Industrial laundry technology is a demanding environment for drive components: tunnel washing systems, dryers and ironing machines operate with high torques, aggressive cleaning chemicals, steam and continuous operation. Under these conditions, the gearbox must reliably ensure the rotation of drums and rollers – precisely, quietly and energy-efficiently.

CHEMNITZER ZAHNRADFABRIK develops specialized gearboxes for industrial laundry technology, designed to withstand high loads, long operating times and the specific chemical and thermal demands of this sector.

Typical requirements for the gearbox

• Transmission of high torques with precise, smooth motion sequences
• Resistance to cleaning chemicals, steam and moisture
• Low-noise operation in production-adjacent environments
• High energy efficiency for continuous operation
• Easy integration into automated laundry systems
• Long service life and low-maintenance designs for high plant availability

What we offer

We design laundry gearboxes with a particular focus on leak-tightness, chemical resistance and smooth running. The design is tailored to the specific application – drum size, speed, torque and environmental conditions determine the design. On request, we can integrate braking systems or clutches directly into the gearbox.

Typical gearbox types and application examples

• Spur gearboxes for drum drives in tunnel washing systems
• Bevel gearboxes for roller drives in ironing machines and mangles
• Special-purpose gearboxes for high-efficiency tumble dryer drum drives
• Drive solutions for conveyor and transport systems in laundry technology