Material selection:
The correct choice of floor material can only be made after a detailed understanding of the requirements of the floor. We will detail the ground requirements below to avoid financial losses caused by mistakes or neglect.
Design life:
How long is the factory life, 2 years or 20 years? The final surface must be selected based on expected life or desired maintenance-free period.
Construction:
At what stage in the construction process will the ground system be deployed? Are the building's primary structures in place? Answering these questions will provide an idea of how the floor system will be constructed.
There are two main construction methods: monolithic pouring or topping pouring.
Overall pouring:
This method uses a dry spreading process followed by surface troweling to form a monolithic concrete floor. These dry spread materials can only be used after the concrete floor has been poured and cannot be used on existing floors.
Surface layer pouring:
This method is used on existing floors by scraping or surfacing. This is a commonly used method to achieve the best bonding effect of the adhesive. The use of concrete-containing epoxy resin adhesives has better results and further increases the safety factor.
Thickness:
For the required floor coating, its thickness must be considered. Especially for existing buildings, increasing the thickness of the ground will cause threshold problems. In new construction projects, gaps should be reserved for the thickness of the coating.
Structural load:
The static and dynamic loads generated during building construction, renovation and maintenance must be considered. On the one hand, the ground system must be able to withstand these requirements, and on the other hand, the bearing capacity of the base layer should also be taken into consideration. Generally speaking, the minimum design value of the compressive strength of the base layer is 25Mpa.
Traffic and mechanical wear and tear:
Impact and wear and tear due to traffic must be considered. Wear is usually localized. The frequency, type and location of wear must be considered.
Chemical spill:
Make a list of all the types of chemicals that could leak in the area, noting the concentrations at which they leak, their temperatures, and their potential to mix on the ground. Consider what actions might be taken when leaks occur, whether these leaks are cleared immediately or remain for a considerable period of time, whether they become more corrosive as they evaporate, etc.
Anti-skid:
Is slip resistance an important consideration? The troweling process can be used to change the appearance of the floor as well as its slip resistance. However, in many situations, especially in wet sites, all workers are provided with anti-slip shoes to improve the anti-slip effect.
Hygiene:
Many modern industries, such as medicine, cosmetics, food, beverages, chemicals and electronics industries, have very high requirements on hygiene. These developing industries require clean indoor conditions. The floor must have no cracks or sharp corners, be completely dust-free, and easy to clean. They must also meet other industrial requirements, such as resistance to chemical corrosion, resistance to mechanical wear and other performance requirements.
Anti-cracking ability:
This is related to structural loads, especially dynamic loads. What impact will factory or traffic vibrations have on the ground? In some special areas of the building structure, such as the ground floor, the production area on the middle floor, etc.
Temperature:
Thermal shock may be the main cause of premature floor failure, so not only the temperatures generated by the product itself and the production process during mechanical operation need to be considered, but also the temperature of adjacent areas needs to be considered. Special attention should be paid to areas near sources of extreme cold or heat, such as cold storage or areas near blast furnaces.
Beautiful colors:
An attractive and pleasant environment can help increase productivity and improve industrial relations, although lighting can also play a role in this. Color can help quickly identify hazardous areas such as truck walkways, wet areas or chemicals. district.
Easy to clean:
For a floor system, if its cleaning agent is not considered in advance, especially for those companies with high hygiene requirements. In most cases, the corrosion of the floor caused by this cleaning agent is greater than the corrosion caused by the production process. Therefore, it is important to develop cleaning specifications that determine the frequency of cleaning and the cleaning agents to be used and their concentrations. Careful consideration should be given to using a floor varnish or sealant to facilitate cleaning and improve durability while maintaining the appearance of the floor.
Drainage:
When considering a floor drainage system, the final floor condition should also be considered. The combination of different building materials is particularly prone to cracks and leaks.
Static electricity:
Many companies are increasingly calling for anti-static floors. Anti-static floor protects sensitive electronic equipment from electronic interference and prevents spark discharges and explosions caused by static electricity accumulation. As the production speed continues to accelerate and the degree of automation continues to increase, the possibility of generating static electricity also increases, and anti-static requirements become even more important.
Repair and maintenance:
In any production plant, normal wear and tear of the floor is inevitable. This wear should be allowed for when selecting a flooring system. This is especially important when choosing a special color or finish, as future repairs may not be consistent with the original.
Collision:
Since collision causes damage to the ground, the degree and frequency of collision should be confirmed. Consider the drop height of the object. The final floor should be impact resistant. For areas that cannot meet this requirement, local protection measures should be considered, such as the use of steel plates.