Factory flooring must be robust, hard wearing and durable with anti slip ratings in line with health and safety standards. The environment within a factory can be a very harsh one and the floor must be capable of handling heavy machinery, vehicles, pallets and forklifts in addition to high foot traffic.
Traditionally, factories have used concrete floors but this can be very porous and stain easily. The concrete has to be coated with a sealant in order to prevent this from happening. Concrete can also be damaged through impact so isn’t ideal in a factory setting that has heavy equipment or products with falling potential.
Choosing the Right Factory Flooring: Factors to Consider
The use of a resinous floor coating is a popular choice for many manufacturers as this provides an easy to clean and chemical-resistant surface. This is especially important for food production factories as they will have to adhere to strict food industry guidelines. Additionally, there are a number of resin systems that can be specifically used for this type of application as they will be highly conductive and require no copper strips to be fitted for earthing purposes.
Our interlocking factory floor tiles are a modern alternative to concrete and have been precision engineered to provide an anti slip, hard wearing and durable solution for industrial environments. Unlike concrete, our interlocking floor tiles can be laid without the need for adhesives which means that work can be continued whilst the floor is being installed. This reduces downtime and disruption which is essential in a busy working environment.