Jet Towel wins hands down
A radical new hand dryer that is said to have revolutionised washroom hygiene throughout Japan and Asia is now available in Europe, through inventors Mitsubishi Electric.
Rather than trying to evaporate moisture, Jet Towel blasts water from hands with two high speed wafer thin airflows that atomises the water and collects, drying the hands in as little as 10 seconds. This compares to the 20-30 seconds of a conventional dryer, and is more energy efficient and hygienic too.
"Styled with understated elegance, Jet Towel simultaneously creates an ambience of sophistication and high tech hygiene," claims Mitsubishi, whose first Jet Towel was launched in 1993 - the version now being made available in Europe is the seventh generation development. Since its earliest installations it has proved a winner with installers, (for its hi-tech elegance) with operators, (for its low running cost and reliability) and with users (for its convenience, speed, and hygiene).
Its environmental credentials are high because Jet Towel avoids the use of paper towels and its power consumption is a fraction that of alternative dryers.
To use, just-washed hands are placed into a slot on the Jet Towel's upper side and sensors automatically start the 180mph airflow. This is heated to a pleasant 35degC using a low power storage heating system for instant warmth. Moisture is blown downwards on both sides of the hands to the drain, and when the dried hands are retracted airflow stops. This completely non-contact operation saves energy as the airflow does not continue after the user has departed and avoids any bacterial transfer.
The materials of construction are anti-microbial, thus providing enhanced hygiene throughout Jet Towel's working life. Test data shows that rapid multiplication of airborne bacteria is not encouraged by Jet Towel.
At the heart of Jet Towel are advanced brushless motor and fan technologies that are designed for seven years of service at 1,000 uses per day. Power consumption of the motor is a tiny 650W - a fraction of that of many traditional dryers and barely half that of similar systems. Significantly, Jet Towel is whisper quiet, enhancing the image of sophisticated elegance.
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6th September 2007