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Ironing is the stage where a laundry either saves money or loses it. Bed linen ironed by hand costs staff time, and staff are the most expensive resource you have. A flatwork ironer does the same job several times faster, and to a standard an iron cannot reach.
The Danube ironer range starts with wall-mounted models for small flat linen and ends with the ø650 mm GIGA series for industrial laundries. Danube states that the ironers are available in several working widths and with two types of heating, so they adapt to sites of very different sizes.
Diameter determines throughput. The larger the roller, the more heat it holds and the faster linen passes through.
Available as an option: the system automatically regulates ironing speed based on the moisture it detects in the linen. The operator does not have to guess how slowly to feed damper items, and the result stays consistent even when batches differ.
Three questions decide it: how many kilos of flat linen you iron per day, how wide your largest pieces are, and how much room the laundry has. A bed sheet needs at least a 1.6 m working width; if there is no space for that, look at the compact models with folding.
Can linen go onto the ironer straight from the washer?
Yes, if the washer is high spin. Danube states that the D-BM models allow drying and ironing directly from a high speed washer extractor in a single operation. That saves time and lets you skip the drying stage for flat linen.
Which working width should I choose?
Base it on your largest piece. Double bed linen usually needs at least 1.6 m, larger sheets 2 m. If the roller is too narrow the linen has to go through twice, and the saving disappears.
Electric or gas?
If the site has a gas supply, a gas model is usually cheaper to run, because ironing takes a lot of heat. Electric is simpler to install and needs no flue.
How many kg per hour does it really iron?
For the ø325 mm models Danube states 18 to 42 kg per hour depending on the width. The real figure depends on the fabric, the moisture and how quickly staff feed the machine.
What are Nomex belts?
Heat-resistant belts that press the linen against the roller. They give better ironing quality and last longer than standard material. They are a wear part and need replacing over time.
Is an ironer difficult to maintain?
Day to day, the surface needs cleaning and the belts need checking. Skinplate and stainless steel panels can be cleaned to RABC requirements, which matters in healthcare facilities.
Does an ironer work for shirts and uniforms?
An ironer is for flat linen — sheets, tablecloths, towels, napkins. Shirts and uniforms need presses or ironing tables, which are in the finishing equipment section.
Not sure which diameter and width suit your site? Get in touch with YOURHORECA.COM — we will calculate the throughput you need from your daily flat linen volume and check the machine fits the room.