Dyson launches the Airblade 9kJ hand dryer
The fastest energy-efficient HEPA-filtered hand dryer1 In October 2019, Dyson introduced the impressively engineered Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer. With a completely unique design and cutting-edge technology, people are able to dry their hands quickly and hygienically, while using low energy and offering an
mize for energy consumption and noise reduction. This
alternative to single-use paper towels.
is the first time Dyson has offered such customization
The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer has been in development for more than three years, with more than 700 prototypes made. The result is the quietest Dy-
to customers.
A Curved Blade™ design
son Airblade™ hand dryer yet , with fast hand drying
Powered by the Dyson digital motor V4, which spins
in 10 seconds3. Dyson’s motor and airflow technology
at up to 75,000 rpm5, sheets of air flow up to 388 mph5
allow the new Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer to use
through two 0.018 inch curved apertures that follow
up to 86 per cent less energy than warm air dryers
the contours of your hands, removing water in less time.
in Eco mode, while producing up to 85 per cent less
Many calculations were carried out by Dyson engineers
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carbon dioxide emissions4 per dry than paper towels. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer 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
to determine the most ergonomic drying angle. The blades are positioned at an angle of 70 degrees for fast, comfortable hand drying. Our powerful Dyson digital motor V4 shifts 23 litres of air per second5, allowing the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer to dry your hands fast, in just 10 seconds3.
washrooms with high footfall that want to optimize
The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer uses 9.1 kilojoules
for speed, while Eco mode is recommended for wash-
of energy per dry in Eco mode, meaning it costs just
rooms with relatively lower footfall who want to opti-
about $19 a year to run in that mode.
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Ops Talk • Fall 2019