Wood structure sanding: CLT, glulam and exposed framing
RE2020 and biosourced construction make exposed timber the new normal. Sept Tools sand CLT panels, glulam beams and exposed framing in occupied schools, hospitals and offices, at 60 dB and with HEPA H13 capture from the disc.
Sanding wood structures combines two challenges few power tools handle together: fine wood dust is flammable (ATEX zone 22 without proper extraction), and most timber-frame projects under RE2020 are in dense urban environments (occupied housing, schools, hospitals, working offices). Sept Tools' brushless motor runs at 60 dB at the operator station, with constant torque on hardwood knots (oak, douglas fir) and on the polyurethane glue lines of CLT panels. The XB165 Fouine head mounted on the Eland articulated arm sands large CLT ceiling spans without loading the operator's shoulders. The IU33 Longopac class H captures dust at the source through a 22 m continuous sleeve, eliminating manual bag changes and the dust spike they generate. Designed and assembled in Roanne, two-year warranty, 48-hour national service.
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Why 60 dB matters on an urban wood site
RE2020 has triggered an explosion of timber construction in dense areas. Your projects are often inside occupied housing, refurbished schools, retirement homes or working offices. At 60 dB at the operator station, Sept Tools sanding triggers no time-of-day restriction and no neighbour complaint. Competitors at 90 dB lose tertiary contracts in sensitive environments.
Source capture: ATEX safety and finish quality
Fine wood dust in confined unextracted environments classifies the atmosphere as ATEX zone 22. Our IU33 Longopac class H captures 99 % at the source; sealed continuous bagging prevents secondary dust spikes when changing the bag. Health benefit (silica from sander wear, formaldehyde from CLT glues) and finish benefit (clean surface, no redeposition).
Constant torque on hardwood knots and CLT glue lines
Soft pine and dense oak do not load the motor the same way. Brushed motors lose torque inside a hard knot. The 1600 W brushless Sept Tools holds torque across the full pass, even through the polyurethane glue lines of CLT panels that stall consumer-grade sanders.
Eland arm for large-span CLT ceilings
A CLT ceiling in a public building can exceed 200 m² in one span. Holding a sander overhead on that surface guarantees shoulder TMS. The Eland articulated arm carries the machine, the operator only guides. RULA muscular load divided by 5, full shift without pain.
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Key technical specifications
Schools, hospitals, occupied housing nearby: no time restriction.
14x below the 5 m/s² regulatory limit. Full shift without TMS.
99 % at the source. ATEX wood-dust compliance in confined areas.
Sealed against fine wood dust and wet cleaning.
For which job sites?
Wood structure reinforcement after diagnosis
Surface preparation before carbon fibre wrap or metal connector installation. Q4 sanding of glulam beams to ensure structural epoxy bonding. Typical pace 8 to 12 m²/h on glulam depending on grit.
Visible CLT finish in public buildings
Exposed CLT ceilings in schools, town halls, libraries, sports halls. Q5 to Q6 finish for varnish or oil. Mounted on the Eland arm, the head delivers up to 25 m²/h without operator fatigue.
CLT panel bonding preparation
Before structural polyurethane bonding of CLT panels, sanding removes the oxidised layer and formwork residues. Pace 15 to 20 m²/h depending on initial state. HEPA H13 capture mandatory for operator health.
Old coating removal on timber framing
Heritage building renovation with exposed timber framing. Removal of old oil paints (potential lead), plasters and limewashes. Controlled sanding without dust suspension thanks to source capture.
CLT and glulam ceiling sanding
timber framing · CLT timber
Your questions, answered
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