3695--COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT – ALBUQUERQUE, NM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM # 0001 – MEDIUM PRODUCTION STEAM FLATWORK IRONING SYSTEM: Furnish and install one (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics-controlled flatwork ironing systems capable of adjusting the speeds of the spreader-feeding machine, ironer, and folder-cross folder machine from one location. The flatwork ironing system shall be capable of holding and feeding flatwork until folded and stacked and shall consist of: A. One (1) each, clip or clip-less automatic combination spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer and the combination folder-cross folder and large piece stacker. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements of 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour. B. One (1) each, steam heated flatwork ironer with canopy with power exhaust, and sealed combustion intake through roof. Ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered. C. One (1) each, four-lane combination folder-cross folder, four-lane small piece folding and sheet stacker with conveyor. D. Furnish and install two (2) each (per system), 50-foot retractable blow-down devices (one at each end of the ironing system) capable of reaching around all production equipment on each ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 psi to 30 psi. E. Two (2) each, 360-degree sphere mirrors (per system) shall allow visual observation of feeder, ironer, folder and stacker operation for each ironing system. F. Ethernet connections shall be installed on all pieces of the system that will allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians. G. Furnish two (2) each thumb drives with backup programs for each ironing system offered. H. Ironer system (Each Piece of Equipment) operating instructions shall be on name plates. Nameplates shall be colored blue surface and white core with full magnetic backing. Ordering Data (Medium Production Combination Spreader Feeding Machine): Furnish and install One (1) each – spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements. 1. Combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour. 2. Automatic combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer. 3. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. 4. Spreader feeding machine shall be installed leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine. 5. Spreader-feeding machines shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters. 6. Spreader feeding machines shall have a color touch screen controls and have an adjustable speed control installed that is capable of adjusting and synchronizing the speeds of the spreader feeding machine, flatwork ironer, and folder cross folder and stacker from one location. 7. Each loading station shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of sheets being processed. 8. The machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the existing folder-cross folders. The quality grading controls will be for tears and stains. 9. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch. 10. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down. 11. Spreader feeding machine will have capabilities of feeding large piece items either with clips or clip-less. 12. The spreader feeder machine shall be programmed with a waxing program that will automatically adjust the speeds of the ironing system and shut off the vacuum of the ironer during the waxing program. 13. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels on ALL (the right and left sides and front) of the spreader feeder machine in lieu of metal side panels. 14. Panels shall be mounted flush with the sides of the system. 15. Panels shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system. 16. Spreader feeder machine shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights. 17. The spreader feeder shall include a pneumatically controlled swing away or retractable discharge conveyor that allows for access to the feed table of the ironer without moving the feeder for feeding small pieces. All pneumatic equipment/ systems shall have an automatic filter, regulator, and lubricator installed. 18. All electrical and operational switches/buttons shall be label…