Flowcrete Powers Anti-Static Floor at Tridonic

Feb. 4, 2009 - PRLog -- A high technology flooring system from Flowcrete - offering exceptional anti-static performance coupled with ease of maintenance - has been applied at electrical manufacturer Tridonic.

More than 3,000 square metres of self-levelling Peran Electrostatic Dissipating Floor Finish have been applied at the state-of-the-art site, located in Spennymoor, Co Durham.

Tridonic manufacture lighting and associated equipment and needed a floor for the main production area capable of the highest conductivity levels – working to demanding technical requirements.

Leeds-based Flowcrete approved contractor Fresco Industrial were on site for six weeks undertaking the project, which involved the application of copper strips underneath the floor for high levels of anti-static performance.

The work involved a high design specification. Skill was needed in the application process, as well as functionality from the floor finish, to meet the electrical conductivity levels required exactly.

Peter Thorne, Tridonic’s Engineering Manager, said: “We evaluated the different options for conductive flooring, including vinyl, but went for Flowcrete’s seamless resin product due to maintenance factors.

“We need to clean floors on a regular basis and we have had anti-static vinyl flooring in the past, including tiles and on a roll, but have found that water gets underneath and lifts the flooring up.

“As a sealed, seamless surface, Peran ESD SL makes maintenance easier.”

Utilising the latest in resin technology, coupled with anti-static capabilities, Peran ESD SL is self-smoothing, hard wearing, chemical resistant and easy to clean. It meets BS 2050 anti-static requirements, and is also non-tainting and non-dusting.

The system is specially formulated to disperse static electricity, which is ideal for environments where sensitive electronic components are handled or manufactured, or in clean room environments.

Peran ESD SL is also suitable for areas where gas, solvents and explosives are handled, and in areas where there is a risk of dust and explosions.

As well as Peran ESD SL, Fresco also installed Flowcrete’s Kristalina decorative resin surface in the R&D area, and Flowfast Terrosso the two hour floor concept was installed in the changing rooms and toilet areas.

Find out more at advice@flowcrete.com  www.flowcrete.co.uk


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Flowcrete UK Ltd
The Flooring Technology Centre
Booth Lane,
Moston,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 3QF

Visit us on the web at www.flowcrete.co.uk for the UK and flowcrete.com for global details.


Flowcrete is a world leader in the supply of specialist flooring for commercial and industrial buildings. With 23 offices worldwide and six manufacturing plants globally, Flowcrete's aim is to transform environments with its innovative specialist flooring products. These include decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park decking, resin terrazzo, seamless anti microbial flooring, corrosion protection, self-levelling cements, underfloor heating and acoustic systems. Flowcrete is using its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world at our feet.

Since April 2008, Flowcrete has become part of RPM International Inc, a multinational holding company floated on the New York Stock Exchange with subsidiaries that manufacture and market high-performance coatings, sealants and speciality chemicals.

Press release issued by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR 01538 308685 mobile 07985 129315.

jane@shepherd-pr.com