What is a continuous batch (tunnel) washer?

A tunnel washer system is the most efficient industrial grade laundry system. It processes laundry by feeding batches of linen to the system every 3 minutes. Each batch goes through the compartments inside a tunnel washer. As each batch gets transferred from one compartment to another, it meets different chemistries, from prewash in the first compartments, main wash in the middle compartments and rinse in the final compartments. Different chemicals are dosed in different compartments. Tunnel systems save more than 50% of water compared to regular industrial washing machines leading to more environment protection.

How Tunnel Washers Work

Our Industrial Washing Systems

Continuous Batch Tunnel Washers

Aquion uses two tunnel washer systems, Lavatec from Germany and Milnor from the US. While each system has their own unique ways of washing, Aquion makes sure that the total wash time does not go below 30 minutes per batch. All our systems are auto-dosed with Kreussler chemicals from Germany.

Key Advantages of our Tunnel System

Fast Processing

Our Lavatec system can process 50 kilos every 3 minutes.

Minimum Human Intervention

After the initial loading, all linen movement from the washer to the press, then to the dryers are automated.

Predictable Quality

Chemicals are dosed through computers. We are not dependent on human operators to decide how much chemicals to put inside the washers.

High Quality Wash with Disinfection

Steam is injected into the main wash ensuring a high quality wash with premium chemicals and hot water. All linen is disinfected at 65 degrees Celsius for at least 10 minutes (European standards).

Lavatec 14 - Tunnel Washer

A high-capacity washing system that moves laundry through a series of chambers for continuous, automated washing.

Lavatec 5 - Dryers

Lavatec 5 dryers with 100kg capacity each.

Automatic Chemical Dosing

Kreussler’s automatic chemical dosing system ensures the perfect dose for each batch.

Jensen 3-Roll Ironer with Foltex

Jensen 3-roll ironer with Foltex automatic folding machine from the Netherlands.

Aquion can work with you to establish RFID tracking options in your linen and uniforms. Working with reputable RFID systems suppliers, Aquion can present to you the option of putting RFID tags into your own linen or linen you rent through us.
Our RFID system is simple and easy to understand. Our tags are robust and can often outlast hotel and hospital linen. We can use wall-mounted readers, handheld readers and RFID cabinets when needed.
Talk to us about your linen tracking needs.