Industrial Cleaning Machine Kent

Used Industrial Cleaning Machine Kent - Modern commercial floor scrubbers save time and are a cost efficient method of cleaning and maintaining large floor surfaces. Labor expenses make up about 90% of total expenses when it comes to maintaining floors. It is possible to save time, money and labor when you switch to commercial floor scrubbers. There are a variety of automated commercial floor scrubbing models available on the market. Many technological advancements feature robotic upgrades to make commercial floor scrubbers more user-friendly. Floor scrubbers are equipped with an automated system which dispenses a cleaning compound. In addition, automatic floor scrubbers include a vacuum system and are usually fitted with a squeegee attachment located at the back of the machine, behind the vacuum’s suction nozzle. There are separate recovery and collection tanks situated on the machine. The dispensing tank holds the cleaning mixture and the collection tank holds the liquids and material gathered by the vacuum system. Having separation between dirty water and clean water creates a more sanitary cleaning option. The automatic scrubber operates by first dispensing the cleaning compound from the dispensing tank, then using the scrubbing system, to push the cleaning compound into the floor surface and loosen dirt, stains and marks which are then quickly suctioned into the machine’s collection tank as the unit makes its pass over an area. Automatic Floor Scrubber Head Types There are three main types of floor scrubber heads including cylindrical, rotary (also known as disk), and square oscillating. Rotary or Disk Floor Scrubber Head The rotary or disk model of floor scrubber head is the most common type. These models operate in a circular movement and some of their brushes or pads spin a cleaning compound into the floor prior to suction. Cylindrical Floor Scrubber Head A cylindrical floor scrubber model relies on counter-rotating tube brushes which rotate at a ninety-degree to the floor. This type of design allows for better cleaning of irregular or uneven locations. Scrubbers relying on a cylindrical head typically have a collection unit found behind the scrubber head that allows for bigger items including stones and nails to be collected to eliminate having to sweep the floor before cleaning. It is possible to clean numerous types of flooring thanks to the variety of brush types available. Soft brushes can be utilized to clean synthetic floors, textured tile and rubber and harder bristles can be used for cleaning grouted tile, concrete and other harder surfaces. Square Oscillating Floor Scrubber Head Square oscillating floor scrubbers have a flat pad which vibrates at high speed to scrub the floor. Corners and walls can be cleaned more efficiently thanks to the square head design. When used with a special stripping pad, square scrubber heads are able to strip floor finish from a floor. Vinyl tile flooring can also benefit from being cleaned with square oscillating pads. The square pads oscillate at high speeds, producing higher agitation, resulting in extra cleaning power. These square pads are useful for cleaning grouted tile. Floor Scrubber Categories Floor Scrubber Categories Walk-Behind Floor Scrubbers The walk-behind floor scrubber units have a forward assist feature that softly propels the machine forward when the operator enables this item. The forward assist mechanism can help eliminate operator fatigue by enabling the operator to work longer in comparison to manual and traditional methods. Stand-On Floor Scrubbers The stand-on floor scrubber models provide better efficiency for larger spaces compared to walk-behind models and these units are more cost-efficient compared to a rider floor scrubber. Stand-on floor scrubbers have greater maneuverability are usually more compact than a rider machine, enabling it to fit into locations that a rider unit would have a difficult time accessing. Since the operator is standing, these units provide better line-of-sight compared to walk-behind and rider models. Rider Floor Scrubbers The rider units allow the operator to be seated while the machine is in operation. The rider models allow the operator to sit during the entire cleaning process, thus helping to reduce fatigue as they clean the floors. This design facilitates up to sixty-five percent more efficiency in comparison to the walk-behind models and allows large areas of the floor to be covered more efficiently. Robotic Floor Scrubbers Advancements in technologies in the autonomous robotics field have produced a new niche of floor-scrubbing robots. Robotic floor scrubbing models were created by combining robotic self-control options with automatic floor scrubbing technology. Commercial models are suitable for education, retail, healthcare and manufacturing facilities. Some commercial robotic floor scrubbing machines are able to clean up to a 10,000-square-foot area in one hour. New technology is developing all the time and the capacity for robotic floor scrubbers will only increase. Improved computing technology and better sensors are some of the noted areas expected to become even more efficient. Mobile robotic sensors enable today’s floor scrubbers to complete a wider detection range around objects and walls. This will allow the machine to determine its exact location in larger environments, such as shopping malls, convention centers and airports. A random cleaning pattern was first established with the initial floor scrubbing models. Nowadays, commercial robotic floor scrubbers can execute an accurate map for cleaning. These machines travel in a consistent and predictable manner every time they are in operation. Because of these advancing capabilities which allow these robotic floor scrubbers to know precisely where they have already cleaned and what areas they must still clean, they miss very few, if any, areas of the floor. Special sensors help the robotic floor scrubbers navigate around obstacles and people when they encounter any while operating autonomously. Additional Floor Scrubber Options and Considerations Hard to Reach Areas Floor scrubbing machines can find it hard to navigate around fixtures such as water fountains or corners and edges. Typically, these locations would need to be cleaned with a mop and bucket if they could not accommodate the machine. However, some manufacturers now produce floor scrubbers with oscillating brush decks which allow the scrubber to reach these difficult areas. Pre-Sweeping and Vacuum System Maintenance Advanced models feature a pre-sweep option and vacuum system to be used before the wet scrub. This allows the machine to remove debris prior to scrubbing without having to employ a traditional dry mop or broom. Loose items and dust are collected by the pre-sweep brush head and placed into the collection chamber located in front of the vacuums system. This design helps to avoid any blockages occurring in the motor or vacuum hose. It was previously necessary to sweep with a broom or dry mop to dispose of debris and dust that might clog the vacuum hose or accumulate in the vacuum motor and negatively affect performance. Similar to residential vacuum systems, if a blockage happens, the vacuum hose may need to be removed to clear the area. Occasionally, the vacuum motor may need to be blown out with compressed air to clear away any debris. Environmental Options Some models of floor scrubbers have been designed with environmentally friendly options in mind. There are more environmental features incorporated into certain designs including safer soaps and water-saving systems to reduce the greywater and the chemicals. Some floor scrubbers are even able to clean without water and chemicals at all. Solution Dispensing System Maintenance and Considerations Stripping solutions cannot be used with most floor scrubbing models as they can damage the solution dispensing system. However, they can still be vacuumed up by the machine without damage. The solution system should be periodically flushed with a water and vinegar mixture to clean the system of any soap and calcium deposits that can accumulate in the solution system. Industrial Cleaning Machine PDF