UnoClean 16" Pad Driver for Stinger FM17 17" Floor Buffer – FM17-PD
Replacement 16" Pad Driver for the Stinger FM17
The UnoClean FM17-PD is a 16-inch pad driver designed specifically for the UnoClean Stinger FM17 17-inch, 175 RPM floor buffer. The FM17 uses a 16-inch pad driver even though the machine has a 17-inch cleaning deck, making this the correct replacement driver for operating compatible floor pads on the machine.
- 16-inch pad driver
- Designed specifically for the UnoClean Stinger FM17
- For the 17-inch FM17 floor buffer
- Designed for 175 RPM operation
- Use with compatible floor pads
- Ideal as a replacement or spare
- 16-inch driver size
- UnoClean replacement part
- Designed for Stinger FM17
- Supports standard floor pad applications
- Ideal for commercial floor care
- Helps minimize equipment downtime
- UnoClean Stinger FM17
- 17-inch floor buffer
- 175 RPM operation
- Rotary floor machine
- Commercial floor maintenance
- FM17-PD replacement driver
Important Size Information
The Stinger FM17 has a 17-inch machine deck but uses a 16-inch pad driver. The FM17-PD is the 16-inch replacement pad driver designed for this specific machine. Do not confuse the machine's 17-inch deck size with the required 16-inch pad driver.
Keep Your Stinger FM17 Ready for Floor Maintenance
The pad driver is the connection between the floor machine and the floor pad, allowing the Stinger FM17 to perform a wide range of commercial floor maintenance tasks. The FM17-PD provides the correct 16-inch pad-driving interface for the Stinger FM17, allowing operators to use compatible floor pads for different cleaning and maintenance applications.
Having a replacement pad driver available is especially useful for commercial cleaning operations where equipment downtime can interrupt scheduled maintenance. The FM17-PD can be kept as a replacement or spare so your Stinger FM17 can quickly return to service if the original driver becomes worn or damaged.
Versatile Floor Care Applications
With the appropriate floor pad installed, the Stinger FM17 can be used for a variety of hard-floor maintenance applications. The 175 RPM machine speed is well suited to routine commercial floor care, including scrubbing, stripping, buffing and polishing.
Scrubbing
Use compatible cleaning and scrubbing pads for removing dirt, soil and buildup from hard floor surfaces.
Stripping
Pair the FM17 with an appropriate stripping pad when removing old floor finish during floor restoration projects.
Buffing
Use compatible buffing pads for routine maintenance and restoring the appearance of finished hard floors.
Polishing
Compatible polishing pads can be used to maintain gloss and improve the appearance of properly finished floors.
Key Features
- UnoClean FM17-PD replacement pad driver
- 16-inch pad driver size
- Designed for the UnoClean Stinger FM17
- Compatible with the FM17's 17-inch floor buffer
- Designed for 175 RPM operation
- Allows use of compatible floor pads
- Suitable for scrubbing applications
- Suitable for stripping applications
- Suitable for buffing applications
- Suitable for polishing applications
- Ideal as a replacement or spare driver
- Designed for commercial floor maintenance
The Correct Driver for the Stinger FM17
If you need a replacement pad driver for your UnoClean Stinger FM17, the FM17-PD provides the correct 16-inch driver size for this 17-inch floor buffer. Keep a spare on hand to help reduce downtime and keep your floor maintenance equipment ready for use.
- Brand:
- UnoClean
- Product Type:
- Floor Machine Pad Driver
- Part Number:
- FM17-PD
- Pad Driver Diameter:
- 16 Inches
- Compatible Machine:
- UnoClean Stinger FM17
- Machine Deck Size:
- 17 Inches
- Machine Speed:
- 175 RPM
- Machine Type:
- Rotary Floor Buffer
- Primary Application:
- Floor Pad Driving
- Compatible Applications:
- Scrubbing, Stripping, Buffing & Polishing
- Use:
- Replacement or Spare Part
- Commercial Use:
- Yes
Stinger FM17 Pad Driver Buying Guide
The pad driver is an essential component of a rotary floor machine because it connects the machine to the floor pad. If the original driver becomes worn, damaged or needs to be replaced, choosing the correct size and machine compatibility is critical for proper operation.
16" Driver for a 17" Machine
The most important thing to remember when purchasing FM17-PD is that this is a 16-inch pad driver designed for the 17-inch UnoClean Stinger FM17 floor buffer. The machine's deck size is 17 inches, while the appropriate pad driver is 16 inches.
Designed Specifically for the Stinger FM17
The UnoClean FM17-PD is designed specifically as the pad driver for the Stinger FM17 175 RPM floor buffer. Using the correct driver ensures that compatible floor pads can be properly installed for the machine's intended cleaning and maintenance applications.
- 16-inch pad driver
- For Stinger FM17
- 17-inch machine deck
- 175 RPM machine
- Replacement part
- Commercial floor care
- Scrubbing
- Stripping
- Buffing
- Polishing
- Routine maintenance
- Floor restoration
When Should You Replace a Pad Driver?
Pad drivers experience normal wear through repeated commercial use. Inspect the driver regularly and replace it if it becomes damaged, excessively worn or no longer provides reliable contact with the floor pad.
Keeping a replacement driver available can also help reduce equipment downtime. Instead of taking a floor machine out of service while waiting for a replacement component, maintenance teams can quickly install a spare and return the machine to operation.
Replace a Worn Driver
A replacement driver can restore proper floor pad operation when the original component has reached the end of its service life.
Keep a Spare Available
A backup pad driver can help minimize downtime for facilities that rely on their Stinger FM17 for regular floor maintenance.
Choose the Correct Floor Pad
The FM17-PD is designed to work with compatible 16-inch floor pads. Selecting the appropriate pad for the specific maintenance task is important because floor pads are manufactured with different levels of aggressiveness.
- White pads for polishing
- Red pads for buffing
- Blue pads for cleaning
- Green pads for aggressive scrubbing
- Black pads for stripping
- Specialty pads for specific surfaces
- Always match pad diameter
- Follow pad manufacturer recommendations
Why Choose the UnoClean FM17-PD?
- Designed specifically for the UnoClean Stinger FM17
- Correct 16-inch driver size for the 17-inch machine
- Supports a wide range of floor maintenance applications
- Ideal as a replacement component
- Useful as a spare for commercial maintenance departments
- Helps reduce equipment downtime
Verify Your Machine Before Ordering
FM17-PD is specifically designed for the UnoClean Stinger FM17 175 RPM floor buffer. Verify that your machine is the Stinger FM17 before ordering. The FM17 uses a 16-inch pad driver despite having a 17-inch machine deck.
Applications
The UnoClean FM17-PD 16-inch pad driver is designed specifically for the Stinger FM17 17-inch, 175 RPM floor buffer. With the appropriate 16-inch floor pad installed, the machine can perform a variety of commercial floor maintenance applications, from routine cleaning and buffing to aggressive scrubbing and floor stripping.
Floor Scrubbing
Pair the FM17-PD with a compatible cleaning or scrubbing pad to remove dirt, soil, scuff marks and other buildup from hard floor surfaces. This is an excellent option for routine and scheduled commercial floor maintenance.
Floor Stripping
For floor restoration projects, the FM17 can be equipped with an appropriate stripping pad to remove worn floor finish and prepare the surface for recoating. Always select a floor pad designed for the specific stripping application.
Floor Buffing
Compatible red or other appropriate buffing pads can be used with the FM17-PD for routine maintenance and appearance restoration. Buffing helps maintain the appearance of properly finished hard floors between major refinishing projects.
Floor Polishing
White polishing pads and other compatible polishing products can be used for light polishing and gloss maintenance. This application is ideal for facilities that regularly maintain finished hard floors and want to preserve a professional appearance.
- Floor scrubbing
- Deep cleaning
- Floor stripping
- Wax removal
- Spray buffing
- Floor polishing
- Schools
- Office buildings
- Healthcare facilities
- Retail stores
- Hotels
- Commercial facilities
Schools & Universities
Educational facilities can use the Stinger FM17 with compatible floor pads for cleaning, scrubbing, buffing and stripping hard floors throughout classrooms, hallways, cafeterias and administrative areas.
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities can use the FM17 for routine floor maintenance in appropriate hard-floor areas. Different pad types allow maintenance teams to adjust the cleaning process to the condition of the floor.
Office Buildings
Office buildings can use the Stinger FM17 for maintaining lobbies, hallways, conference rooms and other finished hard-floor areas. The appropriate pad allows the machine to handle routine cleaning, buffing and polishing applications.
Retail & Commercial Facilities
Retail stores, hotels and other commercial facilities can use the FM17 for maintaining high-traffic floors and restoring their appearance during scheduled maintenance projects.
Routine Maintenance
Use compatible cleaning and buffing pads for regular floor care and appearance maintenance.
Restoration
Use appropriate aggressive pads when stripping worn finish and preparing floors for recoating.
One Driver, Multiple Floor Care Applications
- Scrubbing and cleaning
- Deep floor maintenance
- Floor stripping
- Spray buffing
- Polishing
- Floor finish maintenance
Use the Correct Pad for the Application
The FM17-PD is the 16-inch driver; the floor pad itself should be selected based on the maintenance application. Use the appropriate pad type and follow the pad manufacturer's recommendations for the flooring surface and machine speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FM17-PD?
The UnoClean FM17-PD is a 16-inch pad driver designed specifically for the UnoClean Stinger FM17 17-inch, 175 RPM floor buffer.
Is this a 16-inch or 17-inch pad driver?
The FM17-PD is a 16-inch pad driver. The Stinger FM17 has a 17-inch machine deck but uses a 16-inch pad driver.
What machine does the FM17-PD fit?
The FM17-PD is designed specifically for the UnoClean Stinger FM17 17-inch, 175 RPM floor buffer.
What is the part number?
The manufacturer part number is FM17-PD.
What is the Stinger FM17 machine speed?
The Stinger FM17 operates at 175 RPM.
What can I use the pad driver for?
The FM17-PD allows the Stinger FM17 to operate with compatible floor pads for applications including scrubbing, stripping, buffing and polishing.
Can I use a 17-inch floor pad with this driver?
The FM17-PD is a 16-inch pad driver. Use floor pads that are properly sized and compatible with the driver's specifications rather than assuming the pad should match the machine's 17-inch deck size.
Why does a 17-inch machine use a 16-inch pad driver?
The machine's 17-inch specification refers to the machine's cleaning deck, while the FM17's pad driver is 16 inches. The FM17-PD is specifically designed to provide the correct driver size for this machine.
Is this the same type of driver that comes with the FM17?
The FM17-PD is the replacement 16-inch pad driver intended for the Stinger FM17.
Can this be used on other UnoClean floor machines?
This product is specifically intended for the Stinger FM17. Verify machine compatibility before using the FM17-PD on any other floor machine.
Can I use this for floor stripping?
Yes. When paired with an appropriate compatible stripping pad, the Stinger FM17 can be used for floor finish removal and other stripping applications.
Can I use this for scrubbing?
Yes. Compatible cleaning and scrubbing pads can be used with the FM17-PD for routine and heavy-duty floor cleaning applications.
Can I use this for buffing?
Yes. The Stinger FM17 can be used for buffing applications when equipped with an appropriate compatible buffing pad.
Can I use this for polishing?
Yes. Compatible polishing pads can be used with the FM17-PD for maintaining gloss and appearance on properly finished hard floors.
Why would I need a replacement pad driver?
Pad drivers experience normal wear through repeated commercial use. A replacement can be useful when the original driver becomes worn or damaged or when a facility wants to keep a spare available to reduce equipment downtime.
Should I keep a spare pad driver?
Keeping a spare can be beneficial for facilities that depend on the Stinger FM17 for regular floor maintenance. Having a replacement available can help reduce downtime if the original driver needs to be replaced.
What size floor pads does the FM17-PD use?
The FM17-PD is a 16-inch pad driver designed for the Stinger FM17. Always verify floor pad compatibility and follow the recommendations for the specific pad being used.
What types of facilities use the Stinger FM17?
The machine is suitable for commercial and institutional floor maintenance applications, including schools, offices, healthcare facilities, retail locations and other commercial environments.
Is the FM17-PD a complete floor machine?
No. The FM17-PD is a replacement pad driver. It is not a complete floor machine and is designed to be used with the UnoClean Stinger FM17.
Is this a replacement part or an accessory?
The FM17-PD can be purchased as a replacement pad driver or kept as a spare for the Stinger FM17 floor buffer.
Important Compatibility Information
FM17-PD is specifically designed for the UnoClean Stinger FM17 17-inch, 175 RPM floor buffer. Remember that the FM17 uses a 16-inch pad driver despite having a 17-inch machine deck. Verify your machine model before ordering.