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Tennant / Nobles 16 Poly Brush set (2-pack) is an aftermarket replacement set engineered for commercial walk-behind and ride-on floor scrubbers. Designed for reliable daily maintenance, these brushes feature durable medium polypropylene bristles that provide light-to-medium agitation without damaging sensitive floor finishes.
• Brush Type & Diameter: 16-inch round disc scrub brushes (includes two brushes to cover a full 32-inch scrub path).
• Bristle Material & Pattern: High-grade crimped polypropylene (poly) strands (~.028″ filament thickness) set in a circular tuft layout for optimal chemical and moisture resistance.
• Backing Block Construction: Heavy-duty, high-impact molded composite plastic designed to resist cracking, corrosion, and harsh cleaning solutions.
• Drive Hub System: Features a molded or bolt-on 3-lug drive connection (3-notch clutch plate) that locks directly onto the motor driver hub.
• Scrubbing Application: Ideal for general-purpose, light-to-medium scrubbing on smooth or sealed surfaces, including epoxy, coated concrete, terrazzo, VCT, linoleum, and tile.
• Ride-On Series: T7 and Speed Scrub Rider (SSR) only.
• Equivalent OEM Part Numbers: Directly replaces Tennant and Nobles part numbers 1220241, 1220216, 30241, and related 16″ polypropylene disc brush assemblies.
• Scrubbing Path Coverage: 32 Inches (800 mm) dual-disc configuration • Single Brush Diameter: 16 Inches (406 mm) • Filament Type: Crimped Polypropylene (.028″ Diameter) • Block Type: Water-resistant molded composite plastic block • Hub Mounting: Standard 3-lug clutch plate adapter • Recommended Down Pressure: Light-to-Medium setting
To maximize the service life and performance of your 16 Poly Brush set, keep these maintenance tips in mind during routine operation:
• Pre-Sweeping: Always perform a light sweep of the work area before scrubbing to remove string, banding, or large debris that could bind around the drive lug hub.
• Initial Break-In: Run brand-new brushes on low down-pressure for the first 10 to 15 minutes using clean water and floor detergent to properly set bristle flex memory.
• Rotation Schedule: Swap left and right side brushes periodically to balance bristle wear and ensure uniform cleaning power across the full 32-inch deck.
• Replacement Indicator: Periodically check bristle length across the block. When bristles wear down to 1/2 inch in height, replace the brush pair to avoid dragging the plastic block on sensitive floor surfaces or overloading the motor hub.
Package Quantity: Sold as a Set of 2 brushes (complete replacement for one 32-inch scrub deck).
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A 26-inch machine can fit through standard doorways, making it a versatile option for most spaces.
A 32-inch machine, however, is too wide to pass through standard doorways, so it’s better suited for open areas.
A pad on a floor scrubber is a replaceable, disc-shaped cleaning attachment that makes direct contact with the floor to perform tasks such as scrubbing, buffing, or polishing. In contrast, a pad driver is the component that securely holds the pad in place, allowing it to rotate and effectively clean the floor. Essentially, the pad driver serves as the connection between the cleaning pad and the machine.
Function:
Pads vary in texture and abrasiveness based on the cleaning task, whether it’s scrubbing tough dirt, polishing, or stripping old floor finishes.
Attachment.
The pad driver features a gripping surface (often with Velcro-like material) to keep the pad securely attached to the scrubber during operation.
Types of Pads:
Pads come in different colors to indicate their purpose—for example, blue for general scrubbing, white for polishing, and black for stripping.
For this Product – A red buffing pad is slightly more abrasive and designed for general cleaning tasks, such as removing light scuffs and stains. In contrast, a white buffing pad is the softest option, primarily used for polishing and achieving a high-gloss finish on floors. Among all pad colors, white is the least aggressive.
The primary difference between a small and large lithium battery pack on a floor scrubber is its capacity, or the amount of power it can store. This directly affects how long the scrubber can operate on a single charge—a larger battery pack provides longer runtime before needing a recharge.
Cleaning Area:
Larger spaces generally require a bigger battery pack to support extended cleaning sessions.
Work Intensity:
If scrubbing heavy dirt or rough surfaces, a larger battery pack may be more efficient.
Charging Time:
While bigger batteries may take longer to recharge, their extended runtime often makes up for this.
A poly blend brush bristle on a floor scrubber is primarily made from polypropylene, which is stiffer and more abrasive than a nylon blend brush bristle. Nylon bristles are more flexible and gentler, making them better suited for softer floors, while polypropylene is ideal for hard surfaces like concrete. Both materials are synthetic and can be blended with other fibers to enhance specific cleaning properties.
Poly Blend Bristles:
Stiffness: Rigid and abrasive, ideal for heavy-duty scrubbing on hard floors.
Durability: More economical but may wear out faster than nylon.
Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to chemicals, fungus, and bacteria.
Nylon Blend Bristles:
Flexibility: Softer and more flexible, making it suitable for delicate floor surfaces.
Durability: Longer-lasting than polypropylene, with better resistance to heat and chemicals.
Cleaning Power: Still provides effective scrubbing for general cleaning tasks.
PowerKleen has been excellent to work with from start to finish. Their customer service is top-notch, their parts selection is outstanding, and their technical support team is always quick to help with answers and recommendations.We purchased a Noble SS5 with the lithium battery upgrade, and it has been an awesome machine for our Chevrolet dealership. Reliable, efficient, and a huge improvement for keeping our facility clean and looking professional every day.Highly recommend PowerKleen to any dealership or business looking for quality equipment and people you can count on.
Our business bought a used floor scrubber from this family business and have been very pleased! We have now had the machine almost 6 months and our refurbished Nobles SS5 is a workhorse that leaves floors spick and span. Their communication skills are top notch; even after the purchase was finalized. Erica, has especially been very helpful in helping us get acquainted with this machine and its particular ins and outs. I would highly recommend this company when looking to purchase something for your floor cleaning needs.
We have multiple T7 riding floor scrubbers that we currently rent to own. They are high quality machines, with great warranties. We have multiple things break while cleaning 15 garages, and they have done a great job sending parts over night. They are also family owned, so they really care about my business as an owner. The owner Josiah actually took my call on the weekend and help me troubleshoot my machine. 5 star company for sure!
We currently rent to own multiple machines with Robey’s Powerkleen here in Madison Wisconsin and it’s been the best experience as a business owner.We current clean over 15 garages so the machines get a lot of wear and tear, and they replace parts the next day. Why buy a new machine when you can rent to own one, and have the parts cover by warranty.They are a family owned business that is great to work with.James – Smart Cleaning Solutions
We purchased a Tennant t7 after receiving feedback back from Erika on what best fit our needs. She know her machines and applications. Super glad we listened and have been pleased with the t7.
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