Sectors · Industrial
Floor cleaning for industrial environments.
Factories, manufacturing plants and production facilities need heavy-duty floor cleaning that keeps pace with demanding environments — removing oil, grease, swarf and industrial contamination safely and efficiently.
The Challenge
Industrial floors face the toughest conditions.
Oil, grease, metal swarf, dust, chemical spillages and constant heavy traffic from forklifts and pallet trucks — industrial floors take more punishment than any other environment.
Health and safety compliance requires floors to be kept free of slip hazards and contamination. Downtime for cleaning costs productivity. The right machinery cleans faster, cleans deeper, and keeps your operation moving.
Common floor cleaning challenges:
Oil, grease and chemical contamination on hard floors
Heavy-duty scrubber dryers — matched with the right brush and pad for the surface — cut through greasy residue that mops just redistribute. For the toughest industrial floors, the Nilfisk SC6000 and SC6500 ride-ons are the answer.
Metal swarf, dust and debris from manufacturing processes
Sweeper first, scrub second — a dedicated sweeper picks up swarf and debris before a scrubber dryer tackles the residue, or the Nilfisk CS7010 does both in a single pass.
Forklift and heavy vehicle traffic creating tyre marks and wear
Ride-on scrubber dryers with aggressive brush pressure lift tyre marks and rubber deposits that walk-behinds can't shift.
Large open floor areas requiring high-productivity cleaning
Ride-on machinery halves your labour hours, and battery ride-ons run a full shift on one charge.
Compliance with health and safety slip-risk regulations
Scrubber dryers leave floors measurably drier than mops — and some carry dryness certifications inspectors recognise.
Minimising cleaning downtime to protect operational output
High-productivity ride-on and sweeper-scrubber platforms clean in a fraction of the time a two-machine mop-and-scrub approach takes.
Recommended Machines
The right machine for every industrial space.
We recommend, demonstrate and support the machines that match your facility — nothing generic, everything tailored to your operation.
Industrial sites require heavy-duty machinery that is up to the job, easy to use and reliable — day in, day out. Floorcare Group's industrial range has been selected to tackle not just the large production areas, but also the changing rooms, canteens and back-of-house spaces that are often overlooked. Walk-behind machines handle tight production cells, amenities and mezzanines, while ride-on and robotic sweepers and scrubber dryers cover the open shop floor. Our range also includes industrial sweepers and ATEX-rated vacuums for harsh and hazardous environments. Some machines in our range also qualify for ECA government cashback, giving you up to 28% back on your capital investment.
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Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryers 5
Nilfisk
Dryft
Tank Size
2.5 L
Cleaning Width
390 mm
Scrub Deck
Orbital
Run Time
Up to 75 mins (spare battery available)
Coverage
1,644 m²/hr
Brush Speed
4,200 RPM
- Patented 50 mm low-profile head reaches underneath partitions, sinks, urinals and furniture — places traditional scrubbers physically can't go.
- 4,200 rpm orbital scrub head delivers a deeper clean than mopping, with 75% less walking thanks to the agile S-motion glide.
- 1,644 m²/hour productivity thanks to the unique S-motion — significantly faster than traditional walk-behind methods.
- Orbital scrub head uses only one-third the water of comparable machines — the 2.5-litre tank refills at any sink, extending runtime between top-ups.
Nilfisk
SC351
Tank Size
11 L
Cleaning Width
14"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Run Time
Up to 90 mins (2 hr charge)
Coverage
890 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
30 kg
- Cleans and dries forward AND backward — reach under tables, between shelves and around chair legs in hospital wards, waiting areas, schools, offices, changing rooms and canteens no other scrubber can access.
- Lithium-ion battery with a 2-hour standard charge — quick enough to recharge between shifts.
- 30 kg of brush pressure transforms floors that traditionally could only be reached with a mop — outstanding cleaning effectiveness in a machine light enough to lift one-handed.
- 2.7× faster than traditional mopping with an estimated 890 m²/hour coverage — a serious productivity uplift over manual methods, with consistent results every time.
Nilfisk
SC401
Tank Size
30 L
Cleaning Width
17"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Run Time
Up to 4 hours
Coverage
1,290 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
25 kg
- Clean during the working day, not after hours — at 60 dB(A) in silent mode, the SC401 is quiet enough for offices, schools and reception areas without disturbing anyone.
- Use detergent only when you actually need it — the on-board mixing system lets you clean with water alone for daily maintenance and dose chemicals only on tough jobs, slashing chemical spend.
- Up to 4 hours of continuous cleaning on a single charge with 1,290 m²/hr productivity — clean a medium facility end-to-end without stopping.
Nilfisk
SC500
Tank Size
45 L
Cleaning Width
20"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Run Time
Up to 5 hours
Coverage
1,590 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
15 / 30 kg
- SmartFlow™ automatically adjusts water and detergent flow according to operating speed — consistent results and optimised resource consumption with zero waste.
- SilenTech™ drops sound levels to just 60 ±3 dB(A) in Silent Mode — perfect for daytime cleaning in healthcare, libraries, offices and education.
- Double-pressure mode (up to 30 kg) tackles persistent dirt on demand — and the Lithium-ion option charges from 0–90% in just 2 hours with up to 7-year battery life.
Nilfisk
SC800
Tank Size
95 L
Cleaning Width
28" / 34"
Scrub Deck
Dual Disc / Dual Cylindrical
Coverage
2,990 m²/hr (largest deck, actual)
Brush Pressure
Up to 77 kg
- 77 kg of down pressure — built to tackle grease, grout, porous surfaces and ingrained industrial dirt that lighter machines simply can't shift.
- Daytime cleaning at 61 dB(A) despite its industrial power — quieter than a normal conversation, so you can clean entrances, factories and warehouses without disrupting the working day.
- Removable deck covers protect walls, doorframes and the scrub deck itself — built to survive the rough-and-tumble of industrial environments where machines take a beating.
Ride-On Scrubber Dryers 4
Nilfisk
SC4000
Tank Size
125 L
Cleaning Width
710 – 860 mm
Scrub Deck
Disc / Cylindrical
Coverage
6,920 m²/hr (largest deck, theoretical max)
Brush Pressure
Up to 100 kg
- Fits through standard doorways — its 166 cm turning radius means the SC4000 can go where larger ride-ons physically can't, making it ideal for universities, colleges, hospitals and supermarkets with tight aisles.
- All controls integrated into the steering wheel — operators keep both hands on the wheel and adjust water flow, brush pressure and speed without looking down. Safer in busy environments.
- SmartFlow uses up to 50% less water and detergent than comparable ride-ons — meaningful savings on consumables across thousands of cleaning hours per year.
Nilfisk
SC5000
Tank Size
140 L
Cleaning Width
810 – 910 mm
Scrub Deck
Disc / Cylindrical
Run Time
Up to 4.5 hours
Coverage
5,410 m²/hr (largest deck, actual)
- 30% more productivity per tank than the previous generation — fewer dump-and-refill cycles, longer continuous cleaning runs, more square metres per shift.
- Up to 4.5 hours of continuous run time at speeds of up to 8.5 km/h — clean a full warehouse, distribution centre or production facility on a single charge.
- Compact profile gets closer to the edge than ever — the SC5000 turns inside aisles, manoeuvres around pillars and reaches the edges of warehouses, light industry and airports where bigger machines can't.
Nilfisk
SC6000
Tank Size
190 L
Cleaning Width
34" / 36" / 40"
Scrub Deck
Disc / Cylindrical
Coverage
6,620 m²/hr (largest deck, actual)
Brush Pressure
Up to 135 kg
- Built for the lowest total cost of ownership in its class — robust battery-powered design with limited service requirements means you spend more time cleaning and less on maintenance over the machine's life.
- SmartFlow plus optional Ecoflex saves water, detergent AND power — with a 60-second burst-of-power button for tough patches. Sustainability and performance in one machine.
- Three deck-width options up to 40" wide for production sites, warehouses, supermarkets, airports and parking garages — choose the right balance of productivity and manoeuvrability.
Nilfisk
SC6500
Tank Size
265 L
Cleaning Width
39" / 51"
Scrub Deck
Disc / Cylindrical
Run Time
Up to 5 hours
Coverage
8,190 m²/hr (cylindrical models, actual)
Brush Pressure
Up to 145 kg
- Two deck types for two jobs: the 1300C cylindrical covers up to 8,190 m²/hour at a 51" scrub width — our fastest scrubber-dryer — while the 1300D disc sibling trades throughput for up to 145 kg of brush pressure against compacted industrial soiling. Same 265-litre tank, same 9 km/h either way.
- 265-litre tank with up to 5 hours run time at 9 km/h — clean a warehouse, factory floor or distribution centre end-to-end on a single fill, single charge.
- Maintenance-free AC traction motor with high-quality gearbox — built to clean for years with minimal servicing, dramatically reducing the total cost of ownership for industrial fleet operators.
Walk-Behind Sweepers 1
Nilfisk
SW900 Walk-Behind Sweeper
Power Source
Battery 24V / Petrol
Hopper Volume
60 L (detachable, on wheels)
Cleaning Width
1,050 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
4,725 m²/h theoretical · 2,835 m²/h actual (2 side brooms)
- The 60-litre hopper detaches and wheels away in seconds — emptying becomes a walk to the bin instead of a two-handed carry. One operator handles a full shift without strain.
- Handlebar side-broom control with automatic on/off when the broom is lowered or raised — no reaching, no leaning. Faster turns, more accurate sweeping, less wasted motion across a shift.
- Choice of battery (70 dB(A), indoor-friendly, onboard charger standard) or petrol (higher duty cycle, outdoor-ready) — one chassis, two fits for different environments.
- Electric filter shaker cleans the dust filter at the push of a button — no stopping to beat a filter clean, no loss of suction partway through a job.
Ride-On Sweepers 5
Nilfisk
SW3000 Ride-On Sweeper
Power Source
24V Li-ion Battery (lead-acid variant available)
Hopper Volume
100 L (2 × 50 L)
Cleaning Width
1,350 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
8,100 m²/h theoretical
- Dual 50-litre hoppers on wheels replace a single heavy hopper — each half is light enough for one operator to wheel to a skip and tip without strain.
- Li-ion battery with opportunity charging means topping up during breaks rather than planning around a full 6.5-hour charge cycle. More productive hours per day, more flexibility across shifts.
- PIN-code access replaces a physical key, so keys can't go missing with a departing employee. Managers get an audit trail of who operated the machine and when.
- DustGuard™ misting at the side brooms controls airborne dust at source, reducing secondary cleaning of nearby stock, shelves, and surfaces — the total cleaning cost drops, not just the floor cost.
Nilfisk
SW4000 Ride-On Sweeper
Power Source
Battery 24V / Petrol / LPG
Hopper Volume
100 L (high-dump 150 cm)
Cleaning Width
1,250 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
8,750 m²/h theoretical · 6,125 m²/h actual
- One Touch Sweeping activates the main broom, both side brooms, the vacuum fan, and optional DustGuard™ misting in a single action — and stops them all when you stop driving. Less wear, less drain, less for the operator to remember.
- Retractable spring-loaded side brooms spring away on impact instead of snapping — sweep close to racking legs, walls, and shelving without breakage or damage to your own stock.
- A 150 cm high-dump hopper tips straight into a standard skip — no manual lifting, no second-machine transfer. One operator clears a distribution centre and empties without leaving the seat.
- Choice of battery (indoor, 65 dB(A)), petrol, or LPG (outdoor, higher duty cycle) — the same chassis and productivity specification, three fits for different environments.
Nilfisk
SW5500 Ride-On Sweeper
Power Source
Battery 24V / LPG / Diesel
Hopper Volume
150 L (high-dump 1,650 mm)
Cleaning Width
1,500 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
Up to 15,000 m²/h theoretical (LPG/diesel) · 13,500 m²/h (battery)
- The hybrid kit lets a single machine switch between engine power (outdoors) and battery power (indoors) — no swapping fleets between air-sensitive and open spaces. One machine, two environments, full-shift productivity.
- A 150-litre hopper with 1.65 m high-dump tips straight into a standard skip. One operator sweeps a large retail car park or factory floor and empties without leaving the seat.
- Automatic speed reduction on slopes and tight turns, plus a hopper-lift safety alarm — the machine manages the risk so the operator doesn't have to think about it. Safer shifts, fewer near-misses.
- Visual dashboard alert when the main broom is worn, plus tool-free broom replacement. Daily maintenance takes minutes; the AC drive wheel doesn't need carbon-brush replacements, cutting planned-service downtime.
Nilfisk
SR1601 Ride-On Industrial Sweeper
Power Source
Battery 48V / Diesel / LPG
Hopper Volume
315 L (high-dump 159 cm)
Cleaning Width
1,600 mm (with 2 side brushes)
Coverage
Up to 15,000 m²/h theoretical (diesel/LPG) · 10,000 m²/h (battery)
- A 315-litre hopper with 1.59 metre high-dump tips straight into a standard skip — one operator sweeps a factory floor or construction yard and empties without leaving the seat. No secondary handling, no manual lifting.
- DustGuard™ misting controls airborne dust at both front and side brushes. Less secondary cleaning of stock, surfaces, and equipment across the whole facility — the visible saving is on the floor, the hidden saving is everywhere else.
- Diesel, LPG, or 48V battery: diesel and LPG for outdoor yards and 25% ramp climbs, battery for indoor air quality. One chassis, three power options, same productivity footprint.
- Multispectrum™ filter shaker and MaxAccess™ tool-free service — built for reliability in demanding conditions, with fast component access when a machine being down means an operation being down.
Nilfisk
SW8000 Ride-On Industrial Sweeper
Power Source
LPG / Diesel
Run Time
Continuous (fuel-powered)
Cleaning Width
2,000 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
23,925 m²/h theoretical (1 side broom)
Dumping Height
152 cm (high-dump)
- A 2-metre cleaning path is the widest in the Nilfisk range. One machine, one operator — covers foundries, factory floors, stadium concourses, and university grounds at speeds smaller sweepers can't approach.
- DustGuard™ misting at both front and side brooms, fed by an integrated 53-litre water tank, controls airborne dust across the full 2-metre path. The operator breathes easier, and the rest of the facility stays cleaner too.
- Choice of Kubota LPG or diesel engines delivers the power for 20% inclines — loading ramps, multi-storey car parks, and uneven outdoor yards that stop smaller machines cold.
- NoTools™ 5-sided access to engine and hydraulic components plus Clear-View™ operator cab — fast service visits, direct sight lines to both side brooms from a natural driving position. Built for long shifts and long lives.
Sweeper-Scrubbers 1
Nilfisk
CS7010
Tank Size
285 L each (solution & recovery)
Cleaning Width
165 cm (scrub) / 154 cm (sweep)
Scrub Deck
Disc — 3 × 43 cm
Run Time
Up to 5.4 hrs (battery)
Coverage
13,600 m²/hr (sweep) / 11,000 m²/hr (scrub)
Hopper Capacity
198 L
- Sweeps and scrubs in a single pass — independent front dry sweeping with dust control and rear scrubbing functions eliminate the need for two machines, halving fleet costs and operator time on large industrial floors.
- Available in Battery, LPG/Gas Hybrid and Diesel Hybrid configurations — choose the power source that matches your facility, from enclosed warehouses requiring zero emissions to outdoor yards needing extended runtime.
- Heavy-gauge industrial steel unibody frame with high impact-absorbing polymer body panels — built for demanding environments where machines take hits from forklifts, racking and loading equipment without denting, corroding or damaging facilities.
Robotics 1
Nilfisk
SC60 Robotic Scrubber Dryer
Run Time
4.5–5.5 hours (application dependent)
Cleaning Path
28"
Tank Size
99 L
Coverage
2,811 m²/hr (theoretical)
- Built on BrainOS — Brain Corp's autonomous operating system — the SC60 covers 2,811 m²/hr theoretical with a 99-litre solution tank and 105-litre recovery tank. Sized for airports, large warehouses, distribution centres and high-volume retail.
- Multi-Plan chains up to six pre-recorded cleaning routes per site for back-to-back runs. CopyCat mode replicates an operator's exact path for precision zones. Manual mode covers ad hoc tasks — one machine, three ways to deploy it.
- Third-party safety-certified to CSI/ANSI 336, with automatic squeegee lift in reverse, click-on-off brush deck, heavy-duty squeegee and IPX3 protection. Runtime of 4.5–5.5 hours depending on application turns one SC60 into a full-shift machine.
Vacuums 1
Nilfisk
VP300
Capacity
10 L
Weight
4.5 kg
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Mains (detachable cord)
Cord Length
10 m
Sound Level
51 dB(A)
- At just 4.5 kg with a compact footprint, operators work comfortably through long shifts — and the machine stores anywhere between uses.
- HEPA 13 filtration captures fine dust and allergens, making this the right vacuum for healthcare, education and any environment where air quality matters.
- Colour-coded touchpoints and tool-free maintenance mean any operator can use and service this vacuum confidently from day one — no training manual required.
- Quiet 51 dB(A) operation lets your team vacuum during occupied hours without disturbing patients, pupils or office workers.
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