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MANUFACTURING FLOORS
While every manufacturing environment may different, they all incorporate many of the same challenges, ranging from complex preparation to demanding and durable finishes that can withstand the test of time. Here are some samples of the many challenges we have undertaken.
THE PROJECT - Manufacturing floor - Ice Cream facility - Brandford, CT
THE PROBLEM
A general contractor renovated an ice cream manufacturing facility. An epoxy floor was installed. However, due to minimal surface preparation, the flooring failed after a very short time causing flaking and possible product contamination.
THE SOLUTION
The chipping epoxy was removed with our small DIAMATIC 435 planetary grinder utilizing PCD segments. The exposed concrete was then shotblasted. A self-priming urethane mortar was applied into which we broadcast Flintshot to rejection. The system was then top coated with epoxy to provide a sanitary and easy to clean floor.
THE PROJECT - Manufacturing floor - Printing facility - North Adams, MA
THE PROBLEM
A 40,000 square foot manufacturing plant wanted all of their floors epoxy coated for dust control and cleanability. This was to be done with as little disruption as possible to the manufacturing process.
THE SOLUTION
A coordinated effort between the plant Maintenance Department and ESP FLOORING made this project possible. Approximately 5,000 to 8,000 square foot areas were given to us each weekend. The concrete floors were ground to remove contaminants and provide a clean, coatable surface. A fast curing epoxy primer was applied followed by a final epoxy top coat.
THE PROJECT - Manufacturing floor - Warehouse - North Adams, MA
THE PROBLEM
A 15,000 square foot warehouse required cleanability and increased light reflectability.
THE SOLUTION
The floor was ground to remove contaminants. Grinding was chosen because the concrete was relatively soft and Shotblasting would have created a “zebra-striped” surface. The surface was primed with a penetrating epoxy primer and a light gray thin film epoxy top coat was applied.
THE PROJECT - Manufacturing floor - Chemical exposure - Pittsfield, MA
THE PROBLEM
The existing epoxy floor under process equipment was failing due to changes in chemicals used and mechanical abuse.
THE SOLUTION
The existing epoxy was removed by means of mechanical grinding using PCD segments. The exposed concrete floor was shotblasted. An epoxy berm was installed to contain the process chemicals. A double broadcast epoxy flooring system was installed with a chemically resistant top coat which was designed to meet the area’s specific chemical exposure.
