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Essex-Silver Line Orbital Polisher | 12 x 18 SL1218R.ESS

By Essex

$3,759.00
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Essex-Silver Line Orbital Polisher | 12 x 18 SL1218R.ESS

By Essex

$3,759.00
Essex-Silver Line Orbital Polisher | 12 x 18 SL1218R.ESS

Applications include: screening floors after sanding, screen and re-coating polyurethane floors, waxed floors scrubbing and polishing, wood deck sanding and refinishing, parquet floor sanding and refinishing, new and pre finished floor sanding and refinishing, tile maintenance, and more. Weight built into the chassis for low center of gravity. Sealed Baldor motor protected from dust. Fan-cooled and thermal overload on motor. Heavy duty rubber towers in four corners support the base & plate protecting the motor shaft and allowing for easier operation.IMG_1-FEATURES_ESSEX_SL1218R_SILVER_LINE_ORBITAL_POLISHER

How The Essex-Silver Line SL-1218R Compares To Other Floor Polisher Options

Flooring contractors and facility maintenance crews evaluating orbital polishers usually face this question: should I get a light consumer buffer, a mid-range rotary polisher, or invest in a professional-grade orbital unit built with an industrial motor?

Here's the honest comparison:

Feature Consumer Floor Buffer ($500-$1,000) Mid-Range Rotary Polisher ($1,500-$2,500) Essex-Silver Line SL-1218R ($3,759)
Motor Small consumer motor Standard commercial motor Sealed Baldor motor, 1 HP, fan-cooled
Motor Protection Basic or none Basic sealing Fully sealed and protected from dust, thermal overload
Base Material Plastic or light metal Standard steel Cast aluminum with weight built in for low center of gravity
Pad Size Smaller, 12" to 15" round Standard round 12" x 18" rectangular pad
Action Type Rotary or basic orbital Rotary Orbital, better for level, swirl-free finishing
Motor Shaft Protection Minimal Basic Heavy-duty rubber towers in four corners protect the motor shaft
Applications Basic floor maintenance Screening and light refinishing Screening, re-coating, waxing, deck and parquet refinishing, tile maintenance

Why The Essex-Silver Line SL-1218R Is Worth The Investment

This isn't just a floor polisher, it's a professional-grade orbital machine built around a Baldor motor, a name trusted across industrial applications for reliability.

The SL-1218R specifically addresses the needs of flooring contractors and facility maintenance crews who need one versatile machine for screening, re-coating, waxing, and refinishing across a range of surfaces.

Industrial-Grade Motor Reliability. The sealed Baldor motor is protected from dust and backed by fan cooling and thermal overload protection, meaning it keeps running through extended jobs without the overheating issues that plague lighter-duty polishers.

Built For Stability And Control

Weight is built into the chassis for a low center of gravity, making the machine easier to control during operation

Cast aluminum base provides durability without excessive weight

Heavy-duty rubber towers in four corners support the base and plate, protecting the motor shaft and allowing easier operation

Versatile Across Multiple Applications

Handles screening floors after sanding, screen and re-coating polyurethane floors, and waxed floor scrubbing and polishing

Suited for wood deck sanding and refinishing, parquet floor sanding and refinishing, and tile maintenance

12" x 18" pad covers more surface area per pass than smaller round pads

Real Savings

Sealed Baldor motor with thermal overload protection reduces the risk of costly motor failure from dust or overheating

One versatile machine covers multiple applications instead of requiring separate equipment for each task

Rubber tower protection reduces motor shaft wear, extending the working life of the machine

Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately

The Bottom Line Flooring contractors and facility maintenance crews who need one dependable machine for screening, re-coating, and refinishing can't afford a polisher with a motor that overheats or fails under dust exposure. The Essex-Silver Line SL-1218R is built with a sealed Baldor motor and a stable cast aluminum base, so it handles a wide range of floor finishing tasks reliably. For anyone rounding out a full sanding and refinishing setup, this is the polisher built to complete the job.

  • Applications include: screening floors after sanding, screen and re-coating polyurethane floors, waxed floors scrubbing and polishing, wood deck sanding and refinishing, parquet floor sanding and refinishing, new and pre-finished floor sanding and refinishing, tile maintenance, and more
  • Weight built into the chassis for low center of gravity
  • Sealed Baldor motor protected from dust
  • Fan-cooled and thermal overload on motor
  • Heavy duty rubber towers in four corners support the base & plate protecting the motor shaft and allowing for easier operation
Equipment Type Floor Polisher, Orbital Polisher
Base Cast Aluminum
Cord Length 25 Ft.
Dry Weight 125 Lbs
Motor Power 1hp, Thermal Overload
Pad Dimensions 12 In. X 18 In. White
Pad Size 12 In. X 18 In.
SKU SL1218R.ESS

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