Top Qualities Heavy Duty Flooring

Top 3 Qualities that Allow Heavy-Duty Rubber Flooring to Do Its Job

What comes to mind when you hear the word "industrial"? You might picture automated machinery assembling cars or a long line of workers standing on hard floors while creating plastic toys. Perhaps you even think of the intriguing History Channel show "How It’s Made." When I envision "industrial" locations, I often see towering smokestacks emitting smog. Greasy machinery parts and warehouses with heavy-duty rubber flooring also come to mind.

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The term "industrial" encompasses all of these images and more. Industrial buildings and work areas are filled with heavy machinery and busy employees, along with abrasive machine oils, grease, and lubricants. Such environments require tough mats and resilient flooring to handle various challenges. Here are the top three qualities that heavy-duty rubber flooring must possess in order to perform effectively:

1. Slip Resistance: Rubber flooring creates a durable non-slip barrier on surfaces that become slippery from oil and grease. Nitrile rubber is frequently used for making industrial drainage mats because of its natural resistance to water, oil, and grease. Heavy-duty drainage mats are ideal for chemical plants and food processing facilities, helping to prevent serious employee injuries.
2. Shock Absorption: Sturdy rubber mats are extremely useful as durable flooring in areas where concrete and vinyl provide no cushioning. In warehouses, the noise and vibration from heavy equipment can damage industrial floors. Additionally, assembly line machinery that vibrates against concrete for months or years may suffer significant damage. Heavy-duty rubber flooring protects warehouse machinery and floors by absorbing harmful vibrations.
3. Durability: Long-lasting rubber flooring and mats are made from synthetic and eco-friendly materials. Rubber is naturally durable, slip-resistant, and impact-absorbent, which helps mitigate various hazards. With a high coefficient of friction, resilient matting enhances grip and traction on floors, reducing the risk of slips and falls. The impact-absorbing properties of rubber flooring cushion between heavy machinery and solid floors, resulting in decreased maintenance and replacement costs.

Industrial environments can be significantly more dangerous than they appear in cartoons or shows like “How It’s Made.” Installing a layer of heavy-duty rubber flooring in factories, warehouses, or assembly lines can enhance employee safety and save businesses money on maintenance and replacement costs.

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High Strength Industrial Flooring

What are High-Strength Floors?

What does strength mean? Who is stronger, Superman or Batman? In flooring, strength generally refers to compressive strength—the ability of flooring material to withstand heavy loads and resist compression (density/materials being pressed together). Compressive strength measures how much load a floor can handle, typically reported against specific technical standards. There are tests to ensure your floor meets compressive-strength standards. The American Society for Testing and Materials is an international organization dedicated to standardizing specifications and testing methods.

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