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Helix Planetary Grinder | National Flooring Equipment

Original price $7,237.11 USD - Original price $7,237.11 USD
Original price
$7,237.11 USD
$7,237.11 USD - $7,237.11 USD
Current price $7,237.11 USD
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The Helix is a 16 in planetary grinder on 120 V, built to come apart into several pieces so one person can carry it up a stair and fit it in any vehicle. It carries a built-in edge grinder, dual-speed operation, an adjustable handle and a floating dust skirt.

Need fitment or freight help before you order? Contact us.

Shipping & Freight

We ship to the 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, military (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses or outside the United States.

Smaller items ship by parcel carrier, priced by weight. Larger items and heavy equipment ship by LTL freight, priced by your ZIP code and the delivery type you choose: terminal pickup and dock delivery cost the least, and commercial liftgate, residential liftgate and jobsite delivery each add the carrier’s fee. Your shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay.

The best way to get a shipping quote or ask a freight question is the Get a Freight Quote button on this page. You can also call (805) 398-6165.

Delivery types, delivery times, terminal pickup, liftgate service and damage inspection are covered in our Shipping Policy.

Compatibility / Fitment

Compatibility varies by product type, machine setup, selected options, and intended application.

For machine-mounted equipment and attachments, buyers should confirm fitment before ordering using the relevant machine information, including model, attachment style, mount type, coupler type, hydraulic requirements, and any other product-specific requirements listed on the page.

Hardscape Heavy can assist with pre-order fitment guidance based on the information you provide. This guidance is limited to purchase and compatibility review before ordering and does not include field installation, hydraulic modification, fabrication, or on-site setup support.

If you are unsure whether a product will work with your machine or application, contact us before placing the order.

Specifications

Core Specs

  • Disk Size: 16 in (41 cm)
  • Weight: 206 lb (93 kg)
  • Grinding Pressure: 128 lb (58 kg)
  • Motor: 1.5 HP
  • Voltage: 120 V
  • Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)


Need full technical detail?
See the Technical Details tab. If available, also see manufacturer PDF in the Downloads tab.

Returns & Warranty

Warranty coverage is provided by the product manufacturer where applicable. Warranty terms, coverage periods, exclusions, and claim procedures vary by brand and product type.

Hardscape Heavy does not create separate warranty coverage beyond the manufacturer’s warranty unless explicitly stated on the product page.

Returns: within 30 days of delivery if unused and complete, with a restocking fee of up to 25% plus return freight. Returns need the manufacturer's agreement to take the item back; if they won't, the sale is final. Custom and made-to-order items are final sale. Full terms: Refund Policy.

Please review our full return policy before purchase. If you have questions about return eligibility or manufacturer warranty coverage for a specific item, contact us before ordering.

The Helix is the planetary grinder for jobs a large machine cannot get to. Small rooms, upper floors and spaces that are hard to reach are the brief, and the machine's whole design follows from getting it there rather than from what it does once it arrives.

It is modular in a literal sense: it comes apart into several pieces. That turns a two hundred pound grinder into a set of parts one operator moves up or down a staircase and loads into whatever vehicle is on site, which is the difference between quoting an upper-floor job and declining it.

A built-in edge grinder is the second thing that keeps it off the follow-up list. On most floors the perimeter is a separate pass with a separate tool; here it is part of the machine, so a small room can be finished wall to wall in one visit. Dual-speed operation and a floating dust skirt handle the rest, and it pairs with the DL2000 collector.

Common Applications

  • Concrete profiling for new coatings in small and hard-to-reach spaces
  • Upper-floor grinding where a large machine cannot be carried in
  • Light polishing and prep where the perimeter must be finished in the same pass

Selection Notes

  • Comes apart into several pieces for transport and stair access
  • Takes PCD and metal bond diamond tooling
  • Pairs with the DL2000 dust collector, sold separately
Capacity
Disk size
16 in (41 cm)
Grinding pressure
128 lb (58 kg)
Drum speed, high and low
304 / 171 RPM at 120 V 60 Hz
Drum speed, high and low, alternative supply
291 / 164 RPM at 230 V 50 Hz
Motor speed, high and low
3,339 / 1,871 RPM at 120 V 60 Hz
Motor speed, high and low, alternative supply
3,200 / 1,800 RPM at 230 V 50 Hz
Unit Specifications
Motor
1.5 HP
Motor phase
Single
Voltage
120 V
Amps at 120 V 60 Hz
12 A
Amps at 230 V 50 Hz
6.3 A
Build
Edge grinder
Built in
Speed
Dual-speed operation
Handle
Adjustable
Dust skirt
Floating
Assembly
Modular, comes apart into several pieces for transport
Accessories
Tooling
Multiple styles of PCD and metal bond diamonds
Dust collection
Pairs with the DL2000 collector
Dimensions & Weights
Weight
206 lb (93 kg)
Width
17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Maximum height
47.6 in (120.9 cm)
Minimum height
29.4 in (74.4 cm)
Maximum length
47 in (119.4 cm)
Minimum length
27.9 in (70.9 cm)
Comes apart into several pieces
A 206 lb grinder reaches an upper floor without a lift or a crew
Built-in edge grinder
The perimeter is finished in the same visit instead of on a second pass
Floating dust skirt
Collection stays sealed as the machine rides over an uneven slab

Included with Purchase

  • 1 Helix Planetary Grinder (variant/model as ordered)

Not Included Unless Stated

  • PCD and metal bond diamond tooling
  • Polishing pads and wear parts
  • DL2000 dust collector
  • On-site installation or machine configuration

Note: Confirm exact included components and mount hardware with supplier at time of order.

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