FTB Single Sort Dry Goods Folder for Industrial Laundry

Q: How does the FTB ensure consistent, high-quality folds with minimal maintenance?

Consistent, high-quality folding is achieved through precision air-jet folding technology and flexible elastic belt cross-folding systems designed to reduce mechanical wear and maintenance. The adjustable air-jet primary folding system aligns and folds each article according to its size and fabric characteristics. Flexible elastic belts perform secondary cross folds, producing crisp, uniform folds while minimizing friction and component stress. Simplified mechanical design reduces downtime, and programmable controls maintain consistent folding parameters across production shifts and operators.

Q: What types of items can the FTB Single Sort Dry Goods Folder handle?

The Single Sort Dry Goods Folder processes a wide range of fully dry, small to medium flatwork items commonly found in commercial and industrial laundry operations. Typical items include bath towels, pool towels, washcloths, bathmats, table linens, surgical packs, and blankets. It accommodates articles up to 48 inches wide and 92.5 inches long, supports multiple fold configurations, and automatically stacks like-sized items for uniformity and improved downstream handling efficiency.

Q: How fast is the FTB and what affects its production rate?

The FTB can process up to 900 pieces per hour. Actual throughput depends on linen type, size, and weight, fold configuration, and operator skill and feeding consistency. Independent feed table conveyors allow continuous feeding without interrupting folding operations, and programmable stop-between-units functionality enables batch processing and quality control without significantly impacting productivity.

The FTB Single Sort Dry Goods Folder is a high-performance, versatile folding machine designed to streamline the handling of dry linens and small textile items. Perfect for hotels, hospitals and cruise ships, it is an essential piece of industrial laundry equipment. The folder combines air jet primary folding, elastic-belt cross-folding and automatic stacking to deliver precise, professional results at speeds of up to 900 pieces per hour. With a user-friendly control system and adjustable folding patterns, it can handle large items up to 48 inches wide and 92.5 inches long. The FTB ensures efficient, high-quality folding for bath towels, table linens, surgical packs, blankets and more.

Special Features

Consistent Fold Quality

Flexible elastic belts are used in the cross-folding process to produce high-quality folds. These belts help minimize maintenance downtime while supporting consistent results. They contribute to reliable operation and long-term performance in high-volume laundry environments.

Continuous Linen Feeding

The FTB is fed manually on an independent feed table, allowing operators to feed linen without affecting production. Integrated conveyors support continuous operation, and the system can be programmed to stop between units for improved control and handling of items.

Primary Fold System

An air jet system handles the primary fold, adjustable to match the size of each article. It can perform a single fold in half or two folds in a French-style or one-third-style, providing consistent folding across a wide range of dry goods without mechanical adjustments.

Secondary Folding

Secondary folding is performed using a conveyor reversing system combined with a powerful air jet. This design allows the FTB to complete one or two cross-folds while maintaining fold accuracy and adapting easily to different item types and programmed fold patterns.

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Your FTB Folder Questions, Answered

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How does the FTB ensure consistent, high-quality folds with minimal maintenance?

Consistent, high-quality folding performance is achieved through the combination of precision air-jet folding technology and flexible elastic belt cross-folding systems designed to reduce mechanical wear and ongoing maintenance requirements.

An adjustable air-jet primary folding system aligns and folds each article according to its size and fabric characteristics for repeatable results.
Flexible elastic belts perform secondary cross folds, producing crisp, uniform folds while minimizing friction and component stress.
The simplified mechanical design reduces downtime and lowers ongoing maintenance costs compared to traditional blade-based folding systems.
Programmable controls ensure consistent folding parameters across production shifts and operators.

What types of items can the FTB Single Sort Dry Goods Folder handle?

The Single Sort Dry Goods Folder is designed to process a wide range of fully dry, small to medium flatwork items commonly found in commercial and industrial laundry operations.

Typical items include bath towels, pool towels, washcloths, bathmats, table linens, surgical packs and blankets.
The system accommodates articles up to a maximum size of 48 inches in width and 92.5 inches in length.
The folder supports multiple fold configurations, allowing it to adapt to varying customer presentation and packaging requirements.
Like-sized items are automatically stacked to maintain uniformity and improve downstream handling efficiency.

How fast is the FTB and what affects its production rate?

Production rates reach up to 900 pieces per hour, with actual throughput influenced by linen type, fold configuration and operator feeding efficiency.

Production speed varies based on article size, fabric weight and the number of primary and secondary folds selected.
Operator skill and feeding consistency directly influence overall system output.
Independent feed table conveyors allow continuous feeding without interrupting folding operations.
Programmable stop-between-units functionality provides flexibility for batch processing and quality control without significantly impacting productivity.