EPU flooring in Ludhiana, Punjab

Walk through a bicycle parts or auto component plant in Ludhiana's Focal Point, and you'll see the same kind of floor damage almost everywhere. Chips along forklift routes, cracks near presses, oil stains around machines and faded markings where tyres run. Many of these plants already tried epoxy coatings, and many found them too brittle for the conditions. EPU flooring, an epoxy-polyurethane hybrid, is tougher against exactly this kind of use.

Forklifts and dropped parts

Forklifts carrying bins of stamped parts, forgings or castings put a lot of stress on floors: wheel loads, turning scuffs, and the occasional dropped bin. Rigid epoxy cracks and chips under these impacts, and once a chip forms, wheels keep hitting its edge and it grows.

EPU combines epoxy's hardness with polyurethane's toughness. It absorbs more impact before chipping and resists abrasion from turning wheels. It's a floor that keeps looking decent in a working factory rather than just on handover day.

Oil, coolant and cleaning

Machining areas have cutting oils, coolants and hydraulic fluid leaks. EPU resists these in normal use, and a smooth, sealed surface makes cleaning much faster than bare concrete. Where oil constantly pools under machines, drip trays still help keep the floor and workers safe.

Plant areas we typically coat

• press shop aisles and surrounding floors
• machining and CNC areas
• assembly lines
• forklift routes and loading bays
• quality inspection areas, often in a lighter colour

Winter work in Ludhiana

Punjab winters slow resin curing a lot. A floor laid in cold conditions without precautions can stay soft and wear quickly. In December and January, we check slab temperature, warm and enclose areas where needed, and give forklifts access only after the floor has properly cured.

Crack and joint preparation

Floors near presses often have cracks that move with vibration. Before coating, we assess each crack. Stable cracks are filled with epoxy, and moving cracks get flexible fillers or isolation joints. Broken joint edges along forklift routes are rebuilt with epoxy mortar. This preparation matters as much as the coating itself.

How EPU compares for a Ludhiana plant

For the very heaviest impact zones, such as directly under forging hammers, a thick screed or steel plating may still be needed.

FAQs

How soon can forklifts use a new EPU floor?

Usually after a few days, depending on temperature. In winter it takes longer, and we confirm the date.

Can we keep production running during installation?

Yes, by working bay by bay or line by line, with shutdowns only for the area being coated.

Does EPU come with line marking?

Yes. Walkways, forklift routes and work zones are usually marked as part of the job.

Call +91-8755475716 or fill in the form below to book a survey in Ludhiana. More details are on our EPU flooring page.