B&C Technologies SI Series Industrial - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 3
Introduction
The SI line is the industrial freestanding washer-extractor series of machines from B&C Technolo-
gies. It is an open pocket washer-extractor with a large door opening for easy and quick loading
and unloading. It has been developed for the institutional and industrial market, and is suitable
for commercial laundries, hotel, food processing plants, factories and other places where laundry
might be processed.
The design allows for top performance at lowest possible operation cost and investment. The
flexible electronic control center ensures that maximum productivity is obtained.
The SI series utilizes high quality material, such as 304 (18/8) stainless steel in vital parts in contact
with the wash solution. It has a stainless steel cabinet for long life with easily removable panels.
The key advantages of this series are the simplicity of the microprocessor and the electronic AC
drive system, which utilizes only one motor. The system allows for washing and extraction at
any speed and mechanical action to suit any textile fiber used today and tomorrow. A built in
suspension system isolate objectionable vibrations and the high speed final extraction saves time
and energy in the finishing operation.
The main bearing is located outside the wash solution and will not be damaged, should the shell
seals leak. The machine is provided with three V-seals, which are very reliable and will last for
many years. The calculated life expectancy of the bearing is in excess of twenty years.
The five compartment, side mounted supply dispenser for powder and liquid detergents are stan-
dard and the machine is designed to accept the connection of 8 additional external chemical lines
and pumps. More chemical connections are available as an option.
The SI series can be provided with tilt devices that can tilt the machine one or both ways. This
option provides for easy loading and unloading and saves hard labor.
The SI series is also prepared to accept the connection of water reuse systems. The tanks can be
equipped with or without steam or electrical heat depending on installation and operation. The
water reuse system is programmable by the machines control.
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