Great amount washing machines have a drum made of stainless steel. Their differences are only in the differing surface of the drum. Washers with a honeycomb drum are designed to provide gentle and delicate cleaning of fabrics from dirt, while not compromising the quality of the fabric.
Design features of the honeycomb drum of the washing machine
This technology was patented by the German manufacturing company Miele, which produces household appliances of the highest (premium) class.
On the surface, which is located inside the drum, there are slightly convex hexagons with angles of 120 degrees.
We can say that in appearance they resemble a honeycomb.
In order for the water to circulate in the tub, there are very small holes at the edges of these regularly shaped hexagons, which are much smaller than in a standard washing machine.
The main differences from the standard drum
regular drums provide holes for water circulation around the entire perimeter and area. Their diameter is such that when squeezing at high speeds, the fabric is pulled into them due to centrifugal force. In addition, the material during the washing process is subject to friction against the walls themselves.This reflects badly enough on the further appearance of things: they cease to look like new, and unloved spools appear on clothes.
This reduces the wear and tear of fabrics even when spin at high speed. Such a surface even outwardly seems softer and smoother, and the holes are much smaller in diameter than in standard counterparts. In addition, this structure prevents getting various small objects into the tank and drain system during the washing process (buttons, coins, bra bones, etc.).
Pros and cons of a honeycomb drum washing machine
The honeycomb drum has many advantages. Here is some of them:
Care for the fabric. Water mixed with dissolved detergent during the washing process remains in small cells and creates a thin invisible film. Due to this, the process of friction and wear of things is minimized, so the stretched material is not subject to early wear.
Durability and strength. The drum of this type is a cast structure, which is made by rolling. There are no welded parts in it, due to which the service life of the washing machine is significantly increased.- Profitability. The Miele expert team tested their unit and showed that honeycomb drums consume water and electrical energy much more economical than conventional washing machines.
Many consumers do not agree and are not going to overpay, so they prefer cheaper devices or analog devices at a lower cost. In any case, no one can dispute the superiority of this washing machine.
Washing machine Diamond with honeycomb drum
Samsung company also positions its washing machines as devices with honeycomb drums, but they have a slightly different structure. And the name of this model - "Diamond" - in translation means "diamond".
The drum is made of convex parts, as in Miele washing machines, but in this case they are quadrangles, on the tops of each of which there are holes of small diameter.
In the drums of the new technology called Diamond +, the holes are moved to the concave part, which has already become more similar to the Miele design. The edges of such "honeycombs" have the shape of a light wave for a smoother glide. Compared to conventional washing machines, this drum also treats things more carefully, protecting against the appearance of pellets and other damage to clothes.
