Power float machine: Something You Need To Know

Power float machine is the latest polishing machine for the roughness and fineness of concrete surface. It is able to make the construction surface much smoother and greatly improve the compactness and wear resistance of the concrete surface. It can greatly increase work efficiency by more than dozens of times compared with manual work. This machine is widely used in concrete pavement, floor, airport, floor, etc. .Henan Xinsda Machinery Technology Co.,Ltd have more than 20 years of production experience. Dedicated research team and external sales team.Product quality is in a leading position in the construction machinery industry. Let our professional engineer teamintroduce you in detail what is power float machine, when to use it and how to use it.

What Is Power Float Machine

power float machine is also known as concrete power trowel, concrete helicopter machine and concrete helicopter machine. It is one of the most common concrete flooring machines used to apply a smooth finish to a concrete slab. There are two types of power float machine: ride-on type and wlak behind type.

Power float machine
Concrete Helicopter

 

When To Power Float Concrete

  • For smaller surface areas, a manual float can be used.
  • For larger areas, a hand-powered float or even a ride-on power float machineis better because they are faster and more efficient.
  • power float machine are fairly easy to use, but it takes training and practice to maximize their potential.
  • The ideal smooth and even surface can be achieved on freshly poured concrete by treating it before it dries.
  • Make sure your pour is set for a rain-free day. Once dumped, the concrete mixture will begin to dry.
  • Waiting for the right time to start your float machine is critical.
  • Auseful guide to knowing when you can start the concrete float machine is when the operator can stand on the concrete surface, leaving a footprint about 1/8″-1/4″ Deep, and you can walk firmly on it without the top layer sticking to your boot.

How To Use

Preparing

  1. Make sure all loose packaging materials have been removed from the machine.
  2. Check the machine and its components for damage. If there is visible damage, do not operate the machine! Contact dealer immediately for assistance.
  3. Take inventory of all items included with the machine and verify that all loose componentsand fasteners are accounted for.
  4. Add fluids as needed and applicable, including fuel, engine oil, and battery acid.

Power float machine

Installing The Float Blades

There are three types of blades available for the machines.float pans are large style blades, which hook on over finish or combination blades,used in the earliest stages of work, and are not pitched. Finishing blades are used in the final stages of working, and are progressively pitched to burnish the concrete.

Combination blades can be used throughout the concrete working process.they are used inplace of float pans and finishing blades.

Note: Do not put larger diameter blades on a smaller diameter power float.

  1. Finishing blades are flat on both edges and can be installed in either direction.
  2. Secure blades to trowel arms with screws. Dip threads of screws in grease prior tothis will prevent concrete from cementing the screws in place and will make removal of the blades easier later on.

Warning: Do not lift the machine overhead with a float pan attached, as the pan could fall off and strike personnel working in the vicinity.

Power float machine

Before Starting

Before starting the machine, check the following items:All handles are free from grease, oil and dirt.

All control levers are in the neutral position.all bolted joints are tightened.

Fuel level

Oil level in the engine oil level in gearbox

Air cleaner maintenance in dicator condition of ring guard

Condition of trowel arms and blades.

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