Excel Dryer has upgraded to electrostatic HEPA filtration, which is an optional feature for their XLERATOR庐 hand dryer models and is now available in its newly expanded, surface-mounted, ADA-compliant ThinAir庐 Hand Dryer product line. ThinAir is a high-efficiency model that includes all the standard enhanced features鈥攊ncluding adjustable sound, speed and heat controls鈥攚hile also protruding less than four inches from the wall to adhere to ADA regulations. ThinAir dries hands in 14 seconds1, operates on 950 watts and helps facilities qualify for several LEED庐 Credits and WELL庐 Points.
The upgraded HEPA filtration system uses electrostatically charged media, which allows for increased airflow and attracts particles鈥攊ncluding bacteria and viruses鈥攖o the filter media, removing them from the air.
鈥淲e have always promoted the importance of proper hand hygiene, including thoroughly washing and drying hands, and we will continue to do so. The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized and reminded the world of the importance of clean and dry hands,鈥� said William Gagnon, executive vice president and COO at Excel Dryer. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to now offer this improved system to all our touchless hand drying solutions.鈥�
Post-pandemic, clean hands are a global focus and the filtration of bacteria and viruses from the air is paramount to help improve the indoor air quality and environment. Excel Dryer鈥檚 full line of hand drying solutions with electrostatic HEPA filtration helps facilities accomplish both.