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CPS SYNC Series is a collection of metal bond diamond tooling that covers all concrete hardness types. CPS engineered and formulated the SYNC series for high efficiency with long life while maintaining consistency. The CPS SYNC series has four bonds covering all the various concrete hardness types. The series is […]
3M is reinventing the sandpaper game with the introduction of the 3M Xtract Cubitron II 710W Net Abrasive Disc which provides twice the life and cut rate, while removing up to 97% of dust particles as it sands metal, wood and composite surfaces. The new product recently hit the market in the […]
The newly launched Diamond Devil Concrete Restoration and Polishing System (patent pending) is fast, fierce and effective. Developed by The Malish Corporation, it represents an advanced approach to concrete and terrazzo floor maintenance as well as concrete floor preparation. “The Diamond Devil system is a game changer,” says Jeff Malish, […]
The processes used for polishing concrete are quite possibly the most misunderstood piece of the business. A tremendous amount of sales propaganda is available that can either provide some clarity or add serious confusion.
Although a good grinder/polisher will take other types of pads besides diamonds, the industrial version of the gemstone is a must for a wide range of tasks. And, there’s the rub: just as with jewelry, these diamonds are seen as being expensive.
Diamond tools, and how they’re used, can make the difference between a profitable polishing job and a not-so-profitable job. So how should contractors select tools that are long lasting and deliver what they want? Read on.
Thicker pads will last longer, but are stiffer and commonly prone to cupping when they dry out. Cupped pads don’t wear evenly, and often the outer area doesn’t actually make contact with the concrete. Photos courtesy of The Concrete Countertop Institute
There are as many variables in manufacturing diamond tooling as there are diamond manufacturers. So which specific variables should you concern yourself with and why?
How long is a set of diamonds supposed to last? Or more to the point, what kind of square footage can I expect out of a set of diamonds?
Superabrasive, the maker of the Lavina floor grinding and polishing machines, has released a new grinding tool for super hard concrete. The new HCP bond tools for super hard concrete feature a single button in 30 grit and provide a faster and more efficient solution for grinding exceptionally hard concrete. […]
