The Oxford dictionary defines lint as "short, fine fibers which separate from the surface of the cloth or yarn during processing." Lint is a common occurrence in laundry operations. Materials such as cotton, linen and wool are more likely to produce lint when being washed or processed.
Inhalation of lint could cause several respiratory problems, especially among those working in the textile manufacturing or processing industry. However, these problems become more serious in the case of commercial laundries, laundries on marine liners, non-woven industries, off-shore oil rig laundry operations, and institutional laundry lint collectors. Lint removal systems are an effective way to combat the problems associated with lint in both commercial and industrial setups.
The combination of dust and lint can prove to be a dangerous one in the absence of proper lint handling and removal systems. An ideal system is one which captures and removes almost all the lint that is discharged from a dryer or a process. Specifically, look for a lint remover that can capture 99.995% of the lint discharge.
Most enterprises would need to install a lint removal system when they are setting up a new laundry system or upgrading an existing one to conform to existing or revised safety mandates. These systems play an integral part in keeping laundry operations and textile processes free of combustible lint.
Today, the market offers several efficient and smarter alternatives to the previously used cyclonic, screen type and wet type lint capture systems. Getting these systems installed rightly is a task best left to the professionals. The latest solutions available today can be retrofitted to replace the conventionally used systems. These new and efficient systems can be used for capturing lint that is as small as 2.5 microns.
Often times, the best solution lies in using custom-made units that seamlessly integrate with your process or existing systems. The lint remover in question can be specifically designed and fitted to suit the exact requirements of your operations--both on shore and offshore. So if you have an outdated lint removing system, it is high time you replaced it with a new and efficient one. Here are some features to expect in an advanced lint removal system:
It should be able to eliminate almost all of the lint that is produced from your laundry operations or clothes dryer.
It should be both energy efficiency and offer trouble-free operations in different environments.
The lint removal system also needs to be easy to maintain and service, without costing the enterprise too much.
The latest low pressure drop designs available on the market promote faster drying times and are thus ideally suited for large-scale, commercial laundries.
Another desirable attribute of a lint removal system would be an automatic filter cleaning system that makes your operations safer and keeps ducts clear of lint.
