The development
After 11 years of development ..the Stuc-Trolley
CompreIn an era where innovation and efficiency are transforming the construction industry, we are proud to present the Stuc-Trolley. A groundbreaking solution and designed to improve the way stucco is done.
Over 25 years of experience and expertise in stucco and a deep-rooted passion for continuous improvement has led us to develop the lightest plaster sprayer in the world; The Stuc-Trolley.
11 years of dedicated development and innovation makes this second generation plaster sprayer, not just another tool. It is a revolution and gamechanger in the plastering industry.
Read below to learn all about the start of development and the final result of this beautiful, small plaster sprayer.
The beginning of the Stuc-Trolley 2012
Ease of use and tremendous physical relief for the professional plasterer, were the main drivers of this development to fully automate the application of plaster.
The intention was to develop a machine, which would automate the preparation and application of plaster for the plasterers. The main reason is: to optimize the sustainability and work happiness of the plasterer, in addition to being able to turn a higher return on the daily fee. No more applying plaster with a trowel and a savings board.
Of course, there were already plenty of plaster sprayers for sale from the well-known brands such as Knauf PFT, or the plaster sprayer the Booster, but however, many plasterers (friends) found them too cumbersome to work with. Anyway, when using such a plaster sprayer, a lot of mess is created that no one wants.
Also, every plasterer has found out while using such a large drywall spraying machine that it is not ideal to bring this machine to an upper floor of a house. This is because of the weight. The plaster sprayers are often very heavy (130kg) or they have to be completely disassembled which is very time consuming. So I had plenty to think about!!!
Various drawings made
In 2012, we started drawing the first model. By noting all the disadvantages of using a large sprayer, we knew where we wanted to make improvements.
For example, we asked many plasterers what their wishes were for working with a plaster sprayer. All their ideas, comments and wishes were included in the design of the Stuc-Trolley.
Vos Metalworking from Zwanenburg played a major role in realizing the first protomachine. Aluminum was chosen as the starting material, because of its weight and possible damage during transport or use.
The progress and proper components
After the exterior (the aluminum case) of the Stuc-Trolley and just about finished, several components had to be made by hand.
For example, the part where the plaster is transported to the hose. This part had to be made of stainless steel, because aluminum is too wear-sensitive material for this purpose.
Quality was leading in the selection process for both components and starting material. After welding the stainless steel components, the electric motor was selected.
One of the biggest challenges was the compressor. This is because the Stuc-Trolley must be able to be used for both screed work and thin plaster.
Our environment deemed it virtually impossible. The reason is that thin plastering requires a huge amount of air, comparable to a compressor of a spackling machine.
How are we going to make the seemingly impossible, yet possible?
The right compressor
We encountered a major problem that initially seemed unsolvable. In the course of the development of the Stuc-Trolley, we expanded our network with many knowledge carriers and experience experts within the mechanical engineering industry.
Thus, we finally came into contact with an engineer, who turned out to be able to collaboratively develop our own compressor according to the specifications given.
The final deciding factor
After much engineering work and endurance testing of the power of the developed compressor, we were almost certain that we would succeed in our mission.
An in-house developed small and strong compressor had been achieved.
With this compressor, it became possible to develop the smallest and lightest plaster sprayer for the market.
Continuing with the engineer
Developing and testing the machine took a lot of time. To ensure that the machine would be robust enough for practical use and easy to use, we took a lot of time for this.
A development process is a sequence of insights and iterations, which ensure that the machine was continuously improved. The scope of each phase of development also brought us to the cleaning of the drywall spraying machine.
Because of our experience working with a plaster sprayer, we know better than anyone else that a plaster sprayer creates a lot of waste. This was also one of the big challenges to solve this problem once and for all.
After 5 and a half years, the demo model of the Stuc-Trolley
We also simplified the cleaning of the machine and the zero series of five demo machines was started.
Except for a few minor changes, this went smoothly and we had achieved what we had envisioned.
See here one of the first shots of the sprayer speed (2014).
Patent on the Stuc-Trolley
To top it off, our pride and joy. As of August 25, 2015, the Stuc-Trolley is patented throughout Europe.
Delivery time unique plaster spraying machine
Because the Stuc-Trolley is a unique plaster spraying machine and high quality has been chosen, this machine is not (like commercial plaster spraying machines) available within a day.
We are happy to demonstrate our plaster sprayer to you before we deliver the machine.
Do you have questions about the Stuc-trolley or would you like to know what the plaster spraying machine the Stuc-trolley will cost?
Then please contact us,
Maik Klijn