The Mitsubishi Jet Towel Smart – smart hand drying for schools and colleges

Mitsubishi Electric first explored the concept of using high-powered jets of air to blow water from the hands in 1992, when the compact DC brushless motor was developed in one of their factories in Central Japan. Consequently, in 1993, the first Jet Towel hand dryer was officially released – the world’s first high-speed jet hand dryer!

Since then, Mitsubishi Electric have continued to create and innovate, new and improved Jet Towel hand dryers that are faster, quieter and more energy efficient than ever before! And it was earlier this year, that they released a brand new hand dryer in the form of the exciting Jet Towel Smart Series.

For schools that are restricted on space in their washrooms, the Jet Towel Smart hand dryers are the perfect solution. Unlike previous Jet Towel models, they offer a compact design and dry hands when they are placed underneath the dryer, rather than inside. But don’t be fooled by their size, the Jet Towel Smart dryers are incredibly powerful and dry hands from just 9 seconds. Offering a large drying area of 13.2cm between the nozzles and the wall, even large hands dry comfortably. Plus, as the nozzle is 15cm wide, the airflow covers a large area, drying both hands at the same time. Unfortunately, most powerful hand dryers usually come at a cost; they are often extremely loud which can be frightening for young children. But with the Jet Towel hand dryers this is certainly not the case! The Jet Towel Smart dryers have a noise rating of just 58dB and are therefore ideal for use in Nurseries or Infant Schools with younger users. In addition to this, they offer multiple hygiene benefits too, that are imperative for helping to reduce the spreading of viruses between staff and students in a school environment. The Jet Towel Smart hand dryers offer a no touch design, as the dryer is automatically activated when hands pass through the infrared sensors in the drying area. Nevertheless, they are manufactured from antibacterial plastics that work to inhibit the growth of bacteria. And whilst normal plastics react when they come into contact with alcohol, which can result in cracking, the smart hand dryers are made from high-grade plastic and can therefore be safely cleaned with cleanser containing alcohol (with less than 85% ethanol content). In fact, the Smart hand dryers are so hygienic that they have been certified by NSF International – an independent third-party public safety, health and standards organisation.

The Jet Towel Smart dryers not only provide less maintenance than paper towels, as they avoid the need for constant restocking and disposal of used towels, but they are also easy to maintain compared to other hand dryers too. The air filter, which prevents dirt and dust from collecting inside the dryer, is placed against the grill intake on the side of the unit, enabling quick and easy cleaning without disassembling the dryer. Plus, a feature we are sure schools will love, is the top of the dryer being tilted at a 12˚ angle, preventing students from leaving rubbish etc. on top of the unit.

The Jet Towel Smart Series consists of two different models; the Jet Towel Smart, which features a protective steel outer shell, as well as a heater that can be turned on/off at the flick of a switch and the Jet Towel Smart Lite, which features an ABS plastic body – both are designed to take quite a beating! Both models are extremely energy efficient, which is great for schools looking to reduce their energy costs. Plus, you have the ability to make them even more energy efficient by choosing to operate them in their ‘standard’ mode, rather than ‘high’.

Here at Utility Rentals, the Mitsubishi Jet Towel Smart and Smart Lite hand dryers are available to schools through our genuine operating lease package. Schools can not only spread the costs of new hand dryers over a number of years, but the acquisition process is also stress-free, as we include delivery to your school, installation to an existing fused spur and for total peace of mind – a full parts and labour breakdown warranty for the duration of the rental.

To enquire about the possibility of renting the Jet Towel Smart dryers for your school, give us a call on 01628 667373. One of our product specialists will be happy to help!