23Jun
01Jun
Why Shot blasting Machines Help in Industrial Manufacturing
So, if you are searching for an efficient and cost-effective method for surface preparation, shot blasting is always worth considering. Below, let us learn more about shot blasting and examine how shot blasting equipment may assist with flooring operations.
How Does Shot Blasting Work?
Shot blasting removes trash from concrete, metal, and other industrial surfaces. It is comparable to sandblasting but more effective. A shot blasting machine has a centrifugal blast wheel that spins at high speed during shot blasting and cleans the...
26May
June 2023 Newsletter (Removing adhesives)
Have you ever struggled taking up adhesive?
Wow what a year so far! The Terrcos have been doing well, and our ever-popular Husqvarna HTC range are rarely in. We also had a shortage of our HTC 450, 110-v floor grinders which are the most popular single-phase floor grinders on the market. I would guess that about 25% of these hires are to remove products like bitumen and adhesive. But if flooring product removing and prep is outside of...
06Mar
Ever Felt Like a Bit of a Loose Wire?
Ever Felt Like a Bit of a Loose Wire?
A loose wire in a plug or a socket can leave you perplexed; that bloody machine was working absolutely fine, and suddenly the damned thing’s died a death for no apparent reason! It may not be instantly obvious, if a wire in the plug is loose or has come adrift, but the problem may be intermittent which might look suspiciously like a failing motor. The most likely suspect is the plug. Prevention is...
24Feb
Hire or Buy?
Hire or Buy?
Do I Hire or Buy? Quick Decision Needed. The Super Tax Deduction Expires End of Next Month. Multi-Hire not only hire top branded flooring equipment and surface preparation machines, but they’re also approved distributors of a number of quality machine manufacturers. So, should you hire or buy? Hire, you pay only for what you use, there’s no maintenance or storage, MH can deliver next day all over the country and all hire charges are fully tax deductible. Should there be a...
15Feb
Floor Grinder or Floor Scabbler?
Floor Grinder or Floor Scabbler?
Shot blasting, floor grinding and floor scabbling are three methods used to prepare concrete surfaces before applying floor coatings or overlays. I want to look at the last two, grinding and scabbling. They are quite different in terms of the equipment used, the task ahead, the process involved, and the results achieved. Floor grinding uses a heavy-duty grinding machine equipped with diamond abrasive discs or shoes to remove the top layer of the surface, typically concrete. This...
31Jan
Working With Asbestos
Working with Asbestos
The material
Asbestos , a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in construction for its flame-resistant and insulating properties. What is known now, but was not at the time, asbestos fibres when disturbed can become airborne and so pose a serious health hazard. This should be a major concern when planning surface preparation before painting or applying a coating to a floor. Floor grinding, scabbling or shot blasting can release microscopic asbestos fibres into the air, causing a dangerous...
29Mar
Floor Scraping; Easier Said Than Done!
How many times have you been caught out underestimating just how stubborn and difficult that stuff is to take up? ‘Oh, it should come up with a sturdy hand scraper and a bit of elbow grease.’ Well Multi-Hire stock a wide range of hand floor scrapers at low low prices (click accessories tab / Floor Scrapers) but they’re unable to supply tins of elbow grease!Often though, elbow grease just isn’t enough and in a moment your quote is looking a...
14Jan
How Many Times Have You Blown A Fuse Over Transformer Problems?
The issue arising with power problems when operating 110-volt surface preparation equipment is that most 110-volt flooring machines run on a 32 amp plug and cable, whereas the transformer is fitted with a standard 3 pin plug to fit a standard 230-volt wall socket that we’re all so familiar with in our homes.In fact, it is rare for a transformer to break down, logically there are no moving parts to cause it to break and if the transformer is hired...
21Dec
What Are Floor Grinders Used for?
Floors, no matter how imperfect or inconsistent, can still look good with the help of a floor grinder. Also called concrete grinders, this type of machinery is a tool that makes a property look well-furnished without the need for alternative flooring. The process of floor grinding also ensures the longevity of the floor and improves its overall quality.The "grind" in "floor grinders" may have a negative connotation surrounding it—it sounds like it damages a surface rather than make it durable....