Category: Manufacturing

Within an industrial facility, the system of containing leaks and spills from any chemical storage tanks or vessels is called “secondary containment”. The main goal of having a backup – or secondary – system is to properly isolate potentially dangerous chemical or petroleum spills until they can be cleaned up and correctly disposed of or […]

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While concrete slabs constitute a relatively sturdy, economical flooring substrate for facilities in a variety of industries, untreated concrete is prone to corrosion over time. In this case, the term “corrosion” refers specifically to the deterioration and disintegration of the concrete due to contact with a reactive substance; slab injury caused by a heavy load, […]

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In many industrial and commercial settings, the best way to protect a concrete floor is with a well-specified and professionally installed resinous coating system, which should always start out with an appropriate primer coat. Urethane (also referred to as polyurethane) and epoxy are two resin types frequently utilized in the manufacture of primers. Your flooring […]

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Each industrial setting comes with its own unique needs and concerns in flooring, and auto shops are no exception. Maintenance area flooring must be both functional and highly durable in the face of heavy vehicle traffic, moving machinery, and abrasive chemicals. Each auto shop has specific concerns and goals, but there are a few important […]

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With growing attention paid to government regulations, customer preferences, expectations, and more, facility managers are turning to sustainable flooring and building materials. Polymer floor coating systems can be an excellent earth friendly choice. Well-specified, high performance polymer flooring can often outlast other floor coverings by years, requiring fewer instances of removal, replacement, and disposal. Additionally, […]

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If you’re researching different industrial flooring options for your facility, consider the benefits of choosing industrial epoxy flooring. Epoxy floor coatings offer a variety of benefits, and one of their most prominent features is their ability to save facility managers money. These flooring solutions are highly durable, offering long-term savings over their life spans that […]

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Facilities with high-traffic areas, whether entrances, hallways or production areas, face unique challenges when determining what flooring system is best suited for heavy foot and/or equipment traffic. Structures such as shopping centers, hospitals, schools, and manufacturing facilities put heavy demands on floors day after day. With a constant flow of traffic from shoppers, employees, and […]

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In commercial and industrial facilities, it’s imperative to select flooring that is durable and made from high-performance materials. Standing up to heavy traffic (foot or otherwise) over the long-term is essential, as replacing sub-standard floors every couple of years is usually neither desirable nor in the budget. There are, of course, a variety of options […]

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Every manufacturing operation presents unique challenges that call for precise flooring solutions. In addition to adding visual interest to industrial facilities, warehouses, or factories, industrial epoxy and other high performance resinous floor coatings can help improve workers’ productivity, as well as support their health and safety. Like many design and engineering decisions, site conditions play […]

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If your facility handles sensitive electronics or complex manufacturing equipment, it could be facing serious potential damage from static electricity within the room or workspace. The right type of electrostatic dissipative floor can help protect equipment from this type of failure. ESD epoxy floor coatings and ESD urethane finishes provide all the benefits facilities need, […]

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