Maximize Profitability with PCDiamond Drums on Your Scarifier
Surface preparation isn’t just about getting coatings off — it’s about preparing the slab to the correct Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) so the next material bonds properly. EDCO’s PCDiamond (Polycrystalline Diamond) Drums make that process faster and more predictable. When paired with machines like the CPM-8 Crete-Planer, PCD Drums transform a reliable scarifier into an even more efficient tool that achieves targeted CSP levels in fewer steps.
What Are PCD Drums?
PCD Drums use polycrystalline diamond tooling, engineered for aggressive coatings and adhesive removal. Unlike standard carbide cutters, PCD segments shave through tough materials quickly and cleanly.
- FLATS: Shave and smooth in one step, achieving CSP 1 fast.
- ROUNDS: Shave and texture in one step, achieving CSP 4 fast.
- Removes coatings quickly and cleanly.
- Designed for flat surfaces (not for lippage or trip hazards — use carbide cutters instead).
That means less time grinding, fewer passes over the surface, and less strain on both the machine and operator.
Why Contractors Choose PCDiamond Drums
Every jobsite comes with time and cost pressures. PCDiamond Drums help contractors stay ahead by:
- Cutting faster: Remove epoxy, paint, mastic, and other coatings in fewer passes.
- Meeting CSP specs: Achieve CSP 1 or CSP 4 without switching tooling.
- Reducing downtime: Longer tool life means fewer change-outs mid-job.
- Increasing profits: Faster, spec-ready job completion frees up crews for more work.
For contractors, this isn’t about hype — it’s measurable performance that delivers both finish quality and profitability.
Why Rental Centers Benefit
For rental centers, PCDiamond Drums offer a way to provide customers with CSP-ready surfaces more efficiently.
- Higher customer satisfaction: Contractors get jobs done quicker and with less frustration.
- Durable tooling: Built to handle multiple rentals without constant replacement.
- Added value: PCDiamond-equipped scarifiers make your fleet stand out by offering results aligned with industry standards.
Pairing PCD Drums with EDCO Scarifiers
PCDiamond Drums are designed to work seamlessly with EDCO scarifiers, especially the CPM-8 Crete-Planer, EDCO’s most popular machine. The CPM-8 already sets the standard in reliability and versatility; adding PCD Drums pushes performance even further.
- CPM-8 + PCDiamond Drums: The go-to setup for coatings removal and CSP 1-4 surface prep.
- Other EDCO scarifiers: CPM-10 and larger models paired with PCD tooling deliver the same CSP-ready results on larger commercial and industrial projects.
This combination delivers the rugged reliability EDCO is known for — plus the CSP accuracy and efficiency contractor’s demand.
The Bottom Line
PCDiamond Drums make scarifiers work harder, last longer, and deliver surfaces that are CSP-ready on every job. For contractors, that means faster turnaround and lower costs. For rental centers, it means satisfied customers and higher utilization rates.
With PCDiamond Drums, surface prep becomes simpler: Shave. Profile. Done.
