Supermarket distribution centres come in all different shapes and sizes. From large centres that house the products of various national supermarket stores, to smaller ones that store products for independent shops – one thing they all have in common is that they need a rigorous cleaning procedure in place.
By establishing a true warehouse cleaning process, not only do you improve the hygiene levels of your workplace. But you also position your business in the best place for improved productivity, business efficiency and overall profitability. Industrial floor cleaning machines are the perfect piece of equipment to produce industry-leading cleanliness standards.
But which one is right for your business? And why is it so important that your team members are adequately trained to operate the machines effectively? If you’re not sure where to start your search for the ideal industrial floor cleaning machine, this post will highlight the key points to look out for.
We’ll cover:
- Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryer
- Ride-On Scrubber Dryer
- Walk-Behind Floor Sweeper
- Ride-On Floor Sweeper
- Machinery Training Directly Affects Quality Standards
Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryer
For those smaller sites, you don’t need a huge industrial ride-on machine, do you? That’s where walk-behind machines come in perfectly. They’re small and compact but are proven to get the job done every time. Don’t underestimate them by size, judge them on the results that they produce – we guarantee that you’ll be impressed.
They’re perfect for running around between shifts or at the end of the day. Plus, you’ll have no issues manoeuvring them into those intricate and finicky parts of the warehouse that are tough to reach. Walk-behind scrubber dryers are a perfect addition to a proactive routine – which is certainly a more effective way to operate than being solely reactive.
Factory Cat MicroMag
The MicroMag walk-behind scrubber dryer is designed to be the smallest, most compact scrubber dryer in the industry. While it’s small in stature, it’s definitely not small in performance. It performs just as well as the other products on the market – in fact, maybe even better when you take its flexibility and agility into account.
It’s main features are:
- Tank Material: Poly 5/16” (7.9 mm)
- Chassis Construction: 1/8” Steel (3.2 mm) Powder Coated Steel
- Front Casters (Diameter × Width): (2×) 2.5” × 1.38” ([2×] 6.4 × 3.5 cm) – Non-Marking Grey
- Rear Wheels (Diameter × Width): (2×) 8” × 2” ([2×] 20.3 × 5.1 cm) – Solid Black
- Size (L × W × H): 35” × 18” × 38” (88.9 × 45.7 × 96.5 cm)
- Weight (w/o Batteries): 110 – 160 lbs (49.9 – 72.6 kg)
- Weight (w/ 85 ah Batteries): 290 – 340 lbs (131.5 – 154.2 kg)
Ride-On Scrubber Dryer
Ride-on scrubber dryers are ideal for cutting through the thickest dirt and grime. In large supermarket distribution centres, it’s not uncommon for vehicles to be constantly whizzing in and out all day. With vehicles on-site, they can easily leak oil or leave the floor dirty – not to worry, that’s where a ride-on scrubber dryer can do the perfect job.
Cleaning large supermarket distribution centres is often thought of as being long and laborious. However, with the introduction of a ride-on scrubber dryer, you can massively increase the time it takes to clean your workplace. That way, you can streamline your process, improve your efficiency and allocate your time to areas of the business that need it the most.
Factory Cat Pilot-HD
Well-known for its simple design and durability, you can see why the Factory Cat Pilot-HD is a major hit with businesses within the industry. It’s unmatched value to the user is one of the reasons why it holds its place at the top of the market. Easy to manoeuvre, this ride-on scrubber dryer is the perfect addition to any supermarket distribution centre.
It’s main features are:
- Tank Material Poly 3/8” (9.5 mm)
- Chassis Construction 1/8” Steel (3.2 mm) Powder Coated Steel
- Front Wheel (Diameter × Width) 8” × 3” (20.3 × 7.6 cm) – Non-Marking Solid Grey
- Rear Wheels (Diameter × Width) (2×) 12” × 3” ([2×] 30.5 × 7.6 cm) – Solid Black
- Size (L × W × H) 48” × 24” × 55” (121.9 × 61 × 139.7 cm)
- Weight (w/o Batteries) 525 – 575 lbs (238 – 261 kg)
- Weight (w/ 245 ah Batteries) 825 – 875 lbs (374 – 397 kg)
Walk-Behind Floor Sweeper
Dust and debris can build up quickly in supermarket distribution centres – it’s only natural and is bound to happen in any workplace. However, when you’re working with food and drink products, you can’t allow for it to build up too much. The dust and debris can cause harmful bacteria to grow and contaminate your products. This would increase wastage and overall costs.
Walk-behind floor sweepers are perfect for clearing the way so that your business can operate efficiently and quickly. Otherwise, it can make the floor slippy and cause an accident in the workplace – which may result in downtime. We don’t want that, nobody does. Which is why a walk-behind is a great option for running around the site quickly to meet your cleaning regime.
Factory Cat Model 34 Sweeper
The machine that built Factory Cat! If you’re after a heavy-duty sweeper that’ll rid your supermarket distribution centre of any potential hazards. Look no further – you won’t be disappointed. It can easily work into those hard to reach areas, meaning that you get a thorough standard throughout your workplace.
It’s main features are:
- Chassis Construction 1/8” (3 mm) Powder Coated Steel
- Front Wheel (Diameter × Width) 6” × 2” (15 × 5 cm) – Non-Marking Solid Grey
- Rear Wheels (Diameter × Width) (2×) 10” × 2” ([2×] 25 × 5 cm) – Non-Marking Grey
- Size (L × W × H) 58” × 31” × 38” (147 × 79 × 96 cm)
- Weight (w/o Batteries) 295 – 345 lbs (134 – 156 kg)
- Weight (w/ Standard Batteries) 425 – 475 lbs (193 – 215 kg)
Ride-On Floor Sweeper
Within supermarket distribution centres, you can’t afford to waste any time at all. Time is money and delivery slots come thick and fast, so any delay to operations can be costly to your business. If your cleaning process takes too long, you’re not going to leave enough time for as many deliveries as you can.
By reducing your capacity, you’re reducing your efficiency and overall profitability. With that in mind, using a ride-on floor sweeper can speed up your cleaning process. If you speed up and streamline some of your major processes, you’ll be able to allocate the extra time that you’ve saved to the areas that need it the most – ideally, the areas that drive more revenue.
Factory Cat Model TR
Proven to glide through whatever may be in its way, the Factory Cat Model TR ride-on floor sweeper is one of our most powerful machines. Say goodbye to operational dust and debris and hello to efficiency and top-quality hygiene standards. It’s durable, powerful and proven that it can be relied upon to get the job done time and time again – an industry-leading machine.
It’s main features are:
- Chassis Construction 3/16” (5 mm) Powder Coated Steel
- Front Wheel (Diameter × Width) 10” × 3” (25 × 8 cm) – Solid Black
- Rear Wheels (Diameter × Width) (2×) 14” × 5” ([2×] 36 × 13 cm) – Solid Black
- Size (L × W × H) 64” × 37” × 50” (163 × 94 × 140 cm)
- Weight (w/o Batteries) 825 – 875 lbs (374 – 397 kg)t
- Weight (w/ Standard Batteries) 1,115 – 1,165 lbs (506 – 528 kg)
Machinery Training Directly Affects Quality Standards
Just as important as the quality of your machines, is how adequately your team can use them. Think about it, if your team isn’t up to speed with how to best use the machines, they’re not going to get the best out of them, are they? Plus, they won’t know how to use them safely and could end up heightening the chances of accidents happening in the workplace.
So, investing in thorough training wouldn’t be the worst idea, would it? Not only would you get the most out of the machine results-wise, but the longevity of the machine would no doubt be a lot longer too. If you know how to maintain the machines, you’ll get a longer life out of them. And what does a longer life mean? More time for groundbreaking results.
When handling all machinery, accidents may happen if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s the last thing that any business would want – plus, team members may feel uncomfortable if they don’t know what they’re doing. To reduce the risk of accidents and resulting consequences – for example, downtime and compensation – you need to train your employees, it’s as simple as that.
Supermarket Distribution Centres Need the Right Equipment
As you’ve seen, your individual site will have unique needs. Therefore, you’re going to need the right industrial floor cleaning equipment that is right for YOUR business – nobody else’s. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all machine that works for all businesses, we wish it was that easy.
However, at Beta Solutions, we’re here to ensure you’re 100 percent satisfied with your investment. We realise that investing in high-quality cleaning equipment is a big commitment, so we aim to make it as seamless and as easy for you before, during and after your purchase or hire.
With that mind, if you need a little more convincing, we’ve outlined the perfect industrial machines that work best within the food and drink industry. Our free guide explores different products and highlights the benefits that introducing each one can bring to your business – please don’t hesitate to download your copy today!
