Engineering graduate develops first no-contact hand sanitiser

The design for a new zero-contact hand sanitiser dispenser has been developed by British machinery firm KMT Tools to help further limit the spread of the bacteria behind Covid-19.

The project was led by engineering graduate Edward Degg, who managed the prototyping process and delivery of the new hygiene machines.

The dispensers were developed from scratch by aerosol developer Emissco and can provide up to 30,000 doses before needing a refill. It features an automatic-dispensing nozzle designed to limit contact with the machine to reduce the number of microbes sticking to its surface.

They are ideal for busy workplaces where social distancing measures may be minimal, or for any other avenues for high human density.

Edward Degg, Project Manager at KM Tools, said: “We have the ability to design and build bespoke machines entirely in-house. After assessing a variety of dispenser designs with CAD modelling, we set about producing a working prototype. Utilising CNC cut profiles, which were subsequently formed by our in-house press and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welded together, we created a durable exterior.

"Finally, the pump and automatic dispensing system were installed and the sanitiser container fitted. We carried out durability testing on all the electronics, as well as the dispensing action, which ensured reliability.”

Mark Brickhill, CEO at Emissco, commended the new machines: “These dispensers provide a truly hygienic solution for hand sanitisation in multiple environments. KM Tools has produced these units exactly to our required specification, which has allowed us to provide our customers with a dispenser that has a large sanitiser capacity and zero-contact operation. A bespoke approach has resulted in a highly efficient and versatile product which helps stop the spread of viruses and bacteria.”

The dispensers come in two sizes, Junior and Standard, both containing a 10-litre refill capacity and come with a complimentary drip tray

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