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Even though different floor coating technologies might look the same when installed, there is definitely more to it than meets the eye. Slurry-Type Mortar Install There are many polymer flooring technologies available today designed to address various industrial concerns. Epoxies and polyurethanes are indeed the “workhorse” concrete floor coating solutions, and have been for many ... Read more
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There is no such thing as maintenance-free polymer flooring, especially when it comes to industrial and commercial applications. Drops, scrapes, spills, harsh chemicals, contamination and excessive dirt, when added to general wear and tear, increase the amount of maintenance and repairs required. When gauging the value of flooring in a facility, one must factor in ... Read more
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Decorative ESD Floor Coatings, Such as Metallic Epoxy, are Now Possible
Decorative ESD-Control Flake Broadcast System In the past, the choices for “pretty” esd floor design ideas were somewhat limited. The available products were durable and low maintenance ESD polymer floors, but aesthetically you were limited to a basic, solid color - typically dark or medium grey.  The original ESD additives used to build conductivity were ... Read more
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In general, no news is good news when it comes to material shipments, especially when time constraints are present to complete industrial floor coating work.  When you do not hear anything about a shipment, this typically means that everything was delivered on time and intact. Shipping of freight is a multi-billion dollar industry and is ... Read more
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Though not the first thing on a hangar operator's mind, hangar floor coating installation, maintenance, and replacement is an important financial concern in today's dynamic and competitive corporate hangar market. When thinking about aircraft hangar floor design, aviation maintenance and hangar floors require long-lasting, high-performance polymer coating systems that will withstand the rigors of the ... Read more
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HangarSpec Aviation-Grade Floor Coating System As a corporate hangar operator, it’s important to maximize the revenue of your facility while completing the required maintenance that keeps you competitive.  However, hangar floor projects that are not carefully planned will lead to problems.  You don’t want to have an empty hangar for any extended time period.  That ... Read more
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Aircraft maintenance, storage and display hangars require durable, high-gloss, bright and light-reflective aircraft hangar floor coatings. For hangar owners, a persistent concern has been that glossy floor coatings meant slip and safety hazards. A high-gloss, smooth, floor will certainly be easy to clean and will reflect a great deal of overhead light. But, walking on ... Read more
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Electrode Placement for Testing Resistive Surface (Source: ESDA) There are several esd floor testing methods associated with and recommended by voluntary associations with a keen focus on the phenomenon and control of static electricity in work environments. Many of the esd floor testing methods (ANSI/ESD STM7.1 and ASTM F150) are developed to report the characterization ... Read more
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A great deal is involved in making a hangar floor both durable and appealing. The right hangar floor coating is integral to your airport construction or hangar project. When choosing an industrial floor coating system for your hangar, it’s important to determine your specific needs. Are there impact-resistance requirements, from dropped tools or heavy equipment ... Read more

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Protective Industrial Polymers manufactures complete industrial flooring systems for manufacturing, commercial, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical and biotech markets, with a keen focus on ESD flooring control, ignition control and antimicrobial flooring solutions for today's high-tech industries. Protective Industrial Polymers also offers industrial flooring solutions for individual markets, including aviation, veterinary, medical, restaurant, brewing operations, etc. What sets us apart is our ability to provide unbiased recommendations. As a consultative manufacturer, we are not limited by our own capabilities or skill sets. This thorough analysis, combined with an understanding of your risk tolerance and capital spending strategies, allows us to then apply the two pieces of the puzzle to really make a good recommendation.

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