Pulire 2023 trade fair - Fimap's innovations are all about the environment.
Fimap brings a host of innovative new solutions to the Pulire trade fair (Milan, 9-11 May 2023) from its two most important production sectors - scrubbing machines and sweepers - united by a single common denominator: the environment.
With regard to scrubbing machines, Fimap is introducing a new model, the EMx, a revolutionary technology, AQUÆ®, and the CB-1 collaborative robot.
EMx, A WALK-BEHIND FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINE
The EMx is a compact walk-behind scrubbing machine, designed for a significant portion of the market, for use in a number of sectors. Presented as a symbol of the company's new successes on the journey towards sustainable cleaning, it can be equipped with all the green solutions introduced by Fimap to date, including the latest recycled plastic tanks, lithium batteries, Hepa filter, the brand-new AQUÆ® technology and FFM for constant monitoring and control of consumption.Available not only for the EMx but for the entire range of scrubbing machines, AQUÆ® is Fimap's solution for cleaning floors without the use of detergents. In light of how extensively detergent use affects the environment - from production to use and disposal - Fimap has developed a technology that converts water into a sanitiser. By means of the process of electrolysis, simple softened tap water is transformed into a solution containing hypochlorous acid, known for its bactericidal properties. This therefore enables the use of chemicals in maintenance cleaning - that is to say, in most daily applications - to be avoided. The sanitising efficacy of the solution is documented, verified by laboratory tests. Both the considerable environmental benefits and the advantages in terms of cost and safety are undeniable.
CB-1, AUTONOMOUS SCRUBBING MACHINE
At the event, one area of the exhibition space was dedicated exclusively to the CB-1 collaborative robot. The CB-1 features an advanced sensor system that takes security to the very highest level, increasing the accuracy of room mapping. CB-1 is an autonomous scrubbing machine designed to save time and increase productivity in routine floor cleaning operations. While it carries out the most simple, time-consuming and repetitive tasks, specialised staff can devote their time to more skilled jobs, enabling the company to offer a higher-quality service.
With regard to the floor sweeper sector, an increased focus on environmental issues can also be observed, with the use of recycled plastics, lithium batteries and the new Safe Air multi-stage air filtering technology.
FSW5, A WALK-BEHIND SWEEPING MACHINE
Two models were presented at the event. The smallest of these is the FSW5 walk-behind sweeping machine, an updated version of the historical FS50 model, with new design features that bring a host of advantages for the user. It is more comfortable to use, but above all easier to maintain due to the fact that the body of the machine can be fully opened, guaranteeing total accessibility to all components, with no need for tools. Inside, the multi-stage Safe Air filtering system also cleans the air of fine dust, courtesy of the Hepa filter. Finally, the new compact design enables the amount of packaging to be reduced, thus optimising transport.
FSR7, RIDE-ON SWEEPING MACHINE
With the FSR7, the Performance concept that has only been applied to scrubbing machines to date makes its début in the floor sweeper sector. In addition to the new design, this also introduces more advanced technology, which increases control over cleaning operations and performance and assists users, facilitating their work. It features a wide range of optional extras which enable the machine to adapt to any situation, such as the left side brush which increases productivity, the front skirt, which makes it suitable for very dusty environments, and the double container inside the debris hopper which facilitates emptying. Like the FSW5, the FSR7 is also equipped with the Safe Air multi-stage filtering system: there are three filtering stages, and during each, the air is cleaned to remove increasingly small dust particles, finishing with the Hepa filter that retains particles as small as 0.3 µm. Of the available filters, the Tetratex® version is made with a membrane that is very effective at trapping all types of dust; this filter increases productivity as it is less prone to clogging, and is easy to clean and maintain. The FSR7 is equipped as standard with the brand-new Force technology, which ensures that the brush adheres to the floor at all times regardless of how uneven the surface may be, making every cleaning operation effective right from the start, with no need to waste time on going back over the area. To further optimise cleaning operations, an on-board vacuum cleaner with Hepa bag filter and three-stage suction motor is also available. If piles of dirt are found in corners, these can be removed using the vacuum wand, without even getting off the machine.All the equipment introduced on the machines is the result of an approach to innovation that is exclusively dedicated to revolutionising professional cleaning, with an increasingly efficient, high-performance product offering which reflects the demand for a more sustainable future.
