Safe flooring in the food industry: Why slip resistance is so important

In the food industry, cleanliness, hygiene and safety are paramount. An often underestimated but extremely important aspect here is slip resistance on the floor. Slip-resistant floor coverings in particular play a crucial role in preventing accidents and ensuring a safe working environment.

Why slip-resistant flooring?

In kitchens, production halls and storage areas in the food industry, floors are constantly exposed to moisture, grease, oils and other substances. These can make the surface slippery and therefore increase the risk of falls and injuries. An anti-slip floor covering ensures that employees have a secure grip even in wet or dirty conditions. Argelith offers an absolutely convincing solution for this:

Safety Plus: The new R 13 /R13 V 10 surface from Argelith!

R 13 from Argelith – maximum slip resistance for extreme requirements

With the introduction of our R13 slip resistance class and the R13 V10 variant, we offer proven flooring solutions for particularly safety-critical and hygienically sensitive production areas. The tiles fulfil the highest requirements for slip resistance, even when exposed to grease, oil, water or organic residues.

Product features at a glance:

• Slip resistance R13 or R13 V10 in accordance with DIN 51130
  Approved for angles of inclination > 35°, with additional displacement space (V10) for increased safety in the event of liquid or dirt ingress.
• Porcelain stoneware tiles with < 0.02 % water absorption
  Tightly sintered, frost-resistant, extremely abrasion-resistant and resistant to chemicals.
• Textured surface for maximum adhesion
  Developed for environments with permanent moisture, organic residues and high cleaning requirements.
• Mechanically highly resilient
  Suitable for use under heavy machinery and vehicles.
• Easy to clean & hygienic
  Cleaning-optimised surface, with mvtec surface finish from the factory for use in HACCP-compliant production environments.

Typical areas of application:

Our R13 and R13-V10 surfaces are used wherever safety, hygiene and durability are essential – including in:

• Slaughtering and meat processing
• Meat processing and delicatessen production
• Fish handling and processing
• Vegetable processing
• Edible oil refineries
• Tanneries and other highly contaminated wet zones

Our strength: technical focus & application expertise

Argelith R13 tiles do not stand for standard solutions, but for well thought-out and practical safety concepts. Thanks to decades of experience in industrial flooring technology, we offer durable, slip-resistant systems – precisely tailored to the industry-specific requirements of our customers. As our porcelain stoneware tiles for industrial floors last a lifetime, they are the best basis for your production.