What are the types of single-brush machines?
The low-speed single-brush machine is the most common single-brush machine in professional floor cleaning because it can do almost any job . The rotation speed is generally between 150 rpm and 250 rpm . The operations that this single-brush machine can allow you to carry out are mainly floor cleaning operations with green or blue discs, floor stripping with black or brown discs, carpet cleaning , the low-speed spray method with red disc and crystallization as long as the weight of the machine allows it.
Single-brush machine with a rotation speed between 380 and 450 revolutions per minute.
This single-brush machine is primarily intended for floor polishing and buffing operations. Its use is strictly limited to the spray method (buffing) or operations that do not require the machine's engine torque. It must absolutely not be used for operations that require significant engine torque, such as stripping floors or cleaning carpets, for example. This would seriously damage the motor of your single-brush machine. It must therefore under no circumstances be used for stripping, carpeting or floor cleaning operations.
Their use is strictly limited to the spray method (polishing).
In this context, the single-brush machine must be equipped with a shock-absorbing pad specially designed for high-speed use in order to allow it to closely match the shape of the floor and thus avoid any risk of "sanding" the surface.
The high-speed single-brush machine can also be used to polish parquet or marble. It is possible to use
soft, specific parquet brushes or polishing brushes . The discs here will also be
low-abrasive discs such aswhite, beige discs , etc., which do not have any grip to avoid this torque effect on the machine.
The dual-speed single-brush machine has a selector that allows it to have two rotation speeds. This change in rotation speed is often done via a selector that has the effect of multiplying the basic speed of the single-brush machine by a factor of two.
Example with a single-brush machine with a low speed (for example 190 rpm) and a double speed (380 rpm). In this case, you will find several options such as 150 rpm/300 rpm at Numatic, 165 rpm/330 rpm at Taski, 185 rpm/370 rpm at Nilfisk, etc.
A dual-speed or duo single-brush machine will handle virtually all tasks from stripping to carpet cleaning, high-speed spray, polishing method,
marble crystallization , cleaning, etc.
The downside of using this type of single-brush machine is
not to make a mistake in selecting the rotation speed, otherwise you risk
seriously damaging your machine . In fact, as explained in the previous section, stripping at high speed, for example, should be avoided.
As you will have understood, an all-in-one machine but which requires training for agents.
Taski recently innovated with the
Taski Flex single-brush machine, which offers 3 rotation speeds and a lithium battery power supply.
It is a single-brush machine with a speed between 1200 rpm and 1500 rpm or even 2000 rpm.
This single-brush machine moves in a straight line thanks to a stabilizer wheel on the front in addition to the two wheels common to all machines. There is therefore no difficulty in handling them, unlike low-speed and dual-speed single-brush machines. Simply adjust the height of the disc relative to the floor to avoid burning it (in the case of plastic floors) or being too high and having no efficiency, then push the machine.
This single-brush machine is only intended for
very high-speed polishing of thermoplastic floors treated with
metallization (application of wax or emulsion) . The high rotation speed will heat the surface, making it more resistant and especially shinier with a
"wet look" effect. The choice of disc will be that of a
specific ultra-high-speed disc . This method will make the surface harder and more resistant to traffic and will allow better maintenance, particularly for disinfection and the removal of black shoe marks.
How to choose your single-brush machine?
Choosing the right single-brush machine model starts with analyzing the type of work or tasks you want to perform with your single-brush machine. It is important to distinguish the following main tasks that can be performed with a single-brush machine:
- Stripping tiled floors and plastic or thermoplastic floors
- Floor cleaning
- Spray polish
- Crystallization of marble or marble stone
- Carpet cleaning with dry or wet carpet shampoo
This must be done by precisely defining the scope of use of your machine. There are several types of single-brush machines. A single-brush machine is characterized by its rotation speed, which ranges from low speed, high speed, to ultra-high speed. The choice of rotation speed will determine the types of work you can perform with it.
Brands: we offer three major brands of single-brush machines with
Numatic , Nilfisk Alto and
Taski , each of which has recognized expertise and
quality after-sales service. Since 1981, our experience will allow us to advise you on the choice.
Work to be carried out with a single-brush machine
The task you have to perform will determine the choice of single-brush machine and vice versa.
Indeed, depending on the type of operation to be carried out, choosing the wrong equipment can be dangerous for the user and could lead to risks of soil damage.
- Stripping of floors: low speed single-brush machine - black or brown disc or blue on delicate floors.
- Spray method of the floors: high-speed single-brush machine 400 rpm - red single-brush disc
- Floor cleaning: low speed single brush - green single brush disc
- Carpet cleaning: low-speed single-brush machine - carpet brush or carpet brush
- Crystalization: low speed single-brush machine - steel wool disc
- Parquet stripping: low-speed single-brush machine - micromesh disc or 3M mesh tape
- Tile cleaning: low-speed single-brush machine - Perlon brush
- Scarification: specific low-speed single-brush machine with scarifying brush
Corded or battery-powered single-brush machine?
Floor scrubbers have the particularity of being available as battery-powered or cable-powered floor scrubbers. For
single-brush machines ,
they are historically powered by cable like a vacuum cleaner and this represents practically the entire market for floor scrubbers. The presence of the cable requires a certain amount of practice in use to avoid tangling this cable with the disc of the single-brush machine.
However, alternatives now exist with the
Numatic 244NX and the Numatic 122NX , which offer a machine capable of performing the
same tasks as a low-speed single-brush machine with a
lithium battery and liquid suction . This alternative has undoubtedly attracted many single-brush machine users.
Taski recently innovated in the world of single-brush machines with the
Taski Flex on Lithium battery which offers 3 rotation speeds:
- 120 rpm – stripping
- 150 rpm – scrubbing
- 350 rpm - polishing and spraying
Single-brush machine comparison
| Code | Description | V rpm | Brand | Use |
| 8003810 | Ergodisc 200 | 200 | Taski | Stripping - Carpet - BV Spray |
| 8003850 | Ergodisc 165 | 165 | Taski | Stripping - Dry carpet - Crystallization |
| 7518199 | Ergodisc HD | 150 | Taski | Stripping - Intensive work - Crystallization |
| 8003890 | Ergodisc 400 | 400 | Taski | Polishing - HV method spray |
| 8004020 | Ergodisc Duo | 165 / 330 | Taski | Stripping - Carpet - HV Spray |
| 8004660 | Ergodisc 1200 | 1200 | Taski | Polishing - UHV Spray |
| 8004630 | Ergodisc Omni | 900 | Taski | Dry stripping - Spray - Polishing |
| 56380056 | FM400 L | 180 | Nilfisk | Stripping - Carpet - BV Spray |
| 7519535 | Ergodisc 2000 | 2000 | Taski | Polishing - UHV Spray |
| 56380058 | FM400 H | 410 | Nilfisk | Polishing - HV Spray |
| 56380061 | FM400 D | 185 / 370 | Nilfisk | Polishing - HV method spray |
| 905972 | HFM1515G | 150 | Numatic | Intensive work - Crystallization |
| 905998 | HFM1523 | 230 | Numatic | Stripping - Carpet - BV Spray |
| 906011 | HFM1545G | 450 | Numatic | Polishing - Spray method |
| 905923 | HNS1550G | 1500 | Numatic | Polishing - UHV Spray |
Using a single-brush machine
Preparation: Check that the single-disc machine is clean and that all moving parts are working properly. Fill the tank with clean water and add the recommended cleaner or detergent. If you don't have a tank, you can apply the solution manually with a mop or a large flat cloth.
Adjustment: Adjust the speed and pressure of the single-brush machine according to the surface to be cleaned and the severity of the dirt. Be careful with machines with multiple speeds , as choosing too high a rotation speed for a task requiring more motor torque risks damaging the motor of your single-brush machine.
Cleaning: Start cleaning the surface by sliding the single-disc machine back and forth, ensuring that the nozzle is in contact with the surface at all times. For hard-to-reach corners and edges, use a hand-held sprayer. A disc size slightly larger than the machine diameter allows you to lick the edges without the risk of bumps. So the most common 406 mm diameter on machines is sufficient, but a 432 mm diameter will give you this margin .
Rinsing: Once you have finished cleaning the surface, rinse it with clean water to remove any cleaner residue.
Maintenance: After each use, empty the water tank and rinse the single-brush machine thoroughly. Store the single-brush machine in a dry, protected place.
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe and efficient use of the single-disc machine.
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