Milling Drums

Milling machine costs vary widely based on size, brand, and attachment type, ranging from tens of thousands for skid steer attachments to hundreds of thousands for large-scale milling machines. Rolling Wedge offers pricing on request and provides a Milling Cost Comparison Tool on their website to help estimate long-term savings versus traditional carbide pick systems.

Grinding typically refers to a lighter surface treatment that removes a thin layer of material for texture or minor leveling, while milling removes deeper sections of pavement or concrete, often down to a specified depth, to fully deconstruct or resurface a roadway. Milling is generally more aggressive and used for larger-scale rehabilitation projects.

The two primary types are conventional milling and climb milling, which differ based on the direction of cutter rotation relative to material feed. In pavement and concrete applications, milling is also categorized by depth: micro-milling for fine surface texturing and full-depth milling for complete pavement removal and reconstruction.

Rolling Wedge tools are engineered to last up to 10 times longer than traditional carbide picks, with replacement needed only every 1-3 months versus twice a week for standard picks. This significantly reduces maintenance costs, tool inventory needs, and equipment downtime on active job sites.

Yes, Rolling Wedge's proprietary slicing action cuts through many grades of rebar-reinforced concrete without jamming, stalling, or breaking tools. This makes it suitable for demolition and rehabilitation projects involving structurally reinforced surfaces that traditional carbide pick systems often struggle to process efficiently.

Rolling Wedge tools integrate with both rubber-tire and track skid steers as well as large milling equipment from manufacturers like CAT and Roadtec. Installation takes approximately 20 minutes, allowing contractors to upgrade existing machinery into production milling systems without purchasing entirely new equipment.