Manufacturing Industry
Floors fit for the food industry.(TECH CHECK)
Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation, February, 2006 by Riddle, Doni
Food processors face demands for hygienic surfaces across a variety of plant areas, all with differing corrosive conditions, such as for dry storage areas, cold storage rooms, and mixing, canning and slaughtering areas. Floor-coating systems have been developed to meet this range of service conditions, and there are often a number of systems that can be used for an application.
Types of coatings
Epoxies. The FDA and USDA have approved a range of epoxy flooring systems, including high-solids or 100% solids epoxy flooring products. Epoxies may be blended with aggregates such as marble or quartz, particularly for non-processing areas such as lobbies and entryways where a clean, well-maintained look is desired. These coatings are typically trowel-applied,...
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