Pellerin Laundry Machine Sales Company, Inc.

Products - Gear Guardian®

"Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Company is your source for gear guardian equipment for proper decontamination of firefighters’ gear."

Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Company is your source for Gear Guardian® equipment for proper decontamination of firefighters’ gear.

What is decontamination and why is it necessary?

The incidence of cancer is substantially higher among firefighters than in the general population.

Why is decontamination so important?

To protect firefighters’ health.
To help eliminate safety hazards.
To make gear more comfortable.

What is the best way to decontaminate firefighters’ gear?

An on-premises laundry.
An on premises laundry also protects the families of firefighters.
An on premises laundry can prolong the lifespan of gear and cut turnaround time.

What are the basic requirements for a quality wash?

When gear is laundered, water removes soil or contaminants by the process of dilution. Four “helpers” are used to enhance water’s role. They loosen contaminants from the goods and dissolve or suspend these contaminants in water -- so the contaminants can be removed by dilution.

What is the best type of washing machine to use in decontaminating gear?

A commercial type, front loading washer extractor.

It must have a roomy cylinder.
It must be heavy duty.
It must be easy to operate.
It must have the proper wash formulas.
It must have the proper speeds.
It must permit changing the wash formula.

Brochures and product information:

Milnor gear guardian washer extractor brochure
Cissell fire cabinet gear guardian brochure

The Milnor gear guardian washer-extractors we offer are the best for decontaminating gear for the following reasons:

The Milnor gear guardian washer-extractor is the only washer-extractor specifically designed for cleaning turnouts.
The Milnor gear guardian washer-extractor has the only preprogrammed wash formulas that have been tested by independent labs to safely clean turnout gear. The formulas guarantee consistent cleaning and eliminate incorrect uses of chemicals or accidental use of damaging chemicals. The wrong detergent and bleach can severely damage the gear after one wash.
The Milnor gear guardian mixes all cleaning solutions with water before the solutions enter the wash basket. This eliminates high concentrations of chemicals on the gear.
All wash formulas are designed to prevent the basket from turning until the correct water levels are in the basket. This results in less friction and damage to the gear.
The Milnor gear guardian has an oversized basket that is 30” in diameter. A wider basket results in better interaction with the cleaning solution because turn out gear will not clean thoroughly if restricted in a small basket.
Milnor washers have a vibration safety shut off to reduce the extract speed when the load is out of balance. This feature extends the life of the washer because excessive stress on the machine is eliminated.
Milnor is equipped with complete self-diagnostics written in English for easy trouble shooting.