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PCE Industrial Floor Performance Assurance™

Engineered for Automation & Logistics Performance

PCE Industrial Floor Performance Assurance™ is a high-performance industrial flooring program specifically developed for automated warehouses, logistics centers, and mission-critical industrial operations where floor precision, durability, and reliability directly impact productivity and system uptime.

This assurance program integrates operational analysis, engineering design, precision construction, and independent performance verification to deliver floors that support AGVs, AMRs, VNA systems, high-bay racking, and continuous material handling operations.

1. Automation & Logistics Floor Requirements Analysis

PCE conducts a detailed assessment of automation-driven floor demands, including:

  • AGV / AMR navigation accuracy and tolerance requirements

  • Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) and high-bay racking load paths

  • Dynamic and repetitive traffic patterns

  • Operational uptime, maintenance, and future expansion risks

This ensures the floor is engineered as a critical operational asset, not a commodity slab.

2. Performance-Based Technical Standards Definition

Based on operational analysis, PCE defines clear, performance-based technical criteria, ensuring the floor:

  • Meets strict flatness and levelness requirements for automation

  • Minimizes joint interaction and surface disruptions

  • Supports long-term structural and operational stability

  • Aligns with international standards for logistics and automated facilities

3. Advanced Industrial Floor Engineering

PCE delivers fully integrated floor engineering optimized for automated environments:

  • Jointless Floor Solutions for Automation
    Engineered Jointless Floor systems utilizing Dramix® steel fibers by Bekaert, significantly reducing or eliminating saw-cut contraction joints that can interfere with AGV paths, VNA guidance systems, and automated operations.

  • Optimized Pour Layout & Armoured Joint Strategy
    Strategic concrete pour zoning combined with robust armoured joint systems where joints are unavoidable, protecting slab edges and maintaining long-term floor continuity.

  • Automation-Oriented Concrete Mix Design
    Custom concrete mix designs engineered for high abrasion resistance, controlled shrinkage, dimensional stability, and consistent surface performance.

4. Precision Construction for Automated Facilities

Construction is executed using specialized equipment, experienced crews, and automation-focused methodologies to achieve the required flatness, surface regularity, and load performance demanded by modern logistics operations.

Key construction controls include:

  • Subgrade Bearing Capacity Verification
    Verification of subgrade bearing capacity to ensure adequate load support for high-bay racking, automated storage systems, and repetitive dynamic traffic.

  • Armoured Joint Installation
    Precise installation of armoured joints to protect slab edges, maintain load transfer efficiency, and ensure long-term durability in high-traffic and automated environments.

  • Slip Membrane Inspection
    Inspection of the slip membrane layer to ensure the friction requirement, enabling controlled slab movement, reduced restraint stresses, and improved crack control.

  • Laser Screed Concrete Leveling (Somero®)
    Concrete placement and leveling using Somero® laser screed to achieve high-accuracy surface elevation and uniform slab thickness across large pour areas.

  • Power Floating with Specialized Allen® Equipment
    Power floating using Allen® ride-on finishing machines to ensure optimal compaction, density, and surface flatness.

5. Controlled Curing & Early-Age Performance Protection

Concrete is cured for a minimum of 7 days, using curing systems compatible with the selected mix design, ensuring:

  • Optimal strength development

  • Reduced early-age shrinkage risks

  • Long-term durability under continuous automated traffic

6. Independent Performance Testing & Compliance Verification

PCE verifies that the completed floor meets all defined performance criteria through:

  • Precision flatness and levelness measurements

  • Abrasion resistance testing

  • Slip resistance assessment

  • Concrete strength and material compliance testing

This step ensures the floor is automation-ready and operationally compliant before system installation.

7. Formal Handover & 5-Year Performance Warranty

The program concludes with comprehensive handover documentation and a 5-year performance warranty, providing confidence for operators, investors, and automation system integrators.

PCE Industrial Floor Performance Assurance™ ensures industrial floors are not a constraint—but a strategic enabler for automation, logistics efficiency, and long-term operational excellence.

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