Manufacturing & Fabrication Anti-Slip & Non-Skid Coatings
Slip-and-fall accidents and accelerating corrosion are two of the most preventable causes of downtime in manufacturing and fabrication environments, yet most facilities continue to rely on coatings that weren't engineered for the demands of a production floor. SafTrax anti-slip thermal spray coatings are specifically formulated for manufacturing and fabrication shop surfaces, combining superior slip resistance with long-term corrosion and wear protection in a single applied coating.
Whether you're protecting a forklift ramp, factory floor walkway, stairwell, loading dock, or scaffolding platform, SafTrax delivers a solution that outlasts paint and epoxy alternatives by a decade or more.
Why Manufacturing & Fabrication Facilities Need Specialized Non-Skid Coatings
Standard paint and epoxy-based floor coatings degrade quickly under the conditions common to fabrication and manufacturing environments: heavy forklift and foot traffic, metalworking coolants and cutting oils, metal shavings and debris, and exposure to chemicals that accelerate corrosion of carbon steel, cast iron, and aluminum structures.
SafTrax anti-slip coatings for manufacturing facilities are applied using a twin wire arc spray process, bonding directly to the metal substrate at a molecular level. The result is a corrosion-resistant, slip-resistant surface coating that won't peel, lift, or crack under the flexing and impact forces typical of a production environment. With a coefficient of friction of 1:1, SafTrax creates measurable traction improvement in wet, oily, and debris-laden conditions, exactly what manufacturing and fabrication shops generate daily.
Coating Characteristics and Performance Specifications
SafTrax non-skid coatings for manufacturing and fabrication applications are applied at 1/8-inch wire thickness using a twin wire arc spray process. Application requires no mixing, no curing time, and no extended area shutdown—a significant operational advantage over epoxy floor coatings that require 24–72 hours of downtime per coat.
Key performance specifications:
- Weight: Approximately 45% lighter than traditional non-skid coatings - adds minimal load to structures, ramps, and platforms
- Coefficient of Friction: 1:1 - exceeds OSHA slip resistance requirements for industrial walkways
- Lifespan: Average service life of 10+ years under normal manufacturing and fabrication conditions
- Compliance: ADA-compliant and surpassing OSHA non-skid requirements
- Military Specification: Surpasses NAVY/NAVSEA Military Specification No. 24667 testing requirements
- Flexibility: Withstands structural flexing without cracking or delaminating
- Weather Resistance: Unaffected by outdoor exposure, UV, or inclement weather - suitable for covered exterior ramps and loading areas
- Maintenance: Clean by scrubbing or pressure washing; no specialty chemicals required
Common Manufacturing & Fabrication Applications
SafTrax non-skid thermal spray coatings are used across a wide range of structures and surfaces in manufacturing and fabrication facilities:
- Factory Floor Walkways: Designated pedestrian lanes in active production areas
- Forklift Loading Ramps: High-traffic areas where oil and coolant contamination increase fall risk
- Stairwells and Stair Treads: Metal stairs subject to wet or oily foot traffic
- Vehicle and Equipment Ramps: Drive-on and drive-off surfaces for material handling equipment
- Scaffolding and Elevated Platforms: Working surfaces at height where traction is safety-critical
- Loading Docks: Transition surfaces between the facility and transport vehicles
- Equipment Pads and Machine Bases: Structural surfaces subject to vibration, impact, and chemical exposure
- Maintenance Pits and Trenches: Surfaces adjacent to lubricant and coolant exposure
SafTrax Manufacturing & Fabrication Coating Products
SafTrax offers three arc spray non-skid coatings for manufacturing and fabrication applications: TH604, TH605, and TH335. All three are ADA-compliant and exceed OSHA non-skid requirements, making them appropriate for employee walkways, ramps, and public-access areas within manufacturing and industrial facilities. Each product is engineered to perform on carbon steel, cast or ductile iron, aluminum, and stainless steel substrates.
SafTrax vs. Epoxy and Paint-Based Anti-Slip Coatings for Manufacturing
Many fabrication shops start with epoxy or paint-based anti-slip coatings because of their lower upfront cost. In a manufacturing environment, that decision typically becomes more expensive over time.
Epoxy coatings are susceptible to delamination when exposed to the chemical and mechanical stresses of a production floor. They chip under forklift impact, peel when the metal substrate flexes, and require complete reapplication, including facility downtime, when they fail. Paint-based anti-slip coatings degrade even faster under cutting fluid, coolant, and metal dust exposure.
SafTrax thermal spray anti-slip coatings bond metallurgically to the substrate rather than adhering to the surface chemically. They don't peel, aren't affected by flexing, and can be spot-repaired without recoating entire surfaces. Over a 10+ year service life, the lifecycle cost of SafTrax is substantially lower than the cost of periodic reapplication of epoxy or paint alternatives, while maintaining OSHA-compliant traction throughout.
Request a Quote for Manufacturing & Fabrication Non-Skid Coating
SafTrax is manufactured by Thermion Inc., with decades of experience in thermal spray technology and a product line that has met NAVY/NAVSEA military specification requirements. Our team can help identify the right product based on your specific substrate, traffic type, chemical exposure, and performance requirements.
Contact us to discuss your manufacturing or fabrication facility's non-skid coating needs. Samples available upon request.
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Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and surpassing Occupational Safety and Health Administration non-skid requirements, these coatings create safe work environments, withstand flexing and maintain corrosion resistance when gouged in service.
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