Ocelot & Ocelot Plus Comparison

Ocelot vs Ocelot Plus | Comparing the differences between Oscillating machines.   

Understanding the Challenge | The Oscillating machine origin

In the scrubber dryer market, we recognised a significant gap: there wasn’t a machine that could effectively and cost-efficiently provide a deep clean, specifically concerning textured flooring, where there’s indentations. For example, a common flooring type ‘safety flooring’ often has a textured surface for the purpose of slip- resistance.  

However, this can be problematic if the flooring eventually builds dirt between these indentations, creating a smoother surface, which is then difficult to clean & compromises the non-slip properties. This now poses a safety concern, which can be detrimental to healthcare facilities, commercial kitchens, industrial factories and so much more.  

At Victor, we came up with innovative Oscillating machines, designed to tackle this challenge, head on. Introducing the Oscillating floor cleaning machines, designed to penetrate those indented areas & remove dirt, flawlessly.  

We came up with two variations of the Oscillating machine, the Ocelot 400 & the Ocelot 400 plus. These machines are nearly identical, apart from a few significant differences.  

Firstly, let’s look at how these machines are the same. 

Oscillation:  

The most notable similarity between the Ocelot 400 and Ocelot 400 Plus is their oscillating properties. Unlike traditional scrubber dryers that use rotational or cylindrical cleaning actions, the Ocelot machines feature an oscillating base. These bases moves side to side and forwards and backwards 3,000 times per minute, providing a deep clean with a very small oscillation size. This action mimics the manual scrubbing motion you would use to remove a stain from a table, ensuring thorough cleaning. 

To manually scrub the floor to the same standard, you would need to replicate this motion at the same frequency to achieve a similar level of cleaning. However, manual scrubbing typically involves much slower and less consistent movements. For example, a person might scrub at a rate of around 100-200 strokes per minute, which is significantly less than the 3,000 oscillations per minute of the machine. 

For textured flooring, people often use a microfiber mop with agitation strips to scrub the cleaning solution into the indentations. This helps lift dirt and grime from the textured surface. Although this may be effective, manual scrubbing takes considerably longer and applying the necessary level of pressure can be exhausting and potentially harmful to the user’s physical health.  

Due to the intensity of the oscillating machines, you only need to apply the machine once to an area to achieve perfect cleaning results. 

The Weighted Rectangular Base: 

Enhancing the performance of the oscillation further, the Ocelot machines feature a weighted base, which means the machine applies more consistent and effective pressure to the floor. This enhances the scrubbing action and ensures a deeper clean with less effort from the user. Another unique attribute is the rectangular shape. It’s almost guaranteed that the room you’re cleaning is square or rectangular, and with most machines, it can be impossible to reach the edges and corners of a floor. The Ocelot machines can reach every corner perfectly. 

Cleaning pads: The Ocelot’s come with three different pads to cater to various cleaning needs:  

• Contour Pad: Made from an astroturf-like material, this pad is perfect for tile and grout cleaning. It effectively gets into grout lines, removing dirt and foot marks.  

• Melamine Pad: Essentially a large magic sponge, this pad is intertwined with other materials to enhance durability. It’s ideal for safety floors and hard floors with slight indentations, providing a gentle yet thorough clean.  

• Microfiber Pad: This pad is designed for daily cleaning. It requires less water and is perfect for maintaining cleanliness without over-wetting the floor. 

Easy-to-remove tanks:  

The Ocelot machine comes with a removable tank, making it easy to empty and refill without long trips to fill up and fix to the machine, which would be awkward with the weight of the water. This feature saves time and effort, increasing overall efficiency. The clean water tank can be filled with any chemical or just water, thanks to the deep cleaning action. 

What are the key differences? 

Vacuumation of water:  

The most significant difference between the Ocelot machines is the vacuumation feature, which is exclusive to the Ocelot 400 Plus. This feature is designed to pick up water and deposit it into the recovery tank. This capability allows users to apply more water to the floor during cleaning. 

The standard Ocelot 400 was initially designed as a low-moisture machine. Thanks to its oscillation performance, minimal water is needed to achieve excellent cleaning results. In fact, you don’t even need to use any cleaning chemicals—it’s that effective. However, with the Ocelot 400 Plus, you now have the option to use more water if desired & it provides an additional assurance that the floor will be kept completely dry after cleaning.  

Recovery Tank for dirty water: 

As mentioned, when the water is vacuumed, it’s then deposited into the recovery tank. The large red box like feature provides the most visible difference to the machine. And you may find the movement of the machine differs sightly due to the weight.  

User functionality:  

Operating both oscillating machines is straightforward, as they are designed to be user-friendly, minimising the need for extensive training and accommodating users with diverse abilities. They feature a simple on/off switch, with the only difference being the additional vacuumation switch on the Ocelot 400 Plus. Users can also increase the amount of water that they choose to release, if they’re using the Ocelot 400 Plus.  

Battery life:  

Both Oscillating machines are powered by a lithium-ion battery, which can be charged overnight without the risk of overcharging. This intelligent battery extends the machine’s operational life, reducing the need for frequent replacements. Once your machine battery runs out, it’s easy to switch to a fully charged battery and you’re ready to go again.  

The only difference when it comes to battery is the amount of power consumed. Using the vacuumation component will increase the amount of power used, even when the vacuum isn’t turned on, the weight of the recovery tank could also have an impact. But thanks to the machine's ability to swap the battery, you can run the machine for as long as you’re required.   

Conclusion

The Ocelot 400 and Ocelot 400 Plus both offer excellent cleaning capabilities due to their oscillation technology. Neither machine is inherently better or worse than the other; however, their functionalities differ slightly. The Ocelot 400 Plus, with its vacuumation feature, is particularly suited for flooring that requires floors to be left completely dry. This may be required in high traffic areas, where you’ll see significant footfall. Or with moving & handling operations.  

Read more: Introducing the Ocelot 400: The Ultimate Oscillating Floor Cleaning Machine 

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