Responses to High Buffer Polish

Responses to High Buffer Polish

Doug Wacker, CPO

7/15/2009

Thanks to all that responded so quickly to this request for a high buffer polisher for metal work in the orthotic lab. Unanimously, it was a Baldor?buffer,preferably in the 220V with 12 buffing wheel and a 1 1/2 to 2 HP motor. The reason for the 220 was it polished faster. Below are the responses. Again, Thanks to all.

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Baldor makes buffers. Harbor freight has some cheapies it just depends
on how much you are going to use it.
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Caswell also carries Baldor buffers which?are top of the line quality in power and durability, but I think the guys in the following link?have them beat hands down on price, selection,?speeds and horsepower?for all Baldor buffers, grinders, and pedestals.

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Baldor makes a twin shaft motor to which you can attach buffing wheels.? I have one for over twenty years, using 12 rag wheels.? One side is for the course rouge and the other for the fine.? Expensive but top of line.

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I have always been a fan of Baldor products. If you do a search for Baldor Buffer you will probably find what you need. Here is a place that I saw. There is also always ebay. You might luck out and find something reasonable.?
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Try to find one with a 1.75 to 2 horse Baldor motor.
I have found used equipment on the Internet.
Browse the polishing equipment and it will usually have a used equipment link.
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This is Rudy Becker from Becker Orthopedic and we polish a lot of metal here. We generally use Baldor buffing machines like the one in this link:?

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Baldor 1250 Buffer

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They need to have hoods as well. If you have specific questions I can put you in touch with one of our engineers to give you all the stats.


Thank you all again.




Douglass J. Wacker, CPO, LPO
NUTECH Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLC
2422 E. Tyler Ave., Ste. A
Harlingen, TX 78550
ph: 956-412-LEGS (5347)
fax: 956-412-3563
www.nutechoandp.net