See the latest abrasives, sanding machines, vacuums and more. The companies below are advertisers in the June/July 2021 issue of Wood Floor Business.
Abrasives
Bona US
The Bona Abrasives line includes aggressive and long-lasting abrasives designed to create an excellent surface for staining or finishing, the company says. The anti-static properties of Bona Blue Abrasives repel dust from the disc surface and prevent buildup while increasing belt life and keeping machines cleaner, the company adds.
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Lägler North America
Lägler produces abrasives specifically designed for portable belt sanders, edgers and buffers used for wood flooring. The company also offers a selection of abrasives for subfloor preparation.
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Norton Abrasives
Norton MeshPower ceramic sanding discs are built to sand for extended periods with minimal dust and are ideal for a super-fast cut with a very fine scratch pattern, the company says. They are available in 5-, 6-, 8- and 16-inch sizes and a wide variety of grits.
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Nailers
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
Woodwise makes a rectangular-head nail set for L or T cleats. This tool, which is made from case-hardened impact-tool steel, sets the nail below the wood surface.
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Featured Supplier
Primatech Inc.
Developed with "end-wall reach" in mind, the Edge nailer is designed to blind-nail as close as within 2 inches of the wall, the company says. The constant pressure and tension throughout the work process provides a more uniform and professional installation, the company adds.
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Sanding Equipment
American Sanders
The Legend features an hp motor (6.5 hp peak), five-setting drum pressure adjustment (50–90 pounds), balanced chassis suspension system of compression and extension springs, onboard transport dolly, tool-free disassembly, and onboard monitoring of run-time and voltage to the machine. It also features an optional adjustable handle and custom colors.
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Bona US
The Bona Power Drive is an all-directional and versatile disc-sanding system that delivers exceptional power, saves labor, and can reduce edging time by 50–80%, the company says. Its accessories include steel plates, weights, wire brushes, and Tynex brushes.
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Lägler North America
Starting in 2021, all Hummel machines produced in Germany come standard with a variety of upgrades, including an improved suspension system, updated wing nut, updated carrying handle, LED light and paddle handle. Parts are also available for purchase separately to upgrade existing machines.
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Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
Woodwise Dust Collection Bags are made from 12-ounce brushed denim for maximum durability. All sewn edges are finished for added strength and to prevent raveling. The bags open wide for easy emptying, and hemmed draw-strings ensure complete closure. The bags are available in large sander, large edger and double-bottom edger sizes.
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Featured Supplier
Ceno Group
The Ceno Group's Satellite discs fit any buffer, counter-rotate at 4% and turn at 600 rpm. They remove chatter and edger marks and flatten the floor three times faster than hard-plating, all while sanding the floor to a piano-top finish, the company says.
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Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines
The Seirios Belt Sander increases head cutting pressure by 15–20% without increasing overall weight, the company says. It is designed to create a flatter finish and has increased cutting speed, the company adds.
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WerkMaster Grinders & Sanders Inc.
The Rasp is a transportable, quality machine that solves the pains of edging and is ideal for removing aluminum oxide factory finishes and for preparing the subfloor, the company says. It can run on either 220- or 110-volt power.
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Scrapers
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
Woodwise's V-Groove Scraper cleans out V-groove flooring during the refinishing process, while its nosing scraper helps maintain the round surface of nosing or treads. A 14-inch sharpening file is also available for the nosing scraper, and replacement blades are available for both scrapers.
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Vacuums
American Sanders
The AVAC 18 vacuum delivers high-end filtration performance and high-capacity in a more compact unit designed for single machine operation, the company says. It runs two 800-watt dual stage motors feeding an 18-gallon canister.
americansanders.com
Bona US
The Bona DCS Super Vac is a high-powered heavy-duty commercial vacuum with a polished chrome motor head and molded 15-gallon poly tank. It is designed for maximum dust collection, balance and convenience, the company says.
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Featured Supplier
Negative Air Systems
The Zephyr 3000 Series of dust extractors are developed to fit any standard door opening and are capable of removing 9,000 cubic feet of dust and fumes in 60 seconds, the company says. They are fully transportable and set up in minutes with no special tools required. They operate on a standard 110 circuit and are ideal for any home improvement project, the company adds.
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Other
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
The Stair Jig provides a quick and easy way to scribe treads and risers, the company says. Users can adjust the product from 32 to 52 inches without tools, and an extender can be added for lengths above 52 inches. The T-bar angle adjusts to greater than 45 degrees.
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