AirJet: Pure power from the Alps
The Austrian company AirJet SB Fahrzeugtrockner GmbH promises a lot of time savings if car wash customers use the brand new jet dryer instead of a cloth after washing their car. With the powerful AirJet, drying a washed car takes just 3 to 4 minutes.
AirJet is not the first car hairdryer on the market. But according to Walter Grosshammer from AirJet, it is certainly the most powerful. With up to 8 bar, it clearly outperforms the competition, he says. CarwashPro recently interviewed Grosshammer during the Car Wash Show Europe , where the Austrian company presented its brand new product.
"If you dry your car with cloths after washing it yourself, it can usually take more than 30 minutes. Depending on how gently you dry your vehicle. With the AirJet, it only takes three minutes. This saves you almost half an hour to do nicer things. Time you can spend with your friends or family."
Großhammer is a dedicated engineer, he says. He has spent hundreds of hours perfecting the prototype and putting all the feedback to good use. "At first we developed a smaller machine, but the performance wasn't good enough. We also had problems developing the perfect hose at first. We tried to find the best solution step by step and are very happy with the end result."
Double nozzle
One of the unique selling points of the AirJet is its double nozzle. A main nozzle for drying large areas and a spot nozzle for specific areas. "Like behind the mirrors," emphasizes Großhammer. "I know how annoying it can be: You drive away in a completely dry car and then water starts to appear on the side windows due to the movement. No drama, but it doesn't look nice. We wanted to solve this problem."
Another problem that needed to be solved is the potential damage that a stainless steel device can cause around a freshly washed car. Many car owners are reluctant to walk around their vehicle with a steel object.
You don't need to worry, assures the Austrian engineer. "We have protected the entire nozzle with a silicone cover. In 3D simulations, we have checked all possible positions and angles around a car when using the AirJet. Damage is very unlikely."
Frost conditions
How can you convince a conservative car wash owner and a reluctant driver to start using the AirJet? As well as saving time, there is also the convenience of washing and drying in winter. "In my home country of Austria, nobody wants to wash their car in winter because of the cold temperatures," says Großhammer. "If you get to the car wash after 3 p.m., there's a good chance that everything will be frozen after the wash. The AirJet solves this problem. Firstly, it blows the water away very quickly. When the temperature drops below 5 degrees, the AirJet starts using preheated (and filtered) air."
Großhammer is certain that the AirJet will ensure more traffic in every self-wash facility. "There is currently nothing comparable on the market." He is also convinced that the AirJet is superior to the competition. "Most other dryers use a completely different system. It is often powered by a fan. We use a much more powerful technology. This also means that the system is more tolerant, for example when not washing from the roof to the floor. "Even if you start at the bottom and work your way up, the car dries very quickly."
The sale has begun
AirJet recently launched sales in Austria and Germany. "First of all, we want to focus on the European market. I'm pretty sure that a customer who uses the AirJet for the first time will become a regular user."
Source: Sandra Schäfer via carwashpro.de