Industrial
Tunnel finishers

Industrial tunnel finishers use a steam chamber and thick heat insulation to quickly remove wrinkles from hanging garments, helps delivering consistent high quality results.

How do industrial Tunnel finishers work?

A professional tunnel finisher automatically dries, smooths, and finishes hanging garments like uniforms and coats through a heated chamber. Inside the insulated system, hot steam relaxes fabric fibers before high-velocity hot air blows directly onto the clothing to remove wrinkles. Finally, a specialized drying zone removes leftover moisture from thick seams to set the shape.

This continuous process eliminates manual ironing, allowing commercial laundries to finish thousands of garments hourly while keeping labor costs low and energy efficiency high.

Typical textile applications

Exceptional Garment Finishing with Advanced Tunnel Technology

Kannegiesser tunnel finishing solutions deliver premium garment finishing quality while reducing energy consumption. Designed for high volume industrial laundries, they combine gentle textile treatment with efficient, reliable performance.

XMT

The XMT tunnel finisher delivers efficient drying and finishing with reduced energy consumption and consistent results across various fabrics and garment types.

Efficient drying and finishing in a single process
Complete air circulation for consistent, high-quality garment finishing
Consistent finishing quality for various fabric and article types
Capacity up to 2,500 garments per hour from wet to dry
Heat exchanger function to reduce energy loss and operating costs
Available in XMT 2 to XMT 6 configurations
Heating options: Steam heated or gas fired

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services and spare parts for tunnel finishers

Kannegiesser South-East Asia offers all the genuine spare parts to maintain and extend the life of your tunnel finishers. Maintenance audit and services are also available by our team.

Installation & commissioning

Get your new equipment up and running with confidence. Our technicians handle installation, connect the machine to your production line and utilities, configure automation systems, and perform testing to ensure safe, reliable operation from day one.

Services & training

Equip your team with the knowledge to operate and maintain your equipment efficiently. Operator training covers daily operation, machine controls, safety, and basic troubleshooting, while maintenance training prepares in-house technicians to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and first-level service, helping reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Logistics systems maintenance

Access genuine Kannegiesser spare parts, consumables, and software support with reliable regional assistance to reduce downtime and maintain efficient laundry operations.

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Frequently asked questions about tunnel finishers

How do Kannegiesser tunnel finishers ensure reliable garment transport?

Kannegiesser tunnel finishers ensure reliable garment transport through a secure transport system with conveyor chains and distortion-resistant hooks. Each hanger remains in a stable, defined position throughout the process, preventing sliding, movement, or distortion. This supports smooth garment handling and consistent finishing quality.

How do I know if my laundry operation needs a tunnel finisher?

A tunnel finisher is ideal for high-volume laundry operations such as hospitals and healthcare facilities that process large quantities of uniforms, patient gowns, and garments. Kannegiesser tunnel finishers automate finishing, remove wrinkles with steam and hot air technology, maintain textile quality, and deliver consistent finishing results while reducing manual handling.

Do Kannegiesser tunnel finishers save energy and reduce operating costs?

Yes. Kannegiesser tunnel finishers reduce energy consumption and operating costs through advanced technologies that maximize heat usage, minimize energy loss, and improve finishing efficiency. The system can reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared with conventional finishers.

How can Kannegiesser tunnel finishers handle natural fibers like cotton and linen without losing quality?

The Kannegiesser XMT tunnel finisher uses pre-conditioning technology to relax natural fibers by applying controlled moisture and recycled steam before finishing. This improves wrinkle removal, protects fabric quality, and ensures consistent finishing results for cotton, linen, and other moisture-absorbent textiles.

How does Kannegiesser ensure safe access and operation of tunnel finishers?

Kannegiesser tunnel finishers are designed with safety features including emergency stop systems, physical safeguards, and controlled access procedures. Kannegiesser ensures safe and reliable laundry operations through both advanced equipment design and local operator training across the region, supporting proper machine operation and maintenance.