A
list of our most Frequently Asked Questions
Why must I use genuine Surcare Accessory Pads on Surcare SMF-Series of machines?
What
applications can the Surcare Series
of machines be utilised on?
What
are the specifications of the SMF-V4?
What are the
specifications of the Surcare SMF-TETRAD?
What industries
are Surcare machines suitable for?
What models
are available?
What
were the factors considered when designing
and manufacturing Surcare machines?
Where does the
name 'Surcare' come from?
What are the
specifications of the Surcare SMF-200
Sander & Microfinisher?
What is the
minimum width of material to be finished?Can
the Surcare SMF-200 Sander & Microfinisher
operate on vertical surfaces?
What type
of abrasive discs do the Surcare SMF-Series
take?
Do the 4 x 150mm
(6") discs or 4 x 125mm (5")
discs spin individually?
What is the Quick
Grit Change System?
What
is the difference between an Nieva Accessory
Pad and an Eneva Accessory Pad?
How often
do Accessory Pads need to be replaced?
When not in
use, how do I store a Surcare SMF-Series
Sander & Microfinisher?
Where are the
Surcare SMF-Series of Sander & Microfinishers
made?
Which countries
are utilising Surcare SMF Sanders &
Microfinishers?
Why must I use genuine Surcare Accessory Pads on Surcare SMF-Series of machines?
Accessory Pads other than genuine Surcare Accessory Pads are not specifically designed for Surcare products. Genuine Surcare clover shaped accessory pads are designed with the whole unit in mind and thus have been manufactured to achieve the best results whilst keeping the work surface cool and the collection of debris into the specially made shroud and into vacuum unit or dust extraction unit. Random Orbital action sees the debris thrown into the center of the pad where it cannot escape into the shroud and away into the collection port if using a donut shaped pad (donut shape of pad obstructs the port collections in the shroud). Donut shaped pads are not supported by a center peg which stabilizes the accessory pad, will not pick up the debris formed in the process of finishing leading to a collection of material in the centre of the donut and pooling of debris on the work surface, and finally results in both the pad and the work surface getting too hot. This also results in the PVC Drive Plate overheating and eventually loosening the alloy pegs on the Drive Plate. The design of a genuine Surcare accessory pad allows for the debris to travel between the discs to be collected by the shroud, and to keep the work surface and pad cool. Please note that unauthorised use of non-Surcare parts on a Surcare machine will void the Warranty given on these machines.
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What
applications can the Surcare Series
of machines be utilised on?
Applications include: Solid surface,
timber, veneer, metals including spray
on metals, marble, laminated surfaces,
two pack, fibreglass, application of
oils, polishing, sanding between coats
and more.
What
are the specifications
of the SMF-V4?
Weight:12kgs
Height:320mm
Voltage available in 240V (50Hz) &
110V (60Hz)
Horsepower: 0.375Kw (1/2HP)
RPM: 2800 for 240 Volt, 3400 for 110
Volt
Orbit Stroke size:6mm
Central Vac Ready: Yes
Brushless Motor
Discs: 4 x 125mm (4 x 5") hook
& loop discs (no holes recommended)
13" overall.
A 600mm extension handle is available.
Unlike the SMF-TETRAD there is no solid
state switching.
What are the specifications
of the Surcare SMF-TETRAD?
Weight: 12kgs
Height: 320mm
Voltage available in 240 Volt (50Hz)
& 110 Volt (60Hz)
Horsepower: 0.375Kw (1/2HP)
RPM: 3400 for 110V, 2800 for 240V
Orbit Stoke Size: 6mm
Central Vac Ready: Yes
Brushless Motor
Disc Size: 4 x 125mm (4 x 5") hook
& loop off shelf discs (no holes
recommended)
The SMF-TETRAD has solid state switching.
A 600mm extension handle available.
What
industries are Surcare machines suitable
for?
Building industry, furniture manufacturers
(indoor & outdoor), kitchen manufacturers,
cabinetmakers, joiners, metal polishers
and many others.
What
models are available?
Surcare Australia has produced 3 models
within the SMF-Series of sanding and
micro finishing machines.
The SMF-200, The SMF-TETRAD and the
SMF-V4
All machines are random orbital and
take off shelf 150mm or 125mm hook &
loop discs (no holes recommended).
All machines operate on the patented
Quick Grit Change System which allows
management of grit and the changeover
of 4 discs at once by changing accessory
pad rather then grit.
See individual entries for specifications
of models.
What
were the factors
considered when designing and manufacturing
Surcare machines?
Factors
considered included:
ERGONOMICS - Designed
to takr the labour intensity out of
the finishing process.
PERFORMANCE - Achieves
results, capable of bulk removal or
fine finishing. Provides a flat even
predictable finish.
AFFORDABILITY - For
the time saved in the finishing process,
the investment is repaid quickly. Can
you affiord not to have a Surcare machine
in your workshop or on site?
TIME MANAGEMENT - Reduces
finishing time. Covers a large area
utilising 4 abrasive discs at once.
DUST EXTRACTION - A
high quality unique system of dust extraction
that enables excess dust and fine material
to be transported to a sealed waste
site.
BUILT IN SAFETY FEATURES
- The SMF-200 & SMF-TETRAD have
a large emergency stop/reset button
and solid state run switching which
prevents machines from restarting automatically
after power failures. Machines must
be manually restarted.
Where
does the name 'Surcare'
come from?
'Surcare' is short for Surface Care.
Are
the Surcare SMF-Series of Sanders &
Microfinishers Random Orbital?
Yes. The Surcare SMF-Series of Sanders
& Microfinishers are all Random
Orbital multidisc sanders.
What
are the specifications of the Surcare
SMF-200 Sander
& Microfinisher?
Weight: 20Kgs
Height: 420mm
Voltage: Available in 240 Volt (50Hz)
and 110 Volt (60Hz)
Horsepower: (0.55Kw) 3/4 HP
RPM: 1450 for 240 Volt, 1750 for 110
Volt
Orbit Stroke Size: 19mm (3/4")
Central Vac Ready: Yes
Brushless Motor
Discs: 4 x 150mm (6") discs-uses
off shelf abrasive discs, no holes recommended.
What
is the minimum width of material
to be finished?
Surcare Australia recommends no less
than 250mm wide for the SMF-200 and
no less than 200mm wide for the SMF-TETRAD
& SMF-V4.
However that said, several pieces can
be clamped together for example and
sanded as one piece.
Can
the Surcare SMF-200 Sander & Microfinisher
operate on vertical
surfaces?
The Surcare SMF-200 Sander & Microfinisher
was designed for horizontal surfaces.
What
type of abrasive
discs do the Surcare SMF-Series take?
The Surcare SMF-Series Sanding &
Microfinishing machines take either
4 x 150mm (6") discs (for the SMF-200),
or 4 x 125mm (5")disacs and operates
on a hook & loop system. 150mm (6")
abrasive discs and 125mm (5") abrasive
discs are available off shelf.The material
to be finished (solid surface, timber,
metals etc) will determine the abrasives
to be utilised. If utilising Trizact
for example, which does not operate
on a hook & loop system, one just
utilises an interface pad, placed between
the accessory pad and the abrasive disc.
Interface pads are available through
abrasive suppliers. No holes recommended
in discs.
Do
the 4 x 150mm (6") discs or 4 x
125mm (5") discs spin
individually?
No. The accessory pad that houses either
the 4 x 150mm (6") discs or 4 x
125mm (5") discs spins in a random
orbit.
What
is the Quick Grit
Change System?
The Quick Grit Change System is a system
that allows the operator to change 4
discs simultaneously by removal of one
accessory pad to be replaced with another
accessory pad.
Each accessory pad houses 4 x 150mm
(6") discs.
The operator can either utilise the
same accessory pad and remove the 4
abrasive discs of one grade grit to
be replaced with another 4 abrasive
discs of a different grade grit or he
can remove the accessory pad that houses
one grade grit to be replaced with another
accessory pad that houses a different
grade grit.
Accessory pads can then be stored with
a certain grade abrasive grit.
The Quick Grit Change System is Patent
Pending.
What
is the difference between an Nieva
Accessory Pad and an Eneva Accessory
Pad?
Nieva Accessory Pads (Black pad)are
closed cell, more rigid pads and are
utilised for bulk removal, levelling
surfaces and joins.
Eneva Accessory Pads (Yellow or Pink)are
open celled, more flexible pads and
are utilised for microfinishing, that
is getting the finish you require.
How often do Accessory
Pads need to be replaced?
It is debateable as to when Accessory
Pads need replacing. It depends on how
often one is utilising the machine and
the work performed. Certainly with time
the Accessory Pad will deteriorate and
will need to be replaced. Over time
the cells within the pad will break
and the finish required will not be
achieved as efficiently. If you notice
that it is taking longer than it has
in the past to achieve the same finish
then it may be time to order more pads.
When not in use, how do I store
a Surcare SMF-Series Sander & Microfinisher?
The Surcare SMF-Series of Sanders and
Microfinishers can be stored in either
2 ways.
Either the machine is left resting on
the rubber handles on its side, or it
can be stored in an upright position.
If the machine is left in an upright
position, accessory pads should not
be left underneath the machine but hung
up and stored.
Where
are the Surcare SMF-Series of Sander
& Microfinishers made?
The Surcare Series of machines are made
and assembled in Australia.
Which
countries are
utilising Surcare SMF Sanders &
Microfinishers?
Surcare SMF Sanders & Microfinishers
are being utilised in the following
countries:
-
Australia
-
Canada
-
France
-
Germany
-
Greece
-
Hungary
-
Ireland
-
Italy
-
Japan
-
Kingdom Saudi Arabia
-
Lebanon
-
New Caladonia
-
New Zealand
- Norfolk
Island
-
Papua New Guinea
-
Solomon Islands
-
South Africa
-
South Korea
-
Sweden
-
Switerland
-
UK
-
USA
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