Acid-proof construction – acid-resistant industrial floors, channels and joints for chemical and food plants

Acid-proof construction – acid-resistant industrial floors, channels and joints for chemical and food plants

In production and filling areas of the chemical, pharmaceutical, beverage and food industries, floors, channels and joints are exposed to acids, alkalis, hot water and cleaning chemicals. Depending on concentration, temperature and exposure time, concrete and cement joints can be severely damaged. Acid-proof construction therefore uses acid-resistant mortars, putties, coatings and ceramic linings – we coordinate system selection and the necessary specialist planning with suitable partners.

Applications

• Production and filling halls in chemicals, pharma and beverages
• Dairies, breweries, abattoirs and food processing
• Electroplating, pickling plants and battery rooms
• Drainage channels, floor gullies and pump sumps
• Loading zones with chemical handling

Scope of services

• Choice between coating, acid-proof tiling and silicate or resin mortars
• Coordination of falls, drainage, channels and gullies with the specialist planner
• Slip resistance and cleanability to suit the use
• Renewal of destroyed joints and partial areas – in sections where production and hygiene allow
• Documentation of systems used and their resistance

Industry examples and system build-up

Dairies: lactic acid and hot CIP cleaning attack joints particularly hard. Breweries and beverages: alkalis, hot water and heavy forklift loads in wet areas. Chemicals: mineral acids and solvents, often with water protection requirements.

Proven solutions are ceramic acid-proof tiles with acid-resistant bedding and jointing putties based on synthetic resin or water glass, resin-bound coatings and silicate mortars. No putty resists all acids, alkalis and solvents – especially with changing CIP media, the complete system of lining, joints, waterproofing, falls and drainage is checked against your list of media.

How your project works

1. Record media and cleaning profile (acids, alkalis, temperature, CIP) and loads
2. Compare options: coating, ceramic lining or silicate mortar
3. Coordinate falls, drainage, waterproofing and slip resistance with the specialist planner
4. Execution in sections according to production and hygiene schedule
5. Acceptance, system documentation and care instructions

Information for your quotation

• Area, use and traffic (forklifts, pallet trucks, pedestrians)
• Media with concentration, temperature and cleaning method
• Existing floor build-up and damage with photos
• Requirements for slip resistance and hygiene
• Possible closure times or sections

Frequently asked questions

Why are the joints damaged first?
Cement-bound joints have little resistance to acids and hot cleaning solutions. Acid-resistant resin or silicate putties, correctly selected for the actual media, are much more resistant.

Coating or tiles?
Coatings are faster and seamless; ceramic linings are often more durable under heat, abrasion and strong acid exposure. We compare both options for your use.

Related services

• Bund coating and acid-resistant lining for chemical tanks, basins and bunds
• Surface Protection for Industrial Plants
• Separator rehabilitation – coating of oil, grease and light liquid separators
• Concrete Repair

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