Dyson launches the Airblade 9KJ Hand Dryer

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 alternative to single-use paper towels.

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 Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer yet2, with fast hand drying in 10 seconds3. Dyson’s motor and airflow technology allow the new Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer to use up to 86 per cent less energy than warm air dryers in Eco mode, while producing up to 85 per cent less 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 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. 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 rpm5, sheets of air flow up to 388 mph5

through two 0.018 inch curved apertures that follow the contours of your hands, removing water in less time. Many calculations were carried out by Dyson engineers 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 .

The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer uses 9.1 kilojoules of energy per dry in Eco mode, meaning it costs just about $19 a year to run in that mode.

The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer is the quietest Airblade™ hand dryer yet.

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.

hyGIenIC hePA FILtRAtIOn

Unique to Dyson is our in-house microbiology lab. This lab allows teams working on products to continuously test and reflect the findings of these tests in the development of our machines so we can always be improving them. Hygiene is a critical factor in restrooms. With that in mind, the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer features a fleece-lined glass fiber HEPA filter, which captures 99.97 per cent7 of particles, including bacteria and viruses from the washroom air so the machine uses clean air to dry hands.

In addition, the body of the machine is made from stainless steel for easy cleaning and maintenance.

ACOustICALLy enGIneeReD

Our quietest Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer yet2, the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer features silencers made from open-cell foam and perforated discs, reducing noise as airflow passes through the motor.

To achieve the reduction in noise, Dyson re-designed the airflow paths through the machine to create a straight line configuration. This allows for a simpler airflow path which reduces air turbulence and therefore reducing sound output. The new straight line configuration also helps with less energy consumption.

The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer costs $1,499 and is designed to suit any commercial or public washroom from offices, shopping malls and restaurants to public spaces, amusement parks, schools, hospitals, and hotels. n

The Dyson digital motor V4 shifts 23 litres of air per second, allowing the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer to dry your hands fast, in just 10 seconds.

1 Dry time and energy consumption calculated for Max mode. Dry time was determined using Dyson test method 769 based on NSF P335 to a measurement of 0.1 g residual moisture. 2 Average loudness (measured in sones) compared to Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers. 3 Dry time determined for Max mode using Dyson test method 769 based on NSF P335 to a measurement of 0.1g residual moisture. 4 The environmental impact of electrical appliances and paper towels was measured by Carbon Trust. The calculations were produced using the software Footprint Expert Pro, based on product use over five years and using weighted averages of individual countries of use. Dry times for product were evaluated using DTM 769. 5 Measured in Max mode. 6 Average electricity price $0.1/kWh as of May 2019. For calculations visit www.dyson.com/ calcs. 7 HEPA filter tested to IEST-RP-CC001.6, by an independent testing laboratory, under prescribed test conditions.