Buffer machines cone with varying specifications, and the specifications of one could be quite different from the other. So If you are planning to have one for your home or office you must study the specifications of different models from different manufacturers to conclude which one best your requirements. Conduct your own online research before talking to a dealer. A good dealer should also explain the advantages and limitations of different machines he sells. The collective information from both the sources will help you arrive at a good decision.
You have to appraise your requirements of the floor buffer machine. You have to assess if it should be a high speed or low speed machine. Unless you assess your requirements correctly, you are likely to go wrong. The idea of having one should fit your plans of house maintenance.
Primarily, the available machines can be categorized into two. One is for domestic applications and the other is for industrial applications.
The two kinds of machines are designed for different types of functioning, and purposes. Normally, the speed of a low speed machine is 175 revolutions per minute. Therefore it takes longer for a machine to give a certain level of glow to the floor. However, the benefit of low speed is that the machine remains more versatile. The same machine can also be used for cleaning of carpets. Further, they are less expensive compared to the high speed variety, allowing you to save money. Machines designed for domestic use are smaller in size and thus lighter too. Their operation is simple. These are ideally suited for cleaning the floors of house. Such machines are of great help to people with busy lifestyle and who like to entertain people at home.
High speed floor buffers, working at 1,500 revolutions per minute are designed for polishing of solid floors only. Because of its high speed it can’t be used on carpets which would get totally spoiled. But the advantage is that it can be used for polishing and cleaning of linoleum, hardwood and marble floors.
A polished and glowing floor conveys a lot about the homeowner and certainly creates a good and long lasting first impression. Considering its features of low cost and convenience of use makes it worthwhile to have a low speed buffer for domestic use. Once again it may be emphasized that while buying a buffer you need to understand that there are two kinds of buffers distinguished by their speed and if you are buying one for the first time, you must understand the difference between the two.
As already pointed out the speed of about 170 RPM of a slow speed buffer is just about ten percent of the high speed buffer operating at 1,500 RPM. That makes it easy understand a high speed machine can quickly and effectively shine the floors. The main advantage of a slow speed buffer is its lower cost. So, if you intend buying a buffer machine for your business, you should go for a high speed machine because even though the low speed machine is economical initially, it works out more expensive in the long run. That’s because the slow speed model will take much longer to polish the same area and give perfect shine, thus adding to your power and labor expenses.
Unlike most other cleaning devices available for cleaning your house, the best advantage of slow speed buffer is its durability, which is easily twice that of a high speed buffer machine. Moreover, they are quite versatile and can safely be used for cleaning of most carpets, as these are not too powerful to spoil the same.
Despite all the advantages of a low speed floor buffer, it just can’t beat the performance of a high speed buffer. High speed buffers are better designed to polish the floors. As these are heavier machines and you need to apply force for cleaning the floors, the weight of the machine helps achieving the required results. So, if your budget permits, you should opt for a high speed floor buffer, because the very purpose of having a buffer machine is to make a floor shine in the shortest possible time.