Concrete Scarifiers Carbide TCT Cutters For Surface Preparation and Levelling Applications

Scarifiers and planers are critical for removing old coatings (e.g., paint, epoxy, mastics), adhesives, or contaminants from concrete floors. This ensures proper adhesion for new coatings or overlays.

• Scarifiers use rotating cutting tools (e.g., TCT cutters, star cutters) to aggressively strip surfaces. For example, Smith Manufacturing lists scarifiers as a core product for surface preparation, emphasizing their role in heavy-duty material removal.

• Planers focus on precision leveling, ideal for smoothing uneven surfaces or removing thin layers of concrete.

These machines are employed to address spalling, cracks, or unevenness in concrete floors.

• Floor planers excel at creating a smooth substrate by removing high spots or imperfections, often in preparation for polished concrete or flooring installations.

• Beam cutters (a type of scarifier tooling) minimize substrate damage while removing light corrosion or paint, preserving structural integrity.

Texturing and Profiling

• Construction sites: Preparing floors for epoxy coatings, tile installations, or waterproofing.
• Roadwork: Removing road markings or leveling asphalt/concrete pavements.
• Warehouses and factories: Maintaining smooth, safe flooring for machinery and workflows.
• TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) cutters: Standard for general-purpose scarifying due to durability.
• Beam cutters: Ideal for light paint/corrosion removal with minimal substrate damage  
• Star cutters: Optimized for rubberized coatings but wear faster due to pointed edges.