In some industries, such as food processing, cleanliness of all surfaces is critical. The same is true of health schools and care facilities to minimize the spread of diseases. With the proper equipment, some training and a timely schedule, floor maintenance can be a relatively, quick and easy operation. Low Speed Buffers Low speed buffers are used for sanding wood floors and stripping, scrubbing, and polishing all types of hard flooring as well as rug shampooing. Generally, smaller diameter machines are used for sanding and rug shampooing, and for use in confined areas or areas with many obstacles.
Larger machines tend to become difficult to handle in sanding and rug shampooing operations.
These machines are equipped with flip up rear wheels for transport and are used with the unit resting directly on the brush or pad. High Speed Buffers High speed buffers are used for scrubbing and polishing of hard floors. The higher speeds achieved with these units make them better suited to spray buffing than low speed units. These machines are also equipped with flip up rear wheels for transport and are used with the unit resting directly on the brush or pad. The finish produced by burnishers is hard and easily maintained with regular buffing.