Engineering

THE IDEAL SOLUTION
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & EXPERIENCE

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Ideal was the first to introduce auto dosing equipment into British commercial laundry.

Today the Ideal engineering team continues to research, test and evaluate the very best technology available so that we are able to offer the most flexible, reliable and efficient dosing systems.
Our bright team has experience in all types of laundry processing. We offer full training, installation and servicing of equipment.
We ensure accurate and reliable dosing of laundry chemicals via bespoke powder and liquid dosing equipment.

 

Training

We can train designated staff in laundry technology and effective equipment maintenance – providing bespoke training courses and interactive test manuals for washer-extractors and tunnel washers. Training also includes health and safety, and our innovative troubleshooting program, Take Five: Five 5 minute daily checks for healthy laundering.

 

POWDER DOSING TECHNOLOGY

Ideal Powder Dosing Unit

The optimum solution for quality & economy in large commercial or high production laundries.

  • A reliable unit that automatically doses powder from 2-8 washing machines of any age, design and size – including CTWs. Robust construction means unit is good for millions of operations, with significantly reduced service and maintenance demand.
  • Designed and built in Britain by the Ideal engineering team. Fully customisable and easily integrated with Ideal auxiliary liquid dosing pumps. Small machine footprint requires less than 0.25m 2.
  • Enables large commercial laundries to simplify product range to a single concentrated, fully-built powder, replacing need for multiple liquid additions. Independent tests indicate first class results achievable at lowest cost.
  • Fewer products for simplicity and better stock control. Drastically reduces wash costs per kg of linen with detergent or starch. Minimised packaging waste and increased compatibility.
  • PLC driven control panel can be run in relay mode or fully programmable for non intelligent machines. User friendly with intuitive touchscreen controls. Load count and powder consumption record available for management information.
  • Hopper holds 2 x 25kg bags of powder. Air operated valves to machine for quick operation between each dose. Low level alarm when powder needs replenishing.

 

LIQUID DOSING TECHNOLOGY

High-flow laundry dosing system (35kg washing machine and above capacity)

Flexible system can be mixed with OPL dosing pumps to suit.

  • Suitable for washing machines 35kg and above.
  • Can dose from 1 to 10 laundry products.
  • Compatible with both intelligent and non-intelligent machines. Can be used in relay mode or with formula select programmer.
  • Classifications named on remote screen at washing machine (when formula select used).
  • Load count and pump run times available for reporting.
  • Approved to all regulatory standards for factory equipment.

 

LIQUID DOSING TECHNOLOGY

Low Flow OPL Dosing System (up to 35kg)

Space saving double pump head for machines up to 35kg

  • Easy to install and maintain thanks to the quick tube-change configuration.
  • Can dose from 1 to 10 laundry products.
  • Suitable for both intelligent and non-intelligent washing machines up to 35kg. Can be used in relay mode or with formula select programmer.
  • Available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pump versions, with the option to upgrade to a unit with plug-and-play pump module.
  • Classifications named on remote screen at washing machine (when formula select used). Load count and pump run times available for reporting.
  • Classifications named on remote screen at washing machine (when formula select used).
  • Approved to all regulatory standards for factory equipment.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Diaphragm Pump (High-Flow only)

Delivers excellent flow rate consistency, even with highly viscous products such as liquid starch and one shot laundry detergent. A versatile dosing system with a reduced servicing demand.

Flush Manifold

Uses water pressure to consistently pump laundry products over a long distance, reducing the number of tubes traversing washroom area. Compatible with both high and low flow pump units.

Low Level Alarm

Connected to a dosing unit, or with its own power supply a low level alarm will monitor the level of up to 10 products. It will trigger a buzzer and a flashing light to alert laundry staff if a product is about to run out.

Suction Lance

The suction lance allows you to distribute up to three dosing units from one drum. When connected to the alarm system it will sound a buzzer when the product reaches a critically low level.

CAN WE HELP?

Our bright team has experience in all types of laundry processing. We offer full training, installation and servicing of equipment. We ensure accurate and reliable dosing of laundry chemicals via bespoke powder and liquid dosing equipment

 

CONTACT OUR ENGINEERING DEPT. TO DISCUSS