What is IWS INTEGRATED WASHING SYSTEM ？

2025-09-30

The IWS Integrated Washing System is a highly automated solution specifically designed for industrial-scale linen processing. By integrating multiple equipment units and automating the entire washing workflow, it aims to significantly enhance operational efficiency and reduce running costs.

The table below summarizes the core advantages of the IWS:

Area of Advantage	Key Benefits
Production Efficiency	Automated, continuous operation can increase productivity by approximately 60% compared to traditional washer-extractors of similar scale. Tunnel-type continuous batch washers can further boost output from 200 kg/h to 1500 kg/h.
Operational Costs	Systematic resource savings can achieve up to 72% water reduction, 28% electricity savings, and 43% steam conservation. Overall energy savings can reach around 40% compared to standalone machine operations.
Labor Optimization	The automated workflow can reduce labor requirements by approximately 70%.
Wash Quality & Compliance	Maintains the high cleaning standards of traditional machines while ensuring hygiene through integrated control and data logging of critical parameters.

System Workflow & Components

The IWS is a modular and flexible combination of core units that work together to process soiled linens into clean, dry items:

Automatic Loading & Sorting System: Handles the automated reception and distribution of soiled linens.
Two-Way Tilting Washer-Extractors: The core washing units. They enable automatic rapid tilting for unloading, saving significant time compared to manual unloading while reducing labor intensity and potential linen damage.
Transfer Shuttles & Through-Flow Dryers: Shuttles automatically transport loads between washing and drying modules. Through-flow dryers then efficiently complete the drying process, with some models optimized to save about 35% in steam energy.
Intelligent Control System: The "brain" of the operation. It can automatically identify linen types and execute corresponding wash or dry programs. Advanced systems may also monitor pH levels in real-time during the wash process and provide records for each cycle, ensuring quality control and traceability.

Application Scenarios

The IWS is particularly suited for high-volume linen processing environments with stringent demands for quality and efficiency, such as:

Upscale Hotels: Especially large chain hotels and five-star establishments.
Healthcare Institutions: Central laundries of major hospitals.
Professional Laundry Services: Large-scale laundry plants.
Transportation Hubs: Linen processing for railway and airline companies.
Other Sectors: Any operation with massive linen processing needs, such as other hospitality venues and industrial laundries.

Selection Considerations

When selecting an IWS, it is important to consider the following factors:

Assess Your Needs: Determine your daily linen volume, types of textiles processed, and available laundry room space.
Plan Automation Level: Decide on the degree of automation—full integration from sorting to drying, or partial—based on your investment budget and labor reduction goals.
Evaluate System Scalability: Opt for a modular system like the IWS, which allows for future capacity expansion by adding modules as your business grows.
Examine Control Capabilities: Understand the features of the control system, such as support for multiple wash programs, real-time monitoring, and data logging, which are crucial for quality assurance and efficient management.
Consider Supplier Support: Choose a supplier with proven technology and reliable after-sales service.

—— An Expert Insight from Yasen, Engineering and Manufacturing Laundry Systems.

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