Factory flooring requirements vary based on the product or products being manufactured. Typical considerations include:
- Strength
- Durability
- Ease of repair
- Chemical resistance
- Antimicrobial properties
- Impact resistance
- Slip resistance
- Aesthetics
- Approval by regulatory governing bodies
- UV resistant
- Low odor
- Time required for installation
Installation capability at low or high temperatures
In addition, there may be specific recommendations and requirements put forth by the manufacturer of the machinery to be used. In factories where precision is of paramount importance, added attention may need to be paid to:
- Flatness – refers to the length and amplitude of waviness, undulations, and irregularities
- Levelness – manufacturing equipment recommendations can include floors slopes not exceeding .1% in any 10-foot run
- Surface texture – many machines are designed to operate on power-troweled concrete floors or other smooth finish
- Porosity, cracks & expansion joints – affecting primarily the longevity and degradation of the flooring, these also impact the previously listed considerations
- Bridge & ramp transitions, overlays, and projections – need to be considered when planning traffic flow
V-8 High-Performance Floors Specializes in Factory Flooring
When you need factory flooring that stands up to the wear and tear of traffic and heavy machinery, you need to talk to the factory flooring experts at V-8 High-Performance Floors. With the experience that comes from nearly 25 years in the flooring industry, our certified contractors understand the requirements unique to a factory flooring installation.
We’ve developed the V-8 6.0 Epoxy Flooring System specifically to meet these needs. The 100% solids, epoxy floor coating will not only meet these requirements, it has also met the requirements set forth by the various governing bodies – OSHA, USDA, FDA – for use in factory flooring.
When you contact V-8 High-Performance Floors, we will do a careful evaluation of your flooring requirements and recommend only the best – every floor we install is a custom solution for your unique specifications. Call us today to learn more about factory flooring that lasts and looks good too.
