SCRUBBER DRYERS & SWEEPERS

Continued from Page 23. water dosing technology reduces water usage by restricting the water flow as the scrubber dryer slows down or passes around bends, saving up to 50% of the water used. With 110 litre water tanks on board the B 110 R scrubber dryer from Kärcher, this saving ensures that the ground dries faster and that more space can be covered without the need to stop.

With desks, storage units and furniture usually in place throughout workspaces, it is imperative to ensure the equipment used is made from robust materials. As users get closer to vertical surfaces whilst cleaning flooring, there is the possibility of collisions with various obstacles. There are two main areas facility managers should consider when selecting a scrubber dryer for daily use. First, the brush-head must be secured in a sturdy casing, ideally with an overhanging lip to protect the brush. Robust aluminium brush heads are ideal as they offer high-quality cleaning performance and low backlash, reducing noise levels during cleaning by up to 10 dB(A).

Secondly, the squeegee at the rear of the machine should be made with a tearresistant suction lip. Newer machines now come with supporting arms for the squeegees made from sturdy die-cast aluminium to help maintain shape and allow users to continue to clean for longer. Breakages from tears and accidental collisions could otherwise result in downtime for the machine whilst it is being repaired.

New technological developments have enabled scrubber dryers to be an effective solution for facilities managers operating with teams of multiple staff - from built-in height-adjustable seats enabling workers