UniMac On-Premise Laundry
Equipment
UniMac builds the most complete line of OPL washer-extractors and tumble dryers available — from 20 lb cabinet hardmounts to 450 lb softmounts for the most demanding institutional laundries. CLEC is an authorized UniMac distributor serving South Florida since 1969.
What Is On-Premise Laundry?
On-Premise Laundry — OPL — means processing your own linen on-site rather than sending it to an outside laundry service. Hotels wash their own sheets and towels. Hospitals launder their own gowns and linens. Nursing homes handle their own bedding and resident garments. When you run an OPL operation, you control quality, turnaround time, cost, and compliance.
UniMac is the industry standard for OPL equipment. Manufactured by Alliance Laundry Systems, UniMac machines are engineered specifically for institutions that need reliable, high-capacity performance day after day, year after year — not for occasional use. They're built heavier, programmed with more precision, and backed by a warranty structure that assumes continuous commercial operation.
As an authorized UniMac distributor, CLEC supplies the complete UniMac OPL line to operations throughout Palm Beach and Broward Counties — and handles installation, service, and parts so you have one company responsible for the full equipment lifecycle.
UniMac OPL Washer-Extractor Lines
UniMac produces six washer-extractor configurations covering 20 to 450 lb capacity. Every line is built for continuous commercial operation — the differences are in capacity, mount type, floor requirements, and performance tier.
The flagship UniMac OPL line. Softmount machines use an internal suspension system to absorb vibration during extraction — eliminating the need for structural floor reinforcement and concrete anchoring. This makes them the right choice for upper-floor installations or any location where floor loading is a constraint. G-force extraction up to 400G reduces drying time and energy costs.
The most widely installed UniMac OPL configuration. Hardmount machines bolt directly to a concrete slab, making them extremely stable and mechanically simpler than softmounts. Lower upfront cost with the same reliable OPL performance. The right choice when you have a ground-floor concrete slab installation and want to maximize value without sacrificing durability.
The cabinet hardmount combines a fully enclosed, finished cabinet exterior with the proven hardmount washer-extractor mechanism. Clean, professional appearance for installations in visible or semi-visible laundry areas. Available in 20, 30, 40, and 60 lb capacities — well suited to nursing homes, schools, and facilities where the laundry room has some public-facing visibility.
UniMac's entry-level OPL offering. The Value Line delivers commercial-grade construction and durability at a lower price point — the right fit for operations with moderate linen volumes that don't need the full feature set of the High-Performance or Mid-Performance series. Fully serviceable by our factory-trained technicians with stocked OEM parts.
The UM202 is UniMac's commercial top-load washer for small-volume OPL applications. Useful for operations that primarily process small loads — personal garments, specialty items, or supplemental capacity alongside larger front-load machines. Simple controls, commercial durability, and a familiar loading format for environments where staff turnover makes training a consideration.
UniMac Tumble Dryers & Stacked Combinations
UniMac's dryer line is engineered to match the throughput capacity of their washer-extractors. OPTidry™ moisture-sensing technology prevents overdrying, extending linen life and reducing energy consumption.
UniMac's standalone tumble dryers run from 30 lb to 170 lb capacity, available in gas and electric configurations. OPTidry™ moisture sensing continuously measures remaining moisture in the load and terminates the cycle precisely at target dryness — preventing the overdrying that shortens linen life and wastes energy. Multiple heat levels and programmable cool-down periods are standard.
Two 30 lb dryer tumbler units stacked into a single column — double the drying capacity with the same floor footprint as a single machine. Stack dryers are the solution when laundry room square footage is limited but throughput requirements demand multiple dryers running simultaneously. Independently controlled upper and lower drums allow different cycle programs to run at the same time.
UniMac PPE Drying Cabinets
Standard commercial dryers are inadequate for firefighter PPE. Tumbling action and high heat that works for linen can degrade the protective membranes and reflective trim in turnout gear — and still leave moisture trapped in the layered fabric system where carcinogens accumulate.
UniMac PPE drying cabinets are configured to dry a complete set of firefighter protective equipment — every item that comes into contact with combustion gases and particulates.
Three Technologies That Set UniMac Apart
UniMac's OPL advantage isn't just build quality — it's the proprietary technology built into every machine. OPTispray, OPTidry, and UniLinc Touch work together to reduce utility costs, extend linen life, and give operators complete control over every cycle.
Most commercial laundry equipment in the OPL category does one thing: wash and dry. UniMac engineered a layer of intelligence on top of that — water recirculation that cuts consumption in half, moisture sensing that stops the dryer at exactly the right moment, and a control system that can be programmed once and locked so every operator runs the same cycle, every time.
For operations that run thousands of pounds of linen per week, these aren't marginal improvements. OPTispray alone can pay for itself in water savings within the first year of operation. OPTidry reduces linen replacement costs by eliminating the brittleness and fiber breakdown caused by overdrying.
Instead of filling the drum with water for each rinse cycle, OPTispray recirculates the rinse water through a spray nozzle system — achieving the same rinse quality with dramatically less water. The result is up to 50% reduction in water usage per cycle compared to conventional fill-and-drain rinsing. In high-volume OPL operations, water is one of the largest operating costs. OPTispray directly addresses that.
Timed drying runs the machine for a fixed period regardless of actual moisture content — which means linen either gets overdried or runs too long. OPTidry uses sensors to continuously monitor moisture remaining in the load and terminates the cycle precisely when the target dryness level is reached. This eliminates overdrying damage, reduces energy consumption per cycle, and protects the investment in your linen inventory.
UniLinc Touch is the control interface across UniMac's OPL line — a full-color touchscreen available in 34 languages with programmable cycle presets that can be locked to prevent unauthorized modification. For healthcare and regulated environments, this means compliant wash programs can be set once and protected from override. ECO cycle options and diagnostic readouts are standard. Remote monitoring capability is available on select configurations.
Industries That Run UniMac OPL Equipment
UniMac OPL machines are designed for any operation that processes significant linen volume on-site and needs equipment that won't let them down.
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UniMac OPL FAQ
Common questions about UniMac OPL equipment, configurations, and what to expect from CLEC as your distributor.
Our team has been sizing and selling UniMac equipment to South Florida businesses for over 55 years. Call or send a message and we'll answer directly.
561-848-0054Hardmount washer-extractors bolt directly to a concrete slab using anchor bolts. They transmit vibration forces directly to the floor structure, which means they require a reinforced concrete slab for installation and are best suited to ground-floor locations. They're mechanically simpler and typically less expensive than softmounts at comparable capacities.
Softmount washer-extractors use an internal suspension system — springs and dampers — to absorb the vibration forces generated during high-speed extraction. Because the machine contains the vibration internally, softmounts can be installed on upper floors, on wood-framed structures, or anywhere floor loading and vibration transmission are concerns. Softmounts also typically reach higher G-force extraction speeds (up to 400G), which reduces moisture remaining in the load and shortens dryer cycle time.
The right choice depends on your installation location and floor construction. We'll assess your site and recommend the appropriate configuration before any purchase.
The right capacity depends on your daily linen poundage and the number of operating hours available for laundering. The basic formula: divide your daily linen weight by the number of cycles per machine per day (which depends on cycle time and available hours). That gives you the washer capacity needed to process your volume.
For hotels, the starting point is room count × occupancy rate × linen weight per room. For healthcare, it's bed count × daily linen weight per bed. For most applications, we have standard sizing guides we've refined over 55 years of South Florida installations. Contact us with your operation details — we'll run the numbers at no charge and recommend a configuration sized to your actual volume, not an approximation.
Conventional OPL washer-extractors perform rinse cycles by filling the drum with water, agitating, then draining — repeating this two or three times. Each fill uses a full drum's worth of water.
OPTispray replaces the fill-and-drain rinse with a recirculating spray rinse. Water is continuously recirculated through spray nozzles while the drum rotates, achieving the same rinse dilution with a fraction of the water. UniMac's data shows up to 50% reduction in water usage per cycle compared to conventional rinsing. For a hotel or hospital running hundreds of pounds of linen per day, that's a meaningful reduction in water and wastewater costs — typically enough to contribute meaningfully to ROI calculations on the equipment investment.
Yes. UniLinc Touch controls allow administrators to program wash cycles and then lock them with a passcode. Once locked, operators can select from the available preset programs but cannot modify temperatures, cycle times, or other parameters. This is particularly important for healthcare facilities where specific wash temperatures and cycle configurations are required for infection control compliance — a staff member can't accidentally run a low-temperature cycle on clinical linen that requires a high-temperature sanitizing wash.
CLEC programs and configures wash cycles during installation based on your specific requirements. If your needs change, we can update programs during service visits.
CLEC handles the complete installation — delivery, positioning, floor anchoring (for hardmounts), leveling and suspension setup (for softmounts), water supply connections, drain connections, gas or electrical connections, and ventilation. We configure the wash programs on the machine and test it through full cycles before leaving.
We also offer a pre-installation site assessment for new laundry room builds or significant reconfiguration — reviewing floor construction, utility availability, clearances, and drainage before equipment is ordered. This prevents costly surprises on installation day.
UniMac OPL equipment carries a manufacturer warranty through Alliance Laundry Systems. Warranty terms vary by product line and component — typically a full-machine warranty for one year with extended coverage on specific components like the cylinder and bearing assembly on qualifying models. Because CLEC is an authorized distributor, warranty claims are handled directly through the manufacturer relationship — you're not dealing with an unauthorized reseller who has no direct warranty support path.
Using genuine OEM parts for any repairs or maintenance is important for maintaining warranty coverage. CLEC stocks UniMac OEM parts and uses them exclusively in all service work.
The key differences are in construction, capacity, programmability, and operational intensity. OPL equipment is engineered for continuous, high-cycle-count operation — running multiple shifts per day, every day of the year. The mechanical components are built heavier, the bearings and seals are rated for higher cycle counts, and the control systems are designed for institutional use by multiple operators across shifts.
Standard commercial washers (what you'd find in a coin laundromat) are built for high transaction volume but not necessarily continuous single-operator high-capacity processing. They're also not designed with the programmability and lockability that regulated environments require. OPL machines are a distinct product category designed specifically for on-premise institutional laundry operations.
Yes. If you have existing UniMac equipment in Palm Beach or Broward County that needs service, regardless of where it was purchased, contact us. Our factory-trained technicians can service it and we carry OEM parts for UniMac machines. We'll assess the equipment's condition, advise on any needed repairs, and provide ongoing service support if you'd like to establish a service relationship going forward.