Quick Sanding in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a city of builders. Today, you will hardly find more than a few larger or more impressive construction projects anywhere in the world. The new presidential palace with numerous side buildings was built on 150 hectares [538 acres]. A large plaza in front of the palace measuring about 300,000 m² is covered with natural stone tiles of superb quality. Perfect workmanship and the use of precious materials create palatial splendour. Project engineers require first rate quality from hired builders and service providers. Every detail counts. This includes using the proper tools and machines for the sanding of the precious ground covering. Probst Easyfill EF-H jointing equipment is the natural choice for creating the required perfection.

In Abu Dhabi, a rapid shift to cool nights follows the heat of summer days. Daytime temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius [140 ºF] are quite common in Abu Dhabi. Rapid temperature changes are liable to cause stress fractures in natural stone surfaces. Engineering prevents this problem. The tiles are placed so that the joints have just the right dimensions and the grouting material consists of a specially adapted elastic material, which conforms to the tiles as they expand and contract.

How long would it take workers to sand and finish an area as large as 28 soccer fields? The answer of the construction experts in charge was quick and easy: too long! Therefore, the construction firm decided to buy several Probst surface jointing machines. The workers move the Easyfill EF-H jointing machines by hand. Replacing the traditional broom with the Easyfill EF-H jointer increases the speed by a factor ten. Working with the Easyfill EF-H jointing machine is also far easier than the traditional method. Workers will appreciate this fact on hot days.

The floor tile jointing machine features two crosswise arranged brushes, which are geared into each other, thus creating a forward drive. The brushes are powered by a 5.5-PS gasoline motor. This motor provides 80 % of the required sliding force. As a result the machine moves forward almost on its own. The operator''s main task is keeping the jointing machine moving in the desired direction.