Product Catalogue Professional Drying Equipment PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment 1 Specialised in professional drying equipment With over seventy years of experience and the ability to constantly innovate, the Swedish company PODAB has become one of the leading providers of technologically advanced drying equipment. We develop and produce drying equipment and represent Alliance and Schulthess in the Swedish market. Internationally, we mainly market drying cabinets, renowned for their quality, reliability and performance. PODAB offers a wide range of drying cabinets, to be used in residen- tial and domestic settings, professional laundries, at fire stations, airports, nurseries and theatres. Our drying cabinets, designed specifically to dry protective garments, have the ability to dry from both the inside and the outside, at the same time. A unique technology that we were the first to develop. As you would expect from Swedish engineering, we produce the best drying cabinets in the world. Jimmy Nilsson, CEO 2 PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment Content About PODAB 4 Products 6 Drying cabinets 7 Tumble dryer 12 Optional extras 14 Accessories 15 Spare parts 17 References 18 Product data 20 PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment 3 Professional laundry care Since 1945, PODAB has equipped thousands of Swedish laundries with washing and drying equipment. For the inter- national market we offer a high performance tumble dryer and drying cabinets, complemented by various accessory products. Our range is not limited to a large number of drying products, we also offer customised solutions. Technological innovations User-friendly products PODAB has established itself as innovators and a driving We develop products that withstand extreme conditions in force of technological progress. An example is our drying tough environments. All products are thoroughly tested, to products fitted with HTS (Humidity Tracking System) func- meet our high quality standards. We provide user-friendly tionality. A humidity sensor measures the level of humidity to equipment - all functions are easy to understand even for determine exactly when the textiles are dry. It is one of our the inexperienced user. energy-saving innovations that reduce energy consumption. Tailor-made solutions Efficient energy consumption PODAB collaborates with partners to rapidly identify and PODAB delivers advanced solutions for efficient drying with develop tailor-made products. Our goal is to provide quality minimum energy consumption. For example, our unique products, at competitive prices, developed to suit specific drying cabinets with heat pump reduce electrical energy needs. For example, we produce numerous products to be demand by up to 50%, compared to evacuation models. used on board vessels, for oil rigs and for the military, as well as equipment for different kinds of industries with spe- cial requirements. Swedish quality Drying cabinets from PODAB are Swedish Made. They are manufactured in modern production facilities. Since the manufacturing process is local we can assure high quality products. One of our greatest strengths is an unbeatable capacity to offer customised solutions for various needs. We adapt our products and supply unique solutions suited to every customers specific needs. 4 PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment Why invest in a drying cabinet? Drying cabinets have huge benefits over tumble dryers because they dry without mechanical action. Though traditional dryers will work for some of your items, more delicate pieces that are difficult to dry require a drying cabinet. Drying cabinets are perfect for delicate items that are recommended to “hang dry,” “flat dry,” or for clothes that should not be tumble dried. PODAB offers a wide range of drying cabinets in different sizes and interiors for various use. Benefits • Gentle drying procedure • Longer garment lifetime • Flexible for all garments • Low temp drying • Low maintenance • Efficient drying and low energy costs Ideal for delicate garments that are not suitable to tumble dry Gentle and fast drying Reduce energy consumption by 50% In a drying cabinet, the garments are subject to less wear All our drying cabinets have a humidity tracking system and tear. Even the most delicate items of clothing will be which switches off drying when the cabinet’s contents are dried gently. By checking the labels on the clothes, you will dry. This gives perfect drying results with the least possible find that approximately 30% of all garments need very energy consumption. If you choose our cabinets with heat careful washing and drying treatment. Furthermore, out- pump, the energy consumption will be reduced by 50%. door footwear, heavy clothing, carpets and protective cloth- ing that are difficult or impossible to tumble dry, dries fast in Easy to use and maintain a drying cabinet. PODAB provides user-friendly products with functions that are easy to understand, even for the inexperienced user. Perfect for heavy garment The drying cabinets are easy to maintain. For example, The drying cabinet, ProLine FC 20, designed for hard to dry many of our cabinets have a removable top for easier hand- garments, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), ling and installation. dry fast because of the unique hangers. The specially de- signed hangers dry the inside of the garments and the dis- tribution of hot air within the cabinet dry the outside layers. This is a fast way to dry the textiles and extend the life of the garments. PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment 5 Products We specialise in drying equipment and focus on reliable performance and energy effi- ciency. The majority of our products are developed and manufactured in Sweden. In the following pages you can read more about our drying equipment and accessories. 6 PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment Drying cabinet Compact drying cabinets TS 4 E, TS 4 VP The compact BaseLine drying cabinets, TS 4 E and TS 4 VP are excellent drying cabinets. The cabinets are 60 cm (23,4 inches) wide and holds 4 kg (8,8 lbs) of laundry. They are equipped with an extendible hanging system which simplifies the laundry operation. In TS 4 E, all controls and electronic components are placed in a pull-out fan package which makes it easy to repair and maintain. TS 4 VP uses heat pump technology for an even more energy efficient drying. Drying cabinets for limited spaces The drying cabinets, TS 4 E and TS 4 VP are perfect when the space is limited. The cabinets are only 60 cm (23,4 inches) wide and have a capacity of holding 4 kg (8,8 lbs) of laundry. User-friendly construction The cabinets are equipped with an extendible hanging system which makes it easier to handle the laundry. They are equipped with optional baskets and glove holders to simplify for the user. Gentle drying process Drying cabinets are great complements to tumble dryers since they dry without any mechanical action. Easy to maintain All serviceable components can be maintained from the front, the top and the bottom. TS 4 E TS 4 VP Developed and manufactured in Sweden Accessories Details Field of application The exchanger transports warm, humid air from TS 4 E • Multi housing the drying room, dryer, or drying cabinet and • Capacity 4 kg (8,8 lbs) • Camping and ski resorts supplies fresh air from the outside. This makes • Hanging length 16 m (52,5 ft) • Nurseries & pre-schools the drying process faster and more efficient. • Grey color • Marines • Control panel with LCD • Hotels & restaurants • Energy consumption 2,5 kWh • Airports • WxDxH: 595x619x1939 mm • Office buildings and working sites (23,4x24,4x76,3 inch) • Evacuation drying cabinet Read more about optional extras for drying • Two automatic programs cabinets on page 14. • Timed drying TS 4 VP • Capacity 4 kg (8,8 lbs) • Hanging length 16 m (52,5 ft) • Grey color • Touch buttons control panel with LCD • Energy consumption 1,2 kWh • WxDxH: 595x675x1925 mm (23,4x26,6x75,8 inch) • Two automatic programs • 5 selectable languages • Heat pump drying cabinet PODAB - Professional Drying Equipment 7 Drying cabinet High capacity drying cabinets TS 63 E, TS 93 E ProLine TS 63 E and ProLine TS 93 E are very efficient and energy saving drying cabinets, with a capacity of 8 kg (17,6 lbs) and 16 kg (35,3 lbs). TS 63 E has an energy consumption of only 3,0 kWh, and the drying time is very short, only 42 minutes. TS 63 E has double fans and air-channels which creates a perfect balance between evacuated and recirculated air. The cabinets are equipped with a Humidity Tracking System (HTS) which senses the humidity level and stops the drying process when the laundry is dry. Drying without wear and tear The drying cabinets are ideal for drying delicate garments, that are not suitable to tumble dry. The cabinets dry effi- ciently without friction which extends the life-span of the garments. The most efficient drying cabinets TS 63 E has a low energy consumption of 3,0 kWh, with a very short drying time of 42 minutes. The larger drying cabinet, TS 93 E, has a low energy consumption of 6,4 kWh per session. Humidity Tracking System - HTS The cabinets are equipped with a Humidity Tracking Sys- tem (HTS) which senses the humidity level and stops the drying process when the laundry is dry. Automatic programs The drying cabinets have four automatic programs and one program for timed drying. Choose between eight languages (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English, French, German and Spanish). It is easy to connect the cabinets to a central payment system. TS 63 E Developed and manufactured in Sweden Details Field of application TS 63 E • Multi housing • Capacity 8 kg (17,6 lbs) • Camping and ski resorts • Hanging length 16 m (52,5 ft) • Nurseries & pre-schools • WxDxH: 1200x640x1870 mm • Marines and oil rigs (47,2x25,2x73,6 ft) • Hotels & restaurants • HTS - Humidity Tracking System • Airports • Energy consumption 3,0 kWh • Theatres • Hanging rail rotates out 180° • Office buildings and working sites • Delivered ready to use or as an • Laundries assembling kit • Wet clean TS 93 E Read more about optional extras for drying cabinets on page 14.