A case for floor repair/recoat for a thin-film coating system General industrial operations require floor coatings that are safe, light-reflectant, and able to stand up to general foot and cart traffic. When installed properly, with proper cleaning and maintenance, thin-film coating systems can provide long, useful service lives. Provided the concrete substrate is in good ... Read more
Many people are first made aware of the metallic epoxy floor coating because they find a picture on the internet of a beautiful industrial floor design that looks elegant and unique, or see the coating in a nice restaurant or showroom. Some may be puzzled by what material is being used, and some may be ... Read more
Did you know there’s a lot more to selecting a polymer floor than meets the eye? Careful assessment of your facility processes can go a long way in determining a solution that is right for your business. Polymer floors can best be broken down into four classification types: High-Build Coating Systems High-build floor systems typically ... Read more
Your floor is walked on by your employees, forklifts move materials across it, production equipment operates on it, tools fall on it and chemicals spill over it. Over time, your floor could start looking pretty bad. You want your staff to have a pleasant and safe working environment. What else does your floor need to ... Read more
We often view industrial production floors as a potential source of danger. A liquid spill could cause an employee to slip, a badly worn surface may increase wear on tow motor equipment, or line striping meant to warn workers about potentially dangerous conditions can wear off and become useless. Your floor is that common element ... Read more
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We blogged previously about the important role a new industrial floor plays in a 5S initiative. But, how do you effectively manage a major floor renovation, while keeping your sanity, during your 5S project? A 5S project encompasses a cultural change that involves a lot of work from a lot of people…and a lot of ... Read more
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Floors are often overlooked in an industrial manufacturing environment. Dirt from foot and forklift traffic, or dark bare concrete, can dull a facility’s appearance, making for a dreary atmosphere. A bright, shiny yet slip-resistant floor can heighten facility aesthetics, while increasing employee morale by making your facility brighter and safer. When it comes to productivity ... Read more
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Color coding is a key part of Lean Manufacturing techniques.   It’s easy to use color to indicate the status of your production processes.  Just like a traffic light, green says everything is ok to proceed, yellow advises caution moving ahead and red indicates a problem requiring you to stop.  This color process makes it easy ... Read more
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Start With What Your Floor Has To Do As you embark on an industrial flooring project, you’ll want to undertake a rigorous process of self-assessment in order to ensure that your flooring choice meets the specific needs of your workplace and integrates seamlessly into your daily operations. Your new flooring has the potential to revolutionize ... Read more
What are your goals for your workplace? If a clean, lean manufacturing environment that boasts high efficiency, less waste and improved productivity and worker satisfaction is your ultimate aim, it may be time to implement the 5S engineering concept and consider a 5s production floor. Specifically, you can get started by putting the first three ... Read more
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