General Equipment Co. introduced the latest model in its Rip-R-Stripper line of floor-covering removal units at The Rental Show last week. The CTS12 Rip-R-Stripper is specially designed to remove ceramic tile, hardwood flooring and other tough floor coverings. It is engineered to help rental operators make more revenue from the electric-powered breakers in their inventories.
The CTS12 acts as a tool carrier for electric-powered breakers with ratings between 30 and 45 foot-pounds of force. This includes popular models of Hilti, Bosch, Makita and Hitachi breakers. The CTS12 provides a direct-impulse force, which supplies adequate power to break through the high bond strengths of today’s mastics, glues and thin-set materials.
Designed to enhance maneuverability, control and visibility, the CTS12’s configuration allows users to operate electric-powered breakers in an upright position, helping to increase productivity while reducing strain on operators’ knees and lower backs. The handle is also adjustable to enhance operator comfort, and it is rubber-insulated to reduce vibration. The handle also folds for storage and transportation purposes.
Breakers mount quickly to the CTS12, and blow force angles can be easily adjusted to accommodate varying material types and bond strengths. The unit operates from a standard 115VAC, 15-amp power source.
General Equipment Co. also offers a range of industry-standard, 1-1/8-inch-hexagon-by-6-inch shank accessory tools, including chisels and scraper blades for handling a variety of floor-covering removal applications.
Other equipment in the Rip-R-Stripper line includes General Equipment Company’s FCS5, FCS10 and FCS16 models for removing carpet, ceramic tile, linoleum and mastics.
General Equipment Company is a family-owned manufacturer of earth augers, ventilation blowers, asphalt cutters and surface preparation equipment based in Owatonna, Minn.
For more information, visit www.generalequip.com.
