OUR 104th YEAR!
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June 2019 • Issue #653
Our Suppliers
A Century Later, We’re Still Revolutionizing The Industry
Then, it was cabinet dryers and wooden washers. Later, Chicago built copper and steel washers, dryers, and accessories so a complete laundry could be outfitted with Chicago products. As the demand for expanded choices and more productive equipment grew after World War II, Chicago began to focus only on flatwork finishing equipment. Today, the Chicago line is the world’s widest range of separating, feeding, ironing, folding and linen handling equipment for laundries of all sizes. No one knows more about flatwork finishing than Chicago. It’s our only business and we’ve been at it for over 100 years. Whether you need to finish millions of pounds of healthcare, institutional, or hospitality linen per year, or just a few hundred pounds per week, Chicago has the solution that’s just right for you. Left: Feeding an Air Chicago XL (left) and Tristar (right). Right: Mike Baker, President, Minnesota Chemical Co., received an award from Tom Kindy, Regional Sales Director Chicago.
Milnor rigid mount washers are a great economical choice for on grade installations – capacities from 40# to 160#. MilTouch® touchscreen programmers are available on all sizes. MilTouch® is a full color touchscreen which allows PC or on screen programing, diagnostics, active testing of all inputs and outputs, real-time display of machine operations, infinite water levels and exact temperature control of all water fills. Milnor 40# and 60# rigid mount washers can also be purchased with less expensive EP Express and EP Plus programmers. Scott Voldbaek is our Midwestern Milnor Regional Sales Manager. He travels to MN, WI, IA and ND often. Have you met Scott?
Calendar of Events
June 19 – Pellerin Milnor Factory Tour and Open House, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 700 Jackson Street, Kenner, LA. Free transportation from the nearby New Orleans (MSY) airport or from your downtown hotel. This open house is the day before Clean Show. Register online www.milnor.com June 20-23 – CLEAN SHOW 2019, Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. – www.cleanshow.com And have a factory tour of Milnor – www.milnor.com July 16 – SAVE THE DATE Upper Mississippi Valley Association of Linen Management meeting, Mayo Hospital, Eau Claire, WI. – www.umvailm.org August 9 – Minnesota Cleaners Association Annual Meeting, Treasure Island Resort and Casino. Silent auction, dinner boat cruise. Watch for details. October 15-16 – SAVE THE DATE Upper Mississippi Valley Association of Linen Management two day seminar and meeting, Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Red Wing, MN – www.umvailm.org 3750 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-646-7521 Toll Free: 1-800-328-5689 Fax: 651-649-1101
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Service & Parts Fax: 651-646-7206
Equipment Department Manager: Mike Baker Equipment Coordinator: Patrick Reed
Service Engineers: Dan Elstad, Andy Putnam, Lewis Harris, Maurice Lee
Purchasing/Accounts Payable/ Supply Department Manager: Chris Schiefelbein
Equipment Sales: Daniel Baker, James Baker, Tony Crain, Bill Kim
Supply Sales: John Sullivan, Chris Schiefelbein
Front Office: Anita Skinner
Service Manager: Ed Jensen
Parts Manager: Barbara Swanson
CFO: Kwen Johnson
Warehouse: Bruce Edwards, Duane Fox
City Desk: Chris Schiefelbein
Accounts Receivable/Credit: Lori Kahle
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Supply Ideas by Chris
Material Handling – Lace-In Cart Liners. Call us for pricing! Replacement Lace-in Liners take the place of worn-out canvas and are laced right on to the original metal frame. These liners are made from Bussard VICON-10® Fabrics (BVF) and Tough Paw® is high tech, extra thick and abrasion resistant. Tough Paw® is used only at the basket rim where 90% of the wear occurs. This increases the life of the liner by 5-10 times of a regular liner.
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Durable, Washable & Waterproof Antibacterial and Flame-Retardant Fabrics Super Tough Paw® Rim Won’t Lose Special Properties After Repeated Cleanings Mold and Rot Resistant Upgrade Your Baskets
If we don’t have it, we will make it. We stand behind every product we make!
Make your plans for the Clean Show in New Orleans, June 20-23.
Preregister through June 10 to save $40!
Call your Minnesota Chemical Co. representative for time saving vendor booth appointments with key vendors such as Milnor, Chicago, Huebsch or Sankosha. No waiting; walk right in! Traditionally the first day of Clean is the busiest.
www.cleanshow.com
MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of The Minnesota Chemical Co. to continue to be the Midwest’s most respected provider of laundry and dry-cleaning equipment, supplies, parts and service. We soar into our second century promoting the success of our customers, employees and vendors. We strive to continue beneficial, rewarding and long-term relationships. We are committed to keeping our customers up-to-date on the latest technology and fulfilling their every need. We feel our customers’ success is our success.
Equipment
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New Milnor Washer/Extractors at List Price
– 42026V6Z, 140#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3............................................................................. $33,885
– MWT18X4, 45#, EP Express Micro, 3 Speed, 208/240/60/1/3................. $9,075
– 42030V6Z, 160#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3............................................................................. $36,995
– MWT18E4, 45#, EP One Touch Micro, 3 Speed, 208/240/60/1/3...............$7,975 – MWT18J6, 45# EP Plus Micro, Temp Control, 6 Speed, 208/240/60/1/3........................................................................................... $9,255 – 30015T6X, 40#, EP Express Micro, RinSave, 4 Speed, 208/240/60/3.............................................................................................$13,575 – 30015VRJ, 40#, EP Plus Micro, Temp Control, RinSave 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3............................................................................................. $15,125 – 30015V8Z, 40#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3..............................................................................$16,705 – 30022T6X, 60#, EP Express Micro, RinSave, 4 Speed, 208/240/60/3.............................................................................................$14,495 – 30022VRJ, 60#, EP Plus Micro, Temp Control, RinSave 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3 ............................................................................................$15,625 – 30022V8Z, 60#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3.............................................................................. $17,195
Rinsave saves water and formula time by special speeds and saving 1 or 2 rinses. Miltouch is touchscreen programmer with laptop programmability – transfer formulas by USB stick.
New Dryers at List Price – Huebsch HT050FN, Gas, 50#, Dual Digital Timers, various voltages....................................................................................................... $4,868 – Huebsch HT055FN, Gas, 50#, Dual Digital Timers, Slimline passes through 34.5” doorway, various voltages.......................................$5,143 50# and 55# dryers are available in reversing and with Galaxy Micro Control and OPT True Moisture Sensing Drying – Huebsch HT075FN, Gas, 75#, Dual Digital Timers, various voltages....................................................................................................... $5,385
– 36021V5Z, 80#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3............................................................................. $23,225
– Huebsch HT075FN, Gas, 75#, Dual Digital Timers, reversing, various voltages.......................................................................................... $6,423
– 36021V7Z, 80#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3..............................................................................$27,025
– Huebsch HT075NN, Gas, 75#, Galaxy Micro Control, reversing, OPT True Moisture Sensing Drying various voltages.................................. $7,155
– 36026V5Z, 100#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3............................................................................. $25,965
All Huebsch dryers (except electric heat) have available in the basket CARE fire suppression including remote connect for cold enclosures.
– 36026V7Z, 100#, MilTouch Programmer, Temp Control, RinSave, 7 Speed, 208/240/60/3..............................................................................$30,195
Other Huebsch dryers in sizes from 25# to 200#. And ask about stainless steel cylinder and panels. Ask about ADC and CLM dryers in large capacities.
Service Tips By Ed
Replacement of Milnor door bumper & gasket
First, we’ll talk about the old-style door bumper and gaskets found on older Milnor washer extractors (top right). You may be able to make adjustments on the door interlock to make a tighter fit on door seal. If that doesn’t work then you need to replace door bumper and gasket. Order gasket, door bumper, and 3M adhesive from our parts department. Find gasket remover at hardware store or auto parts store. First remove door bumper and gasket. Remove most of the old adhesive with gasket adhesive remover found in local stores (bottom left). Then clean the surface with a clean rag and alcohol. To install the new bumper and gasket apply the 3M adhesive that you get from us (bottom right) to the surface of the door where the bumper and gasket go. Put the black door gasket on first put the flat side down with the seam at 12:00 O’clock. Then slide the gray bumper under the gasket. Shut the door and let it set for 8 hours or overnight. Next, we will talk about the new style door Milnor glass and door seal (middle right). Sometimes you can just clean it or turn it without taking it off. These seals last a long time without replacement. If this does not work and it still leaks, then you need to replace it. First you need to make sure you don’t drop the door glass when you replace this door glass gasket! By pulling on the lip of the gasket all the way around you can remove the old gasket and door glass. Clean the surface, put lubricant such as Vaseline or soap on the door frame and put the new gasket in hot water to soften it up to make it more pliable. Then put the lubricant on the new door gasket where it makes contact with the glass, then work the glass into the door gasket after you put on the door. I have found that working with 2 people makes this job easier. When installing the new style door Milnor glass and door seal be sure the thicker beveled side is to the front or outside and be sure the seam is at 12 o’clock.
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Parts Ideas from Barb HOW TO ORDER PARTS
Over the years customers have come up with some creative names for parts: Doo-hickey, what-cha-ma-call-it, thing-a-ma-jig. Identifying the name of the part can be challenging. Most parts can be found in the manual. (If you do not have manuals, I can order them for you – it makes ordering easier!) I will try to help to find the part you need by asking you questions:
A rose by any other name is still a rose!
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What is the make, model numbers & serial number of your washer or dryer? What is the purpose of the part? What is next to this part? Fun Fact: What color is it? There are 10,000 What size is the part? rosebushes with over Is it brass or plastic or aluminum or steel? 650 varieties. Peak
If we still cannot figure out the part, you can send a photo to me at
[email protected]
time is June.
Dry Cleaners
Isn’t it time for you to step up to the finest in finishing – Sankosha. Sankosha celebrates its 40th Anniversary in business – 25 years in the USA!
Job Opportunity in Eastern Wisconsin
Coin Laundry Store Owners or others who are interested in laundromats: We seek a full-time or possibly part-time person for Huebsch coin laundry machinery sales and supply sales in Eastern Wisconsin. Dan Baker of our Menomonee Falls office would like to talk to you. Call Dan at 414-708-5242 or email Dan at
[email protected].
SERVICE RATE
Our Service Rate has increased to $120 per hour effective June 1, 2019. We do NOT have a separate TRIP CHARGE. We were able to keep our rate for 18 months but this increase of less than 5% is necessary due to rising costs.
