Primus DX55 55kg commercial tumble dryer in dark grey with a large circular stainless steel drum, digital controls and three-quarter side view.

Primus DX55 Commercial Tumble Dryer

The Primus DX55 is a 55kg vented commercial tumble dryer with a 1020-litre drum, radial airflow and a 680mm door opening. Standard reversing, a self-cleaning lint screen and preheated intake air support high-volume commercial laundry operation.

The range offers separate gas, electric or steam-heated versions, with Dual Digital or OPL Micro controls and optional SensoDry+ residual-moisture control. Able can help confirm availability, the appropriate configuration and your site’s utility, exhaust and installation requirements before ordering.

Purchase the Primus DX55 outright or choose Able Complete360° for equipment, installation, servicing and ongoing support in one fixed monthly cost.

Request a Primus DX55 Quote

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DX55

Key Specifications

55kg
Drying capacity
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1020L
Drum volume
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660 l/sec
Airflow
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254mm
Exhaust connection

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Gas / Electric / Steam
Alternative heating versions

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Freestanding
Commercial tumble dryer

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2175 × 1170 × 1725mm
H × W × D

Primus DX55 Technical Specifications

Model Primus DX55
Drying capacity 55 kg
Drum volume 1020 litres
Drum diameter 1120 mm
Door opening diameter 680 mm
Dryer type Vented tumble dryer
Heating options Gas / electric / steam
Airflow 660 litres/sec
Gas heating input 79 kW
Electric heating 60 kW
Steam heating input 54.95 kW at 6.9 bar
Gas connection 1-inch NPT
Steam connection ¾-inch NPT
Fan motor power 1.1 kW
Drive motor power 1.1 kW
Average drying rate — gas 979 g/min
Average drying rate — electric 698 g/min
Exhaust connection 254 mm
Overall dimensions — installation drawing (H × W × D) 2175 × 1170 × 1725 mm
Cabinet dimensions — specification table (H × W × D) 2175 × 1170 × 1270 mm
Net weight — electric / gas / steam 565 / 555 / 605 kg
Foil-packed dimensions (H × W × D) 2290 × 1220 × 1820 mm
Foil-packed gross weight — electric / gas / steam 600 / 585 / 635 kg
Crate-packed dimensions (H × W × D) 2310 × 1350 × 1890 mm
Crate-packed gross weight — electric / gas / steam 675 / 660 / 710 kg

Gas, electric and steam heating are separate machine versions. The 60kW rating applies to the electric version only. Able can confirm the selected configuration, required site services and overall installation clearances before ordering. Drying performance depends on the load and operating conditions.

Primus DX55 Control Options

Dual Digital and OPL Micro controls support on-premise commercial laundry operation, with optional SensoDry+ residual-moisture control. Able can confirm the appropriate configuration for your site.

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Dual Digital Control

Practical Daily Operation

Straightforward digital controls support everyday drying in on-premise commercial laundries.

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OPL Micro

Commercial Laundry Control

The OPL Micro configuration supports professional on-premise laundry operation. Able can confirm the controls and available options for the selected machine.

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SensoDry+

Optional Moisture Control

Optional SensoDry+ residual-moisture control helps manage drying according to the load rather than relying only on a fixed drying time.

Control availability and machine configuration can vary. Able can help confirm the appropriate DX55 control setup for your laundry requirements.

Additional Features & Options

The Primus DX55 combines practical commercial-drying features with a range of available equipment and configuration options.

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Galvanised drum
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Radial airflow
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680mm door opening for loading and unloading
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Standard reversing drum
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Self-cleaning lint screen
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Preheating of intake air
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Gas, electric or steam heating configurations
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Dual Digital or OPL Micro control configurations
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Optional stainless-steel drum
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Optional stainless-steel front panel with black painted door
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Optional SensoDry+ residual-moisture control
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Optional SafeTech fire-suppression system

Some features and equipment are configuration-dependent or available as options. Able can help confirm the appropriate DX55 specification for your laundry.

Installation & Laundry Support from Able

Support Beyond the Machine

Buying the Primus DX55 should not be the end of the journey. Able can support your laundry from initial equipment specification through to delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing machine support.

Ongoing servicing and breakdown support are available to help keep the DX55 operating reliably throughout its working life.

We can also help confirm the appropriate heating configuration, exhaust requirements and installation services for your site before the dryer is commissioned.

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Equipment Specification

We can help confirm the appropriate DX55 configuration for your laundry requirements.

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Delivery & Installation

Able can arrange delivery and support the installation of the DX55 at your site.

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Commissioning & Operator Setup

We can support commissioning, control setup and operator guidance, helping ensure the dryer is ready for dependable day-to-day use.

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Servicing & Breakdown Support

Ongoing servicing and breakdown support are available to help keep your commercial laundry equipment supported.

Buy Outright or Choose Complete360°

Choose the purchasing route that works best for your laundry, whether you want to own the Primus DX55 outright or bring equipment and ongoing support together into one managed solution.

OPTION 01

Purchase Outright

Purchase the Primus DX55 as a standalone commercial tumble dryer, with Able available to support equipment specification, delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing servicing.

OPTION 02

Able Complete360°

For organisations looking to avoid a large upfront equipment cost, the DX55 can form part of an
Able Complete360°
laundry solution, bringing equipment, installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and ongoing support together into one fixed monthly cost.

Primus DX55 Spec Sheet

Primus DX55 commercial tumble dryer

MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

View the Primus DX55 Spec Sheet

View the Primus technical sheet for DX55 capacity, dimensions, heating versions, airflow, connections and optional equipment.

The document covers DX55, DX77 and DX90. Able can confirm the selected DX55 heating and control configuration and installation requirements before ordering.

Request a Primus DX55 Quote

Tell us about your laundry, typical loads and available space, and we’ll help confirm whether the Primus DX55 is the right commercial tumble dryer for your site.

Whether you’re considering outright purchase or Able Complete360°, or need to check heating, controls and installation requirements, give our team the basics and we’ll take it from there.

Request a Primus DX55 Quote

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