When it comes to vacuum cleaner technology, you’ll find all sorts of buzzy-sounding words which, to the average person, might sound like a bunch of gobbledygook. So, what about Dyson’s Hyperdymium Motor?
Is it just a nice name for a piece of standard technology, or is there really something behind Dyson’s innovative technology that shoppers should be aware of?
What Is a Hyperdymium Motor?
According to Dyson, the Hyperdymium Motor has been in the works for the last two decades. The company spends nearly $220 million annually in researching and developing technology, and avid Dyson fans received their first opportunity to see the fabled motor in action in the DC59 Digital Slim.
The Hyperdymium Motor is a tiny yet incredibly powerful motor that doesn’t operate like conventional brushed motors. Engineers at Dyson swapped out the brushes of a standard DC motor for digital pulse technology and magnets, as well as built a ceramic shaft that, in Dyson’s own words, is “three times stronger than steel.”
So, Why Should I Care?
Why, indeed. If you’re concerned about how to justify purchasing a Dyson cordless stick vacuum sporting a Hyperdymium Motor, you should consider the following benefits:
1. Increased Vacuuming Efficiency
What you’ll find is the Hyperdymium Motor caps at a rate of 125,000 RPM—five times faster than the industry average and nearly twice as fast as Dyson’s previous motor technology. In fact, Dyson had to create its own software in order to measure the Hyperdymium Motor’s speed.
To put this in perspective, a jet engine spins at 17,000 RPM. The obvious benefit of a high-speed motor, at least in vacuum cleaner terms, is improved suction power. And with greater suction power comes greater vacuuming efficiency.
2. Balance Between Power and Comfort
Despite its ultra-supersonic speeds, the Hyperdymium Motor doesn’t compromise comfort for performance. Built into the motor are three diffusers that, when operational, ensure that the high-speed rotor doesn’t create too much turbulence or noise.
The result is a user-friendly device that’s easy on the arms but hard on floor debris.
3. Durable and Lightweight
One might imagine that such a powerful motor would take up a lot of space, but you’d be surprised. The Hyperdymium Motor is incredibly compact, allowing Dyson engineers to move the motor from the floor to the user’s hand, improving the center of gravity balance and control.
Due to its tiny profile, the Hyperdymium Motor doesn’t weigh any more than the average stick vacuum motor.
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