By
Dyson
Designed in
UK
Description
Dyson engineers have concentrated Airblade™ technology without compromising performance. 60% smaller than the original Dyson Airblade hand dryers, the Dyson Airblade V hand dryer dries hands hygienically in just ten seconds and offers a more efficient alternative for smaller and disabled washrooms. Instead of one column of heated inefficient bacteria laden air, the Dyson Airblade V emits two sheets of high velocity HEPA filtered air to scrape water off, angled at 115 degrees to span the width of each hand. The unit is powered by the new V4 Dyson Digital Motor – one of the world’s smallest fully integrated 1600W
Key Features
and/or Benefits
60% smaller in size compared to the original Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer, the Dyson Airblade V hand dryer uses unheated filtered air travelling at 690km/h to scrape water from hands in just ten seconds. Protruding 10cm from the wall, this product meets all current Australian Standard requirements for disabled bathrooms and delivers a compact solution for washrooms where space is at a premium. 1,246 prototypes were developed before they were able to achieve an Airblade™ hand dryer that was 60% smaller but intuitive to use, one that easily replaces conventional hand dryers on the wall and delivers superior performance.
Other ‘hands under’ hand dryers use one inefficient column of air for two hands. The Dyson Airblade V hand dryer uses two sheets of air and two HEPA filters to dry each hand simultaneously. The most optimum and intuitive angle for air to leave the machine at 115 was identified through extensive testing. Dyson engineers also simplified the machine so parts can be easily serviced or replaced– even by those with no electrical training. A Dissipative Silencer in the unit cancels out unpleasant tones of the motor, while an antimicrobial moulded additive on the machine eliminates any surface bacterial growth.
By integrating mechanical, electrical and aerodynamic systems, the new V4 Dyson Digital Motor featured in the Dyson Airblade V hand dryer is a very efficient, power dense package with a diameter of just 85mm. In the old motor the electronics were separate, which makes the new motor package significantly smaller. The V4 Dyson Digital Motor took seven years to develop and is one of the world’s smallest 1600W motors. It delivers all the performance of the previous digital motor but in a much smaller package with half the weight.
The Dyson Airblade V uses capacitance sensors that create a weak electrical field between the user and Earth. When a user places their hands under the machine this field is distorted, triggering the motor and activating Airblade™ technology. Once hands are removed, the field is restored so the motor stops and drying ends. There is no need to press a button, thereby limiting contact with bathroom surfaces. Along with the antimicrobial coating prohibiting bacterial surface growth, the Dyson Airblade V features two H13 HEPA filters with an improved 3 stage filtration design, so the filter lasts twice as long.
Based on recent peer reviewed life cycle assessment university research, Dyson Airblade V produces 70% less carbon emissions in its lifetime compared to conventional hand dryers and 66% fewer emissions compared to paper towels. Multiply those carbon impact savings across the large number of hand drying stations found in most facilities, and these savings become significant. From an operational cost perspective, the Dyson Airblade V hand dryer dries 17 pairs of hands for the price of a single paper towel.