What Is a Concrete Planer?
Concrete planers are tools that smooth the surface of concrete by scraping it.
The term “planer” is often thought of as scraping a thin film, like sanding wood, but concrete planers are more akin to sanding. A grinder is used for a similar purpose, but the grinder smooths a relatively small area, while the concrete planers can smooth a wide area of concrete surface.
How to Use Concrete Planers
Concrete planers are used to scrape the surface of concrete by crawling and sliding over the surface. Since it produces quite a loud noise, the person using it needs to take countermeasures not only against noise but also with earplugs or earmuffs.
Dust masks are also worn, as considerable dust is also generated. If concrete planers are used over a large area, it is recommended that a dust collector be used at the same time.
How to Select Concrete Planers
When selecting concrete planers, there are three things to keep in mind:
1. The Size of the Grinding Wheel
Concrete planers are equipped with a rotating grinding wheel. If you want to use the canner over a wide area, select a canner with a larger grinding wheel.
2. Rotation Speed
The power of concrete planers is determined by the number of rotations. The higher the rotation speed, the faster the grinding speed and the faster the surface can be smoothed. However, it is important to note that higher rotation speeds tend to make operation more difficult.
3. Weight
The operability of concrete planers depends greatly on their weight. Since most operations are performed while holding it by hand, if it is too heavy, it may put a strain on the wrist. When purchasing a canner, it is important to select one that you can actually hold and have enough room for maneuverability.