Milnor Batch Washers
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1. 2 n as ets NU Ee E rrr uie Nghe ee e ap O Doup S SN i ARN s E FT a i i s Wa A variety of arrangements Each Milnor CBW washer is custom made for the customer s specific needs More modules give greater production Water inlets and drain valves give greater flexibility Mentor control allows predetermined temperature and chemical levels for each individual bath Mentor Control The operator puts a batch in line for loading then enters the goods classification number into the Mentor control This automatically selects the processing formula which follows the batch until it s automatically unloaded from the dryer and delivered to its finishing destination Loading A conveyor or overhead bag system may feed the load chute Washing Each module has a stationary shell to hold the wash bath and a rotating perforated inner cylinder Each module can be used for different baths Goods proceed through the formula by traveling from module to module via a perforated top transfer scoop There are no stops and starts for draining and filling after each bath This saves time compared to conventional washing machinery Temperature controls Any module can be equipped with a steam inlet and temperature probe Supplies Supply inlets can be placed in each module The Mentor control dictates the amount of supplies and when or if they are add2. There are other features that set a Milnor CBW washer apart from other tunnels such as modular construction and double drum characteristics throughout What distinguishes a Milnor tunnel washer from the competition are better dilution higher wash quality and more rugged construction NN E in 2 md T Maleate RODI TIVITY Top transfer increases productivity M Milnor top transfer CBW washers have proven higher productivity in more than 1 000 installations worldwide They wash faster than other tunnel washers due to superior dilution which means better soil removal This yields two major advantages More production in a given number of compartments or Fewer compartments to achieve the same production Both of these advantages save wear and tear on the goods Milnor s better washing quality and higher productivity result from e Better dilution Better wash liquor penetration Better mechanical action More cylinder space v Dilution is far greater in a Milnor than i In otf That s the main reason Milnor can wash and rinse mo and why Milnor can also wash heavily soiled goods s o 3 Why Goods Get Cleaner Faster With Total Top Transfer Milnor s perforated top transfer scoop leaves dirty water behind Linen see cleaner water in the next bath for better dilution Note bath separation How transfer affects dilution A tunnel washer s transfer method is c
3. POUNDS PER HOUR KG HR MO 7000 6000 5000 nn 2000 907 SUE TOME 3175 anny 1814 1361 0 75 6000 5000 2268 000 1814 000 1361 2000 on 1000 454 Ne ON gt 8 x s E m nis M DEL 76052 110 LBS 50 kg Module tode m Module Sodu fa i E Module Eo 73871 22 IGA 30 34 738 TOTAL WASH TIME MINUTES CHEERS Re MODEL 92048 250 LBS 115 kg 7000 L Mody ON dile 63 7 Mod EE 30 55 x me x Moser al fly E Tue e MS eem e N ee A EA n eM M E OMM Ss LAR CEW WASHIERS TOTAL WASH TIME MINUTES SPECIFICATIONS 76032 92048 WASHING CYLINDER Rated capacity Diameter Depth 250 Ibs 92s 48 kg 930 mm 813 mm kg APPROX DIMENSIONS EACH MODULE Overall width Overall height 2489 2616 1092 1283 337 O WEE E 13 25 50kg 250lbs 5 1930mm 92 2337 mm 8l3mm 48 1219mm mm is mm 248 100 2540 26016 120 304 102 60 1524 59 1283 66 1676 mm ins mm IE 6 3 7 127 5 127 203 e28 203 IE m mE m a a Add to first module Add to last module CONNECTIONS Water valve Drain Quick drain valve s
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5. Milnor s top transfer feature assures bath integrity Baths are truly independent so the washing formula can work as planned Because water is not pumped forward with each transfer chemicals are better targeted to the proper baths They don t migrate uncontrollably to subsequent baths Titrations show that with a Milnor it is far easier to control pH What Is True Top Transfer To acheive all of the benefits of True Top Transfer a tunnel washer must include A scoop that lifts each batch out of the water and transfers it to the next chamber 2 Perforations in the lifting scoop that allow almost all of the free water the water not trapped in the goods to flow back into the original module and not be carried forward with the load 3 A solid partition between modules to completely separate chemical baths 4 No perforations in the partitions so bath integrity is maintained at all times 5 The partition should be fixed to the outer drum so that no sliding seals are required to completely separate baths 6 All flow between modules should be external so flows can be changed on command when necessary and proper water levels can be maintained p SEES UO Afra TRE STR MILNOR S DILUTION ADVANTAGE The results are clear Dilution is the way goods are washed It s always been true of conventional washers and washer extractors It s also true of tunnel washers Time temperatur
6. 16 43 11 1 16 46 5 13 16 49 0 9 16 53 5 1 16 2606 1338 1416 1495 1628 CONNECTIONS N 2 a 3 POUNDS PER HOUR KG HR Water valve Drain Quick drain valve s Steam 127 203 5 lor28 127 203 5 13 or 2 8 N UJ o o Un 3 Ni 153 W Wwlolo N o N UI 8 23 8 a o w I 1 13 1 2 WATER Approx consumption Ibs gal L kg Approx consumption with Approximately 2596 savings PWR Zone 6 to 1 4 5 to 12 6 to 1 4 5 to 12 2 4s O1 Subject to change without notice Depends on several factors including type of goods soil content etc Add 8 5 8 219 mm if 130 Ib 60 kg membrane press used t Depending on wash program maar A TO SECTIONAL CW 3000 POUNDS PER HOUR KG HR a MODEL 76028 0 LBS 50 ke 7000 QS EN 6000 en ae 5000 268 I Mog 1814 z Module Mor ii Ue 1361 2000 907 1000 e 0 ERES c 14 18 22 26 30 1 34 138 1 44 TOTAL WASH TIME MINUTES 5o s GEO CONSE CHEER MODEL 76039 150 LBS 68 ko 7000 3175 6000 Gay 5000 2268 4000 1814 3000 1361 2000 707 SS Li 4 a TF F m y Og i la TT 14 18 22 26 30 34 1 38 4 TOTAL WASH TIME MINUTES 0
7. Steam Air WATER Approx consumption Ibs gal L kg Approx consumption with PWR Zone 127 203 127 203 or 28 or 2 8 ES ET EOE Approximately 25 savings Subject to change without notice Depends on several factors including type of goods soil content etc t Depending on wash program 76 320 43 3 5 2 5 to 2 6 to 1 4 5 to 12 Overall length Proven results for any laundry Milnor CBW Systems can deliver superior performance for a range of goods The productivity charts on these two pages are general indicators of the types of goods currently processed in various Milnor CBW washer operating at nominal 857 efficiency rates SPECIFICATIONS 76028 Oo e UJ 9 WASHING CYLINDER Rated capacity Diameter Depth 50 kg 1930 mm 711mm 150 Ibs 76 39 76 28 APPROX DIMENSIONS ft P ins 1 1 5 16 8 3 16 ft P ins 1 1 5 16 8 6 mm 2421 2646 mm 2421 2646 Overall width Overall height Overall length no of modules 0 4 8 1 2 73 1 16 9 9 13 16 4 17 0 1 4 0 4 3 8 188 207 Un 00 UVI N N 04 28 10 5 16 2 2 7 16 5 6 9 16 0 8 7 16 40 6 74 11 16 08 16 16 5 0 92 13 16 26 15 16 5 11 1 16 8796 9816 10835 12406 13425 14445 15464 17035 18055 19074 20093 29 3 9 16 31 10 5 16 345 6 10492 41 4 5
8. characters are available LE codo as 2 2 1 12 gemens The Mentor controller makes several operations automatic such as chemical dosing after a goods change based on user assigned compatibility The Mentor controller can be retrofitted to many earlier CBW Washers with serial controls All displays and descriptions subject to change without notice Copying parts of one formula to another can save steps in programming formulas for simpler goods classes Chemical multiplier lets you modify all formulas In one step This shortcut saves time when you change chemicals or chemical supply valves It also helps you fine tune chemical use 1 Oo d Va erum G 1 2 F ELA Bis ms 8 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Mileleite omnucor MEN rm stor By connecting Milnor washing and drying machinery to a Mildata computer network your laundry can enhance plant management Q Central programming can save time Data reporting can provide management reports via screen or printer Production monitoring can keep you in touch with current conditions The Mildata system can link a computer to CBW systems washers extractors shuttles and dryers plus Milnor washer extractors and freestanding dryers It can provide cen
9. al features are programmable as needed e Flush enhance increases flushing action in the first module and when used with one or two 8 drain valves can be used to flush non solubles from the shell sump e Wash enhance helps remove heavy soil more effectively by stepping up the flow rate in the appropriate washing modules e Rinse enhance accelerates the flow rate in the desired rinse modules Flow no flow lets you interrupt counterflow on demand or allow counterflow in a module where it normally does not occur Overhead fast fill tank quickly fills a module that has just been drained to prevent thermal shock Workwear features help purge weir boxes and shell sumps of heavy non solubles and metal particles etc manually or automatically After the machine has run a commanded numbe r of lo solubles by at ads the Autopurge feature b fs 0 tomatically passing empty All drive and support elements including motors are small easy to change if necessary and designed for dependability Flexible couplings interconnect drive units and cylinders are keyed end to end Drive components er 5 oe p m are located in a dry zone for reliability and easy maintenance Drive system bearings are lubricated from outside the machine Oversized motor housings dissipate heat for longer life Soft start created by alternate starts of motors removes heavy shock load on drive components in
10. cal concentrations are high where soil is heaviest Then concentrations drop sharply in the next stage of the formula as soil is removed ML Compare this to a bottom transfer tunnels ss flatter curve Lower peak concentration where chemicals are added because so much water has been transferred from previous compartments and spillover of chemicals in subsequent stages 2 13114 L5 where a washer extractor and a Milnor CBW washer have already removed most chemicals e lt lt oO HI ER PRODUCTIVITY jw x J E E as 3 SNR b Ca q pa k t Woo e a 2 S te More Cylinder Space For Better Wash Liquor Penetration Removes soil effectively Every module not just the first is big so wash liquor can flow freely into and out of the linens Milnor s high mechanical action effectively loosens and moves dirt out of the fibers Lifting ribs are as tall as 6 152 mm strategically spaced for multiple drops All cylinders are perforated and perforations are large and plentiful Forty percent of the cylinder s perforated area is open so water and soil flow easily into and out of the cylinder Bath separation enhances quality With a solid partition between each and every wash cylinder Milnor keeps all baths independent Water travels from one module to the next via exterior piping so it is controllable Better bath integrity helps was
11. chanical action With no mechanical action at all some soil ERCELEENY WASH AC ION WIE ER S gradually exits the goods That s because Another reason for Milnor s speed is apparent Three factors contribute to greater turbulence inside with water present some dilution occurs if you look down the loading chute into the first the washing cylinder More space high ribs that are compartment of the tunnel Lift and drop action strategically positioned and a rotational speed that is obviously great in a Milnor CBW washer uses these features to best advantage Milnor provides the kind of washing action you d only expect in an industrial washer extractor In fact the Milnor CBW washer s mechanical action has been documented by internationally recognized tests to equal and even exceed that of many industrial size washer extractors With mechanical action Add mechanical action and soil can exit much more quickly Mechanical action aids dilution Dropping the goods squeezes out the water and Up to 44 drops a minute chemicals inside them When the goods relax at the bottom of the cylinder they open up and absorb more wash liquor The significance is this Once goods transfer to a new Milnor CBW Washer bath they must be penetrated by that new bath is ideal f or industrial soil as quickly as possible High mechanical action simply Properly designed batch washers can wash better In addition to higher wash quali
12. creases motor life and reduces ampere demand modular washers Inverter drive on sectional CBW washers also reduces ampere demand Milnor s rugged cylinder support drive and seal components are backed by a five year extended warranty For support wheels the full price is covered up to five years after the machine s manufacturing date For all the other drive components including motors chains sprockets gear reducers couplings V belts and pulleys and seal components the full parts price is covered up to two years and a pro rata amount Is absorbed for the next three years Compatibility features can prevent an operator from putting goods onto a loading conveyor in an unauthorized sequence no whites after reds for example It also can recognize the first time a heavy soil batch enters a module after a more lightly soiled batch In this case it automatically provides higher first dosing to correctly raise the chemical concentration in that module Afterwards it adds lighter maintenance doses of the chemicals for each successive load of the same goods Another use of Compatibility is optional Bath Exchange which uses drains and fills to allow white goods to follow red goods for example Milnor s Pass Empty feature also helps you cope with incompatible loads It allows you to command up to eight vacant batches whenever one specific type of load e g white follows another e g red And a desired formula can b
13. d the CBW Washer is ideal for barrier arrangements MI MAD Peeing ese Beach U MILNOR Continuous Batc 1 d Enhanced water savings Water use in a Milnor CBW washer can be fur ther reduced with option al PWR Zone Press Water to Rinse Zone water flow This optional flow pattern with surge tank allows the customer to take maximum advan tage of reuse water That water is reused like this Excess water from the last module is collected in the surge tank along with extracted water from the membrane press or centrifugal extractor e That surge tank water is split between the rinse zone of the CBW washer and the reuse flush tank The option includes a surge tank with wedge wire screen to help remove lint from the water Total fresh water savings when processing typical healthcare and hospitality work is approximately 2 7 This option is available as a retrofit to existing CBW systems Results may vary depending upon batch sizes chemical use and wash settings separating areas where soiled and clean goods are located That s because work enters one end and exits the other These CBW washers are packaged for accessibility to speed maintenance if it s necessary Easy to reach components are grouped in an orderly manner Plumbing can be accessed quickly It s neatly located within the machine s frame to prevent bumping by carts etc Special features help solve special problems Several option
14. d wiring for fast connections High wash quality Milnor s double drum design delivers high washing quality Baths are kept separate due to top transfer so chemical injection is more controllable Easier to bring into tight places Finding a location is made easier by modular design too The CBW washer can be brought into the laundry in sections and assembled without on site manufacturing gt L 3 1 F ad ENS 3 m xt gt od t NEERING No other commercial laundry machinery manufacturer matches Milnor resources in design testing and manufacturing Examine a Milnor CBW washing system closely and you ll see that Milnor doesn t cut corners That s why you can expect the kind of capabilities discussed on previous pages You can also expect the machine to perform as it s supposed to perform and cope with heavy use for many years to come Here are some of the extra steps Milnor takes to provide a superior batch washing system Designed for simplicity and strength By increasing component heft in key areas Milnor can use fewer components Rugged support and drive components are backed by a five year extended limited warranty ask your Milnor dealer for details Torque the twisting motion typically exerted on welded tunnel cylinders with each reversal Is transmitted only short distances And Milnor s rugged cylinder construction has been proven in operat
15. e chemicals and mechanical action are essential elements of the washing process These four things loosen soil from the goods and dissolve suspend the soil in water But these four catalysts can only remove soil if water washes it away That s dilution successive baths each with cleaner water each replacing dirtier water Without dilution the dirt cannot be removed from the linen What about counterflow Counterflow water moving against the direction of the goods also achieves dilution With counterflow a tunnel washer would get almost the same dilution as a washer extractor gets with one dump and fill using reuse water This is true of both the Milnor top transfer washer and other tunnels But a Milnor CBW washer with its perforated top transfer scoop goes a big step further The goods change baths upon transferring So again except for reusing the water over and over in each module Milnor achieves approximately the equivalent of a second dump and fill and about twice the dilution of some other tunnels TOP TRANSFER AT WORK This video sequence shows how Milnor water behind Compare Titrations e x Chemical Concentrations LOW a Lio 314050807 819 Lol 15 Compartment Bottom Transfer Tunnel 81 9 4 3 12 9 Module Milnor CBW Washer Washer Extractors Note the similarity between titration curves of a washer extractor and a Milnor CBW washer In both chemi
16. e applied to these openings to prepare for the incompatible load that follows and to make the most efficient use of water chemicals and fuel The MultiTrac system can also prevent incompatible batches e g sheets and towels from being mixed in a multiple batch dryer ut r e P QU OSA pra une Milnor design engineers have developed unequalled means of forcing wash liquor through the goods rather than allowing it to bypass the load First the rotating cylinder is perforated all the way around so counterflow water can move through the large open area continuously Second waterflow in a Milnor results not only in excellent supply dispersion but also in better penetration of the goods Standard counterflow Is achieved by directing water over a weir from one module to the next Water enters the module at the bottom of the outer shell where it is forced up through the goods It then flows down through the goods before exiting at the other end of the cylinder and shell Water flows easily through Milnor s perforated cylinder Steam is injected at the bottom of the shell away from the goods so water is immediately heated as it enters Location of steam injection also increases water turbulence How water enters and exits the shell in a Modular CBW washer Steam is injected through a venturi device mixing it with water This eliminates the exposure of goods to live steam POUNDS PER HOUR KG HR
17. ed to the specific goods in each module during the wash cycle Post wash The MultiTrac system relays each batch s post wash requirements to other parts of the system extractor shuttle dryers and conveyors A CRT display identifies batch location and status Where multiple batch dryers are used the control system prevents mixing of incompatible batches in the same dryer Tunnel washers were developed to save water energy and labor and to expedite the flow of goods through the laundry Since they entered the market in the 1960s they ve all done this to some degree Early tunnel washers were bottom transfer machines To move the goods from one stage of the washing process to the next they transferred the goods and ALL the water along the bottom Even the first successful batch tunnels did this And today the aaria L4 f e CF M A fee m mota P K tie ur t nl al iar ut i c 7 y 1 Fc T 10 po E 1 l T P SD 177 s f Starch Sour etc same is still true of some tunnel washers made by others But the Milnor CBW washer has taken tunnel washing another step forward This is a top transfer machine It lifts and drains the goods before transferring them into the next processing stage This results in a high level of wash quality for a range of goods everything from light hospitality linen to heavy soil industrial goods can be laundered in a Milnor CBW washer
18. explain terminology an excellent training tool and a timesaver for experienced personnel On screen tech amp PM help The Mentor controller does much more than alert you to any errors that might occur It also offers instant on screen access to guided troubleshooting steps It even displays pertinent service procedures and in many cases service manual pages This information can be printed for hardcopy reference A preventive maintenance alert with verification requirement is also available Bradequate bath level Gower than low level was detected in one or nore odules when trarsler was desmed Turmel holds al FOcessinsal occurence and self ccerection is normal Trouble shoot 4 Programming is easier amp faster You program the Mentor controller by formula not by module on only one screen Formulas are virtually unlimited Shortcuts and timesaving features aid programming You can define several related output signals e g all alkali valves as a group The controller signals an error and provides a step by step troubleshooting guide Service manual pages including illustrations and schematics can also be viewed on screen A formula is programmed step by step entirely on this screen This includes such functions as chemical injection bath temperature formula length permissible load weights and assigned dry codes Formulas get more meaningful names because more
19. h formulas work as planned Chemicals don t migrate uncontrollably More space means more speed The more space there is the more room there is for movement of the goods Goods can open up so wash liquor water and chemicals can penetrate the entire load quickly Chemicals need time to do their job Obviously they ll finish the job faster if they get to the entire load faster Since Milnor s low loading ratio and high mechanical action drive water and chemicals into the goods more quickly the Milnor CBW washer needs less time to wash MILNOR Every module is large and of identical size Milnor gives the goods more space to move In other tunnels the first compartment must be large Large cylinder volume allows water and chemicals enough because the goods are bulky before they re to penetrate goods more quickly for faster washing thoroughly wet down But the rest of a bottom in fewer modules transfer tunnel s compartments all the rest are much smaller MORE SPACE In a Milnor goods open up for TIGHTLY PACKED Chemicals cannot penetrate better penetration of water and chemicals the entire load as quickly in a competitive tunnel MA oni wetter Why mechanical action Is so Important How Milnor Produces Mechanical action speeds up dilution SU 8 erior ib echan n ica al Action Water and chemicals penetrate the load faster and soil is removed more quickly 2 ale Without me
20. i OE ESTY Modular Design 5 50 kg or 2200 5 115 kg Batches 6032 or 92048 CBW Washer Milnor s modular top transfer CBW washers consist of individual double drum modules each with their own individual drive and support elements like several washing machines linked together Milnor s modular top transfer design with double drum construction throughout yields several important benefits over competitive bottom transfer tunnels Each module of a 76032 CBW washer is a separate unit providing easy access into laundries with limited entry MILNOR Modular shell and cylinder design MILNOR ADVANTAGES Greater flexibility Because water travels over weirs and via external pipes from one module to the next there is absolute water control Many waterflow alternatives are available Fills drains counterflows and alternative counterflow drain can be factory installed and revised in the field You can also easily change any chemical input water input or drain Each module can have its own steam supply and electronically controlled temperature Compatibility programs facilitate switching from one type of goods to another by changing the parameters A Milnor CBW washer can be linked to a membrane press a centrifugal extractor or both a press and a centrifugal extractor There is also a choice of dryer sizes and materials handling systems You re not locked into today s classification
21. ion and in fatigue tests using computer equipment unique in the industry Components are conveniently located New simpler steam manifold stream lines design Fits the desired layout Many laundries find they can increase capacity yet use less space than with conventional washing machinery Loading conveyors if used extracting and drying equipment can be positioned in line or Double drum design simplifies inlets Milnor s stationary outer shell the machine is double drum throughout simplifies injection of water supplies and steam plus draining and gauging temperature This design also makes it easier to add these components later Friction seals are not required Greater flexibility Every Milnor module can have its own steam supply with thermostatically controlled temperature Drains can be added easily for example to change the wash time rinse time ratio Some Milnor models can automatically revise waterflow configuration depending on the goods class Milnor s double drum design allows easier insertion of chemical probes any place they re needed And water steam and supply inlets can be added or changed without physically disassembling the washer With bottom transfer tunnels design constraints severely limit flexibility and subsequent modification at right angles to form an L or U shaped layout There is a wide choice of Milnor conveyors to help you cope with awkward or tight layouts An
22. ly weekly or monthly This feature can also show you at a glance information about the last 0 loads run by each machine which formulas were run how long each took wait time and fault time Helps you monitor production machinery The Mildata network lets you check at a computer screen on the status of each Milnor serial microprocessor machine linked to the system Additional personal computers extend this capability to many parts of your laundry if desired A modem is available for central control or additional help from the Milnor factory Helpful management information can be printed and displayed through the Report Generator feature Various production reports show the number of loads run weight number of pieces run time and wait time Among these reports are Production Sorted by Customer also shows pounds or kg per run hour Production by Destination also shows pounds or kg per run hour Goods by Machine Machine by Formula Customer Production by Formula Customer Production by Goods Code Personnel Production To help identify problem areas you can call up reports such as these Fault Report number and duration of various types of faults Chronological Fault Report time and number of faults for each machine Denotes reports exclusive to the CBW washers other reports cover all types of machines linked to the Mildata network NN w
23. ritical because it s the way the machine introduces each batch of goods to its next bath And of course dilution will be best served if the next bath has cleaner water You can see the effect of total top transfer vs other methods by using buckets of water to simulate different compartments A Milnor loading scoop lifts the goods drains them and deposits them into Milnor transfers each batch by lifting the goods out of the water draining the E aE free water then sliding the goods into the next compartment Goods are immediately exposed to cleaner water Only the water trapped in the goods moves forward most dirty water is left behind Milnor leaves back approximately half of the total water in each compartment Other tunnels transfer by forcing the goods and the dirty water forward generally along the bottom of the tunnel Instead of a cleaner bath upon transfer goods are exposed to the same dirty water that was in the previous bath That s why at the unload end of a Milnor CBW washer there s hardly any free water when the goods transfer into the press Other tunnels have a wave of water splashing into the press along with the goods And what happens at the end happens in every other compartment of the machine as well Other tunnels send dirty water into the next compartment along with the goods There s no dilution as the whole compartment moves forward Top tran fer gives better control of chemicals
24. s Milnor tunnel designs allow broad freedom with washing formulas Changes are made automatically from one formula to the next Plain language programming commands supply injection times in seconds and temperature in Add capacity later If volume increases later you can easily add modules without the cutting welding or remanufacturing required by other tunnels You have several choices as to when injection can occur after the desired temperature is achieved after level is achieved etc If you change goods classifications later you can modify the washer to cope with radically new formulas The wash to rinse module ratio is changeable as each module is a distinct entity Water steam and liquid supply inlets for any module can be added or altered in the future without physically disassembling the washer or entering the machine Multi Module Section Design 1Otb 50 ke or 1501p 68 ke Batches 6028 or 760 39 CBW Washer These streamlined machines have reduced the number of drive and support components for easier installation and servicing and make better use of valuable floorspace Intact are the essential features that make Milnor tunnels so popular throughout the world top transfer excellent bath separation double drum construction and a high level of flexibility Multi Module sections offer streamlined design to meet a variety of needs Sections can be added later Better de
25. sign The Milnor CBW washer injects water Supplies and steam into a stationary outer Shell And it can drain from a stationary shell Any or every module can be equipped with chemical injection dosing box for sectional tunnels shown here Streamlined drive and easier access There are now fewer moving parts than ever including fewer motors gear reducers and chains A direct driven gear reducer eliminates belts and pulleys Drive components have been minimized An eight module tunnel has only two motors two gear reducers and two chains In the new centralized control system input output board optimization allows for fewer boards The system has only as many boards as are required for its inputs and outputs Controls have also been moved to where they are easily accessible to service technicians Service and maintenance points are concentrated in easy to reach locations Valves for example are now lower so they can be reached from floor level A welded steam manifold results in a streamlined Steam injection design Engineered for fast installation Installation is simplified through single point hookups for water steam air and electricity These components are also located within reach without use of a ladder Chemical hookup is easier too with potential of six connectors on each module Flow splitters and lifters are more compact and they feature integral pumps piping controls an
26. tral programming data collection system monitoring and scheduling Information is captured on a real time basis Developed by Milnor engineers the Mildata system Is a software package for use with Windows based personal computers It can be employed with all Milnor machines with serial microprocessor controls some machine modifications are needed for compatibility purposes Central programming saves time You can create and modify processing formulas from a central computer These new or altered formulas can be downloaded immediately to all machines with the same formula configuration e g washer extractors with the same features even though capacities may differ The computer screen prompts the programmer through each step and help messages make programming even easier A virtually unlimited number of formulas can be stored in the system Mildata software can be used to expand the number of CBW washer formulas Hard copies of formulas can be printed by commonly available personal computer printers Data reporting aids management The Mildata network s Report Generator feature can help you streamline productivity pinpoint costs and isolate maintenance problems Several management reports can be generated at one time on multiple printers or screens in different offices or areas of the plant The system can be programmed to provide these reports on any basis determined by the user such end of each shift dai
27. ty other aids dilution better than low mechanical action faster and at lower cost than any washer extractor advantages are savings in utilities and labor And because goods spend less time in the washer even when doing heavy industrial soil items faster processing of small batches there is less wear and tear Milnor CBW systems are washing heavy soil to excellent quality standards in plants across the world Mentor Control for CBW Washers The Mentor Control expands your laundry 5 capabilities and tells you what s going on A format that s familiar easy to use The Mentor controller makes it easier for you to capitalize on the Milnor CBW Washer s vast capabilities With graphic displays and mouse click operation it saves time in programming and maintenance Familiar Windows based format makes all operations more intuitive This saves training time Another advantage is one stop data backup and restoration using ordinary diskettes Operational display gives key information for each batch in the loading system and washer To monitor activity in a specific tunnel module you click on the module on screen A window gives details This window even lets you manually actuate chemical valves and other functions Pulldown menus speed up operating procedures and make it easy to find information Operators can click on menu choices in real words rather than type in codes On screen help messages
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