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Hiretech HT8 Drum Floor Sander

HT8 Multi-Speed Drum Floor Sander

The HT8 Multi-Speed is the next generation floor sander for hire and rental, contractor and professional markets. The world’s only multi-speed floor sander brings a new dimension to the sanding of all types of wooden floors from parquet to laminates. Versatile, reliable, intelligent - now everybody can sand any type of wooden floor to a perfect finish

Multi-Speed Control

Designed by Hiretech, the multi-speed control provides both on/off switching of the floor sander and the choice of four operating speeds in a simple, easy to use configuration. Additional functionality comes in the form of ‘no volt start’ that prevents accidental start-up when the power cord is connected to the power supply. Motor stall protection, operating within just 1.5 seconds of a stall event. Motor overload protection and run-time management provided by service indicator lights via the four speed-selector buttons.

For the do-it-yourself user, one of four drum speeds can be selected to match individual skill level - allowing the user to gain confidence before selecting the ideal speed for the job and application.

For the contractor and professional, user the HT8 Multi-Speed is a versatile, powerful floor sander suitable for all types of jobs. The multi-speed control provides the range of performance, control and feel demanded by the skilled user to sand all types of floor to the perfect finish.

Features

The HT8 is a high performance 200mm (8”) drum floor sander that will level and sand all types of wooden floors, including parquet to a fine score free finish, suitable for finishing with today’s modern waterborne lacquers and oils. The HT8 can also be used on a wide range of other surfaces including some types of decking, fiber board, cork and composition floors.

A powerful four brush motor drives a dynamically balanced sanding drum which is covered in a unique drum rubber. Completely self contained with a high efficiency dust pickup, the HT8 breaks down into three simple component parts for easy transport. The high impact ABS injection molded side guards and drum guard will not scar or scuff walls and protect the HT8 during transport.

The unique drum rubber resists abrasion and damaged caused by exposed nails while providing the feel and touch needed to sand a fine, score free finish. Easily replaced in just 20 minutes the Hiretech drum rubber design minimizes downtime and service costs.

Hiretech’s patented reversible clamp bar makes it easy for the user to fit abrasives, quickly and accurately. The clamp bar is a dropped forge design that will not bend or distort over time ensuring that the abrasive paper is clamped securely in place at all times. The HT8’s unique lifting fin assembly lifts the clamp bar clear of the drum making it a simple, two handed job to remove and fit abrasives.

The HT8 motor is a high speed, universal continuous heavy duty, self cooling four brush design. It will not stall or slow down under load when sanding with coarse grit abrasives, removing old surface finishes, deposits of wax or dirt. This high performance ensures a fast, consistent production rate making it easy for the user to get a regular and uniform finish across the whole floor area and throughout the complete range of abrasive grits.

The design of the motor, as used in all Hiretech floor sanders, means the motor provides varying levels of power depending on load – ideal for floor sanding. The HT8 motor will deliver up to 4.5hp, depending on load, yet can be powered through any standard domestic supply without nuisance tripping or blowing fuses.

Simple maintenance routines keep the HT8 in service and ready for use, minimizing downtime. The multi-speed control provides the workshop technician with an easy to understand sequence of lights that show run-time at 300hrs and 100hr intervals prompting motor and other timed service routines. After these routine service tasks have been completed the run-time is easily reset.

Key Design Features

  1. Multi-speed control panel providing both on/off switching of the floor sander and the choice of four operating speeds in a simple, easy to use configuration.
  2. Optional disposable paper bags for efficient and safe dust collection. Manufactured from recycled materials, Hiretech disposable paper dust bags are the environmentally friendly way to handle and dispose of the dust created during the sanding process.
  3. High powered vacuum system, with seated oversize wide bladed alloy vacuum fan and adjustable dust pan. In combination with Hiretech disposable paper dust bags, dust collection is very efficient improving the operating environment and minimizing clean-up time.
  4. Polished aluminum alloy body.
  5. ABS side guards help prevent damage to walls and skirting.
  6. Four pole motor provides powerful performance with constant drum speed across the whole range of abrasive grits and motor speeds.
  7. Long lasting non-slip toothed drive belts with precision gear cut pulleys.
  8. Dynamically balanced 203mm (8”) wide sanding drum, aluminum extrusion and high performance drum rubber with stainless steel backing.
  9. Patented reversible drop forged paper clamp bar with clamp bar screws and lifting pin system.
  10. Precision molded brush block with brass brush holders and constant force brush springs.
  11. Adjustable handle provides ideal height for perfect control and feel.
  12. 12. 7m (23') power cable with non-marking outer insulation prevents marking of newly sanded floor

Upgrade to the HT8 Multi-Speed

The HT8 Multi-Speed control is available for upgrading any age HT8 or DU8 floor sander - simply plug and go. The upgrade kit includes a complete new handle assembly with multi-speed control, new Owners Manual and Operating Instructions, user instructions and workshop service information. Contact your local reseller for availability and pricing

 

HT8 Multi-Speed Abrasive & Speed Application Chart


MultiSpeed Control


Four Brush
Motor Design


Simple Design
Minimizes Downtime


Ease of Maintenance

 


Four Abrasive Grits

 

Specifications
Model HT8 Drum HT7 Disc HTF Orbital
Product Number 07005 (220/250V)
07006 (120V)
07003 (220/250V)
07004 (120V)
07008 (220/250V)
07009 (120V)
Power Supply 220/240V 50/60Hz
120V 50/60Hz
220/240V 50/60Hz
120V 50/60Hz
220/240V 50/60Hz
120V 50/60Hz
Off Load Current 220/250V=5A
120V=8A
220/250V-5A
120V=8A
220/250V-5A
120V=8A
Average Load Current 220/250V=8A
120V=15A
220/250V=8A
120V=15A
220/250V=8A
120V=15A
Noise 95 dB @ 3'3" 100 dB @ 3'3" 95 dB @ 3'3"
Vibration 1.60 m/s˛ r.m.s. 2.71 m/s˛ r.m.s. 8.89 m/s˛ r.m.s.
Switch Electronic On/Off and multi speed control w/novolt start and overload protection Bias Off, double pole with power on indicator light Bias Off, double pole with power on indicator light
Motor Continuous heavy duty AC/DC self cooling 4 brush Continuous heavy duty AC/DC self cooling 4 brush Continuous heavy duty AC/DC self cooling 4 brush
Motor RPM Multi-speed user selected 8500/7300/6900/6500 13,500 10,000
Drum/Disc/Pad RPM Off Load Multi-speed user selected 3300/2800/2650/2500 3300 3300
Sanding Drum/Disc/Pad 8" wide aluminum extrusion w/molded rubber drum cover 7" dia. metal backed and rubber bonded 15 3/4" x 4 1/2" MDF back w/hook and loop face
Drive Non-slip toothed timing belts and gear cut pulleys Hardened steel alloy pinion and large diameter phosforbronze drive gear Non-slip toothed timing belt and toughened steel pinion and drive gear
Dust Pickup Seated oversize alloy vacuum fan with adjustable dust pan, disposable paper dust or cloth bag Seated oversize alloy vacuum fan with adjustable dust pan, disposable paper dust or cloth bag Seated oversize alloy vacuum fan with adjustable dust pan, disposable paper dust or cloth bag
Moving Parts Sealed for life ball bearings Sealed for life ball bearings Sealed for life ball bearings
Guards High impact injection molded ABS High impact injection molded ABS n/a
Abrasive 19.5" total length x 8" wide sheet with notched and angled ends recommended range P24 to P120 grit 7" dia. x 7/8" dia. center hole recommended range P16 to P120 grit fiber or paper back 15 3/4" x 4 1/2" random fibre abrasive pad 280 grit and backing pad, self-adhesive abrasive sheets recommended range P40 to P180 grit
Power Cable 23' non-marking outer insulation 23' non-marking outer insulation 23' non-marking outer insulation
Dimensions (w x d x h) 12.7" x 37" x 33.6" 10/8" x 19.9" x 12.8" 17.5" x 27.6" x 46.5"
Weight Net 91.5lbs 36.2lbs 94.8lbs
Shipping Weight 110.3lbs 39.7lbs 110.3lbs
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years
 
HIR7006
$3,274.88 $2,771.64
"Single-Speed Drum Floor Sander Model HT8 (Clamp Bar) 110/120 Volt >>> FREE Truck FREIGHT On this product anywhere within the continental US, Tailgate and Residential Charges Not Included!"" (PC052009)"
 
   
HIR7005
$3,274.88 $2,771.64
"Single-Speed Drum Floor Sander Model HT8 (Clamp Bar) 220/240 Volt >>> FREE Truck FREIGHT On this product anywhere within the continental US, Tailgate and Residential Charges Not Included!"" (PC052009)"
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$3,433.75 $2,983.63
"MultiSpeed Drum Floor Sander Model HT8 (Clamp Bar) 110/120 Volt >>> FREE Truck FREIGHT On this product anywhere within the continental US, Tailgate and Residential Charges Not Included!"" (PC052009)"
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$3,433.75 $2,983.63
"MultiSpeed Drum Floor Sander Model HT8 (Clamp Bar) 220/240 Volt >>> FREE Truck FREIGHT On this product anywhere within the continental US, Tailgate and Residential Charges Not Included!"" (PC052009)"
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HIR1001
$202.00 $168.34
Floor Sander Sheet HT8 24G OC (Pack 25) >>> FREE GROUD UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 states (PC052009)
 
HIR1002
$153.25 $127.71
Floor Sander Sheet HT8 24G (Pack 25) >>> FREE GROUD UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 states (PC052009)
 
HIR1003
$222.00 $185.00
Floor Sander Sheet HT8 40G (Pack 50) >>> FREE GROUD UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 states (PC052009)
 
HIR1004
$150.50 $125.42
Floor Sander Sheet HT8 80G (Pack 50) >>> FREE GROUD UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 states (PC052009)
 
HIR1005
$145.00 $120.84
Floor Sander Sheet HT8 120G (Pack 50) >>> FREE GROUD UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 states (PC052009)
 
HIR7037
$102.00 $94.15
Disposable Paper Dust Bag HT8 Pack 2 (Box 25) >>> FREE GROUND UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 States (PC052009)
 
HIR7039
$87.00 $82.48
Disposable Paper Dust Bag HT8 (Box 50) >>> FREE GROUND UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 States (PC052009)
 
HIR20320
$499.00 $411.60
MultiSpeed Conversion Kit HT8/DU8 110 Volt NA >>> FREE GROUND UPS on this item to ANY location within the lower 48 States (PC052009)