HERO Polishing System
by ONYX
Professional Polished Concrete & Terrazzo Floor Care
Maintain and elevate your facility’s polished concrete or terrazzo surfaces with ONYX’s latest innovation: the HERO Polishing System. Designed for contractors, facility-care teams and service providers looking for a faster, simpler, higher-quality method of polishing. Launched at the 2025 ISSA Show, the HERO Polishing System is a game-changer in the hard-surface maintenance market.
Why the HERO Polishing System Matters
Polished concrete and terrazzo are no longer niche. They’re widely used in warehouses, schools, healthcare, retail, industrial and high-traffic spaces for their durability, seamless aesthetics and low maintenance. But maintaining those surfaces properly—to keep them looking their best and lasting longer—requires the right equipment, processes and training.
What’s Included In the HERO Polishing System
Z5 High-Speed Active Planetary Polisher
- A 30” propane-powered machine that spins diamond abrasives at 1,400 RPM (more than twice a typical grinder) for faster, smoother results and highly uniform scratch patterns.
- Lightweight, user-friendly design with an adjustable weight system, foldable handle, integrated headlight, transport wheels and adjustable water feed.
- Suitable for grinding, polishing, stripping or deep-cleaning decorative concrete and terrazzo.
- Compatible with any diamond tooling system, giving flexibility to contractors already equipped with tooling options.
HERO Z-Pads
- Heavy-duty diamond-grit pads developed to work seamlessly with the Z5 machine and the HERO System sequence to ensure predictable, professional results.
HERO Floor Stripping Capability
- An ideal choice if you need to strip a large floor surface quickly and effectively.
- This machine has the power to strip quickly and effectively over a wide range of different stripping techniques.
HERO FORGE Densifier & HERO SHIELD Penetrating Floor Seal
- These finishing chemistry products complete the system. Densifier to strengthen the surface, and penetrating seal to protect and enhance appearance.
Until now, this kind of maintenance was seen as a specialist job.
With the HERO Polishing System, ONYX has removed that barrier. Now cleaning & facility maintenance teams (including JanSan contractors) can confidently add high-end polished-surface maintenance to their service offerings.
Key Benefits for Your Business
Faster Project Timelines
With the Z5’s speed (1,400 RPM) and optimized tooling, contractors are able to complete grinding/polishing faster than with conventional grinders.
Repeatable, High-Quality Finishes
The HERO Polishing System is structured for simplicity and consistency. It makes the polished surface finish accessible even for teams new to decorative floor care.
Expand Service Offerings
For JanSan or facility-care contractors, the HERO Polishing System opens up polished-floor maintenance as a scalable service line.
Lower Labour Cost
/ Higher Efficiency:
For decorative contractors, the HERO Polishing System retains the artistry of decorative concrete polishing while boosting productivity and reducing labour time.
Versatility:
Suitable across a wide range of surfaces (polished concrete, terrazzo, seamless hard floors) and settings (industrial, commercial, institutional).
Availability & How to Get Started
The HERO Polishing System (Z5 machine + Z-Pads + FORGE & SHIELD chemistry) is now available through authorized ONYX distributors across North America.
To request a demo or schedule a training session:
Visit our product page at ONYX HERO Polishing System.
Contact us directly to book in-person or remote demo/training.
Why ONYX?
ONYX has long been a leader in high-performance floor-care equipment and systems—combining innovation, sustainability and user-centric design to help contractors and maintenance teams “achieve more with less effort.”
By choosing ONYX, you are aligning with a brand committed to:
- Quality and reliability of equipment
- Process-driven systems that reduce variations and risk in polishing work
- Training and support networks to enable faster ramp-up
- Forward-looking solutions that address current and emerging facility-care demands
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The HERO System is engineered for polished concrete and terrazzo surfaces, but is suitable for any seamless hard-floor finish needing grinding, polishing or deep cleaning in commercial/industrial settings.
No—while the Z5 works with any diamond tooling system, the HERO Z-Pads are developed and optimized for the sequence to deliver predictable results.
ONYX provides training and demonstrations through its authorized distributor network. The system is designed for ease of use—even teams without specialized decorative polishing experience can apply it effectively.
Through ONYX’s authorized distributor network across North America. Contact ONYX or your local distributor for availability and pricing.
By enabling you to enter the polished floor maintenance market (a growing demand area) with repeatable systems, faster timelines and consistent results—leading to higher contract values and improved service margins.
Contact ONYX Today
Ready to take polished flooring to the next level? Contact us today to schedule a demo, discuss distribution partnership, or upgrade your fleet with the HERO Polishing System from ONYX. Visit our product page or reach out via phone/email for more details and live demonstrations.