A UniMac extractor, more fully a UniMac washer extractor, is the machine that washes heavy loads and then spins the water out at high speed before the linen goes to the dryer or ironer. The extraction stage is where a commercial laundry saves or loses money: the more water removed in the spin, the shorter and cheaper the drying cycle. This guide explains how UniMac extractors work, which series to choose and what to check before you buy one in the UAE.
What a UniMac extractor does
Every UniMac extractor combines two functions in one drum. First it washes, using programmed water levels, temperatures and chemical dosing. Then it extracts, accelerating the drum to a high G-force so that water is forced out of the fabric. The result is linen that leaves the washer with far less moisture than a standard washing machine would leave, which cuts dryer time, energy use and wear on the linen.
UniMac is made by Alliance Laundry Systems in the United States, and its extractors are used in hotels, hospitals, industrial laundries and facilities management operations across the Gulf.
Why UniMac extractor speed matters
Extraction is measured in G-force. A standard-extract machine might reach 100 G; a high-extract soft-mount UniMac extractor can reach several times that. Higher G-force removes more water per cycle, so:
- Drying cycles are shorter, which saves energy on every load
- Dryers can keep up with washers, so wet linen does not queue
- Linen spends less time at high heat, which extends its life
- A laundry can process more kilograms per hour with the same floor space
For a laundry running one shift a day the saving from a high-extract UniMac extractor is useful. For a laundry running two or three shifts, a high-extract machine is the difference between keeping up and falling behind.
UniMac extractor series available in the UAE
UY series soft-mount extractors
The UY series runs from 7 kg to 65 kg, with the large-capacity UY range going up to 280 kg. Soft-mount construction means the drum is suspended inside the frame, so the machine can be installed on an upper floor without a foundation and still spin at high G-force. This is the usual choice for hotels and serviced apartments.
UC and UW series hard-mount extractors
The UC cabinet series and UW pocket series bolt to a concrete base. They cost less than soft-mount machines of the same capacity and are built for heavy, continuous industrial loads at ground level.
UB, UH and UMB barrier extractors
Healthcare laundries use a UniMac extractor built as a barrier washer extractor, installed in a wall between the soiled and clean sides of the laundry. Linen goes in on one side and comes out on the other, which is a requirement in many hospitals and clinics.
How to choose the right UniMac extractor
- Capacity: calculate your daily load in kilograms and your available cycles; size for the busiest day
- Floor: upper floor or no foundation means soft-mount; ground floor with a concrete base allows hard-mount
- Extraction speed: choose high-extract if your dryers are the bottleneck or energy costs are a concern
- Controls: UniLinc controls allow programmed cycles for each linen type and track utility use
- Utilities: confirm 3 phase power, water pressure and drain size before ordering
- Support: buy from a supplier with technicians and spare parts in the UAE
Our UniMac washer extractor buying guide goes into each of these points in more depth, and the washer extractor sizing guide shows the capacity calculation step by step.
UniMac extractor price and availability
The price of a UniMac extractor depends on capacity, mounting type, extraction speed and controls. Read our guide to UniMac commercial washer prices for the factors involved. Abelco Equipment Trading supplies UniMac extractors across the UAE with installation, commissioning and after-sales service. Every quotation states the standard warranty conditions; payment is in advance and delivery is subject to stock availability.
UniMac extractor: frequently asked questions
Is a washer extractor the same as a washing machine?
A UniMac extractor is a commercial washing machine with a high-speed extraction stage. Domestic and light commercial washers spin at lower speeds and leave more water in the load.
Do I need a special floor for a UniMac extractor?
Hard-mount extractors need a concrete base. Soft-mount extractors can be installed on any solid floor, including upper floors.
Can Abelco service UniMac extractors?
Yes. Our technicians install and maintain UniMac machines and we supply genuine spare parts. See our laundry equipment services.
Need a quotation? Request a UniMac quotation from Abelco Equipment Trading, or call +971 50 222 8400. Delivery is subject to stock availability.