How SEKO's smartphone-connected systems are revolutionising on-premise laundry dosing

Over the last three decades, pump specialist SEKO has responded to the healthcare sector’s need for high-precision chemical dosing systems capable of handling high load demand within on-site laundries.

SEKO’s range includes dedicated peristaltic, solenoid and pneumatic dosing pumps, long known for their superior dosing precision and chemical compatibility which enable operators to enjoy accurate, consistent performance over the long term with minimal maintenance requirement.

Nowhere is this more important than the healthcare sector, where a constant flow of bedding, towels, uniforms and more must be washed to the highest standards of cleanliness and disinfection in a fast-paced environment where opportunities to service equipment may be limited.

That’s why SEKO’s chemical injection systems have been a mainstay of the healthcare industry for three decades, with premium-grade components and microprocessor-driven dosing delivering precise injection of detergent, fabric softener, chlorine bleach and other additives.

These dedicated laundry systems have also become well known for their intuitive control interfaces and ease of operation as SEKO, mindful of high staff turnover rates and a shortage of training time in hospitals and care facilities, ensures a smooth user experience is built into its product designs.

Now, having accumulated almost 30 years’ experience in both the healthcare and laundry sectors, SEKO is revolutionising the way on-premise laundry managers monitor and manage their installations with a dedicated range of smartphone-accessible chemical injection systems.

SEKO operates under the Kaizen principle of continuous improvement, with its R&D team constantly looking to push the envelope on product innovation and bring customers next-generation solutions to their daily challenges.

This approach has seen the company introduce the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) and remote connectivity to an ever-increasing range of systems — including the award-nominated Wash Series — to help managers achieve a new standard of operational efficiency.

During operation, these pump systems harvest data on wash cycle status, chemical consumption and equipment performance. This information can then be accessed historically or in real time via the SekoWeb app and online platform thanks to each system’s built-in web server.

With vital information such as cost per kilo of laundry at their fingertips, managers can gain a detailed understanding of the true cost of their operation programme and adjust wash formulas to optimise performance and minimise chemical consumption.

Reducing chemical and energy consumption this way means managers benefit from immediate efficiency improvements while being able to budget more accurately and streamline stored chemical volume — especially useful on smaller sites where space is at a premium.

Meanwhile, SekoWeb provides access to up-to-date downloadable manuals, intelligent auto-tuning sensors and online step-by-step technical support which can accelerate installation, setup and commissioning and reduce associated time and costs.

These systems’ value is already well proven, with the devices having been installed in hospital and care home OPLs the world over where their minimal footprint is ideal for tight plant rooms. Plus, because one unit can serve as many as 10 washers, there is no need for an individual dosing system per machine.

With smartphone-connected pump equipment increasingly specified for on-premise laundry machines within healthcare settings, SEKO’s dedicated systems provide operators today with the ability to take control of costs over both the short and long term.

Image: SEKO WashMulti Solenoid cover