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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – Sankosha U.S.A., Inc.’s new LP-580U single-buck shirt press is equipped with a number of design enhancements to help finish oversized shirts while still having the capability to do small and medium sizes.

A new, wider pressing surface can now provide a “hard press” on the majority of the body of the shirts. A new larger front and rear press head increase production on larger shirts.

A new steam injection system covers the entire body width and with a new heated buck body so that processing time is reduced.

A unique cover and pad concept has also been developed. This patent-pending design helps deliver an improved finish quality. This new feature is also much easier to install.

Improved side expanders open early to eliminate wrinkles.

To enhance tuck finish quality, the LP-580U also has Sankosha’s patented lower tuck clamp and tensioning function. The tail clamp pad shape has been re-designed to accommodate larger shirts.

Also, the inclusion of a more powerful blower motor further reduces finishing cycle times.

Recognized internationally, Sankosha offers a wide range of high quality, reliable and user-friendly shirt and garment finishing presses, and bagging machines.

Groveport, OH — Staber Industries, Inc.has designed and custom-built a wetcleaning model of its drying cabinet that specifically address the need for fast, efficient and convenient drying of garments and apparel that should not or cannot be tumble dried.

The Staber IDC-2210 complements other equipment in the migration to a perc-free commercial wetcleaning process. Simple controls with factory preset temperatures ensure proper drying temperature for each unique apparel item.

The IDC-2210 can accommodate various garment types including leather, wool, silks and other articles that are difficult to dry and shouldn’t be tumble dried. Up to 12 coats, suits or full length garments can easily fit into an IDC using the Airflow hangers.

The multi-purpose racks add versatility to the use and applications of the IDC. As long as the item fits inside the 28" by 54" by 67" cabinet, it can be dried gently and efficiently.

The cabinet has heat settings from room temperature to 150 degrees. Air is blown over and through what is hung in the cabinet for rapid drying. It minimizes shrinking and dries from the inside and outside at the same time by the use of a specially designed Staber Industries “Airflow” hanger that moves drying air throughout the garment from the inside.

It dries 100 percent worsted wool suit coats from wringing wet to completely dry in 18 to 22 minutes and 90 percent relative moisture suit coats in 15 to 18 minutes.The unit has a built-in floor drain to remove water drip off that allows for drying garments regardless of the residual moisture level remaining after the wash portion of the laundering process.

The drying cabinet is easy to use and has a flush-mounted, lockable slam latch that secures the swing-out doors. Powder-coated heavy-duty steel construction throughout lends to long life and corrosion-resistant use; custom colors are available.

Staber Industries, Inc.’s industrial drying cabinets, constructed of cold-rolled steel, have been used in the firefighting industry to dry turnout gear. The company is a family-owned business that has been in the commercial and residential laundry equipment manufacturing business since 1976. All products are produced in the company’s Groveport, OH, factory.

TULSA,OK — Royaltone has launched a new updated website to help drycleaning and laundry professionals with information, videos, tech support, downloadable items plus full product and training information. The website will be updated with new videos, tips for product usage and profit-generating ideas.

The new website will showcase the company’s full line of laundry, spotters and drycleaning detergents along with the company’s suede and leather cleaning products.

Topics covered include how to clean Ugg boots; using batch additives for collar and cuff stain removal; solving the issue of smelly drycleaning fluid; adding profit by offering new, inexpensive services; simple leather cleaning tips; stain removal charts and tips; keeping filters clean; pressing suede and leather; substituting all-in-one products for high-cost multiple products; and pinpointing new markets each season.