Industrial Flooring
Industrial Flooring
Strength You Can Step On.
Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) has become the go-to reinforcement choice for industrial flooring applications. Whether it is warehouse slabs, loading bays, or manufacturing facilities, SFRC provides unmatched resistance to impact, wear, and dynamic loading all without the need for conventional rebar or mesh.
One of the biggest advantages of SFRC flooring is the ability to increase joint spacing or design jointless slabs. Since joints are the weakest points in any industrial floor, reducing them significantly lowers long-term maintenance issues such as edge breaking, spalling, and differential settlement.
Steel fibers enhance post-crack ductility, enabling slabs to perform efficiently without reliance on closely spaced contraction joints.
At Stewols Bansal, our SHAKTIMAN® Steel Fibers are engineered to improve load distribution, control shrinkage cracking, and deliver long-lasting performance under heavy forklift and vehicular traffic.
Improved Surface Durability & Abrasion Resistance
Industrial environments such as logistics parks, automotive plants, and cold storage units demand floors that resist continuous abrasion and impact. The presence of steel fibers within the concrete matrix increases the toughness and wear resistance of the surface layer, extending the service life of the floor without frequent resurfacing.
Key Benefits
Crack Control
Minimizes plastic shrinkage and long-term crack propagation.
Load Resistance
Enhances flexural strength and improves post-crack load-bearing capacity.
Faster Installation
Eliminates need for rebar placement; pour and-finish in one go.
Toughness & Abrasion Resistance
Withstands heavy wear from equipment and repetitive loads.
Joint Spacing Optimization
Allows increased joint spacing, reducing maintenance and joint deterioration.
Cost Savings
Reduction in steel usage, labor, and construction time.
Warehousing & Logistics Centers
Cold Storage Units
Industrial Manufacturing Floors
Automotive Assembly Plants
Food & Beverage Plants
Heavy-duty Parking and Loading Areas
Typical Applications
Why SFRC for Flooring?
Conventional rebar-reinforced floors often suffer from premature cracking, curling at joints, and maintenance headaches. SFRC with hooked-end or crimped steel fibers allows for higher toughness and superior post-crack performance. With correct dosage and fiber type, concrete floors can achieve:
Durability for 30+ years with minimal maintenance
Reduced slab thickness due to improved flexural strength
Better shock and impact resistance, ideal for dynamic loads
Design & Standards Compliance
Our fibers conform to:
ASTM A820 – Type I (cold-drawn wire)
EN 14889-1: Steel Fibres for Concrete
IS 456 and IS 10262 – Indian Code compliance for mix design.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Control processes
Recommended Fiber Types
Round Crimped Steel Fibers
Flat Crimped Steel Fibers
Hooked-End Steel Fibers
Galvanized or Brass-Coated for enhanced durability.
Suggested Dosage
20–40 kg/m³ depending on load conditions and slab thickness
Custom dosages provided based on project design.