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Industrial Hospital Laundry solutions & Systems

Hospital laundry equipment provides the high-capacity automation, high-temperature washing and hygienic processing (such as physical barrier separation) required to deliver impeccable textile and prevent contamination.

Designed to comply with national healthcare standards, Kannegiesser industrial systems ensure massive volumes of hospital bedding, gowns, and surgical textiles are safely washed, sanitized, and folded.

Typical textile applications

How Hospitals laundry systems work

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Tunnel washers

Tunnel washers continuously move separate batches of linen through a divided cylinder for step-by-step washing and rinsing. This automated process recycles clean water backward through the system to maximize output and reduce water consumption.

Extraction technologies (incl. presses)

Water extraction systems use heavy hydraulic presses or high-speed spin extractors to quickly force moisture out of freshly washed linen. This rapid water removal drastically shortens drying times and saves energy before the fabrics enter the dryer.

Ironers

Industrial ironers dry, press, and fold damp linens by applying intense heat and pressure through specialized chest rollers. The automated system ensures pristine, hygienic results for large, busy hospitals and central laundries.

Tunnel finishers

Tunnel finishers automatically dry, steam-smooth, and finish hanging garments inside an insulated heating chamber. This fast, continuous system eliminates manual ironing to lower daily labor costs and increase commercial laundry productivity.

Powering Southeast-Asia leading hospital LAUNDRIES

Cleantopia

Kannegiesser powers Cleantopia in South Korea, the country's leading laundry franchise, with high-capacity technology and advanced textile care solutions.

Hospital Authority

Kannegiesser powers the Hospital Authority in Hong Kong, a major public healthcare provider, with advanced textile care solutions.

Reliable Healthcare Laundry Solutions with Kannegiesser

See how University Hospitals Sussex processes more than 240,000 pieces of linen every week with Kannegiesser technologies. Advanced automation and reliable laundry solutions help meet strict hygiene requirements while improving productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.

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Frequently asked questions about Hospitals laundry systems

Can a tunnel washer achieve the same washing quality and hygienic disinfection standards as washer-extractors when processing healthcare laundry?

Yes. A properly designed tunnel washer can achieve the same, washing quality and hygienic disinfection as conventional washer-extractors, provided that the correct wash programs, chemicals, temperatures, and retention times are applied.

How do you achieve the required hospital disinfection standards in a tunnel washer?

To achieve hospital disinfection standards, validated thermal and/or chemical disinfection processes must be applied. Precise control of the wash temperature, chemical dosing, and retention time is essential to ensure reliable and compliant disinfection of all linen.

How I avoid cross contmination in the laundry?

Cross-contamination is prevented by implementing a strict separation between the dirty and clean areas of the laundry. This includes the use of barrier machines, separate workflows and personnel, controlled material flow, and compliance with established healthcare hygiene standards to ensure that clean linen never comes into contact with contaminated items.

Do I still require washer extractos in a Hospital Laundry?

Yes, washer-extractors are still required for contaminated linen (red bag), specialty items, and a certain amount of rewash. The Kannegiesser Barrier Wall washer-extractor is the ideal complement to a tunnel washer, providing maximum flexibility while ensuring the highest hygiene standards for healthcare laundry.

Can I use a robot for the soiled linen soriting?

Kannegiesser offers robotic systems for the automated sorting of soiled linen. These robots can also detect foreign objects and automatically reject items containing sharp objects such as needles, scalpels, pens, cannulas, markers, or other foreign materials, helping to improve both safety and process efficiency.