Abstract: A flatwork ironer for the ironing of sheets, including a housing, having a series of troughs, and a roll associated with each, spray device in proximity with each roll, for the timed spraying of lubricating wax thereon, the spray includes a spray conduit, for conveyance of wax under pressure from a reservoir for dispensing through spray nozzles onto each roll for the time needed, and then providing a return line for draining any excess wax back to the reservoir; the controls for automatic spraying of lubricating wax onto the roll(s) includes a pump, a motor, a computer program including a timer, various solenoids, cams, for furnishing the controlled de-energization of the flatwork feed table and vacuum motors, and the initiation of a lubricating cycle, to achieve its functioning, with a reinitiation of the ironer mechanisms for further operation, with the automatic resetting through circuitry of the timer in preparation for the next lubricating cycle.