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Thermopatch Y-151 Temporary Marking Machine for Laundries
Temporary marking machine
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Specification
- Model
- Y-151
- Manufacturer
- Thermopatch
- Type
- Temporary marking machine (print, cut, and press)
- Power supply
- 230V ± 10%, 50 to 60 Hz
- Power consumption maximum
- 175 Watt
- Temperature range
- 50 to 210°C
- Timer range
- 1 to 99 seconds
- Sealing plate dimensions
- 35 x 15 mm
- Machine dimensions
- 389 x 556 x 432 mm (H x W x D)
- Weight
- 19 kg
- Shipping weight
- 23 kg
- Shipping dimensions
- 500 x 490 x 530 mm (H x W x D)
- Noise level
- Under 70 dB(A)
- Air pressure requirement
- 3.5 to 5 bar
- Air consumption per cycle at 4 bar
- 0.98 litres
- Control system
- Electronic control with integrated keyboard
- Coding capacity
- Up to 12 alphanumeric characters per label
- Thermoseal tape colors
- 11 colors available
- Certification
- CE
No downloads are published for this model. Data sheets, operator manuals and dimension drawings are available on request.
The Thermopatch Y-151 is a temporary marking machine designed for commercial laundries, dry cleaners, hotels, and industrial linen services requiring efficient color-coded garment sorting systems. This professional marking system prints, cuts, and applies Thermoseal temporary labels to clothing in a single operation, providing wash-resistant and dry-cleaning-resistant marking that removes easily after processing. With an integrated keyboard for electronic control and Thermoseal branded tape available in 11 colors for day and route sorting, the Y-151 enables coding of up to 12 letters or numbers per label. Operating without solvents and requiring compressed air at 3.5 to 5 bar pressure, this cost-effective marking machine is supplied in South Africa by Universe Corp for commercial laundry and garment care operations.
The Thermopatch Y-151 temporary marking machine combines printing, cutting, and heat sealing in a single operation, completing the entire marking process in seconds. The integrated keyboard allows operators to enter customer codes, route numbers, day codes, or tracking information using up to 12 alphanumeric characters per label. The machine prints this information onto Thermoseal branded tape, automatically cuts the label to size, and heat seals it to the garment in one continuous cycle. The marking is wash-resistant and dry-cleaning-resistant throughout the cleaning process, remaining intact and legible until deliberately removed afterward. Thermoseal tape is available in 11 different colors, allowing laundries to implement comprehensive color-coding systems for sorting by day, delivery route, customer category, or service type. This color-coded sorting significantly improves workflow efficiency and reduces mis-sorting errors. The system operates without solvents, providing safe, environmentally friendly temporary marking for commercial laundry applications.
The following consumables and accessories are required for operation of the Thermopatch Y-151 temporary marking machine: Thermoseal tape 4635 in 11 different colors for color-coded sorting systems, and ink cassettes LC-24-10 for printing customer codes and tracking information on labels. Contact Universe Corp for information on Thermoseal tape colors, ordering consumables, and optimal color-coding system design for your laundry operation.
Temporary marking with the Y-151 applies labels that withstand washing and dry cleaning during processing but are designed to be removed afterward without leaving residue or damaging garments. This is ideal for commercial laundries that need to track and sort customer garments during processing but must return them unmarked. Permanent labeling systems apply labels intended to remain on garments indefinitely for ongoing identification, such as hotel linen marking or uniform tracking.
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- How does temporary marking differ from permanent labeling?
- Temporary marking with the Y-151 applies labels that withstand washing and dry cleaning during processing but are designed to be removed afterward without leaving residue or damaging garments. This is ideal for commercial laundries that need to track and sort customer garments during processing but must return them unmarked. Permanent labeling systems apply labels intended to remain on garments indefinitely for ongoing identification, such as hotel linen marking or uniform tracking.
- What are the 11 colors used for?
- The 11 different Thermoseal tape colors enable comprehensive color-coding systems for sorting efficiency. Common applications include sorting by day of the week (Monday through Sunday with colors to spare), delivery routes (different colors for different geographic areas), customer categories (VIP, standard, wholesale), service types (express, same-day, next-day), or workflow stages (received, washed, pressed, ready for delivery). Color-coding allows visual sorting at a glance without reading labels, significantly reducing sorting time and errors.
- Does the Y-151 require compressed air?
- Yes. The Y-151 requires compressed air at 3.5 to 5 bar pressure for operation. Air consumption is 0.98 litres per marking cycle at 4 bar. This is standard compressed air pressure typically available in commercial laundry facilities. If you do not have an existing air compressor system, Universe Corp can advise on appropriate compressor sizing for the Y-151.
- How many characters can be printed on each label?
- The Y-151 can print up to 12 alphanumeric characters per label using the integrated keyboard. This provides sufficient space for customer codes, route numbers, date information, tracking codes, or combinations of these elements. The electronic control system stores frequently used codes for quick recall, speeding up the marking process for repeat customers or standard coding sequences.
- Is the Y-151 suitable for high-volume commercial laundries?
- Yes. The Y-151 is specifically designed for commercial laundry operations requiring efficient temporary marking and color-coded sorting systems. The fast operation (marking completed in seconds per garment), integrated keyboard for quick code entry, and availability of 11 tape colors make it ideal for high-volume laundries processing diverse customer garments with complex routing and sorting requirements.
- Does Universe Corp supply Thermoseal tape and ink cassettes?
- Yes. Universe Corp supplies Thermoseal tape 4635 in all 11 colors and LC-24-10 ink cassettes for the Y-151 temporary marking machine. We can advise on appropriate tape color selection for your specific sorting system, optimal stock levels based on your processing volume, and provide ongoing consumable supply to ensure uninterrupted operation of your marking and sorting systems.
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