Buying Guide for PCD Floor Coating Removal Diamonds

PCD floor grinding shoes are highly effective for a variety of floor coating removal applications due to their durability and cutting efficiency. Here are some common applications for these tools:

5 things you may need to know

When buying PCD floor coating removal tools, there are five factors you may need to know to ensure you make the best choice for your specific needs.

1. What is PCD?

In the diamond tools industry, PCD stands for Polycrystalline Diamond. PCD is a synthetic diamond product that is made by fusing together diamond particles under high pressure and high temperature, creating an extremely hard and durable material.

Featured for their extreme hardness, durability, and thermal conductivity, PCD tools are highly effective at removing tough floor coatings like epoxy, paint, adhesives, and other materials. They are designed to provide aggressive cutting action, quickly and efficiently stripping coatings from concrete surfaces.

2. PCD structure & size

3. Reversed welding

4. PCD only or PCD combined with other materials

Except for PCD only, the PCD can also be combined with other materials to achieve different performance. The two materials are sacrificial segments and TCT (tungsten carbide teeth). The sacrificial segment can limit the cut depth of the PCD, preventing damage to the concrete, reducing aggressiveness, and making it suitable for removing medium to thin floor coatings like mastics, glues, epoxy, etc.

What’s more, we also developed concrete grinding segments that were inserted with PCD. The shape of the inserted PCD can be irregularly crushed or regularly cut.

5. Direction of PCD shoes

PCD floor coating removal tools

PCD shoes are efficient for removing all kinds of floor coatings, including paint, glue, epoxy, mastic, adhesives, varnish, urethane, etc. To meet the requirements of different customers, Xpert Diamond Tools offers various PCD shoes for different floor grinding machines like HTC, Husqvarna, Lavina, Scanmaskin, ASL, Blastrac, and more.

HTC PCD floor coating removal shoes

The HTC blank plate is not thick enough to weld the PCD on it, so most of them are supplemented with an additional square plate to make it suitable for welding the PCDs. We have developed a series of PCD shoes for our customers, including PCD only, PCD plus sacrificial segments, PCD plus tungsten carbide teeth, and PCD inserted segments.

Husqvarna PCD floor coating removal shoes

We provide 2 different types of PCD coating removal shoes for Husqvarna grinders: the round shape and the square shape. These are highly efficient for removing various floor coatings like paint, glue, varnish, epoxy, mastic, etc. The Redi-Lock quick change system allows for easy and fast tool changes.

Lavina PCD floor coating removal shoes

We developed a series of PCD shoes for Lavina floor grinders, including PCD only, PCD + sacrificial segments, PCD inserted segments, and PCD + tungsten carbide rods.

Scanmaskin PCD floor coating removal shoes

For Scanmaskin PCD shoes, we offer different types, including trapezoid, round, and triangle. The Redi-Lock system allows for hassle-free tool changes. Ultra-sharp PCD segments ensure that these shoes can handle any challenging coating removal tasks, including thick and stubborn floor coatings.

250mm(10″) PCD floor coating removal shoes

We provide different 250mm PCD concrete grinding wheels for floor coating removal. They fit floor grinders such as EDCO, Husqvarna, Blastrac, SPE, and MK.

• EDCO: MAGNA-TRAP 10″ Turbo Grinder;
• Husqvarna: Dual Trac RG 2112;
• Blastrac: BG-250, BG-250MKII, BGP-250, BGS-250-115, BGS-250-115-V2;
• SPE: DFG-250, DFG-280, DFG-400, DFG-500;
• MK: SDG-3, SDG-11, SDG-101, SDG103, DDG-5, DDG-11;

Trapezoid PCD floor coating removal shoes

We offer a wide range of trapezoidal PCD floor coating removal tools, including ASL, Blastrac, and other universal trapezoid shoes with 3 threaded holes.

Other PCD floor coating removal shoes

Below are several PCD tools designed for floor grinders, including Werkmaster, Syntec, PHX, Klinde, EDCO, and more.

Accessories

To make the concrete grinding diamonds compatible with different brands of floor grinders, we supply several adapters to ensure a perfect fit. 2 types of adapters are provided, one is for transfer metal/PCD shoes and the other is for using velcro diamond polishing pads.

What’s more, if you need the segments or PCD only, we can also supply them.

Adapters for metal/PCD shoes

Below are some adapters we’ve made to make metal/PCD shoes compatible with various floor grinders. With our extensive experience in OEM/ODM orders, we can also customize adapters to meet your specific needs.

OEM service

We offer additional services for painting and laser engraving.

For end-users such as contractors, most do not require customized painting colors or logo engraving. In such cases, we proceed with standard painting and engraving procedures. However, most resellers seek to enhance brand visibility and recognition by customizing painting colors and engraving logos on tools.

Painting colors

Here we sort a series of our general painting colors for your reference. You can choose the color from the chart or customize other painting colors by providing us with the code of Pantone colors or others

Generally used colors for Xpert Diamond Tools

Red	A001	A002	A003	A004
Orange	B001	B002
Yellow	C001
Green	D001	D002	D003
Blue	E001	E002	E003
Brown	F001	F002	F003
Purple	G001
Black	H001 (Bright Black)	H002 (Matte Black)
Grey	J001	J002(Silver)
White	K001

Laser engraving

Unlike metal bond concrete grinding diamonds, PCD shoes typically only display the logo and a directional arrow. The logo helps promote your brand and build your reputation in the market. The directional arrow indicates the correct rotation direction of the tools, ensuring the correct using.

Packaging

In general, you needn’t worry about packaging arrangements as we handle it entirely on your behalf. When it comes to packaging, there are two primary considerations: box material and quantity per box.

Box materials

We offer three types of packing materials: the green hard box, the brown hard box and the white box. The green hard box is sturdier than the brown box, yet some customers prefer the brown option due to concerns about material wastage and environmental impact.

Quantity per box

Our metal bond concrete floor grinding diamonds are packaged in hard boxes containing 1pc, 3pcs, 6pcs, or 9pcs.

• The 1pc packaging is typically employed for large round-shaped concrete grinding discs, such as the 240mm Klindex grinding rings and 250mm EDCO floor grinding wheels.
• The 3pcs packaging is suitable for round grinding pucks.
• The 6pcs and 9pcs packaging options are versatile and can accommodate various types of concrete grinding diamonds, including Lavina, Husqvarna, HTC, Blastrac, and other types.

Payment methods and terms

Regarding the payment process for concrete grinding diamonds, here are three key points:

• Currency: We accept payments in various currencies,  including USD, EUR, RMB, and others.
• Payment Methods: Our supported payment methods include T/T (bank transfer) and Credit Cards.
• Payment Terms: For small orders, we require 100% payment in advance due to the relatively small amount. Splitting payments into multiple installments may incur additional bank fees. For large orders, we accept 70% payment in advance to initiate the order, with the remaining 30% balance due before shipment.

Furthermore, in support of our customers’ testing needs, we offer a 3% discount on sample (trial) orders. This discount will be reflected on the Proforma Invoice (PI).

Lead time

Lead time depends on various factors, primarily influenced by product type and order quantity. For PCD floor coating removal tools, we maintain a diverse inventory of different blank plates compatible with common floor grinding machines like HTC, Lavina, Husqvarna, Blastrac, and more. Consequently, orders for these commonly used tools can be expedited.

However, if you require customized tools or those not previously manufactured, initial production may take longer. Subsequent orders typically enjoy faster processing as we become more acquainted with your specifications.

Sample orders are typically shipped within 7-10 days. Regarding your orders, we strive for prompt delivery. But for your side, you need to plan a reasonable purchasing plan before your tools run/sell out, considering the production period and transportation time.

For urgent small orders, please contact us, and we can prioritize your tool production.

Anyway, we’ll provide an estimated lead time once your order details (including type and quantity) are confirmed.

Shipping methods

For delivery, there are five main shipping methods: Express, Air Freight, and Sea Freight are the most commonly used, while Rail and Truck are typically employed for destinations in Central Asia, Russia, Belarus, etc.

These shipping methods differ in various aspects. Let’s examine the main differences among Express, Air Freight, and Sea Freight.

	Express	Air Freight	Sea Freight
Price	High	Medium	Low
Time	Fast	Medium	Slow
Suit Weight	Light weigh(such as the sample order)	Medium weight	Heavy weight
Method of Receiving Your Goods	Door-to-door	Pick up the goods yourself or Door-to-door service	Pick up the goods yourself or Door-to-door service

The shipping rates are tiered based on weight, with heavier shipments costing less per kilogram. If your order is close to qualifying for a lower rate by adding a bit more weight, we’ll notify you and confirm if you’d like to add more items to benefit from the better shipping rate.

Upon receipt of our proforma invoice, we will complete the shipping method, estimated transportation duration, and fees tailored to your specific order. In addition to reviewing the product items, kindly verify this section with us as well.