Aluminium Floor Bunding

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Aluminium floor bunding is a unique product combining both a functional material and design. It allows for an easy retrofit of permanent floor bunding that suits a majority of industrial applications indoors or out.

The marine grade extruded aluminium delivers a solid and robust bund which can withstand high-frequency traffic over a long period of time. The 30mm height provides bunding capacity while the profile allows forklifts to easily pass over without compromising the vehicle’s clearance.

A Permanent Floor Bund Solution

The product is suitable for applications where heavy industrial and commercial vehicles operate (forklifts, Class 2 RAV B Doubles, or similar). Factors that need to be taken into account when determining the load application are:

Integrity and stability of the base or ground material that the bund is being affixed to.
Where this material withstands the current load of transport vehicles, then the bund will perform equivalently.
The gross load of any vehicle is spread evenly over the axles and wheels of the vehicle.
The vehicle should not be travelling faster than 10km/h.
The bund must be installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions and preferably through a qualified installer.

applications

Industrial areas with heavy duty machinery
High frequency traffic areas
Class 3 Flammable liquid storage areas
Warehouses, doorways and access points
Wash bays

Long Lasting

Aluminium Floor Bunding offers similar longevity as concrete bunds but at a fraction of the price. It is primarily designed to be highly trafficable. Unlike some other bund designs, where the momentum of the vehicle pushes the bund sideways before it passes over it, this bund has a shallow curve design helping the vehicle move effortlessly over the bund. This ease provides extra longevity to the bund as bolts and sealant are not placed under stress. Grooves are scalloped into the top surface of the bund for additional tyre grip.

FIRE RESISTANT FLOOR BUNDING

The use of aluminium makes this floor bund ideal for flammable liquid containment as it non-magnetic, non-sparking and is fire resistant. This requirement is stated in the Australian Standard 1940-2004 as per the below:

A spillage containment compound shall be sufficiently impervious to retain spillage and to enable recovery of any such spillage. The compound shall be chemically resistant and fire resistant as far as is necessary to fulfil its locations.

HIGH VISIBILITY Yellow Aluminium FLOOR BUNDING

Aluminium Floor Bunding can be powder coated to create an extremely tough, heavy duty high visibility option required by some workplaces.

how to install aluminium floor bunding

Before purchasing floor bunding ensure you check ground clearance of forklifts. Installation is straightforward. The process requires minimal experience.

Ensure the surface under the floor bunding is appropriate
Clean the surface so it’s free of anything that could affect adhesion
Layout your bunding to determine you have enough materials
Cut lengths as required to custom fit your layout
Layout the bunding using a chalk line and leave a 2-3mm gap in between lengths (for expansion)
Pre-drill holes for the concrete fasteners
Vacuum away the dust
(optional) Apply adhesive sealant to the bottom of the floor bunding and adhere to ground surface
Insert the concrete screws
Once the lengths are installed, run a bead of adhesive sealant along both sides where it meets the ground and in the gap between the lengths
Allow the adhesive to cure before using the bunding

Aluminium Floor Bund

CHAFB01

Product Information
Length: 1.2m
Width: 185mm
Height: 30mm
Weight: 7kg
4 Screw Anchors (10mm x 75mm)

Sikaflex 11FC Grey 310ml

CHGA01

Product Information
Adhesive sealant

Hi Vis Yellow Powder Coating

CHAFB04

Product Information
Minimum of 15 lengths per order.

Straight or 45 Mitre Cut

CHAFB03

Product Information
(Outside of these angles, additional charges will apply)

Drawings to be provided by client before cutting.

Is Aluminium Floor bunding suitable for corrosive chemicals and hazardous liquids?

Aluminium floor bunding is suitable for many hazardous liquids, including oils and hydrocarbons, but it is not universally compatible with all corrosive chemicals. Aluminium can corrode when exposed to strong acids such as hydrochloric acid or strong alkalis such as sodium hydroxide.

For chemical storage areas, compatibility must be verified against the specific chemical’s corrosion data. In higher risk environments, coated aluminium or alternative materials such as stainless steel may be required.

How is aluminium floor bunding installed on existing concrete floors?

Aluminium floor bunding is typically installed onto existing concrete through a combination of mechanical fixing and chemical sealing. The process generally includes:

Surface preparation to ensure the concrete is clean and level
Positioning bund sections along the containment perimeter
Fixing using masonry anchors or dynabolts into the slab
Applying chemical resistant sealant along the base and joints to create a liquid tight barrier

Installation must ensure there are no gaps that allow liquid escape.

Does aluminium floor bunding meet Australian spill containment regulations?

Aluminium floor bunding can contribute to compliance with AS 1940:2017 when designed as part of a bunded area that meets volumetric capacity requirements, including the 110% rule. However, floor bunding systems must be assessed based on their total enclosed volume and are often used for spill control rather than full secondary containment. If not sure, contact our team for expert advice.

Can aluminium floor bunding withstand forklift traffic and heavy industrial use?

Standard aluminium floor bunding is not inherently designed for frequent forklift traffic unless specifically engineered for load bearing conditions.

For trafficable areas:

Reinforced profiles or heavy duty designs are required
Load ratings must be specified by the manufacturer
In some cases, ramped or recessed bunding is used to reduce impact

Without these considerations, repeated heavy loading can cause deformation or seal failure.

How do you seal aluminium floor bunding to prevent leaks at joints and edges?

Sealing is critical to ensure bund integrity. Aluminium bunding is sealed using chemical resistant sealants and joint treatments, typically:

Polyurethane or epoxy based sealants applied at the base and sides
Sealant applied between adjoining bund sections
Additional sealing at bolt penetrations and corners

The sealant must be compatible with the stored chemical and maintain adhesion over time.

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