Marcrist Concrete Floor Shaving Methods 

The Basic Component of the Bluegrass Floor Shaving System

Description:

• Self-propelled, electric-powered, walk-behind machine
• Weight: 330 lbs
• Shaving drum 250mm in diameter, fitted with 100 interlocking diamond-impregnated blades
• Vacuum port for dust-free operation
• Consumes 16 amps of 480 volt 3 phase power
• Forward and reverse motion
• Manual rotary wheel depth control with electric readout
• Variable speed control

Performance:

• Shaves from 1mm-10mm in a single pass
• 128 sq. ft. per hour shaved at 3.0mm depth
• Achieves smoother surface than other concrete shaving methods, making final release survey more reliable
• Removes embedded metal as well as concrete
• Shaves 5 times faster and produces 50% less volume of waste than other methods
• Blade life of 20,000 sq. ft. at 3.0mm or 156 hours of use
• Minimal vibration
• Achieves ALARA exposure

Safety and Training:

• No specific regulatory permits required
• Site specific, normal radiation protection and worker safety procedures apply
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These specialized capabilities make Bluegrass the preferred floor shaving contractor for decontamination jobs.