Miele Rotary Ironer PRI 217 [EL SOM STW] – 3 AC 440V 50-60HZ, Iron grey

A 250 mm roller diameter combined with a 1,660 mm working width defines the PRI 217 as a mid-range rotary ironer for shipboard laundries. At 25% residual moisture it is rated at up to 64 kg/h, which gives a single operator the capacity to handle cabin and restaurant linen on a continuous cycle.

The electrical specification is aligned with common marine distribution. The PRI 217 connects at 3 AC 440 V, 50–60 Hz with a total connected load of 13.9 kW and a fuse rating of 25 A. That allows direct connection to a 440 V board without specifying a non-standard supply in the laundry. Heat dissipation into the room is quoted at 11 MJ/h, a figure the HVAC designer needs when balancing extract and make-up air in a small, enclosed laundry space.

Externally, the machine stands 1,110 mm high, 2,238 mm wide and 650 mm deep, with an iron grey outer casing that will often be positioned against a bulkhead. The gross transport dimensions of 1,414 × 2,400 × 860 mm should be checked against door widths and lift cars during yard or refit planning. Net weight is 189 kg with a gross weight of 214 kg; maximum floor load is 1,890 N, so the deck plating or any raised plinth can be verified against a hard value rather than assumed.

Ironing performance is governed by speed and moisture content. The PRI 217 offers a controlled ironing speed from 1.5 to 4.5 m/min. At the lower end of 1.5 m/min the operator can concentrate on finishing quality pieces; at higher speeds towards 4.5 m/min the machine moves towards its 64 kg/h rating. The ironer cover is an ARAMID needle-felt cloth and the standard padding is supple steel wool, with leaf-spring padding available as an option. Tested operating hours are specified at 20,000, which is the planning basis for a vessel expecting long operating campaigns between major overhauls.

Operator environment figures are published, which matters in confined shipboard spaces. Sound pressure level is specified at ≤70 dB(A) re 20 µPa at the workplace, limiting noise exposure where crew work in the same compartment for extended periods. The recycling rate is quoted at 98%, a useful figure for operators documenting end-of-life material recovery in fleet standards.

Control is via a touch display with setting of defined programme parameters. This allows the ship’s laundry manager to pre-define how particular linen types are processed so that watchkeepers or hotel staff can recall consistent programmes without manual adjustment each time.

Build and control

• Specified for offshore installations
• Specified and approved for shipboard use
• Prepared for a payment system (self-service laundries)
• Touch display control system
• Setting of defined programme parameters
• ARAMID needle-felt ironer cover
• Supple steel wool padding with optional leaf-spring padding

This ironer suits vessels with steady flatwork demand where a 1,660 mm working width and 64 kg/h output can be kept busy, and where a 3 AC 440 V, 50–60 Hz supply is available in the laundry. It is the wrong choice for very small ships with minimal linen where the 2,238 mm width and 189 kg mass cannot be justified, or for installations built around a different mains voltage that cannot provide 3 AC 440 V. Ordered under Miele material number 11744770 and article number 53217012SOM.