Sweeps, scrubs and dries
April 1st 2007 Hako's Hakomatic 1800 LPG combines heavy duty sweeping and scrubbing in one unit – saving time and money in the warehouse – without compromising on performance The advantages of using a single machine for sweeping and scrubberdrying instead of two units brings obvious cost efficiencies,"says Hako Machines UK md, Stuart Taylor. "Users have one set of service costs, capital expenditure is significantly reduced and, of course, there are massive savings to be made in staff wages by not running two machines and, therefore, not employing two workers to operate them." Its dual role does not compromise on performance. or example, when it comes to the sweeping function, a powerful hydraulic sweeper unit with a large main broom and two side brushes gives the 1800 LPG a total working width of up to 1,920 mm. As well as easily cleaning up large amounts of dirt, the machine can dispose of it just as efficiently thanks to infinitely variable hydraulic emptying of the dirt hopper via a high dump. This allows, for example, dirt to be unloaded directly into large waste containers (up to a height of 1,520 mm). The compressor used for the rubbish provides excellent filling properties, while a Dust Protection Class 'L' cassette filter ensures effective dust vacuuming. When it switches to scrubber-drier mode, the compact 1800 LPG has a working width of 1,270mm and features a 380 litre volume clean water tank and has a 400 litre dirty water capacity. The machine benefits from a hydraulic brush drive (comprising three plate brushes with generous overlap) and an adjustable hydraulic brush pressure of up to 180 kg, which can adapt to all types of floor covering. A parabolic squeegee with rubber blades – which are highly resistant to wear and suitable for tough multiple–shift applications – swivels right under the machine's body. Operator comfort is assured with the cab and finger-tip control layout designed for ease of use. With its robust steel frame the 1800 LPG is tough but also safe thanks to front and rear lights, a reverse warning signal and a squeegee that lifts when the machine is going backwards. Side brushes, brush head and squeegee also swivel beneath the 1800 LPG's body to avoid collisions. Highly economical and maintenance friendly, it can clean over 12,000m2 per hour both indoor and out. Call for further info. More articles from Hako Machines Limited: | 
