How to understand and choose the right distribution system
The professional and community world requires different equipment than the general public in view of higher attendance and stricter hygiene rules. The community also imposes price control in view of this attendance which can reach thousands of people per day for a stadium, a train station, an airport... Reduce the price per use but also limit the maintenance costs of the equipment.
The different equipment models and compatibilities
We're going to reformulate the various standards that exist in the community, hospitality, and public-facing professional sectors. How do you buy the right toilet paper dispenser for your establishment, and especially its traffic? How do you find an economical solution that also offers a minimum level of quality by having a product that integrates into your environment, which necessarily includes a trash can, soap dispenser, and other essential bathroom accessories.
Maxi or mini jumbo dispenser?
Features of the maxi roll unwinder
The most common category in the community is the maxi jumbo paper dispenser . This equipment, which is a standard in the world of hygiene, corresponds to rolls with an internal core of 60 mm and an external diameter of 270 mm. In this case, the length of the roll varies from 290 m to 700 m depending on the number of folds (one thickness or two) and the embossing or not of the wadding. Most of the time the dispenser is in white or black metal. The dispenser can be in satin or brushed stainless steel and in this case the quality of the stainless steel is important in particular to facilitate maintenance and avoid tarnishing of the stainless steel. It is also in ABS to respond to humid conditions such as seaside, swimming pool or spa.
Rossignol , renowned in the world of trash cans and accessories, manufactures its toilet paper dispensers in France, which is a guarantee of quality with control over the type of stainless steel used and the manufacturing process. JVD, manufacturer of electric hand dryers, offers a range in plastic or metal. This standard is one of the most economical, with a major advantage which is autonomy and also an offer of toilet paper whether from Tork , Lucart, Kimberly Clark or multiple manufacturers of compatible rolls.
In the case of Kimberly Clark, there is a part of my range where the manufacturer had historically opted for 75 mm cores and therefore you will have to check whether your KC unwinder is designed for 60 or 75 mm rolls. In any case, Voussert will help you and offers both options.
Features of the mini roll unwinder
If the size of the maxi jumbo dispenser with its 28 or 29 cm diameter seems too large for you, an alternative exists with the mini jumbo dispenser.
The mini jumbo toilet paper dispenser follows the same standard as before, except that the outer diameter of the paper is no longer 270 mm but 190 mm. The length of the toilet paper roll increases to 160 or 180 meters in two folds.
The diameter of the mandrel remains unchanged with a diameter of 60 mm with the same remark on the diameter of 75 mm concerning certain Kimberly Clark distributors.
Here too, major historic brands such as Tork, Lucart and Kimberly Clark offer dispensers and associated consumables which will remain compatible with the mini jumbo dispensers manufactured, for example, by Rossignol or Voussert from recycled plastic.
Single sheet toilet paper dispenser
For single-sheet or flat-pack toilet paper dispensers, the market is much simpler, with standard 100-sheet multi-packs or 250-500-sheet packs. For maxi-packs, you will need to opt for maxi-pack models.
Tork offers its Tork T3 toilet paper dispenser in white and black. This single-sheet toilet paper dispenser is ideal for restaurants, small offices, hotel rooms, and anywhere else where customer experience is important.
Toilet paper private label systems
Tork and Lotus Professional compact toilet paper dispensers
Lotus NexTurn compact system
Lotus' Nextturn Compact standard is a dispenser that can hold small rolls with maximum autonomy (up to 1,300 sheets per roll). These dispensers were available in white or blue polycarbonate with the Lotus Professional logo.
Tork Compact T6 System
The Tork Compact Paper Towel Dispenser offers the same benefits. The Tork T6 dispenser is a high-capacity, compact system designed for frequently used washrooms. Large capacity: holds two 135 m rolls. Automatic roll change. Three white paper towel qualities: Premium, Advanced, and Universal. These models are available in white or black with the Tork logo.
Tork SmartOne Paper Dispenser - Lotus SmartOne
Lotus was a pioneer and developed a standard Smart One toilet paper dispenser with internal unwinding, offering real savings in terms of consumption. This idea stemmed from a simple observation: even jumbo, mini jumbo, roll formats, etc., did not allow for control over consumption and the quantity of paper taken by the user.
The central sheet-by-sheet unwinding system like the Tork Reflex (formerly Lotus Reflex) was therefore applied to the toilet paper dispenser.
SmartOne toilet paper with single-sheet centerfeed allows you to use only the right amount of toilet paper, reducing consumption, waste, and maintenance. With SmartOne dispensers, reduce your paper consumption by up to 40%. Results of an internal comparative study between the Jumbo Lotus Professional and the SmartOne Mini Double carried out on 7,729 European users. Reduction calculated in square meters used
Lucart Identity ATM
Applied for the first time to toilet paper, the automatic cutting system with battery or mains power developed by Lucart reduces consumption thanks to sheet-by-sheet dispensing, thus avoiding the risk of jams and waste. This equipment provides uncreased and ready-to-use paper for the user's convenience. 900 sheets of a single length, equal to 22.5 cm.
The push bar, equipped with silver ion antibacterial protection, simplifies and facilitates the loading of paper into the device and allows continuous dispensing, even when the sheet is not directly accessible.
The Lucart Identity line toilet paper dispenser is compatible with EcoNatural, Eco and Strong toilet papers.
Controlled distribution and eco-friendly paper: an ideal and sustainable combination.
The back of the dispenser has numerous perforations that allow it to be fixed to the wall in existing holes, thus avoiding the need to drill new ones.
Distributor Icon Kimberly Clark
The latest innovation in toilet paper dispensing with the Kimberly-Clark Professional system is the ICON concept , which combines performance and aesthetics by transforming your washrooms with style and modernity thanks to a unique range of interchangeable fronts offering personalization to your space.
The ICON dispenser is designed to hold two large toilet paper rolls, ensuring continuous hygiene and optimized refill management.
It stands out with its six interchangeable fronts that allow you to personalize the appearance of your bathrooms with a contemporary touch.
Thanks to its key or push-button locking system, refilling is quick and secure, making your maintenance team's job easier. Installation is simplified thanks to an integrated mounting bracket with a level that allows you to secure the dispenser in minutes.
It is compatible with Kleenex toilet paper, offering a high-quality user experience and an ideal solution for combining practicality, innovation and design in your sanitary spaces.
Paper dispenser which material to choose?
Advantages of the plastic toilet paper dispenser
A toilet paper dispenser can be made from a variety of materials. The most common is PVC or polycarbonate, as it offers several advantages:
The first is the fact of being stainless and resisting over time in humid or chlorinated environments and salt air such as municipal swimming pools, spas, sports saddle changing rooms, seaside establishments, etc.
The other reason is the price which is generally lower than steel or stainless steel dispensers.
Voussert now also offers a range of toilet paper dispensers, paper hand towels and liquid soap dispensers made from recycled plastic in order to take into account the product's life cycle and limit the carbon impact of manufacturing and its end-of-life recycling.
Advantages of the steel or stainless steel and aluminum toilet paper dispenser
The toilet paper dispenser can finally be made of stainless steel with several possible finishes such as brushed stainless steel, satin stainless steel or shiny stainless steel which will bring a more designer touch to establishments where the customer experience is predominant. In this case, it will be necessary to take care to choose a manufacturer offering guaranteed stainless steel quality. Indeed, there are imported items on the market for this type of product, particularly from Asia where the quality of the stainless steel is not necessarily at the level of that selected by Rossignol, which manufactures this line of products in France. JVD, for its part, imports these items from Asia apart from a few plastic references.
The steel dispenser has the advantage of being very resistant and if you opt for a Rossignol model, the epoxy paint treatment will guarantee its durability over time.
Tork offers mixed PVC, aluminum or PVC stainless steel dispensers in some of its ranges, the purpose of which is to add a touch of refinement.
Frequently asked questions about the toilet paper dispenser
I have a Tork SmartOne dispenser and I want to use a compatible product
The Tork T8 or T9 SmartOne system is protected by a patent. Therefore, even if the court ruled in favor of Tork in the case of product copying, the situation can be analyzed as follows:
-> You do not own the dispensers and had signed a "supply contract" with Voussert and Tork which naturally requires you to purchase Tork SmartOne consumables from Voussert under the agreed conditions. In this case, by loading your devices with other consumables, you are in breach of the contract and therefore subject to inspection and prosecution.
-> You own your dispensers because you bought them. In this case, you can absolutely do whatever you want with these dispensers and the consumables available on the market, such as jumbo center-feed toilet paper.
However, in both cases, it is important to know that the SmartOne system is a paper dispenser duo that is inseparable for perfect operation. Therefore, using a compatible product could significantly affect dispensing, beyond the quality of Tork paper, which will not be the same.
How do I fix my dispenser to the wall?
In the community and in the professional world, screw fixing is the most widespread due to traffic and high attendance and greater use of the reel than at home.
In some cases where the attendance and/or the wall does not allow it, a collage can also be used for fixing.
How to get free ATMs?
Nothing is free! Every dispenser, whether it's toilet paper, hand towel, soap, a cleaning station, or a dispenser for your kitchen, has a manufacturing and therefore purchasing cost.
So yes, as part of the establishment of your establishment or renewal, you may be offered free of charge either in the form of a provision contract or by market agreement, call for tender or by tacit agreement...
But this installation has a cost and is integrated into the offer of consumables that you will then have to order from the actor who made this proposal to you.
As you will have understood, true "free" does not exist and it requires a counterpart which very often will no longer leave you the same freedom in your purchases.
Does my toilet paper consumption seem high to me?
If your consumption seems high or has increased significantly recently, you should first check whether there is any "diverted" use of toilet paper. The most common example is when paper towel dispensers are removed to install electric hand dryers. In this case, if the wall-mounted devices are not efficient enough, users will tend to finish drying their hands with toilet paper...
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