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Shot Blasting 101 – Charge your magnets!

Using a shot blaster to clean and profile concrete is an efficient way to prep concrete for an overlayment or coating. Shot blasters are easy

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June 12, 2024

Shot Blasting 101: the A97 10-inch blaster

Shot blasting is a process used to clean, prepare, and restore floors. It involves propelling small steel beads (shot) at high velocity onto the floor

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June 7, 2024

swivel head attachment for walk-behind scraper

How tooling angle impacts productivity

The angle at which the scraper blade meets the floor affects how efficiently it can cut through or lift the material. An optimal angle ensures

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June 4, 2024

Prepping concrete with the Helix grinder

Concrete is a durable and versatile material, but it requires proper preparation to ensure a smooth, clean surface ready for coatings, sealants, or polishing. Grinding

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June 3, 2024

Hard goods vs soft goods scraper

Removing flooring with a walk-behind scraper is an effective way to take up old flooring materials like vinyl, linoleum, carpet, or tile. National Flooring Equipment

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June 3, 2024

The best way to re-scrape glue

The best way to re-scrape glue One of the questions we get most often is, “How do I re-scrape glue?”. National offers several options for

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May 31, 2024

How do I use a 1-inch blade for epoxy flooring removal?

Removing glue, thin set, epoxy, or mortar from a floor is a tough job. Standard steel blades work fine for these jobs and are most

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May 17, 2024

Ceramic tile removal with a scraper

Removing ceramic tile with a walk-behind or ride-on scraper is a breeze with the right tools. Carbide-tipped shanks are your secret weapon for reliable removal

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May 14, 2024

Why are there so many self-scoring blades?

National’s line of self-scoring blades are for carpet removal with a walk-behind or ride-on scraper. These blades come in a variety of different lengths, widths,

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May 14, 2024

Helix modular grinder handle during production in Minnesota

What makes a concrete grinder modular?

Broken down for transport or adjusted for operation – the Helix delivers. When designing equipment like the Helix 110V concrete grinder we focus on the

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May 8, 2024

Image of side weights on 8274-4 active planetary grinder with one weight forward and one weight upright

How much weight do I need on my concrete grinder?

Most concrete grinders on the market come with several ways to increase or decrease the weight of your grinder. With options to shift weight over

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May 8, 2024

Dual-Speed Grinding with the Helix

The Helix dual-speed concrete grinder, is a versatile tool that has revolutionized the industry with its ability to tackle a diverse range of tasks

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April 30, 2024

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