New White Nylon Covers Enhance Durability and Sustainability for XLERATOR and XLERATOReco Hand Dryers
Excel Dryer is introducing a new white nylon hand dryer cover as the standard white cover option for XLERATOR® and XLERATOReco® Hand Dryers. Replacing the previous white Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) hand dryer cover, the high-performance thermoplastic hand dryer cover is engineered for demanding commercial environments. Its anti-graffiti surface performance, UV protection, fire-retardant properties, long-term appearance retention, and 100% recyclable construction give architects, designers, facility managers, and distributors another durable option for modern restroom projects.
See how this new hand dryer cover material is advancing the industry in the press release announcing this innovation.
Why Hand Dryer Cover Material Matters in Commercial Restrooms
In a high-traffic commercial restroom, the exterior of an electric hand dryer has to do more than look good on installation day. It may face frequent use, cleaning, environmental exposure, accidental impacts, and vandalism throughout its service life. That makes hand dryer cover material an important consideration when specifying equipment.
For commercial hand dryers, material selection can affect durability, appearance, and ongoing maintenance. A restroom hand dryer cover engineered to stand up to demanding conditions helps facilities preserve a consistent restroom aesthetic while addressing everyday wear.
That thinking is behind Excel Dryer’s move to a new white nylon thermoplastic hand dryer cover for XLERATOR and XLERATOReco Hand Dryers. The material for their industrial hand dryers is engineered for enhanced resilience and long-term appearance retention, making it particularly well suited for high-traffic commercial environments.
Protecting Commercial Hand Dryers From Vandalism, UV Exposure and Wear
Public-facing facilities can present challenges that go beyond ordinary wear. Graffiti, environmental exposure, and extended exposure to natural or artificial light can all affect restroom fixtures over time.
The new white nylon restroom hand dryer cover addresses those conditions with anti-graffiti surface performance and UV-protective properties. Its anti-graffiti characteristics can help reduce maintenance associated with cleaning and surface restoration, while UV protection is designed to minimize discoloration and help maintain color consistency over extended periods.
For facilities concerned about restroom vandalism, these characteristics add another layer of resilience. The hand dryer cover material is also fire-retardant, further supporting its use in demanding commercial applications. These attributes make the new cover especially relevant when selecting an industrial hand dryer or restroom fixture for busy environments where appearance and durability are long-term considerations rather than simply upfront design choices.
Nylon vs. BMC: Comparing Hand Dryer Cover Materials
The new nylon hand dryer cover replaces Excel Dryer’s previous white BMC industrial hand dryer cover option. Both materials are designed for commercial applications, but the new nylon construction adds specific material properties intended to meet the needs of modern facilities.
The distinction is important. The move away from the BMC hand dryer cover isn’t simply a cosmetic update. The new thermoplastic hand dryer cover material provides Excel Dryer with a white hand dryer cover material engineered around resistance to vandalism, environmental exposure, long-term wear, and appearance retention while adding recyclability.
For facility teams, that combination can help address practical concerns such as maintaining restroom appearance and managing surface cleaning and restoration over time.
How XLERATOR and XLERATOReco Commercial Hand Dryers Support Sustainable Restroom Design
Material selection is only one part of the sustainability equation. The new nylon hand dryer cover is 100% recyclable, supporting circular material use while complementing the broader environmental benefits associated with Excel Dryer electric hand dryers.
Excel Dryer’s comparative Life Cycle Assessment, conducted by independent third-party consultancy TrueNorth Collective and peer-reviewed to ISO standards, found that Excel sustainable hand dryers can reduce carbon footprint by up to 94% compared with single-use recycled paper towels. The assessment considers environmental impacts across the product lifecycle, from raw materials and manufacturing through use and end-of-life.
For architects and facility teams evaluating sustainable hand dryers, that combination of product efficiency and material considerations provides a broader way to think about restroom sustainability.
The XLERATOR hand dryer, for example, delivers an 8-second dry time based on testing pursuant to UL Environment Global Product Category Rules and offers adjustable speed, sound, and heat settings. The XLERATOReco hand dryer takes the efficiency approach further with no-heat technology and a 10-second dry time.
Together with the recyclable white nylon hand dryer cover, these options give specifiers greater flexibility to balance performance, appearance, durability, and environmental priorities.
Watch our video on the Life Cycle Assessment to see the eco-friendly benefits that our sustainable hand dryers provide.
Choose Durable Hand Dryer Materials for a Restroom Built to Last
A hand dryer cover material may seem like one detail within a larger restroom design, but in demanding commercial environments, details matter.
Excel Dryer’s transition to a high-performance white nylon thermoplastic hand dryer cover from the BMC hand dryer cover brings anti-graffiti performance, UV protection, fire-retardant properties, enhanced resilience, and 100% recyclability to the standard white cover for XLERATOR and XLERATOReco Hand Dryers.
It is another way Excel Dryer continues to expand the best features and benefits for facilities looking to create durable, efficient, and thoughtfully designed commercial restrooms.