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OWINGS MILLS, MD — AMA Universal has released its new line of Class IV, Generation 5, AMA PRO drycleaning machines designed for use with perchloroethylene solvent.

All AMA PRO models have features that meet regulatory and landlord compliance requirements.

Machine models are available in a wide range of loading capacities; 30-, 35-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 55-, 65-, 75-, 80-, 105 and industrial models up to 160 lbs.

Slim Line two-tank and Standard three-tank model configurations with built-in secondary vapor controls, automatic still clean-out system and double spin disc filters allow for an easy fit into any location.

The AMA PRO models are equipped with a Master Flash computer and a true, independent manual override control system. For added safety and convenience, in case of a computer malfunction, a machine operator may perform all machine functions by push-button, manual control. Easy-open housing panels allow for fast access to machine components to make operator maintenance chores easier.

All models are equipped with heat pumps that use distillation vapors to back up the primary heat pump, resulting in minimal energy consumption with electrical heating. The air flow channel and solvent recovery housing incorporates the button trap and lint filters the drying process. Solvent consumption is minimal.

WAYNE, NJ — Caled Chemical has developed Hydroclene Injection Detergent, which is specifically designed for hydrocarbon solvents and the “new technology” hydrocarbon drycleaning machines

Caled said the product provides excellent cleaning and brightness of whites and colors and reduces the need for pre-spotting, especially for wet-side stains.

Hydroclene Injection Detergent is sold in five-gallon pails, and 20-gallon and 55-gallon drums.

MAMARONECK, NY — Trevil America, the North American distributor for Trevil products, has announced design improvements in the model 5100 Treviform tensioning form finisher.

The model 5100 Treviform has been designed to offer flexibility to any size drycleaning facility. The machine features an automatic photocell, which guides the movement of the form to select the proper position for every garment. The form telescopes up and down to allow for finishing of jackets, dresses, overcoats, and golf shirts.

During the machine’s cycle, pneumatic clamps automatically close in the front and back of the garment. Side expanders come out to shape the sides of the garment. Once the steam cycle begins, the form moves up slightly to hold the garment under tension, creating a high quality finish.

An electronic control panel allows for 10 different programs of steam, steam/air mix, and hot air blowing time. Exclusion buttons allow one-touch elimination of the clamps, side expanders, and vertical tensioning, easing the finish of specialty garments.

New features include an electronic voltage regulator that prevents problems caused by voltage surges and drops. All switching inside the machine is done in low voltage (24V or 5V), except for the motor.

A narrow all-steam iron is included as to allow minor touch-ups directly on the form.

BURNSVILLE, MN — Cool Clean Technologies, Inc. announced that it has successfully obtained Materials, Equipment, and Acceptance (MEA) certification for its CO2 drycleaning machine.

An MEA number is required as part of the New York City building code on certain equipment and appliances that become a permanent part of a building. Manufacturers must adhere to rigorous electrical and mechanical standards to obtain the number. For example, drycleaning machines must conform to Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Standard 664 as certified by an independent testing agency.

Obtaining the number will allow Cool Clean to move forward to with several installations underway in New York City.

Cool Clean drycleaning machines use pressurized liquid CO2 as a cleaning solvent. The CO2 machine operates much like a traditional front-loading drycleaning machine with a range of wash and extract cycles but without heat to set stains and wrinkles. The solvent is natural and odor free and 98 percent of the CO2 is recovered and reused at the end of the 35- to 40-minute cycle.

TULSA, OK — Royaltone Company Inc. has announced a line of soft wetcleaning products formulated for safe, effective and economical wetcleaning of cloth articles, cloth articles trimmed with suede or leather and suedes or leathers.

The company said that the products can be used in any laundry washer including any laundry home washer .

A “Mini Trial” kit, which will wetclean up to 1,280 pounds of clothes, includes instructions on how to use the products.

Products contained in the Kit are listed in the order in which they are used:

For spot and stain removal:

1 gallon jug of Spot Plus water soluble spray prespotter with free hand sprayer.

1 12-oz. bottle of Blood Magic water soluble protein stain remover.

1 12-oz. bottle of Stain Magic water soluble tannin & beverage stain remover.

1 2-oz. bottle of Spot Magic water soluble paint, oil & grease spot remover.

1 12-oz. bottle of Ink Magic water soluble ink spot remover.

For prewash, wash and rinse cycles:

1 gallon jug of Soft Set prewash dye set (to stop water sensitive dyes from running).

1 gallon jug of Soft Wash detergent plus conditioner (to wash & stabilize dyes) .

1 gallon jug of Soft Feel prefinish conditioner (to improve suppleness & hold dyes).

1 gallon jug of Soft Size prefinish sizing (to restore body without affecting dyes).

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Kaeser Compressors Inc. has a new direct drive series of rotary screw compressors. The BSD and CSD compressors include 40 to 75 HP units available in flows from 158 to 361 cfm and pressures to 217 psig.

The compressors feature Kaeser’s optimized Sigma Profile airend, patent-pending Sigma Control System and new one-to-one direct drive technology. The BSD and CSD units have an oversized airend connected directly to the motor via a maintenance-free coupling. The cooling air flow designed significantly reduces noise levels and provides superior cooling.

All units are fitted with a redesigned, high-efficiency separator system for low oil carry-over

NAPERVILLE, IL — R. R. Street & Co. Inc. has introduced Finishing Touch aerosol sizing for drycleaners. Finishing Touch has been formulated to deliver superior hand and body to “Dryclean Only” and wetcleaned garments. The “Comfort Can” makes it easy to use without clogging, sticking, flaking or drips and with less wasted product. Finishing touch can be purchased through Street’s distributors in 20-oz. containers or packages in cartons of 10.

DENVER, NC — Leonard Automatics has introduced the Pacer Production Management System, a real-time monitoring, reporting, and training system.

The system helps to increase operator productivity, train new operators, and collect production data.

Two Pacer packages are available. The regular Pacer unit includes indicator lights and production settings for each station. When the operator is below the expected performance rate, the indicator light is off. When the operator is within 90 to 95 percent of expected performance rate, the indicator light flashes. When the operator achieves the set production rate, the light stays illuminated.

In training new employees, begin with a lower rate and increase the rate each day. Trainees will know how they are performing at your expected pace.

Pacer Plus provides these functions along with production reports that can be saved or exported to spreadsheet programs. Manual counting is eliminated; simply hit a button, and the results are provided. Production reports can be customized to meet the plant’s requirements

MORRISTOWN, TN — Forenta has introduced its 2002 model drycleaning machines. The company now offers two Ecological spin disc filters and an “all carbon” cartridge filter to meet the changing ecological requirements. Several sizes and styles are available for quick delivery.