Next-day curing, vertical surfacing and sealants to cover every application add up to a single-source solution

New York City, NY - Life science companies can minimize risk and maximize control over the design of flooring and wall systems with an improved range of technologies showcased by Sika at Interphex (April 17-19; Javits Center, New York City). From rapid curing repair mortars that shave 7-10 days off installation time to an array of sealants for every application, the company offers time- and cost-saving solutions from substrate to final coat.

"Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers must meet some of the highest standards for hygienic facilities," said Jim Hendley, Life Sciences Vertical Market Manager, Sika Corporation USA. "We understand the obstacles they face in mitigating risks along the way—particularly as they pertain to concrete substrates. By sourcing solutions from a single resource, companies can simplify the process, reduce risk of system failures and assert complete control over the ultimate performance of their floor and wall systems."

Concrete surfaces can be compromised by delamination caused by freezing temperatures or rain. Additionally, sourcing repair and underlayment materials can be time consuming and costly for the facility owner if the original supplier did not offer them. To ensure pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers will have every solution available to them, Sika offers:

• Rapid curing repair mortars - Compared to other cementicious products, which take 7-10 days to cure, these fast drying, rapid strength building and cost-effective mortars can be epoxied over the next day. Not only doe these products save valuable time during installation, they can cut costs in the event dealing with correcting slopes or pitches. Whereas many companies will attempt to compensate with additional epoxy, using these mortars will generally cost one third of that expense.

• Smoother vertical surfacing - Sikas vertical surfacing eliminates the potential for uneven textures, cracks and bubbling where contaminates can linger. The smoother substrates enable uniform, flawless application of full envelope systems.

• Wide range of sealants - Sika offers every necessary chemistry of sealant or caulk to address all flooring and wall applications.

• Injection and strengthening materials—Grout and other injection materials can be pumped into wall and floor cracks, welding closed crevices where moisture, bacteria and contaminants can collect, and providing a smooth foundation for epoxy substrates.

Additionally, Sikas resin flooring and wall systems can offer up to 10 percent faster cure rates and greater durability amid the most demanding conditions, including high levels of floor traffic, heavy equipment, the use of caustic cleaning chemicals and demands for low VOC emissions. In fact, Sikas cleanroom systems release 1,000 times fewer emissions than standard low VOC systems. The company also works with a carefully vetted group of installation partners averaging 20 years of pharmaceutical construction experience.

To connect with a Sika Floor and Wall expert, contact James Gildea, gildea,james@us.sika.com.

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About Sika Corporation USA
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and manufactures in over 190 factories. Its more than 17,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 6.4 billion in 2017. For more information about Sika Corporation visit https://usa.sika.com/.