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New features for scrubber dryer
16 April 2015
The new SC500 walk-behind scrubber dryer from the Nilfisk group has been designed to improve customer productivity, eliminate downtime and drive down cleaning costs. Manoeuvrability and ease of operation come as part of the package.

The SC500's flow control system is said to significantly increases productivity for the customer. A single tank of water can clean more than 3000m2. The system is controlled by the working speed of the machine, ensuring that there is always the same volume of water on the floor regardless of machine speed.
A run time of up to 5h is possible from a single battery charge. Nilfisk attributes this to innovative control of the brush motor. The machine constantly measures the amp consumption from the brush motor; if consumption is less than 9A the machine will automatically lower the power to the brush motor. The SC500 also has a silent mode option which lowers the vacuum motor energy consumption and provides a lower sound level to enable cleaning in noise sensitive areas.
The SC500 has a new plastic squeegee with elastic strap system. The new squeegee is lighter to handle and easier to clean.
The Nilfisk development team set out to reduce misuse by the introduction of a new 2-key system. A yellow super user key allows all major settings and functions to be controlled; a second grey operator key restricts functionality and protects against mistreatment.
The SC500 also features the Ecoflex system which recognises that different facilities require different levels of clean. By applying just the right blend of brush pressure, water or detergent, the Ecoflex System offers a green solution to any cleaning challenge. It effortlessly switches between different cleaning intensities in one, easy pass. Furthermore it recognises that cleaning without chemicals is not always possible, and offers a burst of power and chemical to spot clean tough dirt on high traffic areas.