F A C T O R Y GLOW IN THE DARK Two innovative, glow-in-the-dark resin flooring systems have been designed to deliver unparallelled aesthetics as well as a unique health and safety benefit for manufacturing enterprises. Flowfast Glow and Flowflake Glow, created by Flowcrete South East Asia, give floor areas a dynamic visual edge…thanks to the self-luminous flakes broadcast over a pigmented resin base. Able to be utilised in a variety of ways, such as in commercial locations where the system can create dazzling, phosphorescent floors that glitter underfoot, the flooring systems are particularly important for industrial locations to use as critical safety signage providers which light the way during power cuts. Flowcrete South East Asia managing director Desmond Sin says the glow-in the-dark floors provide a one-of-a-kind visual impact that can be utilised for both decorative and safety purposes. “For venues such as nightclubs, bars, stadiums and designer outlets, these new systems allow for artistic and exciting surfaces with an original twist that really set the venue apart. “In addition, the design potential and bright nature of the floors also means that industrial facilities can install important signage into the coating that will guide people to exits or around hazards in the event of an emergency that turns off the lights.” The self-luminous flakes work by storing energy when exposed to light and then releasing it in the dark as a vivid, neon green-tinged illumination across the floor. Adding the luminous flakes into a hard-wearing resin coating means 40 JULY 2017 that factory designers can rest assured the floor won’t deteriorate when exposed to even the most challenging conditions. “The robust formulation of these systems protects the floor from abrasions, impacts and corrosives - safeguarding the surface against everything from high heels and spilled drinks to heavy pallets and forklift truck traffic,” Sin says. The seamless nature of the flooring systems helps to keep the floor clean and clear, making sure that the site is hygienic and that the floor’s glow isn’t affected by unwanted contaminants stubbornly sticking to the finish. Flowfast Glow has an exceptionally fast curing time, thanks to the methyl methacrylate (MMA) resin technology. In fact, this system can be ready to use in as little as two-to-three hours after installation, cutting down significantly on construction schedules and even making it possible to refurbish a business’s floor overnight. Flowcrete Asia launched the flooring systems at Malaysia’s Archidex 17 this month. The company has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, and is one of the five divisions that make up Flowcrete Group, part of The Euclid Group, which is an international construction chemicals group of RPM International. Flowcrete Asia Pacific includes offices in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand; with its international manufacturing facilities in the Americas, Europe and Africa, as well as Central and South East Asia. www.flowcreteasia.com.
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