Single disc machines

The single disc machine was designed with a view to mechanizing cleaning operations, in particular scrubbing and treatments carried out on floors of a very varied nature (marble, terrazzo, wood, terracotta, klinker, linoleum, etc.).

The option to fit brushes or abrasive discs with different characteristics allows single disc machines today to deal with both heavy duty cleaning on industrial surfaces and delicate maintenance or polishing operations on high quality floors, obviously selecting the most suitable model for the operation in question.

Generally, a single disc machine is composed of:

• The handle and the driving handlebar
• The electrical motor and a drive system that enables the motor to ensure the correct number of rotations of the brush or pad
• Some models are equipped with a tank for the detergent solution to be used during the work
• Some models are equipped with a spray system for spraying and distributing water or detergent solution
• Some models are equipped with a vacuum system to remove dust during some types of operation
• A series of accessories to enable the single disc machine to deal with specific dirt situations

The floor scrubber is the evolution of the single disc machine; indeed, the latter is equipped with a system for collecting the water/detergent solution and dirt removed from the floor.
Thanks to its weight and structure, the single disc machine is still the ideal solution for heavy duty cleaning operations and any special treatments, while the floor scrubber is more suitable for maintenance cleaning, where adherent dirt needs to be removed without intervening on the surface and where the floor must be ready for use again as quickly as possible.

There are essentially two types of single disc machine:

• Traditional single disc machines, which use the rotation of the brush to work on the surface to be treated.
• Orbital and roto-orbital single disc machines, which use the micro-orbital movement to exert a large amount of energy on the floor.

There are also further distinctions linked to specific characteristics. For example, there are machines that exert very little weight but high revolutions on the brush; these are particularly suitable for polishing. There are also traditional machines that work at low rpm (around 180 rpm), at high rpm (around 400 rpm) and dual-speed machines.

There are models that can work at two different speeds (usually 150-300 rpm), so they can be used for both scrubbing and polishing. However, it should be considered that these solutions represent a compromise that cannot be compared with two specific machines, and are suitable for working on a limited range of surfaces.

With low speeds there are no real differences for the operator but, as the speed increases, the belt offers a lower noise level and smoother functioning. Meanwhile, although the gear drive is noisier, it enables more heavy duty operations.

No, battery-powered models (36 V) are also available for working where a mains electricity connection is not available.

They're professional machines. This means that in order to use them, some training is needed with regard both to maneuvering and above all to how the treatments are carried out (using specific products and pads). Machine maneuvering varies for high and low speeds. Low speeds require an alternating right-left movement and, for specific requirements, can operate in a limited area; meanwhile, high speeds require movement in a straight line, and this must be continuous.
Orbital and roto-orbital single disc machines, meanwhile, use high frequency oscillations, offering excellent stability, ease of use and great maneuverability, thus optimizing training times and eliminating any need for particular physical strength.