5 in 1 integration
Feeding, drying, ironing, folding and stacking combined into one machine, so there is no separate feeder, dryer, folder or stacker to buy, house, power and maintain.
Five machines, one footprint. The Compact PRO integrates feeding, drying, ironing, folding and stacking into a single machine, delivering up to 220 kg/h in as little as 20 square metres. Damp linen goes straight from a high-extraction washer and comes back folded and stacked, with one operator. Available as the Compact Pro 600 and Compact Pro 800, with gas, steam or electric heating.
Sizes in this range
Every capacity, one page
Pick the model that matches your load. Full specifications for each are further down this page, and our team will confirm the right size for your site.
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Pricing and advice on the Compact PRO Ironing System
Tell us how your laundry runs and we'll come back with the right models, the running costs and a firm price. Every enquiry sent from this page is tagged to the Girbau Compact PRO Ironing System so nothing gets lost in translation.
- Response within one business day, usually much sooner.
- Specification advice from people who install and service these machines.
- Finance, rental and staged upgrade options available.
- Nationwide service network and genuine parts held in Australia.
220 kg/h
Maximum output capacity
5 in 1
Feed, dry, iron, fold and stack
20 m²
Minimum floor area required
30%
Energy saving vs traditional process
A complete ironing system in one machine
Every function previously handled by several separate machines, now integrated into a single compact footprint. The Compact PRO exists because most laundries cannot justify the floor space, capital or headcount of a full ironing line, but still need the finish that one produces.
30% energy savings
Direct ironing eliminates the dryer stage entirely, and independent heat zone modulation means only the burner of the active lane ignites. One of the most expensive processes in the laundry simply disappears.
Autospeed mode
Ironing speed adjusts automatically to moisture content and linen thickness, holding a constant temperature so the finish stays uniform whatever comes out of the washer.
Inteli touchscreen control
Colour touchscreen with intuitive programming, multiple programmes per customer or linen type, plus remote diagnostics and productivity analysis built in.
270° roller contact
An interwoven strap system holds linen against 270 degrees of roller surface without transferring marks, giving the ironing quality of a much larger machine.
Ergonomic vacuum feeding
An extra-wide vacuum table positions, holds and spreads linen while feeding clamps centre it, so a single operator can load king sheets and duvet covers without a second pair of hands.
Operator safety
Micro-switch protection on every front and rear cover, with an ergonomic feeding height that keeps operators out of awkward postures across a full shift.
Modular and knock-down
The machine can be dismantled into modules for installation in previously inaccessible areas. The Compact Pro 800 is available in a knock-down version for tight access such as hotel basements.
Flexible lane configuration
Configure for 1, 2 or 4 lanes to suit sheets, table linen or small pieces, with by-pass options, a small-piece collector on 2 and 4 lane builds and a rear output table option.
Feeding
One operator, even for king sheets
Only one operator is needed. The extra-wide vacuum feeding table positions, holds and spreads linen to prevent wrinkles, while feeding clamps centre each item so folds and stacks land square. De-creasing brushes stretch the linen at the sides before it reaches the roll, which is where most crease formation begins.
- Configure for 1, 2 or 4 lanes: sheets, table linen or small pieces
- De-creasing brushes stretch linen at the sides to prevent creases
- Feeding clamps centre linen for perfect folds, safely and ergonomically
- Extra-wide vacuum table holds linen in place during feeding
- One person can load oversized items including king sheets and duvets
Quality
Exceptional ironing quality, straight from the washer
The Compact PRO delivers a premium finish thanks to 270 degrees of linen contact with the roller surface and an interwoven strap system that prevents marks transferring. The heat output makes it possible to iron straight from the washer, bypassing the dryer entirely.
- 270° roller contact for maximum ironing surface coverage
- Interwoven strap system prevents marks transferring to linen
- Direct ironing from the washer, no dryer preconditioning needed
- Autospeed maintains stable temperature regardless of moisture level
- Surface-treated cylinder for delicate care and longer fabric life
- Handles all flat linen including king sheets, duvets and duvet covers
Folding and stacking
Folding that matches a dedicated folder
The Compact PRO's folding system matches the quality of Girbau's dedicated FR+ folder. Available in standard single-lane or multilane configurations, with both mechanical blade and air-driven cross-folding for precise, repeatable results and consistent, even stacks ready for the trolley.
- 1 or 2 primary folds with up to 3 cross-folds per lane
- Air and blade fold mechanisms, with by-pass options available
- Small-piece collector on 2 and 4 lane configurations
- Rear output table option and height-adjusting stacker belt
- Stacker options in 4 positions to suit your laundry layout
Running cost
Where the 30% comes from
Independent modulation of heat zones creates up to 30% energy savings, because only the burner of the active lane ignites rather than the whole roll. On top of that, removing dryer preconditioning cuts one of the most expensive processes in the laundry entirely, and frees your existing dryers for towelling.
- Only the active lane's burner fires, zone by zone
- No dryer stage for flatwork, so dryers are released for terry
- Autospeed avoids over-ironing and wasted heat on light loads
- Productivity analysis in the control panel shows real output per shift
Installation
Compact design, easy installation
The machine fits into just 20 square metres of floor space. The knock-down version can be dismantled into modules and reassembled inside the laundry, which is what makes it viable for hotel basements and facilities with restricted access where a full line could never be delivered.
- From 20 m² of floor area including operator and trolley access
- Knock-down version available on the Compact Pro 800
- Modules pass through standard doorways and lifts
- We produce a room layout drawing before you commit to anything
Specifying
Getting the pairing right
The Compact PRO performs to its numbers when it is fed properly. That means high-extraction washing ahead of it and a sensible linen flow around it, which is exactly what our design stage covers before any equipment is quoted.
- Pair with a 450G Genius washer so linen arrives at the right dampness
- Choose the 600 for up to 175 kg/h, the 800 for up to 220 kg/h
- Confirm services, gas, steam or electric heating, and room extraction
- Plan linen flow so soiled and clean stay properly separated
Model specifications
Two models to match your production volume.
| Model | Max. production | Roller Ø | Working width | Ironing area | Max. speed | Heating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Pro 600 | 175 kg/h | 600 mm | 3,300 mm | 4.95 m² | 12 m/min | Gas, Steam |
| Compact Pro 800 | 220 kg/h | 800 mm | 3,300 mm | 6.60 m² | 25 m/min | Gas, Steam, Electric |
Production figures assume correctly extracted linen. Final specification depends on linen mix, volumes and room dimensions.
Configuration options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lanes | 1, 2 or 4 lanes for sheets, table linen or small pieces |
| Primary folds | 1 or 2 primary folds per lane |
| Cross folds | Up to 3 cross-folds per lane, air and blade mechanisms |
| By-pass | Fold by-pass available for items that ship flat |
| Small pieces | Small-piece collector on 2 and 4 lane builds |
| Output | Height-adjusting stacker belt, rear output table option |
| Stacker positions | 4 positions to adapt to your laundry layout |
| Access | Knock-down version available on the Compact Pro 800 |
Standard features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Control | Inteli colour touchscreen, multiple programmes, remote diagnostics |
| Speed control | Autospeed adjusts to moisture content and linen thickness |
| Heating | Independent heat zone modulation, only the active burner fires |
| Roll contact | 270° linen contact with interwoven strap system |
| Cylinder | Surface-treated for delicate care and extended fabric life |
| Feeding | Extra-wide vacuum table, clamps and de-creasing brushes |
| Safety | Micro-switch protection on all front and rear covers |
| Manufacture | Built in Europe under strict quality standards |
Where this range is installed
- Hotels and resorts
- Hospitals and healthcare
- Aged care and nursing homes
- Clinics and day surgeries
- Commercial laundries
- Growth-oriented medium laundries
- Function venues
- Corrective and defence facilities
The complete ironing system for your business
The Compact PRO sits in Girbau's mid-production range, above the PB wall ironers and just below full automatic ironing lines. If you are hand-folding flatwork or paying an external linen service, it is usually the machine that changes the maths. Send us your volumes and we will model it honestly against what you spend today.
Make an Enquiry- Full flatwork process in around 20 square metres
- One operator for the entire line, feed to stack
- Manufactured in Europe under strict quality standards
- Official Girbau warranty, check regional conditions for details
- Remote diagnostics and productivity analysis via connected control
- Installed, commissioned and trained by our own team
Frequently asked questions
What is the Compact Pro ironing system?
It is a single machine that feeds, dries, irons, folds and stacks flat linen. Functions that normally require five separate pieces of equipment are integrated into one footprint of around 20 square metres, producing up to 220 kg/h.
What is the difference between the 600 and 800 models?
The Compact Pro 600 has a 600mm roller, 4.95 m² of ironing area and produces up to 175 kg/h at 12 m/min, in gas or steam. The Compact Pro 800 has an 800mm roller, 6.60 m² and produces up to 220 kg/h at 25 m/min, in gas, steam or electric.
Does it really replace five separate machines?
Yes. Feeding, drying, ironing, folding and stacking all happen inside the one machine, so there is no separate feeder, flatwork dryer, folder or stacker to buy, house or service.
What floor space is required?
From around 20 square metres including operator and trolley access. We produce a room layout drawing showing feed and exit clearances before you commit to anything.
What heating options are available?
Gas and steam on both models, with electric also available on the Compact Pro 800. Gas is usually the lowest running cost where a supply exists, steam suits sites already running a boiler.
What folding options does it offer?
One or two primary folds and up to three cross-folds per lane, using both air and blade mechanisms, with by-pass options, a small-piece collector on 2 and 4 lane builds and a height-adjusting stacker belt in four positions.
Can it handle oversized linen?
Yes. The extra-wide vacuum feeding table and feeding clamps let a single operator load king-size sheets, duvets and duvet covers, with de-creasing brushes stretching the linen before it reaches the roll.
How is this different from a PB Series ironer?
A PB Series line is separate feeder, ironer, folder and stacker units configured to your volumes, and scales higher. The Compact PRO puts those functions in one machine with a small footprint and low labour, which suits mid-sized on-premise and growing commercial laundries.
Do I still need dryers?
Yes, for towelling and terry, which never goes through an ironer. Flatwork bypasses the dryer entirely, which frees your existing dryers up and cuts energy use.
Can it be installed in a basement or restricted access site?
Usually yes. The machine dismantles into modules, and the Compact Pro 800 is available in a knock-down version specifically for sites where a full-width machine cannot be delivered in one piece.
Can it replace an outsourced linen contract?
Frequently, yes. We will model in-house cost per kilo including labour, energy, water and finance against your current contract rate so the comparison is genuine.
What warranty and support options exist?
Official Girbau warranty applies, with regional conditions confirmed at quote. Aqualogic services the machine nationally with our own technicians and Australia's largest commercial laundry parts holding.