Frequently Asked questions

BLADES

Blade Technology | Blade Cutting Process | Blade Spare Parts

HAIR CLIPPERS

Hair clipper motors | Clipper spare parts

General

I have a faulty product, what do I do?

Return the faulty product back to the place it was purchased with your purchase receipt or invoice.

Can I purchase replacement parts for my ConairMan products?

Replacement parts may be available for your product. All replacement parts can be purchased from Conair Customer Service. Contact us on the phone or email address provided below for more details.

Australia: 1800 650 263 New Zealand: 0800 266 247 E-mail us on: aus_info@conair.com

Blades

Blade Technology

What are Diamond Sharpened Blades?

Self-sharpening stainless steel blades for a smooth, clean-cut finish.

What are Titanium Coated Blades?

Stronger & more durable self-sharpening blades for accurate cutting everytime.

What are Precision W-Tech Blades?

High performance, high strength steel blades cut 25% faster with a unique W-shaped blade design.

What are Japanese Steel Blades?

They are Premium High Quality blades that are self-sharpening precision engineered blades for the sharpest, most precise cut in one pass. Japanese sourced steel that's renowned for its superior cutting performance.

Blade Cutting Process

What is a stamped blade?

A stamped blade is made using one process metal stamped press machine cuts out & forms the blades. Some blades are sharpened to an acute angle to ensure blade sharpness. These blades are then Advanced Stamped Blades. (Advanced Stamped Blades are used on select ConairMan products). Generally, the blades are thinner - from 0.5mm to 2mm thickness however the fixed blade does not form as strongly compared to precision ground blades & the clipper may or may not use a taper control.

What are Grinding & Lapped Blades?

Blade teeth are made under diamond powder grinding & lapping process. Sharpened to an acute angle to ensure blade sharpness. (Used on ConairMan products with Diamond Sharpened Blades). Generally, the blades are thinner - from 0.5mm to 2mm thickness & they maintain a good cutting performance.

What are Etched Blades?

Chemical etching is a process to cut out & form the teeth of the blades. Sharpened to an acute angle to ensure blade sharpness (Used on ConairMan products with Precision W-Tech Blades). Generally, the blades are thinner - from 0.5mm to 2mm thickness. They're lightweight & have less vibration with reduced friction & less oiling required. Sometimes the oil reservior is included between the fixed & moving blades & it maintains are better cutting performance.

What are Precision Ground Blades?

There is a 6-step process for Precision Ground Blades: 1. Finely ground metal process to cut out & form the basic shape of the blades. 2. Precision grind the blade surface & edging. 3. Blades are hardened. 4. Further fine grinding of the blade surface, teeth & edging. 5. Blades are polished. 6. Blades are further polished using a lapping machine for a smoother, finer & longer-lasting cutting edge. (Used on select ConairMan products). Generally, the blades are thicker - from 2mm to 5mm. They provide better cutting performance compared to other blade types. They're sharper & longer-lasting blades & maintain the best cutting performance.

Blade Spare Parts

Can I purchase replacement blades?

Replacement parts may be available for your product. All replacement parts can be purchased from Conair Customer Service. Contact us on the phone or email address provided below for more details.

Australia: 1800 650 263 New Zealand: 0800 266 247 E-mail us on: aus_info@conair.com

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Batteries

Rechargeable Batteries

What is Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad)?

A good rechargeable battery but over-charging can cause the voltage capacity to decrease.

What is Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)?

A better battery that can store up to 50% more power than Ni-Cad batteries however it can also experience voltage depletion.

What is a Lithium-ion battery (Li-ion)?

The Lithium-ion is the best battery, it lasts longer & has a higher voltage than other batteries providing more power. Low self-discharge that have almost no charge loss while in storage & hold their charge for months, or even years. They are low maintenance - no periodic discharge needed & no memory issues.

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Hair Clippers

Hair clipper motors

What is a Magnetic Motor?

A good motor that provides less power than a pivot motor, depending on specifications. It vibrates & can be noisy due to the blades running very fast. It's suitable for thin & dry hair. It's a traditional barber style motor & used for mains powered clippers.

What is a Pivot Motor?

A Pivot Motor is a better motor that produces at least twice the cutting power of a Magnetic Motor. It's suitable for thick & coarse hair & used for mains powered clippers.

What is a DC Direct Drive Motor?

This is the best clipper motor. It's quieter & considered more heavy duty. It's best for wet hair, thick hair & bulk hair cutting. It's a high performance motor that delivers 50% more power.

Clipper spare parts

Can I purchase replacement parts for my hair clipper?

Replacement parts may be available for your product. All replacement parts can be purchased from Conair Customer Service. Contact us on the phone or email address provided below for more details.

Australia: 1800 650 263 New Zealand: 0800 266 247 E-mail us on: aus_info@conair.com