The ZHILAI MED Automated Shared Workwear Dispenser is designed for hospitals and controlled workplaces that manage clean uniforms as a shared inventory rather than assigning one fixed garment compartment to each employee. Each storage compartment can be independently replenished, counted and bound to a workwear specification, allowing different garment sizes or categories to be managed within the same dispensing system.
During replenishment, RFID-tagged workwear can be identified and directed to the compartment assigned to the corresponding specification. Authorized users then authenticate and collect the preset workwear size, while the system records the collected garment against the user according to the configured workflow.
The ZL-G30 and ZL-G31 are designed around compartment-based shared workwear distribution. The system combines independent storage compartments, RFID-assisted replenishment, multiple user authentication methods and modular cabinet configuration for different workwear specifications.
| Model | ZL-G30, ZL-G31 |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | Main unit: 735 × 450 × 195 mm; Auxiliary unit: 735 × 450 × 195 mm |
| Compartments | Main unit: 4 compartments; Auxiliary unit: 8 compartments |
| Touchscreen | 15.6-inch |
| Camera | Binocular camera |
| Scanner | Supports 1D barcode and QR code scanning |
| Card Reader | IC/RFID 2-in-1 card reader |
| Communication | Wired, Wi-Fi, 4G |
| Enclosure Material | Sheet-metal structure with electrophoretic coating; excellent anti-aging, salt-spray resistance, anti-mildew and antibacterial performance; better adapts to complex temperature/humidity and acid/alkali environments |
| Electronic Lock | Zhilai self-developed electronic lock based on electromagnetic design; 360° anti-pry and anti-shim insertion; door open/close status detection; passed leakage, door magnetic, and pull-force tests; service life ≥ 100,000 cycles |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Operating Humidity | < 95% (+25°C) |
| Functions | |
| Identity Authentication | Supports facial recognition, IC card, code scanning, and account/password authentication. |
| Replenishment | Scan the RFID chip of the workwear. The cabinet automatically opens the door corresponding to that workwear specification. After placing the workwear into the compartment and closing the door, it automatically identifies the replenishment type and quantity. |
| Dispensing / Collection | Users authenticate via multiple methods and then collect the preset size of workwear. The cabinet automatically binds the collected workwear with the user who collected it. |
Unlike a conventional locker that simply assigns one compartment to one person, this system is designed around shared clean-workwear inventory. Compartments can represent different garment specifications while replenishment and dispensing records are managed through the configured workflow.
Each compartment can be replenished, dispensed and counted independently, making it easier to manage different workwear specifications within one system.
Compartments can be configured for different garment sizes or workwear specifications according to the actual shared-inventory structure.
Replenishment staff scan the RFID chip of the workwear, after which the corresponding compartment can open for loading and the replenishment type and quantity can be recorded.
Facial recognition, IC card, code scanning and account/password authentication provide several ways to control staff access.
After authenticated collection, the system can associate the collected workwear with the user according to the configured dispensing workflow.
The main unit provides 4 compartments, while the auxiliary unit provides 8 compartments, allowing the storage layout to be planned around the required workwear specifications.
In a shared workwear model, clean garments are managed as a common inventory for authorized users rather than permanently assigning one garment storage position to one employee. Users collect the workwear specification configured for them, while the cabinet manages inventory at the compartment level.
The key advantage of this design is that the cabinet does not treat all workwear as one undifferentiated stock pool. Individual compartments can be configured and counted separately according to garment specification.
Configure a compartment for the relevant workwear size or specification.
During replenishment, scan the RFID chip associated with the workwear.
The corresponding cabinet door opens so the workwear can be placed into the configured compartment.
After the door closes, the replenishment type and quantity can be identified according to the configured workflow.
ZL-G30 and ZL-G31 use a main-plus-auxiliary cabinet concept. The final combination should be planned according to the number of garment specifications, stock required between replenishment rounds and available installation space.
| Configuration | Compartments | Main Role | Planning Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Unit | 4 compartments | Core operating unit with touchscreen and control functions | Start by defining the key workwear specifications that require controlled shared distribution. |
| Auxiliary Unit | 8 compartments | Expands available shared-workwear storage positions | Useful when more sizes, specifications or stock positions are required. |
The appropriate cabinet combination should be confirmed from the real garment specification mix and replenishment workflow rather than compartment count alone.
These two product families address different workwear-management structures. The Shared Workwear Dispenser is centered on specification-based shared inventory, while the Working Clothes Dispenser is better suited to projects that require dedicated and shared allocation flexibility.
| Comparison | Shared Workwear Dispenser | Working Clothes Dispenser |
|---|---|---|
| Main Positioning | Shared workwear inventory | Dedicated and shared workwear configurations |
| Cabinet Structure | Main unit: 4 compartments; auxiliary unit: 8 compartments | Starter: 25 compartments; Adder: 32 compartments |
| Inventory Logic | Independent inventory management by shared-workwear compartment | Individual compartment structure supporting dedicated or shared allocation |
| Better Fit | Facilities mainly distributing standard workwear from a shared pool | Projects needing stronger dedicated/shared allocation flexibility |
Need a dedicated/shared compartment model instead? See the Working Clothes Dispenser.
The operating workflow is built around garment specification, RFID-assisted replenishment and authenticated collection.
This type of dispenser is most relevant where standardized clean workwear is shared among authorized users and needs to be organized by garment specification rather than permanently allocated to one individual.
Suitable where doctors, nurses or other staff collect standardized clean workwear from shared inventory.
Can support shared garment specifications for rotating clinical teams where workwear is collected according to authorized user settings.
Useful where several shifts draw from a standardized pool of clean workwear rather than maintaining separate permanent compartments for every employee.
Helps organize multiple garment sizes or specifications at a controlled self-service collection point.
Suitable for workplaces that distribute standardized uniforms or protective workwear through a shared clean-stock model.
Multiple employees use a common clean-workwear pool.
Garments are standardized by size or specification.
The workplace operates multiple shifts.
Workwear does not need a permanently assigned employee locker.
Inventory needs to be managed separately by garment specification.
Each employee requires a permanent individual compartment.
Personal garments must remain separated by user for long periods.
The project needs a dedicated-and-shared mixed allocation structure.
Individual compartment count is more important than shared specification inventory.
For these projects, compare the Working Clothes Dispenser .
The Shared Workwear Dispenser manages the clean-garment issue side of the workflow. Projects that also need to collect used workwear can connect dispensing with a dedicated return process so clean issue and used-garment collection operate as separate but connected steps.
For used-workwear collection, see the Working Clothes Collection Machine .
For a wider workflow covering dispensing, storage, return and footwear management, see the Hospital Workwear & Shoe Management Solution.
A shared workwear dispenser is a controlled self-service system that manages clean garments as shared inventory rather than permanently assigning one garment compartment to one employee. Different compartments can be associated with different garment specifications.
Shared dispensing allows authorized users to collect garments from a common inventory according to configured specifications. Dedicated dispensing assigns storage positions or garments more directly to individual users. The appropriate model depends on how the facility manages workwear ownership and allocation.
Compartments are managed independently so different workwear specifications can be replenished and counted separately. This helps operators identify which specification requires replenishment instead of relying only on one total inventory figure.
Compartments can be configured for selected garment sizes or workwear specifications. The final allocation should reflect the actual size mix and replenishment demand of the facility.
Replenishment personnel scan the RFID chip of the workwear. The corresponding compartment can then open for loading, and after the door is closed the system can identify the replenishment type and quantity according to the configured workflow.
The listed configuration supports facial recognition, IC card, code scanning and account/password authentication.
The Shared Workwear Dispenser is centered on shared garment inventory managed by specification and compartment. The Working Clothes Dispenser provides a different compartment structure and is better suited where dedicated and shared allocation flexibility is required.
The dispensing unit manages clean-workwear collection by authorized users. Where a project also requires used-garment return, a separate workwear collection machine can be included in the wider workflow.
Shared workwear dispensing is one configuration within ZHILAI MED's wider automated uniform distribution range. Compare garment type, allocation method, required compartment structure, replenishment workflow and expected user demand before selecting the final equipment.
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