The SmartLine batch washers from Vega Systems continues to find new homes and new applications all around the world, as customers discover the benefits of our washing technologies. Vega Systems just recently held our regular Open House event in Oss, Netherlands; giving customers the opportunity to talk to the team about the unique features on the SmartLine batch washer and the continuous development that is taking place in Germany.

Development has taken the SmartLine range up to 120kg batch size with a 2 meter inner drum diameter for the largest producers. Our largest machines still retain all of the features that established the SmartLine in the first place such as:-

• High mechanical washing action and a huge first compartment for effective wetting and mixing of linen and detergents.

• Our circulating steam injection system which creates mixing and turbulence in the wash zone

• Our Lint filter and waterbox system which scours the top surface of the water removing lint and floating debris

• Our full control of all water-flow, recovery systems and storage tanks so that we use the minimum energy, chemicals and water.

• Many other features to improve reliability and serviceability

Even on our largest machines, Vega Systems’ manufacturing process includes a single machining operation to guarantee all the driving, sealing and rotating faces are true, concentric and parallel. This approach to quality continues throughout all our manufacturing facilities in Germany and overseas.
Our batch washer is now running in specialised HealthCare applications and other hygienic processes; where strict controls govern the temperature, chemistry and proof of process. Our circulating steam injection system means we measure the ‘real’ temperature of the wash liquor, our temperature sensor is not influenced by the heat source. We can easily incorporate independent machine validation systems as well, if required by virtue of the Vega heating system.

Vega Systems manufacture a complete range of washing systems from 25kg batches right up to 120kg in any configuration. The range includes a full range of high performance gas and steam heated system dryers, high speed shuttles and logistics to complement the batch washer. Despite their high output and evaporative power, the dryers can include various energy saving options.
Variable speed fans, variable heat recovery and variable speed drums make sure that our dryers regulate the ideal conditions inside the drum for every part of the cycle. The fan motor and the large volume lint filter is built under the frame of the dryer in an ideal position for service and access. The unique design of our dryers allows us to place machines very close against each other; this way we can achieve some very compact layouts.
In combination with the SmartLine and the high-powered SmartPress; Vegas’ system dryers complete an impressive line-up.

All the Vega Systems range of products receive 100% support from Vega UK. With one of the largest in-house trained workforces in the industrial sector, customers can be confident of back-up in the UK and Ireland. Vega UK engineers take care of every step of an installation including, offloading, building-up and commissioning. The team which puts a system in are the best people to know how to provide service and support for the system in future. As part of the Broadbent Group, Vega Systems UK is backed up by a range of resources including a large inventory system, ISO9000 quality systems and an after-sales team with years of experience.

Our SmartLine systems are in use in some of the hardest working laundries, demonstrating their reliability day after day. Support on software and controls can be provided by a dedicated online connection to Germany; to provide diagnostics and keep systems running. Vega UK have a team of regional engineers ready to respond in the event that there’s a problem. Vega Germany have also built up a large service and support facility in Badem, if it is necessary, they are always available to support Vega Systems UK and our UK and Ireland base. “Service is the next sale”; service and the availability of parts is key to protecting the growth of our Vega brand around the world.

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