After feedback from our clients Wet Umbrella Dryers have undergone design update to facilitate the demands of the Australian market. We focused on two main areas, bringing the cost down and simplifying the design. Both have been achieved with our Budget line, Premium Line, and Wet Floor Model.
Budget Line
Budget line was implemented due to pricing concerns from clients. So, we simplified the design and added smaller models to better compete in the market. The budget line still uses 6060 Aluminum for all the frames, panels, and same high-quality microfiber chenille fabric.
All Aluminum Construction
The use of Aluminum is once again unique to Wet Umbrella’s Dryer lines. This has enabled us to have the lightest machines on the market. Our WUDA-350 is only 3.5kg and our Extra-Large WUDA-1100 is 10kg! This weight and compact size give the end user ease of mobility as it can be moved on the provided wheels and still caried upstairs if required. Also, the compact size makes for easy storage or minimum disruption to your entrance area.
Velcro for Pad Attachment
Velcro is now used for attaching microfiber pads. This goes all the way around the frame and provides the best mounting for the microfiber pads. This was confirmed in testing against all other mounting systems. In an abusive and high use environment the Velcro stays in place and will not move during high use. We have noticed that the magnetic mounting systems have started failing on competitors’ machines. This has led to the pad falling down during use. Products of this nature that go into a commercial environment need to be dependable and of good mechanical design to last. Images below were taken recently of the magnets failing and the pad falling down.
Magnetic Pads Falling Down
Velcro Attached Pad WUDAPR-500
Custom Branding
Custom design stickers are now also available. We have two options for this. First you can just buy the unbranded machines and get your marketing department to look after the design and application of instruction stickers and branding. Or we can look after it, adding your logo to the machine with our instructions. There is a $110.00 fee for this service, and it is only once off. Then we apply your branded stickers and instructions to the machine.
Four Sizes Available Drying 100 Umbrellas to 10000 Umbrellas Per Day
Wet Umbrella now has four varried sizes available for our wet umbrella range. This is to fulfill all requirements for clients from small offices to large shopping centers and transport hubs. As above, our small model is intended for a small commercial environment, managing up to 100 umbrellas per day. The medium size is best suited to environment for up to 2000 umbrellas per day. Our large model can manage over 5000 umbrella per day. Then for the high traffic areas the extra-large this can manage 10000 umbrellas per day. All these above options give the client all the options they need to cater for their given traffic demands.
Drip Trays
It is easy to remove dip trays of 2L to 8L of water storage are mounted to the machines. These are mounted inside the base and held in place with elasticated strap. These clips are welded in to the base ensure years of reliable service.
Premium Line.
This line has all the functions of our first design in all the sizing options above. Once again giving the client the ability to select the best product for the traffic demands.
Splash Panels
Splash panels have now been added to only one end of the machine. This has enabled the microfiber pad to surround the umbrella completely at 360 degrees. As shown in testing, the umbrella dryer will now dry up to 90% of the surface water off the umbrella. This is due to the mechanics of how the umbrella is placed and moved inside the microfiber pad. The splash panels also eliminate the water flicking outside of the machine when you have open ends on the machine. Competition Machines on the market that have this problem require additional matting and cleaning from the spills. The splash panels are made from the same Aluminum and adds a lot of strength to the machine. This eliminates the moment arm that can create movement in the panels. Below are photos of machines from competitors that are starting to fail. The moment arm creates extra stress to the mounting area at the base leading to the panel splitting and coming apart at the base. Wet Umbrella had the same experience when we bought the same models in 2014. We discontinued it due to this problem and corrosion issues.
Base is 160mm wide here
Top is 180mm wide here, 20mm of movement so far.
Handles
Strong metal handles on one end also make it ever easier to move the machine on its wheels. This has been placed at the top of the splash panel and is first in the market. Our clients really appreciates the ease of mobility and have even commented on how good this simple innovation is.
Handle at top of Splash Panel
Wet Floor Models
Another world first is the integration of Wet Floor Sign to the Wet Umbrella Dryer. This has been achieved by widening the rear splash panel. This then enables us to have instruction stickers visible from every angle and to position Wet Floor Sign to the back of the machine. This will save your staff from having to bring out the Wet Umbrella Dryer and Wet Floor Sign, saving your staff time and making their job easier.
Locking Bar
During the rollout of our new machine, we have found that locking the machine to be of high importance. This will prevent theft and damage occurring. All of the damage that has occurred to the machines is from misuse and abuse. From the public trying to ride them like a scooter to basic theft. This locking bar is available for all our range as it just bolts to your frame in the same location as the panel mounts at the base of the machine. This is 20mm wide and perfect size to attach a chain to the machine.
We Want to Hear Your Feedback
Wet Umbrella is committed to giving our clients the best available solutions for your Wet Umbrella Problem. We are always innovating and adding new features to give you the best possible solutions. If there is any feature, you want to add please leave a comment of get in touch with our team. As we are the manufacture, additions can take only one week to add to the production.