Heavy-duty machinery manufacturing places extreme demands on factory flooring, requiring it to withstand constant heavy-load impacts, chemical corrosion, and high foot traffic. A leading heavy-duty machinery factory in North China, specializing in the production of construction machinery and agricultural equipment, has long been plagued by outdated flooring issues that affected production efficiency and workplace safety. The factory ultimately achieved a comprehensive operational upgrade by adopting high-performance industrial-grade homogeneous through-colour PVC flooring. This case study explores how this tailored flooring solution addressed the unique challenges of heavy-duty manufacturing environments.
Severe Flooring Challenges in Heavy-Duty Machinery Production
Prior to the renovation, the factory’s main production workshops, equipment assembly areas, and parts storage corridors were paved with traditional concrete floors and common industrial tiles. These surfaces were far from meeting the rigors of heavy-duty operations. Firstly, the concrete floors were prone to severe cracking and dusting under the long-term pressure of large machinery and frequent transportation by heavy forklifts, leading to debris contamination of precision mechanical parts. Secondly, the common tiles lacked resistance to hydraulic oil, lubricants, and industrial cleaning solvents, resulting in rapid surface degradation, discoloration, and slippery areas. Thirdly, the poor slip resistance of the old flooring posed a serious threat to workers' safety, especially in sections where oil leakage was unavoidable. Additionally, the frequent maintenance and replacement of damaged floors caused long production downtime and high operational costs.
Why Industrial-Grade Homogeneous Through-Colour PVC Flooring Was Selected
After in-depth market research and multiple on-site evaluations, the factory’s management team decided to cooperate with Dajulong, a professional provider of industrial flooring solutions, and selected its industrial-grade homogeneous through-colour PVC flooring. This choice was driven by the product’s outstanding performance advantages that perfectly matched the factory’s needs. The homogeneous through-colour structure endows the flooring with exceptional wear resistance and impact resistance, capable of withstanding the load of heavy machinery and the friction of forklift tires without cracking or dusting. Its dense and non-porous surface has strong chemical resistance, effectively resisting corrosion from various industrial oils and solvents.
Moreover, the flooring reaches an R10 slip resistance rating, which can maintain excellent anti-slip performance even in oil-stained and wet environments, greatly reducing workplace safety risks. It also has a 99% antibacterial rate that complies with the ISO22196 standard, helping to improve the hygiene level of the production environment. The factory team confirmed the product’s reliability by inspecting Dajulong’s production base, reviewing detailed performance test reports, and investigating successful application cases in the same industry.
Project Implementation and Significant Operational Improvements
After three months of customized solution optimization and sample testing to adapt to the factory’s specific production conditions, the factory officially placed an order for 18,000 square meters of industrial-grade homogeneous through-colour PVC flooring. The construction team adopted a phased installation plan to avoid affecting normal production, and completed the full-area flooring upgrade in 80 days, covering key areas such as the heavy machinery assembly workshop, precision parts processing area, and material transportation corridor.
The upgrade brought remarkable results. The new flooring completely solved the problem of dust contamination, reducing the defect rate of mechanical parts by 20%. Its excellent wear resistance and chemical resistance reduced annual maintenance costs by 65% and shortened daily cleaning time by 40%. Most importantly, the slip-resistant and stable surface achieved zero flooring-related safety accidents within one year after installation. This successful flooring transformation not only improved the factory’s operational efficiency and product quality but also provided a valuable reference for flooring upgrades in the heavy-duty machinery manufacturing industry.
