The chemical industry requires industrial flooring that provides hygiene, durability and safety.
The chemical sector also works with an enormous volume of volatile and corrosive materials that are dangerous to transport and handle.
The best way to safeguard workers' health is to install suitable flooring that meets the demands of the chemical industry.
Required flooring characteristics in the chemical sector
The most important properties of flooring for the chemical sector are as follows:
Chemical resistance
It must have high resistance to chemicals and aggressive substances, such as solvents, which rapidly degrade flooring.
Slip resistance
As the products used in this sector are particularly sensitive, hazardous or corrosive, it is essential for the flooring to be slip-resistant to minimise occupational risks.
Mechanical resistance
The flooring must withstand the transport of loads, as well as heavy machinery and vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Durability
Given the environmental, physical and chemical factors to which it is exposed, flooring durability is fundamental. Likewise, flooring that is quick and easy to clean will help extend its service life.
Hygiene
It is essential that industrial flooring does not accumulate dust or dirt. It must not allow fungi, germs or bacteria to develop or remain on it either, so it must always be spotless.
Regulatory compliance
The laws in force in the chemical sector are complex. The flooring must therefore meet requirements common to the various industry regulations.
Common flooring problems in the chemical industry
Some of the most common flooring issues in the chemical sector are as follows:
Spills of substances or acids
Occasional spills or drips of all kinds of acids or corrosive substances are likely to occur at companies in the chemical industry.
Collisions, impacts and movement of heavy loads
Impacts, dropped metal containers or heavy loads, pedestrian traffic, forklift or lorry movements… These are inevitable, so the flooring must be ready for them.
Constant need for cleaning
The hygiene requirements of the chemical sector demand thorough cleaning regimes. A polished concrete floor, together with new systems such as steam cleaning, makes cleaning quicker and easier.
Byond, experts in flooring for the chemical sector
The chemical industry works within specific and highly sensitive parameters governed by stringent legal regulations, so flooring must meet certain requirements.
With this in mind, the best decision is to turn to leading industrial flooring professionals such as Byond to ensure that the work is completely.
Our flooring is slip-resistant, seamless, joint-free, 100% smooth and flat, with exceptionally high chemical and mechanical resistance.
If you need your factory to be a place with 0 accidents, we assure you that polished concrete is the best option available on the market.
We will analyse your business's needs and install flooring for the chemical sector that meets all legal requirements.
