Efficient Flatwork Ironers for Commercial Laundries

Chicago Dryer automatic ironing machines, available in heated roll, deep chest, and multi-roll models, help on-premise laundries save time and money. Like all Chicago Dryer flatwork finishing machines, commercial ironers are designed to fit seamlessly into laundry rooms at hotels, hospitals, and other high-volume facilities. Flatwork ironers combine continuous drying and pressing in one pass to reduce labor costs, improve throughput, and maintain crisp, smooth linen.

Why Choose Chicago Dryer Ironers?

With more than a hundred years of experience and a network of reputable distributors, including Western State Design, Chicago Dryer has cemented its reputation as a leading finishing equipment brand. Chicago’s industrial ironing equipment boasts advanced features to reduce manual operation and offer reliable performance.

Efficient Equipment Features

Chicago Dryer commercial irons are designed to boost production through several intuitive features.

• Fully programmable CHI-Touch controls help attendants visualize ignition sequences, temperatures, speeds, and faults to maximize production.
• Eagle Eye touchless temperature system makes it easier to monitor for fluctuations and provides accurate, consistent heating that results in fast-drying and pressed linens.
• CHI-Drive electronically controlled direct drive motors on roller irons maintain precise speed differentials to iimprove linen flow and finish quality.

Durable and Safe Linen Finishing

Chicago Dryer's heavy-duty components not only withstand high temperatures and constant use, but they also provide safety benefits.

• ASME Certified steam irons meet the highest standards of safety, quality,and reliability.
• Innovative sensors, fail-safes, and machine diagnostics help identify issues before they compromise safety.
• Ergonomic designs reduce employee muscle fatigue and limit manual labor.
• Soft start features ensure smooth operation and braking to keep attendants in control.

Selecting a Commercial Iron

Chicago Dryer offers many automatic ironing machines that integrate seamlessly within an on-premise finishing line. Feeding machines align and present linen into the ironers, while folding equipment gives the freshly pressed sheets, pillowcases, and napkins a professional finish. These highly optimized laundry operations can save any size laundry time and money.

Choosing a commercial ironer for a flatwork line depends on your on-premise laundry’s linen volume, finishing needs, and space constraints.

What Are the Different Types of Ironers?

Western State Design’s highly knowledgeable team can explain the types of Chicago Dryer irons, including heated roll, deep chest, and multi-roll, to help you find the best fit for your business needs. Select from gas, thermal fluid, steam, and electrical models in various compact and high-capacity models.

Explore the features and benefits below, then contact our experts to find out more.

Ironers for Small- to Mid-Range Laundries

Chicago Dryer invented compact cylinder laundry ironers. These models offer many benefits in a small footprint ideal for restaurants, clubs, and banquets:

• Comet: This small, 13" heated roll ironing machine features a high BTU for fast finishing.
• Laser Line: This series offers a complete range of midsize ironing machines, from 330mm to 600mm, featuring Chicago's Eagle Eye touchless temperature control.

Deep Chest Ironers for Large Linens

• Powerhouse: This multi-roll commercial ironing machine features an all-inclusive super unit that combines high-efficiency gas burner technology with a proven deep chest system; available in a variety of configurations.
• Century: This multi-roll modular ironer offers high-speed performance aided by intelligent displays; available with steam or thermal fluid heat sources.

Industrial Ironing Equipment

Chicago Dryer's Imperial line is designed for industrial applications. It offers greater throughput and redundancy:

• Imperial – 1 Roll: This industrial flatwork ironer provides a large surface area in a compact footprint for premium efficiency.
• Imperial – 2 Roll: This machine increases output with a flexible design that features double-sided ironing in one-third less floor space than traditional side-by-side models.

Ready to optimize your laundry operations with a commercial ironer? Contact Western State Design today.