Tube brooms can be on the front, middle, or back of a street sweeping vehicle. They can be made from different materials like Polypropylene, a plastic-like material, steel, or a mix of both. You have probably seen them before when … Read More
Remember Ozzie? Our lovable giraffe friend at the Lion Habitat Ranch in Las Vegas? For a quick refresher: this giraffe is one of the most popular attractions at the Lion Habitat Ranch. He’s become famous for his works of art … Read More
Smith Equipment makes more brooms parts then you would think. Today we will specifically look at the gutter broom. The gutter broom is the one that catches your eye first when the street sweeper rolls by. This is the circular … Read More
When hurricanes come around again it is a dangerous time for our environment. Basically, all the trash and litter that is on our yards and roads get washed into the storm drains with the heavy rain. From there, it gets … Read More
Did you know that rotary brooms have been used in road resurfacing for over 100 years? In 1917, Lake Forest Illinois was covered in miles of pavement that was in serious need of resurfacing. The Municipal News and Water Works, … Read More
Image what it would take to keep 2,200 miles of road clean on a daily basis! In the early morning hours, before 6:00 am, New York City sanitation workers are inspecting their street sweepers and prepping for the long road … Read More
How do dirt and leaves from the side of the road become pollution in lakes and ponds? As we enter storm season, your city workers will be hard at work preparing your streets by keeping them clean and free of … Read More
The Bobcat Company leads the industry in compact equipment for construction. At Smith Equipment, we make wafer brushes for every brand and sweeper model. If you don’t see your brand here, odds are we still make it! Call us for … Read More
Here at Smith Equipment we have the opportunity to work with several different interesting businesses. We do have a large group of agricultural customers who use Smith brushes – including Keith Evans President of Lion Habitat Ranch in near Las … Read More
These popular brushes get used the most by commercial street sweepers. Wafer broom brushes have a segmented design that allows for easy replacement. That enhances their adaptability. There are many colors, styles, and material choices to choose from. Some get … Read More
Municipalities are governments of a city or town with corporate status. They are responsible for keeping the streets clean in their area. With such a large area to be responsible for, they will have heavy duty needs and the best … Read More
‘Poly’ is short for polypropylene. Polypropylene is a chemical compound, or a plastic. According to Creative Mechanisms, ‘Polypropylene is one of the most commonly produced plastics in the world today.’ It get’s used for many other things like bottles, synthetic … Read More