PRODUCTS & SERVICES IPC KEEP ON ROLLIN’
Why choose the new IPC scrubber dryer CT 15 Roller? The answer is very simple: it is the most productive and efficient hard floor and carpet walk- behind machine in its segment.
The CT 15 Roller is the only machine with excellent suction and drying powers, both going forwards and in reverse. It is not equipped with a common brush, but with a cylindrical brush, and its rotating and pressing movement on the bristles collects even the smallest debris. Two blades, one on the front and the other on the back of the brush, grant unrivalled drying performances, even moving in reverse.
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GRAFFITI THE D A new method of wiping out graffiti has been put to the test at a London park.
Robert Edgington and Dave Wheeler from D-Drill were called in by CVU London Highway Alliance to remove graffiti at Kennington Park as part of a wider regeneration project.
An area of the park – close to the Oval Cricket Ground – was being landscaped and block paved and the operatives were required to clean graffiti from a London Underground ventilation shaft that was proving to be an eyesore.
D-Drill, which has expertise in diamond drilling and concrete sawing, has recently imported the EcoVapourClean machine from the USA as part of its work in the cutting and finishing of
The frontal layout of the machine has been designed to minimise the wall- to-wall distance, thus enabling an easy cleaning of corners. Additionally, a large tank gives the machine a maximum water autonomy of up to 30 minutes, and a powerful battery provides autonomy of up to 75 minutes of work, when in Eco programme.
All models feature DBL battery charger technology (doubling the expected battery life), yellow touch points placed on components that require daily maintenance and a powerful three-stage vacuum engine for excellent performances even on irregular surfaces.
kerbstones to 45 degrees for the Cycle Super Highway in London.
But the firm has also decided to diversify into the graffiti removal thanks to the technology.
The machine uses semi-precious or recycled materials and creates 92% less airborne dust than a conventional sand blaster – something which was essential due to the brickwork being located near to a busy road.
Also, because of the amount of water used, there is little to no water ingress and run-off as the mist created evaporates quickly. No damage is done to the mortar or brickwork and it is much more environmentally friendly than traditional methods because the natural mixture in the blast material means it can go back into the water table.
The team completed the work in four hours and the technique not only
All parts of the machine subject to wear, such as the roller brush, can be removed easily and replaced without tools.
The CT 15 Roller also features the unique automatic transportation wheel system (patented pending) for easy movements without brush removal and an injection/extraction carpet kit which can easily convert the scrubber dryer in a soft floor cleaning machine.
Additionally, the completely foldable handle that the CT 15 Roller is equipped with, reaches out under tables or hospital beds, thus allowing to wash and dry without effort.
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removed the graffiti but also gave the bricks themselves a new lease of life, removing discolouration caused by years of wear and tear.
Robert Edgington said: “We were called in at short notice as the vent shaft wasn’t due any work but looked out of place with the rest of the park makeover.
“We chose to put our vapour blasting technique to the test rather than using old technology of sand blasting due to the close proximity of the main road and busy bus stop 25 yards away.
“It creates less dust and hardly any water, meaning less of an impact on the surrounding environment. Up to then, we’d been using it to blast kerbstones after they’d been cut to make sure they had the same look and texture as those around them.
“But we knew there was the possibility of diversifying into the removal of graffiti because of the success we have had with the removal of thermo- plastic white lines with damaging asphalt. It worked superbly.
“The vent shaft was blasted and washed down quickly and efficiently, removing the graffiti as well as general discolouration due to the age of the brickwork.
“We were very pleased with the end results and the customer was more than happy with the work as he only expected the graffiti to be removed.”
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