by Contreat Web Admin | 29 Sep, 2016 | FAQs
Grinding Soft concrete requires ‘hard bond’ discs that resist the metal matrix being eroded away. The sandy, gritty, abrasive dust will erode many discs abnormally fast, so be certain that you are using the right disc. More than any other time, grinding soft concrete...
by Contreat Web Admin | 23 Sep, 2016 | FAQs
As the dust from hard concrete is soft and un-abrasive the metal MATRIX that the segment is made of needs to be ‘soft bond’ and easily eroded to expose the diamonds. Often having a coarser grit can be beneficial too because it may produce coarser dust to help erode...
by Contreat Web Admin | 27 Aug, 2016 | FAQs
When discussing how hard or soft concrete is to grind, many people confuse HARDNESS and STRENGTH. Strength is measured in MPa and is a measure of compressive strength. It is true that high compressive strength can be harder, but not always. This is because the...
by Contreat Web Admin | 22 Dec, 2015 | FAQs
When buying a concrete grinder, it’s important to make sure you purchase the right equipment to suit the type of work you do. You need to consider what you will require from the machine. Are you going to be grinding for basic surface preparation, polishing for a high...
by Contreat Web Admin | 23 Feb, 2015 | FAQs
According to the Building Services Authority, 85% of flooring failures are due to the presence of moisture in the concrete from hydro-static pressure or green concrete. The BSA is inundated with countless claims of floors failing due to moisture. When this happens,...
by Contreat Web Admin | 26 Oct, 2014 | FAQs
Be very careful here!!! Don’t go for the cheaper option to save money now only to lose it on each job by not having the best equipment to get the job done quickly. You need to look at your purchase as an investment and identify what machine will give you the best...
