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Floor Buffers
Floor buffers and burnishers maintain wax finishes on VCT, terrazzo, marble and sealed concrete. Single-disc 175 RPM models strip and scrub, high-speed burnishers up to 2,000 RPM restore shine, in 10 to 21 inch decks.
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Hawk F95-20-DB 20-Inch Glide 360 DBC/WD Floor Machine – 1.0 HP AC, 165 RPM
Hawk EnterprisesHawk F95-20-DB Glide 360 DBC/WD 20-Inch Professional Floor Machine The 1.0 HP AC motor drives the pad at 165 RPM. F95-20-DB Glide System, Motor, an...
View full detailsHawk F30-01 20-Inch Extra Heavy Duty Floor Machine – 1.5 HP Dual Cap, 165 RPM
Hawk EnterprisesHawk F30-01 20-Inch Extra Heavy Duty Floor Machine with Dual Capacitor Motor The Hawk F30-01 runs a 1.5 HP dual capacitor motor at 165 RPM through ...
View full detailsHawk F03-20-01 20-Inch 2-Speed Floor Machine – 1.5 HP DC, 175/320 RPM
Hawk EnterprisesHawk F03-20-01 Heavy Duty 2-Speed Floor Machine – 175 and 320 RPM The Hawk F03-20-01 runs a 1.5 HP DC rectified motor at 175 RPM for stripping and ...
View full detailsHawk F04-20-01 20-Inch 2-Speed Floor Machine – 1.5 HP DC, 165/300 RPM
Hawk EnterprisesHawk F04-20-01 2-Speed Floor Machine for Stripping and Spray Buffing The Hawk F04-20-01 pairs a 1.5 HP DC rectified motor with two selectable speed...
View full detailsHawk F60-17-01 17-Inch Severe Duty Floor Machine – 1.0 HP, 165 RPM
Hawk EnterprisesHawk F60-17-01 17-Inch Severe Duty Buffer for Concrete and VCT The Hawk F60-17-01 runs a 1.0 HP motor at 165 RPM on a 17-inch pad to strip, scrub, ...
View full detailsHawk Merlin Severe-Duty WD 17" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC
Hawk EnterprisesSingle-Speed 17" Severe-Duty Floating Head Machine with 60-Second Modular BreakdownThe Hawk Merlin Severe-Duty WD 17" (F70-17-01) is the single-spe...
View full detailsHawk Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 17" Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP DC
Hawk EnterprisesDual-Speed 17" Industrial Floor Machine with WD Floating Head, DC Rectified Motor, and 80 lb Weight KitThe Hawk Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 17" (F71-17-0...
View full detailsHawk Glide TE 17" Floor Machine – 1.0 HP, 165 RPM, Dual Voltage WD
Hawk Enterprises1.0 HP Floating Head 17" Floor Machine with Dual Voltage and 11:1 Industrial GearsThe Hawk Glide TE 17" (F95-17-01) uses a 1.0 HP TEFC dual-capacit...
View full detailsHawk Glide Freedom 2-Speed 17" Floor Machine – 175 RPM, 1.5 HP, 66 dB
Hawk EnterprisesForward-Motion 17" Floor Machine with 1.5 HP Floating Head and 1/3 Less Power DrawThe Hawk Glide Freedom 2-Speed 17" (F93-17-01) replaces tradition...
View full detailsHawk Enterprises F37-01-B Brute Severe Duty Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC
Hawk EnterprisesIndustrial Concrete and Stone Work With the Hawk 17" Brute The Hawk F37-01-B 17" Brute Severe Duty Floor Machine is the standard configuration of H...
View full detailsHawk Enterprises F37-01-DX Brute Severe Duty Deluxe – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC
Hawk EnterprisesConcrete and Stone Polishing Ready — Hawk 17" Brute Severe Duty Deluxe The Hawk F37-01-DX 17" Brute Severe Duty Deluxe Floor Machine is the chrome-...
View full detailsHawk Enterprises F03-17-01 2-Speed HD Floor Machine – 175/320 RPM, 1.5 HP DC
Hawk EnterprisesTwo-Speed VCT Maintenance With the Hawk 17" 2-Speed HD The Hawk F03-17-01 17" 2-Speed Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine provides scrubbing powe...
View full detailsHawk Enterprises F04-17-01 2-Speed XHD Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP DC
Hawk EnterprisesStripping and Polishing on One Machine — Hawk 17" 2-Speed XHD The Hawk F04-17-01 17" 2-Speed Extra Heavy Duty Professional Floor Machine replaces t...
View full detailsHawk Enterprises F60-13-01-24-CT Mighty Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.0 HP, 24" Handle
Hawk EnterprisesStair and Countertop Cleaning With the Hawk 13" Mighty Floor Machine The Hawk F60-13-01-24-CT 13" Mighty Floor Machine is a compact 1.0 HP TEFC dua...
View full detailsHawk 13" 2-Speed HD Professional Floor Machine – 175/320 RPM, 1.5 HP
Hawk Enterprises175/320 RPM Dual-Speed 13" Floor Machine for Scrubbing and High-Speed BuffingThe Hawk Enterprises 13" 2-Speed HD (F03-13-01) runs a 1.5 HP DC recti...
View full detailsHawk 13" 2-Speed XHD Professional Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP
Hawk EnterprisesDual-Speed 13" XHD Floor Machine with 1.5 HP DC Rectified Motor for Compact SpacesThe Hawk Enterprises 13" 2-Speed XHD (F04-13-01) packs a 1.5 HP D...
View full detailsHawk Mighty Mini 10" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.0 HP, 3 Handle Options
Hawk EnterprisesProfessional 10" Floor Machine for Restrooms, Stairs, and Tight Spaces at 66 dBThe Hawk Enterprises Mighty Mini 10" (F60-10ST-24) runs a 1.0 HP dua...
View full detailsHawk XHD 17" 2-Speed 360 Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP, Dust Port
Hawk EnterprisesDual-Speed 17" Floor Machine with Integrated 360° Dust Collection and 1.5 HP DC MotorThe Hawk Enterprises XHD 17" 2-Speed 360 (F05-17-01) combines ...
View full detailsHawk Merlin Severe-Duty WD 20" Floor Machine – 165 RPM, 1.5 HP TEFC
Hawk EnterprisesSingle-Speed 20" Severe-Duty Floating Head Machine with 60-Second Modular BreakdownThe Hawk Enterprises Merlin Severe-Duty WD (F70-20-01) runs a 1....
View full detailsHawk Merlin 360 Severe-Duty 20" Floor Machine – 360° Dust, 1.5 HP TEFC
Hawk Enterprises360° Dust Containment on a 20" Severe-Duty Concrete Preparation MachineThe Hawk Enterprises Merlin 360 (F75-20B) integrates a full 360-degree dust ...
View full detailsHawk Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 20" Floor Machine – 165/300 RPM, 1.5 HP
Hawk EnterprisesDual-Speed 20" Industrial Floor Machine with WD Floating Head and 1.5 HP DC MotorThe Hawk Enterprises Merlin 2-Speed XHD WD 20" (F71-20-01) runs a ...
View full detailsMercury Floor Machines L-15E Lo-Boy Floor Machine – 15", 175 RPM
Mercury Floor MachinesMercury L-15E Lo-Boy: 15" Ultra-Quiet Floor Machine for Confined Occupied Spaces The L-15E is the 15" model in the Lo-Boy series — 96 lbs at 175 RP...
View full detailsMercury Floor Machines BOSS-1 Floor Machine – 1.5 HP, 175 RPM, Aprons 13"–21"
Mercury Floor MachinesBOSS-1 Floor Machine — Single-Machine Coverage Across Five Pad Sizes with Triple-Planetary Transmission The Mercury BOSS-1 replaces the need for mu...
View full detailsMercury Floor Machines H-13E Hercules Floor Machine – 13", 175 RPM
Mercury Floor MachinesMercury H-13E Hercules: 13" Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine at 175 RPM The H-13E is the narrowest model in the Hercules series — a 13" apron at 175 ...
View full detailsFloor Buffers and Polishing Machines for Commercial Use
Which Speed and Pad Type Matches Your Floor Surface
Low-speed buffers run at 175 RPM on vinyl composition tile, terrazzo, and older resilient floors where aggressive friction can damage the finish. High-speed burnishers operate at 1,500 to 3,000 RPM and create the wet-look shine common in hospitals, schools, and retail environments. Choose the machine by floor type: on soft vinyl, high-speed machines can strip finish faster than intended. Pad selection depends on speed. Red and white pads work with low-speed scrubbing and buffing, while natural or tan pads are used for high-speed burnishing. The same machine may be called a floor buffer in janitorial supply catalogs, a floor polisher in retail and hospitality settings, or a burnisher when set up for high-speed hard-wax shine. A hardwood floor buffer is a low-speed model with a soft pad for wood substrates, since high-speed RPM can lift finish. Mercury Floor Machines makes single-disc machines for specific floor types. The Hawk Enterprises F72-20 Merlin 360 20-Inch Two-Speed Floor Machine has two-speed operation for scrub and burnish modes without changing equipment.
How Often Buffing Actually Extends Floor Finish Life
Finish manufacturers typically recommend spray buffing at least twice weekly in high-traffic corridors to maintain gloss and prevent finish breakdown. When finish wears through to the floor surface, the refinishing cycle costs more in labor and materials than a consistent maintenance schedule. The IICRC's floor care guidelines outline maintenance frequencies based on foot traffic volume and floor substrate. Nacecare machines are a common choice for janitorial contractors who run the same equipment across multiple accounts, where consistent RPM and pad pressure matter for predictable results. Buffing also removes light scuff marks and redistributes finish rather than stripping and reapplying, which reduces chemical use over a building's annual cycle.
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What Cord Length and Weight Mean for Large Facilities
A 17-inch buffer typically weighs 94 to 124 pounds. During a shift covering 30,000 square feet, each pound above that baseline adds to operator fatigue. Front-mounted controls and padded handles can reduce strain during extended runs. Cord length matters in larger facilities: a 50-foot cord covers most wing configurations, while a 100-foot cord means fewer outlet changes in long corridors. Bissell Big Green commercial buffers are made for facilities that use equipment daily. Battery-powered burnishers remove cord management and maintain consistent pad pressure through the charge cycle, though they need charging infrastructure. The OSHA ergonomics guidelines for floor care equipment cover handle height and vibration thresholds for daily machine use. Machines with auto-drive reduce lateral arm force over large areas.
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