Brokk to introduce surface grinder attachment at Bauma

Brokk, an Swedish manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, has announced the addition of the Brokk Surface Grinder 530 (BSG 530) attachment for material removal.

Brokk, which has North American offices in Monroe, Washington, says the new attachment can remove paint and asbestos and polish surface walls, floors and ceilings in preparation for renovations and restorations.

Compatible with the Brokk 170, Brokk 200 and Brokk 300, the company says the BSG 530 enables contractors to complete labor-intensive projects up to 10 times faster. Pairing the surface grinder attachment with Brokk’s remote-controlled products offers greater worker safety than manual methods.

Brokk will showcase the BSG 530 at BAUMA, Oct. 24-30, in Munich at its outdoor stand, FM711/4.

“The Brokk Surface Grinder addresses a gap in the surface grinding market where there is a long history of using handheld tools for ceilings and walls,” Brokk Group CEO Martin Krupicka says. “The Brokk Surface Grinder offers a faster, safer option than manual methods, especially when dealing with hazardous material. We see huge potential for concrete renovation in buildings from the 1970s when asbestos was often used for insulation and fire resistance.”

The BSG 530 is fully remote-controlled through the Brokk control box, offering an automated method of stripping plaster, contaminated material, tile adhesive and paint from walls, ceilings and floors. The pairing removes material through constant contact and high pressure on the surface, resulting in a more even, consistent removal across large areas that is not possible with handheld grinding tools.

The attachment can reach 2,300 newtons of grinding pressure for wall applications and 1,100 newtons of grinding pressure for ceiling applications. The BSG 530 also has a feature that continually adjusts the grinding pressure to keep it constant.

Along with efficiency and quality gains, pairing a Brokk robot with the surface grinder attachment offers greater operator safety and comfort than handheld tools. Thanks to the remote control, operators can position themselves at a safe distance from the removal site, reducing the risk of falling debris and missteps on scaffolding or ladders. They also can distance themselves from dust, especially in decontamination applications. To ensure safety when contractors remove hazardous material, Brokk offers an optional dust extraction system with the surface grinder to capture harmful particles. In addition, remote operation eliminates worker strain from the constant vibration of handheld tools. Reducing wear and tear on workers’ bodies helps prevent long- and short-term injuries that hurt productivity.

With the addition of the optional tools, the BSG 530 can be used for surface preparation, creating a texture ideal for bonding with new material. Brokk also offers optional tools for polishing concrete and natural stone on walls, ceilings and floors.

The BSG 530 has an operating weight of 507 pounds, a length of 55 inches, a width of 25 inches and a height of 26 inches.

The surface grinder is available in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia and several surrounding island nations.

At Bauma, the company also will feature its line of electric demolition robots, including the Brokk 70, Brokk 900 and the Atomized Water Mist dust suppression system. Brokk’s indoor stand, A1.451, will include the Brokk 70, the new Brokk Grapple Saw paired with the Brokk 110 and the Atomized Water Mist paired with the Brokk 170.