Also present at this year’s Clean Show was LAVATEC. The company presented their new energy efficient equipment. According to company president Mark Thrasher the public responded well to the LAVACascade drying system and interest in the LAVAPress ULTRA 597S 60-bar extraction press exceeded expectations.
The 16-foot tall, 28-ton ULTRA extraction press puts an emphasis on improving workflow and conserving water resources by processing more linen with up to 265-pound loads, using up to 60-bars of pressure. The press is also stated to have the capability to reduce cycle time by 50% before moving to a dryer. Booth visitors could also witness a simulation of the three-tier LAVACascade drying system. It offers substantial environmental and productivity benefits, as a result of a unique waste heat recovery system that leads to energy savings up to 70% when compared to a standard dryer.
Thrasher stated that recovering waste heat is part of the domino effect with this machine which basically is aimed at reducing processing time. Since linen throughput is increased with less wear and tear, you will also experience reduced downtime. According to Thrasher, less gas is needed when the cycle time is decreased by 30% and the amount of CO2 emissions is significantly lowered.
