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LAUNDRY PRESSES
A laundry press is shown in figure 5-32. A
laundry press consists of a stationary padded buck
fastened to a rigid metal frame. The head of the
press is made of polished metal and is lowered
by a system operated by compressed air. Live
steam is admitted to the head to heat it, and
the condensed steam is carried away by a drain-
pipe. A steam trap prevents live steam from
entering the drainage system. A table for
holding a garment undergoing pressing is
secured to the frame of the press beneath
the buck.
The buck of a press is your worktable. The
size and shape of the buck may vary according
to the function for which it was designed. The
buck is padded in a specific way for satisfactory
pressing. This padding must be in good condition
at all times and must be changed when scorched,
uneven, or worn. The amount and condition of
padding affect head pressure, and you must
readjust this pressure to get the amount required
for good pressing.
TYPES OF LAUNDRY PRESSES
Figure 5-33 shows the many presses used
afloat. There are several models used afloat;
however, the operation of them is basically the
same. The following are the basic types of presses
installed aboard ship:
1.
2.
3.
4.
In
Tapered head—for general pressing of
wearing apparel
Rectangular head—for general pressing of
wearing apparel and flatwork items
Triple head—for pressing shirt collars and
cuffs simultaneously
Sleeve press—for pressing sleeves of shirts
addition to presses you have your spray
guns attached to press units. A spray gun is
essential for dampening garments that are too dry
for good pressing. Cold water is used to dampen
the garments. A small amount of water sprayed
on the last part of a garment being pressed is
necessary to compensate for the moisture lost
while the other parts of the garment were pressed
on the hot press.
Figure 5-32.—Utility laundry press basic parts.
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