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Concrete Polishing Machines

A lot of factors can change the effect a polishing machine has on a floor: weight, rotation speed (measured in RPM), configuration of the diamond-abrasive face, the speed at which a worker moves the machine, the difference between active and passive planetary movement, the direction of spin, densification, the degree of cleaning between grits, and on and on.

In compiling this Tooling section, Concrete Decor magazine focused on walk-behind models, handheld models, edgers and other tools that can be helpful to decorative contractors on small and medium-sized jobs.

Progrind floor grinding series
The Progrind range of planetary grinders from King Concepts has been designed to offer operators a variety of options in terms of speed and direction control with King’s Dual Drive Technology.  Go to article ›››

Lavina Surface Preparation System
Developed and manufactured by Superabrasive Inc., the Lavina Surface Preparation System gives users control over RPM, speed and feed, relative pressure, tool bond resistance and more. Go to article ›››

Hum-B B-3000 Surface Grinder
The Hum-B B-3000 three-head planetary machine contains a patented counter-rotating planetary drive system. Combined with advanced diamond abrasives, the drive system delivers an aggressive flat grind for removing surface material and preparing or polishing concrete and stone surfaces. Go to article ›››

Machines from VIC
VIC International offers several options for the polishing professional.
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HTC 500
According to HTC, the folks at the Decorative Concrete Institute recommend and use the HTC 500 on many of their decorative concrete jobs and training courses.
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StoneGrind 3000 and StoneEdge 1300
StoneOlogy, a new line of propane concrete grinder/polishers from Eagle Products, includes the StoneGrind 3000. This machine sports a 22-horsepower propane engine, two vacuum ports, and three 13-inch counter-rotating heads for a total grinding width of 30 inches. Go to article ›››

CONTRx Polishing System
Equipment Development Co. Inc. has introduced CONTRx Polishing Systems, a new brand of polishing systems aimed at contractors who are looking to polish concrete areas of 10,000 square feet or less. Go to article ›››

Blastrac 5-inch Grinder-Vac
The Blastrac 5-inch Grinder-Vac is a shrouded concrete grinder system that controls dust to reduce cleanup time, provide better visibility and increase productivity. The grinder promotes a virtually dust-free work area. Go to article ›››

Diamond DS polisher line
Diamond Products, a Tyrolit company, has introduced a new line of floor-polishing tools and equipment. Go to article ›››

Surface Pro Quick Change Coupling System
GranQuartz Stone and Concrete Systems has launched the Surface Pro Quick Change Coupling System, designed for concrete polishing professionals who are tired of changing out traditional diamond plates. Go to article ›››

I-Shine Polishing Pads
The new I-Shine Polishing Pads from Innovatech boast a new resin diamond matrix that is so good at cutting and polishing concrete, the user in many cases does not have to use metal bond diamonds. Go to article ›››