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WEST BABYLON, NY — Columbia Drycleaning Machines says its new Ipura offers a unique method of garment cleaning that uses Class III-A hydrocarbon solvents while removing the

need to spin the load in extraction. The no-bath cleaning technology removes dirt from garments by a power washing, vapor phase process.

Ipura is a closed loop refrigerated heat pump non-venting system. The hybrid class technology incorporates Columbia/ILSA’s Iv1K, Wet & Dry Quick Dri Mach 2 technology with an air power loading door to enhance the performance of cleaning in hydrocarbon. The machine is controlled by a touch-screen IL.3 microprocessor with a modem.

With a total liquid capacity of less than 18 gallons, there is no need for base tanks or storage tanks. Also, the filtration system eliminates the need for distillation. There are no springs, no bolt-down, no steam, no distiller and no solvent cooling required.

Utility requirements call for 208-220V three-phase/60Hz, one-quarter-inch @ 85 psi air and a one-half-inch water inlet at 60°F, four gallons per minute.

Columbia said the Ipura is designed to address the regulatory challenges and landlord preferences facing dry-cleaners today.

Augusta, GA — The Winter Chiller from American Chillers and Cooling Tower Systems provides supplemental chilled water when the outdoor temperature is above 50°F and 100 percent free cooling of process solution when the outdoor temperature is below 50°F, using cold winter air to chill process water-glycol solution.

The company said the unit works on any brand of chilled water system or cooling tower system. It is installed in front of the chiller to cool returning warm water and remains off if the water is cold enough. There is an automatic temperature control to maintain water above 45°F. In warm weather it uses an automatic bypass.

TULSA, OK — Fire Load from Royaltone is a batch additive that is added in drycleaning or wetcleaning to remove soot and smoke stains from fire damaged garments and household items. The company said it can be used in any drycleaning fluid, any drycleaning machine and in any wetcleaning or laundry washer.

For drycleaning, two ounces are added to the wheel per ten pounds of fire damaged items to remove soot and smoke stains. Batch clean for five minutes with no filter in any drycleaning fluid.

For wetcleaning, two ounces per ten pounds are added to the wash water, then wash for five minutes to remove soot and smoke stains.

OWINGS MILLS, MD — DSPS, Inc. is offering a free DVD or VHS to anyone interested in learning more about its Auto-Bagger. Auto-Bagger automates the bagging process in any size drycleaning operation. The patent-pending overhead design requires no floor space and is simple to install, requiring only a standard electrical outlet and a one-quarter-inch air supply connection. There is no need to stock multiple size rolls of pre-cut poly bags as Auto-Bagger uses standard 21 inch tube, .00085 gauge continuous feed film with 7 or 8 inch gussets. The Auto-Bagger can bag up to 5 garments per bag.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Kaeser Compressors has introduced its redesigned SK series rotary screw air compressors. Available in 15 and 20 hp models, the industrial grade compressors provide 40-78 scfm with pressures to 217 psig.

The redesigned compressors feature a new cabinet design and component layout that exhausts cooling air upwards for easier ducting and reduced noise levels. SK models are also now available with optional integrated dryers, providing easy installation and significantly reduced space requirements. They also feature Kaeser’s proprietary Sigma Profile air-end and a premium efficiency motor. Units are also designed for easy maintenance with wide opening doors and removable panels for access to all major components.

TAHLEQUAH, OK — A new, revised edition of The Master Drycleaners’ Notebook by Everett Childers is now available.

The new edition includes the latest solvents and procedures, including Tonsil filter aid, for professional clothes cleaning.

Childers’ text has been a top selling book on textile cleaning for over 15 years with several revisions to keep it up to date.

The textbook covers a full range of issues regarding professional handling of garments and the latest in solvents and equipment for the textile cleaning business.

Included are chapters on fibers and fabrics, drycleaning, spotting, wetcleaning & bleaching; the newest chapter covers pressing and finishing.

The current edition is also available in Spanish.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Hanger Holder has added a third hanger holder to its lineup, the Home Delivery Hanger Holder.

The new holder is made of metal and is painted white so any color of ink can print on it to be customized with a company information, slogan or logo.

The holder joins a product line that includes the Auto Hanger Holder and the Hanger Holder Carrier.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND — Aeroqual Limited has launched a range of handheld perchloroethylene monitors for checking levels of perchloroethylene and other solvent gas in drycleaning operations.

Aeroqual monitors can detect perchloroethylene and other solvent gas resulting from leakage from machinery and off-gassing from clothing to assist in securing adequate health and safety conditions for workers in these applications as well as controlling extractor fans and filtering systems.

The sensors measure the perchloroethylene content of ambient air with the proprietary Aeroqual “Gas Sensitive Semiconductor.”