Hand Dryers

Hand dryers are important in maintaining hand hygiene within any commercial, hospitality or industrial washroom environment. Hand hygiene plays a vital role in stopping the spread of infections, with electric hand dryers forming part of the solution alongside hand soaps and sanitisers. They also reduce reliance on paper towels, cutting down on paper waste and ongoing consumable costs. Our hand dryer range covers automatic and manual hand dryers in various sizes to suit any washroom and features products from industry-leading brands, such as Deta, Fantech, and Vent-Axia.

Types of Hand Dryers

Automatic Hand Dryers

Automatic hand dryers are equipped with sensors and begin drying automatically as hands are presented. Sensors reduce the potential spread of bacteria through human contact by removing the starter button found on manual hand dryers, as well as improving efficiency by turning off as soon as hands are removed from the area.

Manual Push Button Hand Dryers

Manual hand dryers begin hand drying only when a button is pushed, ensuring it is only used when needed. As this involves users making physical contact with the hand dryer, we recommend hand sanitiser should be used after hands are dry.

High-Speed Jet Hand Dryers

High-speed jet hand dryers use a concentrated, high-velocity air stream to dry hands in seconds rather than relying on heat alone. This makes them a popular air hand dryer choice for high-traffic washrooms where queuing at the dryer needs to be kept to a minimum.

Warm Air Hand Dryers

Warm air hand dryers rely on an internal heating element to warm the airflow as it's pushed out at speed, offering a gentler drying experience. They're a common hand dryer machine for offices, hospitality venues and other lower-traffic settings.

Hands-In Hand Dryers

Hands-in hand dryers enclose the hands within the unit, directing airflow from multiple angles for a thorough, contained dry. This design helps limit water spray and splashback around the washroom compared to open-style units.

All our hand dryers, also known as electric hand dryers, are normally wall-mounted and connect to a mains power supply, so the unit is always ready to use. An internal heating element (where fitted) warms the air as it's blown out at high speed to dry hands.

Modern hand dryers are built to comply with today's hygiene standards and may be fitted with HEPA filters and automatic UV hygienic sterilisation; a HEPA filter is 99% efficient at filtering particle sizes down to 0.3 microns, helping maintain hand hygiene. Our range is made from ABS, aluminium, plastic, steel and stainless steel, with finishes including satin, polished and brushed chrome and enamel, in sizes to suit any washroom.

Applications of Hand Dryers

Hand dryers are used across a wide range of settings, from busy commercial facilities through to the family bathroom at home.

Commercial Washrooms

Offices, shopping centres and public facilities rely on hand dryers to keep washrooms stocked and hygienic without the ongoing cost and waste of paper towels.

Hospitality Venues

Restaurants, cafes and hotels often choose sleeker, quieter hand dryer models that fit the look and feel of guest-facing washrooms while still drying hands quickly between customers.

Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals and clinics favour hand dryers with HEPA filtration and, in some cases, UV sterilisation, supporting the strict hand hygiene standards required in these environments.

Factories & Industrial Sites

An industrial hand dryer needs to handle high-traffic use and rougher conditions, so robust stainless steel or powder-coated steel units are typically specified for factory and warehouse washrooms.

Home Bathrooms

For the home, a compact hand dryer for the bathroom reduces paper towel waste and adds a touch-free, low-maintenance convenience to everyday hand drying.

Hand Dryers at RS Australia

RS Australia is a trusted supplier and distributor of hand dryers, stocking a wide range from leading brands such as Deta, Fantech, and Vent-Axia. Pricing varies depending on dryer speed, capacity, and finish, so our range covers options from a single unit to wholesale hand dryers for a multi-site rollout. Besides hand dryers, procurement teams can also purchase other washroom equipment such as air fresheners, baby changing stations or soap dispensers.

Ordering online is quick and easy, with delivery available across Australia. Enjoy free delivery on orders above $60 (excluding GST) and next working day delivery if placed before 5pm AEST Monday - Friday. For full details, please visit our delivery page.