Aplicação de revestimentos Epóxis em pavimentos de edifícios industriais: estudo de caso - indústrias de ramo alimentar e bebidas alcoólicas e não alcoólicas

Abstract

Floor coverings in industrial buildings are part of the building of fundamental importance, as it is subject to continuous demands from different types of traffic throughout its service life. As well as, subjected to several operation loading of, which includes abrasive friction, due to the conditions of the production processes. Is thus desirable that the floor covering is able to respond efficiently to these different demands. As well as guaranteeing durability and hygienic conditions – and safety – at the production site – and the final product. The objective of this work is to approach the study and identification of several pathologies that usually arise in floorsof industries and to present alternative solution(s) for them, like alternative coverings that can be applied to offer best results to the industrie. The study focus mainly on the floor covering for industrial buildings devoted to the production of food and alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks. The methodology used for the elaboration of this work was focused on searching for information, investigation and consultations to national/international norms and regulations regarding industrial ground floors, epoxy coatings on industrial building floors; research and consultation of information available on-line, consultations with the company's laboratory technician. The study on epoxy resins clearly showed the numerous advantages that are obtained in the application of these coatings, compared to ceramics concerning to the maintenance, hygiene, durability, performance and much more. Many benefits are obtained by the food industries when applying these coatings, because they satisfy what is required by the rules and regulations that are linked to the industries in this sector.