Sika provided a hygienic, resilient
floor built to withstand the long-term rigours of an industrial,
state-of-the-art food production plant.
Contractors Ultrasyntec, in conjunction with
Sikafloor, were tasked with installing a new surface at the Cardium Products
food processing facility in Halifax. For the clients, a smooth, hard-wearing
floor, capable of resisting heavy loading, abrasion and chemical exposure was of
the highest-priority. Sikafloor 20 PurCem more than met the
requirements.
Sikafloor 20 PurCem, a polyurethane
modified-screed, was required to cover a 1,562m2 floor space. The
three-part, resin-rich material was applied to a 9mm thickness across the entire
area. Sikafloor 20 PurCem features a textured, aggregate, non-slip surface,
making it ideal for an environment such as a food production plant where the
presence of heavy machinery, high-footfall and hot substances present a
substantial health and safety risk.
![https://eu.vocuspr.com/Publish/3390969/vcsPRAsset_3390969_67477_805efb2a-bb40-439e-812a-a81eeca3fc8c_0.jpg]()
William Hoyle, Director at Ultrasyntec, said:
“Sikafloor 20 PurCem does what it says on the tin. It creates a
hygiene-yet-resilient floor which stands-up to daily wear-and-tear, and
everything a heavy-industrialised area has to offer. It’s also quick-and-easy to
apply, which is why we were able to supply, a smooth, hard-wearing,
smart-looking floor for Cardium Products in just three weeks.”
Stainless steel drainage was installed at
intervals throughout the plant to collect excess water used during its daily
‘clean-down’; a simple and time-effective operation due to Sikafloor 20 PurCem’s
easy-to-wipe surface. The addition of polyurethane coved skirting provided an
aesthetically-pleasing detail to the floor system.
To ensure the floor was completed prior to
other trades commencing, Ultrasyntec’s installation teams were presented with a
strict, three-week timeframe. Much to the client’s delight, Sikafloor 20 PurCem
provided Cardium Products with a tough, smart, slip-resistant surface floor well
within the agreed deadline.
