Drying and disinfecting work equipment

How we improved hygiene and operational reliability for the customer

Flakstadvåg Salmon, part of the Brødrene Karlsen group, operates in the production and sale of farmed fish. In this industry, hygiene, odour control, and a reliable workflow are essential – both at the sea pens and within the reception and production facilities. Workwear, gloves, and boots are used in wet and demanding environments where equipment must be dried effectively and disinfected between shifts.

The challenge

There was a need for a solution that could handle large quantities of workwear around the clock, while at the same time ensuring hygiene requirements were met and odours were significantly reduced.
  • Damp and odour in work gloves, boots and clothing
  • Need for rapid drying between work areas and shifts
  • Requirements for hygienic handling both outdoors and indoors
  • Desire for lower bacterial load and improved health, safety, and environment (HSE)

The solution

We delivered a complete drying system consisting of ECO 1300 condensation drying cabinet, Boot 20 boot dryer and more glove dryers Glove 10. The solution provides rapid drying and ozone-based disinfection of work clothes, gloves, and boots - both outdoors on sites and indoors in reception halls.
  • Condensation drying with ECO 1300 for clothes and textiles
  • Boot 20 for quick and hygienic drying of boots
  • More Glove 10 units for effective glove management
  • Ozone treatment that removes odours and bacteria from the inside

The result

With a new drying solution, the company has achieved faster turnaround of workwear and reduced odour levels in the equipment. This has improved the working environment, reduced bacterial growth, and ensured that personnel always have dry and hygienic equipment available — both at the pen edge and within production.
  • Faster drying time for clothes, gloves and boots
  • Significantly less odour in equipment and changing rooms
  • Improved hygiene and HSE for employees
  • Stable and effective solution suitable for both outdoor and indoor environments

Conclusion

The installation at Flakstadvåg Salmon / Brødrene Karlsen has resulted in a more efficient and controlled drying process, higher hygiene standards, and increased operational stability. The equipment is ready faster, remains odourless, and improves the well-being of employees in demanding aquaculture operations.

Drying cabinet – ECO Optimum 1300 PRO

A highly energy-efficient drying cabinet that removes odours from workwear. Only 2100W with space for 10 full suits or 20 jackets in two levels. The drying cabinet uses condensation drying, which extracts moisture from the clothes and reduces drying time. We dare to claim that this is the best solution on the market in terms of drying time, energy consumption, and capacity.

Can also be ordered with optional nozzles for drying gloves, boots, helmets or masks. Connects to a drain.
  • Removes bad odour and bacteria
  • Highly effective drying process
  • Moisture goes straight into the drain
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