots in the future...,” says a Kannegiesser customer, managing director Bernhard Ostermann of Ostermann laundry in Germany
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