Mercury TS-19 Cleanmaster Dual-Speed Floor Machine – 19", 175/300 RPM
Mercury TS-19 Cleanmaster – 19" Dual-Speed Floor Machine for Scrubbing and Spray Buffing
The TS-19 is the mid-size model in Mercury's Cleanmaster series, sitting between the 17" and 21" machines. It uses the same 1.5 HP 66-frame D/C rectified motor and triple-planetary transmission as the rest of the Cleanmaster line, with a 19" apron that balances floor coverage and maneuverability better than the 21" in spaces with columns, display cases, or furniture. It switches between 175 RPM for scrubbing and stripping and 300 RPM for spray buffing, with Tri-Lock pad driver retention and 6" retractable non-marking wheels.
TS-19 Motor, Apron, and Speed Configuration
- Motor: 1.5 HP, 66-frame D/C rectified, 13–15 Amp — same motor as TS-17 and TS-21
- Transmission: triple-planetary — smooth across both speeds, no startup torque issues
- Dual speeds: 175 RPM (scrubbing, stripping) / 300 RPM (spray buffing, polishing)
- Apron size: 19" — rotary brush 17", rotary pad driver with riser 18"
- Brush drive: B/92 style with universal clutch
- Wheels: 6" non-marking retractable — retract for use, extend for transport
- Power cord: 50-ft. 14/3-gauge safety cord
- Warranty: 5 years on motor, transmission, and chassis
Where the TS-19 Gets Used
The 19" size is the most common floor machine format in commercial janitorial service because it navigates most commercial spaces without the clearance issues of a 21" machine. Grocery store aisles, school hallways, office corridors, and medical facility common areas all accommodate a 19" machine comfortably. It covers roughly 3,000–3,500 sq. ft. per hour — enough for most contract cleaning routes — and the dual speed means a single technician can scrub and spray-buff in the same visit using the same machine.
Pro Application Details for the TS-19
The TS-19 pad driver is 18" — order 18" replacement pads. At 175 RPM: black pads strip; green and blue pads scrub without stripping; apply chemical with the floor machine or separately as the task requires. At 300 RPM: red spray-buff pads restore gloss between burnishing cycles; white pads provide light polishing. The triple-planetary transmission is the mechanical reason this machine holds up under repeated daily use — single-gear machines develop transmission wear at the startup torque point, which is eliminated here. The 5-year warranty on the motor, transmission, and chassis gives facilities that run multiple shifts per day meaningful coverage.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TS-19 |
| Motor | 1.5 HP, 66-Frame D/C Rectified, 13–15 Amps |
| Brush Speed | 175/300 RPM Dual-Speed |
| Apron Size | 19" |
| Rotary Brush | 17" |
| Rotary Pad Driver with Riser | 18" |
| Brush Drive | B/92 Style, Universal Clutch |
| Transmission | Triple-Planetary |
| Chassis | Polished Aluminum |
| Wheels | 6" Non-Marking Retractable |
| Power Cord | 50-ft. 14/3-gauge safety cord |
| Warranty | 5 years on motor, transmission, and chassis |