Selecting the type of machine.

In principle, removing a floor covering is a rather simple job. However, whether this job actually proves to be simple in practice depends on selecting the “best” machine for one part and, essentially, the proper blades for the other.  The question as to the “best machine” is answered frequently by dipping into the wallet or currently available budget. However, you will be well advised to make your decision based on the following application-oriented factors:

1. The expected size of the area to be worked on.

2. The type of floor covering and the resulting time and cost effort.

3. The type of adhesion used with the respective covering.

4. The permissible noise level on site.

There are two different methods or machine types for removing flooring

• Strippers with an oscillating principle
• Strippers with impact technology and drive system

The oscillating method is the most common one. An elliptically rotating blade cuts the adhesive bond between floor covering and substrate. This method is particularly suited for carpet, textile and slightly elastic flooring. Many small to medium-sized machines incorporate this system. 

However, very rigid flooring and coverings glued with visco-plastic adhesives, e.g. linoleum or flooring coverings of a rubber basis, represent a problem when treated with this method. Specific textile floorings also use these adhesion properties, making strippers with an oscillating operation principle inappropriate.  For these cases, impact and drive system technology should be used, which is an ideal method for removing the most stubborn of floor coverings.

WOLFF, the world leader in developing and manufacturing stripper machines, has the ultimate level of quality and innovation. No matter whether oscillating principle or impact technology, WOLFF can provide the right machine to suit your needs. The WOLFF Duro Stripper, for example, uses an oscillating principle and is ideal for small to medium-sized areas. The WOLFF Turbo Stripper, on the other hand, works with impact system technology. An impact system with 5,000 beats per minute, combined with an automatic drive system, results in an unmatched performance.