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Flooring in the Flour & Grain Milling Sector

Australia is one of the world’s largest grain producers and exporters. From wheat to rice to oilseeds, the grain industry of Australia is a vital part of the food manufacturing chain. As the milling process is largely contained inside machines, flooring requirements are different to that of many food manufacturing facilities, with emphasis on low maintenance and ease of cleaning rather than food health compliance.

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Flake Floor #3, Flour Mill, NSW :: Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Challenges

When it comes to flooring in the Flour and Grain Milling sector, there are three main challenges to consider:

Cleanability
With pests and vermin being a constant threat, eliminating places for them to hide and thrive is essential. Typical non-slip finishes can trap flour particles, making the floor hard to dry clean. A stipple finish or flake finish is typically advised to assist with ease of cleaning.
Durability
With constant foot traffic, and on some floors, forklift traffic, durability of the floor is important. If the wrong flooring solution has been installed, it may wear prematurely.
Downtime
Flour and grain mill facilities are under constant pressure to maintain and often increase production, so downtime is limited, and the installation must be done right the first time.

Flake Floor #4, Flour Mill, NSW :: Allied Finishes, Commercial Flooring Solutions

Recommended SteriFloor Solution

A flooring solution with high adhesion, resistance to chemicals and acids, and is cleanable is the basic requirements for this sector. Our SteriFloor Flake solution is ideal for flour and grain milling facilities. The flake profile provides a good level of grip, and maintains excellent cleaning properties and an beautiful appearance.

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