Bengaluru, November 16: Today, Dyson launches the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer, a fast energy efficient HEPA-filtered hand dryer. With a completely unique design and cutting-edge technology, the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer enables people to dry their hands quickly and hygienically, while using low energy and offering an alternative to single-use paper towels.
“At Dyson we believe hand drying should be fast, hygienic and responsible in its energy use. We solved many of these problems when we disrupted the industry with the launch of the first Dyson Airblade™ in 2006,” explains Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer. “We continue to pioneer with the Dyson Airblade 9kJ – our latest hand drying technology. From the acoustics to its design, everything has been rethought to deliver the best performance without any compromise on user experience or hygiene.”
The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer machine has been over three years in development, with more than 700 prototypes made. The result is the quietest Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer yet4, with fast hand drying in 10 seconds1. Our motor and airflow technology allows the new Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer to produce up to 85% less carbon dioxide emissions5 per dry than paper towels in Eco mode.
“It is the instinct of engineers to want to improve things, make them more efficient and to use fewer resources in the process. It is wired into our DNA and it is this urge which drives progress and advancement – even in the washroom,” explains James Dyson. “In 1907 paper towels were first introduced, and the electric hand dryer made its first appearance in 1948 – but both have their failings. The journey to find a better way is fascinating. In 2006 the invention of Dyson Airblade™ technology meant that, for the first time, water was scraped off hands using high velocity unheated air, thus reducing the energy consumption,” he adds.
As always with Dyson, success is in the detail and the intelligent combination of hardware and software. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer’s robust design and stainless steel body is built to last and rigorously tested to withstand real-life washroom conditions. It also employs pioneering Dyson technology including:
Two Modes
This is the first Dyson AirbladeTM to feature two modes–Max and Eco. Max mode is designed for washrooms with high footfall that want to optimize for speed, while Eco mode is recommended for washrooms with relatively lower footfall who want to optimize for energy consumption and noise reduction. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer uses 9.1 kilojoules of energy per dry in Eco mode, and the company estimates the cost of running the unit on this setting to be less than $20 per year. This is the first time Dyson has offered such customization to customers.
A Curved Blade Design
Powered by the Dyson digital motor V4, which spins at up to 75,000 rpm, sheets of air flow up to 388 miles per hour through two 0.018-inch curved apertures that follow the contours of hands, removing water in less time. The blades are positioned at an angle of 70 degrees for fast, comfortable hand drying.
Touch-free Operation
The machine uses ‘time of flight’ sensors that accurately detect hands to activate air. The sensors are calibrated to detect hands in 0.25 seconds for quick activation. Similarly, once hands are out of the area covered by the sensor the machine will stop quickly.
