WALE supplies, installs and services heavy-duty laundry equipment for industrial and workwear laundry operations across Ireland. Every machine is built to process uniforms, PPE and heavily soiled textiles that standard commercial machines can’t handle.
Machine capacity range
Industrial and workwear laundry involves a different level of soiling than hospitality or care linen. Oil, grease, dust and heavy grime need to come out of uniforms and PPE reliably, wash after wash, without shortening the working life of the fabric or the machine.
WALE supplies commercial washing machines, tumble dryers, ironers and roller irons built for industrial use, from a single-site workwear operation to a large contract laundry processing multiple client accounts. Every recommendation starts with soiling type and daily volume.
Why On-Site Laundry
Many industrial sites and contract laundries start out with standard commercial machines, only to find heavy soiling and constant high-volume cycling wears them out faster than expected. Equipment specified for industrial use from the outset avoids that early replacement cost and keeps output consistent.
What changes once washing, drying and finishing move on site.
| FACTOR | STANDARD COMMERCIAL MACHINES | PURPOSE-BUILT INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Soil removal | Standard cycles struggle with oil, grease and heavy grime |
Wash programmes built to shift industrial-level soiling |
| Machine wear | Wears out faster under constant heavy-duty use | Built to withstand sustained industrial cycling |
| Daily throughput | Limited by standard capacity and cycle times | Sized for high-volume contract laundry demand |
| Fabric outcomes | Inconsistent results on heavily soiled workwear | Consistent, repeatable results wash after wash |
| Costs | Premature replacement adds up over time | Fixed cost after installation, built to last |
Four categories of equipment cover most industrial and contract laundry operations. Capacity and power options are set around soiling type and daily throughput.
Removes heavy soiling from uniforms and PPE that a domestic or standard commercial machine can’t process, with capacities from 8kg up to 150kg for large contract laundries.
Dries heavily soiled workwear and PPE thoroughly, ready for the next shift, in electric or gas models.
Presses uniforms and flat workwear items to a sharp, uniform standard.
Finishes large batches of flat workwear items at industrial throughput, built for continuous operation.
Hygiene & Compliance
Industrial laundry needs to strike a balance between thorough cleaning and fabric durability. Wash cycles need to remove contamination that could pose a health risk, while protecting the reinforced stitching and fabric treatments common in workwear and PPE.
We review soiling type, daily volume and existing electric or gas supply.
We propose machine types and capacities matched to your throughput needs.
Our team fits equipment around live operations, limiting disruption to production schedules.
Scheduled servicing and rapid-response repairs keep equipment running to plan.
Industrial laundry carries different pressures to a hospitality or care setting. Here is what that means for how WALE works with you.
Machines specified for oil, grease and heavy grime, not everyday linen.
Recommendations that scale with client accounts, not a single fixed load.
Fit-outs timed to limit disruption to your operation.
Coverage across all 32 counties, with responsive support to keep output on track.
Sales, installation and servicing sit with the same WALE team.
Direct manufacturer backing and warranty support, without a chain of resellers.
Yes, with the right wash programme and pre-treatment. Industrial-grade machines paired with appropriate detergents remove oil and grease more consistently than standard cycles, though WALE recommends confirming detergent choice with your supplier for your specific contamination types.
WALE can specify equipment suited to heavily soiled and contaminated workwear, though handling of hazardous materials must follow your site’s own health and safety procedures. Our team can advise on equipment specification alongside your compliance requirements.
WALE reviews your combined volume across every client account, along with soiling type and turnaround expectations for each, then recommends capacity that covers peak combined demand rather than sizing around a single client alone, without paying for unused capacity.
Yes. Industrial-grade machines are built for sustained, near-continuous operation across multiple shifts, unlike domestic or lighter commercial models. WALE specifies equipment and a service schedule that account for this level of daily use from the outset.
