Laundry workflows
- Commercial laundry washing and heating support
- Ironing, garment finishing, and drying assistance
- Disinfection and sanitation steam use
- Small and medium laundry-plant steam matching
What to send
Please share daily washing volume, equipment list, simultaneous steam points, voltage, water source, operating hours, and destination country.
Where steam is used in a commercial laundry
A laundry steam point is a connection serving equipment such as washing machines, ironing tables, garment finishers, dryers or disinfection equipment. You need to identify which machines require steam and when they operate, because the equipment list and pattern of use both matter when selecting a system for your site.
First, record each steam connection against your equipment list so your proposal reflects the machines that need a supply. Second, describe your daily washing volume and peak operating period, including which washing, drying and finishing tasks overlap during that period. Third, compare the resulting demand with the available equipment range; electric steam generators have reference outputs of 4-500 kg/h, with selection dependent on your requirements. For example, a commercial laundry using washing machines and ironing tables should identify the steam requirements and operating pattern of each machine before requesting a proposal.
How to count steam demand from an equipment list
A laundry steam demand assessment is a review of the steam requirements and operating pattern of your connected equipment. You should collect the steam consumption and required pressure for each machine, then identify which machines operate together so the proposal can be assessed against your actual peak operating period.
First, send your equipment list and identify the washing machines, ironing tables, garment finishers, dryers and disinfection equipment that require steam. Second, add the steam consumption and pressure requirements available from each machine’s documentation, and flag any missing information for confirmation. Third, provide your daily washing volume and peak operating period; the RDX-72L has a reference steam output of 100 kg/h, but that figure must be compared with your equipment demand. For example, a laundry with washing and garment-finishing equipment should show when those operations overlap during its working day.
Why simultaneous use decides the capacity
Simultaneous steam demand is the combined requirement of the laundry machines operating at the same time. You need to identify that overlap during your peak operating period, because the number of connected machines alone does not show how much steam your site needs while washing, drying and finishing take place.
First, mark which machines operate together during your peak period and provide their individual steam requirements where available. Second, explain how your washing, drying and finishing activities are scheduled, so the assessment reflects the combination of equipment you expect to use. Third, compare that combined requirement with a proposed generator’s reference output; the RDX-144X is rated at 200 kg/h, which needs assessment against your stated demand. For example, a commercial laundry operating washing machines and ironing tables together should include both uses when describing its peak steam requirement for the proposal.
Which steam generator types suit a laundry plant
A laundry steam generator is a steam source selected to match your connected equipment, operating demand and available site services. You should compare electric, condensing gas and biomass options against your required output, pressure and installation arrangement before deciding which type to include in a proposal for your laundry plant.
First, consider electric models against your available electrical supply; the reference range covers 3-360 kW and steam outputs of 4-500 kg/h. Second, assess condensing gas models against your gas supply and steam requirements; the listed LSS models provide reference outputs of 500 kg/h and 1000 kg/h. Third, consider biomass equipment where wood pellets or firewood form part of your proposed fuel arrangement, with reference outputs of 200, 300 or 540 kg/h. For example, a laundry considering electric and gas equipment should submit its utility details alongside its machine list for comparison.
Feed water and electrical supply to confirm before ordering
A laundry feed-water and electrical supply assessment is a check of the water characteristics and power available for your proposed steam equipment. You should confirm both before ordering, because hard water forms scale when heated and evaporated, while the electrical configuration must match the equipment selected for your laundry site.
First, provide your water source and available analysis, including total hardness, TDS or conductivity, pH, chloride, iron and manganese. Second, confirm voltage, phase and frequency; electric generators above 12 kW use 380 V in the reference configuration, with destination requirements confirmed at quotation. Third, discuss softener operation alongside your laundry schedule, because a single tank cannot supply softened water during regeneration, while a twin-tank alternating system maintains supply. For example, a commercial laundry using well water should send its water analysis and electrical details when requesting a steam equipment proposal.
What to send for a laundry steam proposal
A laundry steam proposal is a project-specific equipment recommendation based on your machines, workload, utilities and preferred installation arrangement. You should send those details together so the proposed steam output and configuration can be assessed against how your laundry operates during its peak period and the services available at your site.
First, provide your equipment list, daily washing volume and peak operating period, making clear which machines need steam simultaneously. Second, send your voltage, phase, frequency and water source, with available water analysis and any fuel supply details relevant to the generator types you are considering. Third, describe your desired installation arrangement and include machine steam requirements; an RDX-18S has a reference output of 24 kg/h, which needs comparison with your demand. For example, a laundry combining washing and garment finishing can submit these details to yeyiyulong@163.com for a project-specific proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steam equipment does a commercial laundry need?
Your laundry needs a steam source matched to the machines requiring steam, which can include washing machines, ironing tables, garment finishers, dryers and disinfection equipment. Selection depends on your equipment list, simultaneous use, daily washing volume, peak operating period, available voltage, water source and desired installation arrangement.
How much steam does a laundry plant need?
Your required steam output depends on the connected machines and which operate simultaneously. Send each machine’s steam requirement where available, together with your daily washing volume and peak operating period. Electric generators have reference outputs of 4-500 kg/h, but your equipment demand must guide selection within or beyond that range.
Can one generator run washing machines and ironing tables together?
A shared generator can be assessed for washing machines and ironing tables by checking their combined steam demand and pressure requirements. Send the equipment details and identify when both uses overlap. The number of machines matters, but simultaneous operation is also a selection input for your laundry steam proposal.
Is electric or gas better for a laundry steam system?
The suitable choice depends on your steam demand and available utilities. Electric models span reference outputs of 4-500 kg/h, while the listed condensing gas models provide 500 kg/h or 1000 kg/h. Confirm your electrical supply, gas availability, required pressure and installation arrangement before comparing options for your laundry plant.
Does a laundry steam system need softened water?
Your need for softened water depends on raw-water hardness and the connected equipment. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium, which form scale during heating and evaporation. A softener removes hardness by ion exchange. Send your water analysis and operating schedule so treatment and regeneration arrangements can be assessed together.
What information is needed for a laundry steam equipment quotation?
Send your equipment list, daily washing volume, peak operating period, voltage, water source and desired installation arrangement. Identify machines that run simultaneously and provide their steam requirements where available. Include electrical phase and frequency, available water analysis and relevant fuel supply details to support a project-specific equipment quotation for your laundry.
For washing and ironing operations Steam points assessed per project Water treatment can be included Capacity and voltage customized