Stonhard Floors Selected to Meet Aviation Manufacturing Company’s High-Performance Standards
An Industry Pioneer
SPS Technologies of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1903 as Standard Pressed Steel Company, and to this day continues to operate from its original facility. A pioneer in manufacturing for the aviation industry, SPS Technologies created many of the materials, designs, and practices that have become standard. Today, most aircraft use SPS Technologies fasteners within engines, wings, fuselages, and landing gear. SPS continues to advance in the area of aerospace fasteners to meet the unique needs of next generation vehicles and assembly techniques.
Stonhard provided top-of-the-line flooring solutions with expert installation to support this century-old manufacturing facility for the decades ahead.
Why Stonhard?
SPS Technologies’ machine shop facility is a dynamic, demanding, and complex industrial environment. After many decades, its floors were in need of replacement. Recognizing that the space had taken on a dark and dirty appearance, the manufacturer wanted to revitalize the facility with a new floor that would perform and last. They also required that the installation take place on a flexible schedule within a tight deadline.
Stonhard’s turnkey model, as both manufacturer and installer, was an important factor for making this happen, and SPS saw it as a major benefit in contracting with Stonhard. The local Stonhard team completed a mockup, explained the installation procedures, and worked out a schedule suitable to the customer.
Overcoming Concrete Issues
In order to install the new flooring system, SPS’s floor required heavy scarification and Blastrac preparation. A final topcoat was then applied, followed by safety yellow line striping. In some areas, Stonclad HT, another Stonhard high-performance epoxy flooring system, was utilized for its faster curing properties.
Stonclad seamless flooring is durable in heavy-duty manufacturing environments.
Stonhard's Stonclad epoxy flooring withstands forklift traffic and last for many years without need of repair or replacement.
Challenge Accepted, Stonhard Delivers on Time
Stonhard installers worked 15 hours on the first day at SPS Technologies to prepare and install the flooring system. The entire job was completed during weekends, including work on Superbowl Sunday where two Stonhard crews of 22 installers were merged to meet deadlines. The installers worked from 6 a.m. until midnight to deliver what is known as “The Stonhard Difference” for 20,000 sq. ft. of the facility. The high level of customer satisfaction with this project has led to additional orders at the facility and a continuing relationship between SPS Technologies and Stonhard.
About Stonclad
Stonhard’s Stonclad line of flooring has been preferred by manufacturing facilities around the world for decades. Stonclad provides superior impact, abrasion and chemical resistance, allowing manufacturing facilities to operate smoothly. Seamless, slip-resistant, and durable, it stands up to forklift traffic and other heavy machinery, saving facilities from shutdown for repairs and safeguarding productivity.
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