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Concrete finishing – troweling machine
June 25, 2023
Finishing concrete is not an easy job. During construction, workers’ hands, backs and knees are vulnerable to injury. The advent of the trowel allows construction workers to stand while the concrete is finished. Based on the size of the project, the number of people and the customer’s requirements for the surface layer, the construction party may consider purchasing a trowel. If you are a construction party specializing in concrete staining, staining or home improvement polishing, maybe you don’t need to buy a ride-on trowel (double disc machine). This type of troweling machine is not only expensive, but also has a high hardness of the ground after finishing, so the above-mentioned type of ground does not have such high requirements. In fact, a walk-behind trowel is sufficient to meet the work requirements of pulping and finishing small-area floors.

Under what circumstances should you consider investing in a trowel? In general, construction area is an important consideration. "Even a small-area project can use a trowel, even if the project is only a few hundred square meters. As long as the construction area reaches 100 square meters, you must use a trowel, and if it exceeds 300 square meters, you have to consider using a small ride-on trowel From another perspective, the work efficiency of a single-disk trowel is equivalent to that of three construction workers using traditional manual finishing tools such as scrapers.
It seems that the biggest advantage of the trowel is to increase the speed of application. But this is only a one-sided understanding of the advantages of the trowel. What the trowel gives is not a simple speed increase but the efficiency when dealing with large-scale construction. Furthermore, the troweling machine allows the construction party to choose a more appropriate time to start the machine when dealing with large-scale construction, instead of having to start early due to the need to consider the overall area of construction like traditional construction.

Troweling machine operation steps:
1. Before use, check whether the motor, electrical switch, cable and wiring are normal and comply with the regulations, and install a leakage protector.
2. Before use, check and clean up the sundries on the wipe plate to avoid the whole machine from jumping when in use.
3. After turning on the power, carry out a test run, the blades will rotate clockwise and must not be reversed.
4. Operators should wear insulating shoes and gloves, and the cables should be picked up by auxiliary personnel, who should also wear insulating shoes and gloves. Pay attention to prevent electric shock accidents caused by the cable insulation layer being broken.
5. The troweling machine breaks down, and it needs to be shut down to cut off the power before it can be repaired.
6. The trowel should be stored in a dry, clean and non-corrosive gas environment. The handle should be placed in the specified position, and no rough loading and unloading should be allowed during transfer.

Construction Notes:
1. During construction, pay attention to the temperature of the motor reducer box not exceeding 80°
2. The engine oil in the turbine box needs to be checked frequently. If the oil level is lower than the oil level, please refuel in time. After each use, the equipment should be cleaned in time, especially the smears should be stored in a dry, clean and non-corrosive environment. When the smear is worn to 30mm on one side, loosen the nut, turn the smear around and re-tighten the screw to achieve the purpose of two pairs of use. Angle of smear Rotate the hand wheel to adjust the angle of smear to achieve the ideal effect of rough smearing. If you need to shut down during construction, please turn off the power in time. When the gasoline engine stops, press the switch on the handle in time to stop.
The ground effect after the troweling machine is more uniform, the construction speed is faster, and the operation is more convenient. Working with a hand-held spatula for a long time will easily fatigue the knees, shoulders and elbows of the construction workers, which will affect the construction effect. To put it simply, the use of a trowel makes the difficult operation easier, and it is the best equipment for finishing the floor.
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Do not use strong alkali or strong acid cleaning agents to avoid corrosion of the paint and electroplating layer on the surface of the equipment, affecting the appearance and reducing the protective performance. Regularly check the connection and tightening of each component. During the operation of the equipment, the connecting bolts may become loose or even broken due to factors such as vibration and impact. For example, the connecting bolts of the frame, walking mechanism, laser transmitting and receiving device of the laser leveling machine should be carefully checked before and after each operation. If they are loose, tighten them in time. If the bolts are broken, they need to be replaced immediately. At the same time, check whether there is leakage in all parts of the equipment, including engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil of the hydraulic system, etc. Once leakage is found, the cause should be promptly investigated and repaired to avoid problems such as poor lubrication and overheating of components due to oil leakage, which will affect the service life of the equipment. The timely replacement of wearing parts is the key to ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the equipment. For example, the leveling scraper, vibrator, tires (or rubber tracks) of the leveling machine will wear faster during frequent use. Generally speaking, the wearing parts should be checked after each use. If the wear exceeds the prescribed limit, they should be replaced immediately. Even if the wearing parts do not seem to be damaged during normal use, it is recommended to replace them every six months to ensure that the overall performance of the equipment is not affected. 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You need to let the engine idle for a while and add it after the temperature drops slightly to prevent the engine cylinder from cracking due to excessive temperature difference. At the same time, high temperature will also affect the performance of the hydraulic system. Check the hydraulic oil temperature frequently. If the oil temperature is too high, stop the machine for a rest to avoid long-term operation of the equipment at high temperatures. For example, in some southern regions during summer construction, if you do not pay attention to the heat dissipation of the equipment, it may cause the hydraulic system seals to age faster and leak oil, which will seriously affect the normal use of the equipment. High humidity environment can easily cause the metal parts of the concrete laser leveling machine to rust and corrode, especially when constructing in coastal areas or rainy seasons. To cope with high humidity environments, the equipment should be parked in a dry place and avoid being placed in the open air. If it is unavoidable to operate in a humid environment, anti-rust oil can be applied to the surface of the equipment, especially to parts that are prone to rust, such as the frame and chassis. At the same time, the electrical circuit should be checked regularly to prevent short circuit failures caused by moisture. For the battery of the equipment, it is necessary to keep it clean and dry, check the electrolyte level and density regularly, and replenish distilled water in time to ensure good battery performance. For example, if the laser leveling machine used for a long time in a high humidity environment does not pay attention to anti-rust treatment, it may cause problems such as frame rust and strength reduction in a short period of time, affecting the safety and service life of the equipment. Concrete contains alkaline substances. If the protection is not appropriate during long-term contact, it will cause corrosion to the components of the concrete laser leveling machine. For parts that are in direct contact with concrete, such as leveling blades, vibrating devices, etc., they can be made of corrosion-resistant materials or undergo special surface treatment to improve their resistance to alkali corrosion. After each operation, clean the equipment thoroughly to remove residual concrete and prevent alkaline substances from adhering to the surface of the equipment for a long time. In a high-alkaline environment, attention should also be paid to the lubrication system of the equipment, and lubricating oils and greases with good alkali resistance should be selected and replaced regularly to ensure that all moving parts are well lubricated and reduce the occurrence of failures caused by corrosion and wear. For example, in the construction of some industrial plant floors, due to the strong alkalinity of concrete, if effective protective measures are not taken, the key components of the equipment may be severely corroded in a short period of time, shortening the service life of the equipment. Strictly operate in accordance with the rated working parameters of the concrete laser leveling machine to avoid operating in a condition that exceeds the equipment's bearing capacity. Overload operation will cause excessive pressure on the engine, hydraulic system, transmission components, etc., accelerate the wear of parts, and even cause equipment failure. For example, behaviors such as leveling thickness exceeding the maximum thickness specified by the equipment and forced operation on a site with a large slope will cause damage to the equipment. As an equipment manager, you should ensure that the operator is familiar with the equipment performance and operating procedures, and strictly prohibit illegal operations. Before construction, arrange construction tasks reasonably according to actual working conditions to ensure that the equipment operates stably within the normal load range. During the operation of the equipment, try to ensure smooth operation and avoid violent operations such as sudden acceleration, sudden braking and frequent steering. Sudden acceleration and sudden braking will cause the engine and transmission system to bear greater impact force instantly, which may easily cause damage to parts; frequent steering will aggravate the wear of tires (or tracks) and steering mechanisms. After starting the equipment, the engine should be allowed to idle for a period of time to allow all parts to be fully lubricated before operation. During the leveling operation, keep the equipment moving at a uniform speed to avoid speed fluctuations, which can not only ensure the construction quality but also reduce the wear of the equipment. For example, when driving a concrete laser leveler, smoothly controlling the throttle and steering wheel can effectively extend the service life of key parts of the equipment. The correct start and stop sequence also has an important impact on the service life of the concrete laser leveler. Before starting the equipment, check the environment around the equipment to ensure that there are no obstacles; check whether the liquid levels of fuel, engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, etc. are normal, and whether the indications of various instruments are normal. When starting, first turn the key to the power-on position, wait for the instrument self-check to complete, and then start the engine. After the engine is started, let it idle for a few minutes, observe the engine sound, vibration and whether the display of each instrument is normal, and then proceed to the next step after confirming that it is correct. When shutting down, first park the equipment on a flat and solid ground, lower the working device to the lowest position, and then turn off the engine. If the equipment is not used for a long time, the equipment should be sealed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the equipment manual, such as draining fuel and coolant, lubricating and protecting key parts, etc. For example, the wrong starting method, such as forcibly starting the engine before the equipment completes the self-check, may damage the engine control system and affect the normal use of the equipment. The hydraulic system is an important part of the concrete laser leveling machine, and regular maintenance is essential. Hydraulic oil will be contaminated and its performance will deteriorate during use, so the hydraulic oil should be replaced regularly. Under normal circumstances, the hydraulic oil should be replaced every 1,000 working hours or so. The specific replacement cycle can be adjusted appropriately according to the equipment use environment and the oil quality monitoring results. When replacing the hydraulic oil, use a clean container to hold the oil. The hydraulic oil must be filtered through the oil filter before adding it to the hydraulic oil tank to ensure that the oil is clean. At the same time, clean the hydraulic oil radiator regularly to ensure good heat dissipation and prevent the hydraulic system from malfunctioning due to excessive oil temperature. In addition, the replacement cycle of the hydraulic oil filter should also be appropriately shortened, generally 750 hours is appropriate. When replacing a new filter, check carefully. It is strictly forbidden to use a deformed, contaminated or rusted filter. For example, at some construction sites, due to the harsh environment, the hydraulic oil is easily contaminated by dust and impurities. If the filter and hydraulic oil are not replaced in time, it may cause blockage, leakage and other faults in the hydraulic system, seriously affecting the normal operation of the equipment. Regularly check the electrical system of the concrete laser leveling machine to ensure that all electrical components are firmly connected and the circuits are not damaged or aged. Check the performance of the laser transmitting and receiving device to ensure that the laser signal is stable and accurate. Start the engine once every two months, charge the battery, and run all hydraulic actuators, such as rotary hydraulic motors, telescopic cylinders, etc., to prevent battery loss and rust and jamming of hydraulic system components. Do not remove the battery from the machine at will to avoid the loss of internal software program failures in the equipment control. At the same time, pay attention to check the grounding of the electrical system to ensure that the grounding is good to prevent safety accidents caused by leakage. For example, if the electrical line is aging and damaged, it may cause a short circuit, causing a fire, and endangering the safety of equipment and personnel. Perform a comprehensive performance test on the concrete laser leveling machine every once in a while (such as half a year or a year). The test content includes key performance indicators such as leveling accuracy, work efficiency, engine power, and hydraulic system pressure. Through testing, potential problems with the equipment can be discovered in time, and targeted repairs and adjustments can be made. For example, if the leveling accuracy is found to be reduced, it may be due to laser system failure, wear of the leveling blade, or looseness of the mechanical parts of the equipment. It is necessary to check and repair them one by one to ensure that the equipment always maintains a good working condition and extends its service life. Click the below to jump immediately!!! ARMOUR JOINT CONCRETE LASER LEVELING MACHINE LIGHT TOWER POWER TROWEL SLIPFORM MACHINE STEEL FIBER TOPPING SPREADER TRACKED MINI DUMPERRead More


