Collection: Blade Hand Dryers

FAQs

• How does a hands-in blade hand dryer work?

  A hands-in blade hand dryer features a top opening where users insert their hands into a drying chamber. Infrared sensors detect hands and trigger high-speed air nozzles along the sides. These nozzles release dual sheets (or "blades") of high-velocity air that scrape moisture off both sides of the hands simultaneously as they are slowly withdrawn.
  
  

• How do blade hand dryers prevent water pooling on the floor?

  High-quality blade hand dryers feature an internal drainage trough beneath the air nozzles. As water is stripped from hands, it runs down into a removable drip tray or collection tank located in the base of the unit. Cleaning staff can easily empty and sanitize the tray during routine washroom checks, keeping floors dry and slip-free.
  
  

• Are hands-in blade hand dryers hygienic?

  Yes. Modern commercial blade hand dryers are engineered with advanced hygiene systems. Most models feature built-in HEPA filtration systems that remove over 99.9% of airborne bacteria before air contacts hands, alongside antimicrobial surface additives (such as silver ion technology) embedded into contact surfaces to inhibit bacterial growth.
  
  

• How long does it take to dry hands with a blade dryer?

  High-speed blade dryers dry hands thoroughly in 9 to 12 seconds. Their rapid drying speed helps keep foot traffic moving quickly through busy washrooms in venues like shopping centres, schools, and transport hubs.
  
  

• What mounting height is recommended for blade hand dryers?

  Because users insert their hands into the top of the unit, blade hand dryers are mounted lower than standard hands-under models. The top rim of the dryer is typically installed between 900mm and 1050mm above the finished floor for adults, with lower mounting heights recommended for primary schools or accessible washrooms. Always refer to the manufacturer's installation template.