Before You Buy: Ask the Right Questions

Every week we get calls from customers who bought the wrong broom. The problem? They didn't ask the right questions first.

Three things matter: how big is the area (in square meters, not "big" or "small"), what you need to collect (short chips, long chips, dust, mixed), and what equipment you already have (forklifts, capacity, fork height).

Factors to Consider

Area Size

The surface area to clean is the first determining factor:

Small areas (< 500 sqm)

Ultra-light manual brooms

No investment in mechanized equipment

Maximum flexibility

Medium areas (500-2000 sqm)

2-meter fork attachment brooms

Good balance between coverage and maneuverability

Moderate investment

Large areas (> 2000 sqm)

3-meter or larger fork attachment brooms

4-meter shovel brooms for maximum efficiency

Quick return on investment

Material Type

Not all chips are equal:

Fine metal chips

Standard brooms with harmonic steel bristles

Optional blade for complete collection

Long, stringy chips

Gripper system essential

"Octopus" model for tangled materials

Mixed materials (chips + dust + debris)

Double blade brooms

V-configuration to channel material

Available Equipment

Fork attachment brooms require a forklift:

Check compatibility with your forklifts

Consider the weight of the loaded broom

Evaluate the required lifting height

Model Comparison

Standard Fork Attachment

ModelWidthWeightIdeal for

1.5 x 0.51500 mm~200 kgTight spaces

2 x 0.52000 mm~250 kgGeneral use

2 x 12000 mm304 kgMedium workshops

3 x 13000 mm420 kgLarge surfaces

Fork Attachment + Blade

The integrated blade allows collection of even the finest materials:

2x1 Model: 358 kg, ideal for workshops

3x1 Model: 500 kg, for foundries and large plants

V Model: special configuration for corners and edges

Gripper and Octopus System

For long chips and tangled materials:

2x1 Grippers: 374 kg, versatile

3x1 Grippers: 540 kg, high capacity

2x1.6 Octopus: 915 kg, for the most difficult materials

How to Choose: Checklist

1. **Measure the area** to be cleaned daily

2. **Identify the main material** to be collected

3. **Check available equipment** (forklifts, capacity)

4. **Consider cleaning frequency**

5. **Evaluate storage space** for the broom

6. **Define your budget**

What to Do Now

Get a piece of paper. Write down: square meters, main material, forklift (yes/no and capacity). With these three pieces of info, we can tell you in 5 minutes which broom you need. No fluff.

Industrial Broom Selection Guide: Which Model for Your Business