ResinDek® Coatings & Finishes
As the manufacturer of ResinDek flooring panels, we understand that flooring performance and durability are critical to your operation’s success. That’s why our ResinDek engineered flooring panels are designed with a core philosophy: delivering the right flooring solution for the right application.
Whether your facility handles the rigorous demands of heavy rolling pallet jacks or the specialized requirements of AGV and AMR robotic traffic, ResinDek flooring panels deliver proven results. ResinDek panels feature factory-applied coatings engineered for heavy pallet jack traffic, carts, and equipment. These slip-resistant formulations provide superior abrasion resistance against concentrated wheel loads and chemical resistance, while eliminating the delamination and premature wear associated with field-applied coatings. The integrated coating-to-substrate bond extends service life in high-traffic zones, reducing maintenance downtime and lifecycle costs.
Our flooring system integrates composite engineered wood panels with varying load capacities and tailored finishes, delivering a flooring solution precisely engineered to meet your specific operational requirements.
Flooring Finishes for Robotic Applications (AGVs & AMRs)
The performance of your robotic fleet is directly tied to the quality of the floor surface. Worn, uneven surfaces can disrupt the functioning of the vehicle’s laser-based navigation sensors, slowing down its rate of travel. Coefficient of friction can impact the robot’s acceleration, stopping accuracy, and turning. Gloss and light reflectivity can affect the fluidity and accuracy of the robot. The following coatings and finishes are specifically engineered to address these challenges and protect your investment from the damage of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Our specialized coatings deliver measurable solutions to these challenges. Engineered specifically for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, they maintain consistent surface properties under continuous traffic while providing integrated ESD protection to safeguard your sensitive electronics and extend equipment lifespan.
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| Description | Reference Standard | Test Procedure | Coatings & Finishes for Robotic Traffic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TriGard® ESD | TriGard ESD Ultra | MetaGard® SST | |||
| Coefficient of Friction: BOT 3000E | ASTM A326.3 | Neolite sensor has material that is 95+/-3 Shore A |
Avg Dry: 0.62 Avg Wet: 0.28 |
Avg Dry: 0.62 Avg Wet: 0.47 |
Avg Dry: 0.77 Avg Wet: 0.68 |
| Abrasion Class | ASTM D4060 | 180 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper replaced every 500 cycles with 1kg of weight | Wear Revolutions: 6,000 | Wear Revolutions: 24,000 | Wear Revolutions: >50,000 |
| EN 13329 | European surface evaluation using sandpaper wheels | AC6 | AC6 | ||
| Gloss, 85 deg | ASTM D523 | Tested with glossmeter geometries of 85° | 7 GRUs | 7 GRUs | 8 GRUs |
| Robot Navigation System / Travel Path | Lidar / Variable Path | Fiducials / Fixed Path | Fiducials / Fixed Path | ||
| Suggested Robot Type | AMR | AMR, AGV | AGV | ||
| Estimated Life Cycles of AMRs: | ≤ 20M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 100M | ||
| Estimated Life Cycles of AGVs: | ≤ 5M | ≤ 20M | ≤ 50M | ||
| Description | Reference Standard | Test Procedure | Coatings & Finishes for Robotic Traffic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TriGard®< ESD | TriGard® ESD Ultra | MetaGard® SST | |||
| Coefficient of Friction:BOT 3000E | ASTM A326.3 | Neolite sensor has material that is 95+/-3 Shore A |
Avg Dry: 0.62 Avg Wet: 0.28 |
Avg Dry: 0.62 Avg Wet: 0.47 |
Avg Dry: 0.77 Avg Wet: 0.68 |
| Abrasion Class | ASTM D4060 | 180 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper replaced every 500 cycles with 1kg of weight | Wear Revolutions: 6,000 | Wear Revolutions: 24,000 | Wear Revolutions: >50,000 |
| EN 13329 | European surface evaluation using sandpaper wheels | AC6 | AC6 | ||
| Gloss, 85 deg | ASTM D523 | Tested with glossmeter geometries of 85° | 7 GRUs | 7 GRUs | 8 GRUs |
| Robot Navigation System / Travel Path | Lidar / Variable Path | Fiducials / Fixed Path | Fiducials / Fixed Path | ||
| Suggested Robot Type | AMR | AMR, AGV | AGV | ||
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| Resindek Flooring Panel | Number of AGV and AMR Passes for Each Finish | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TriGard® ESD | TriGard® ESD Ultra | MetaGard® SST | ||||
| AMR | AGV | AMR | AGV | AMR | AGV | |
| LD | ≤ 20M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 100M | |||
| MD | ≤ 20M | ≤ 5M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 20M | ≤ 100M | ≤ 50M |
| HD | ≤ 20M | ≤ 5M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 20M | ≤ 100M | ≤ 50M |
| WR | ≤ 20M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 100M | |||
| MAX | ≤ 20M | ≤ 5M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 20M | ≤ 100M | ≤ 50M |
| Xspan® / Xspan® FR | ≤ 20M | ≤ 5M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 20M | ≤ 100M | ≤ 50M |
| ReShield® | ≤ 20M | ≤ 5M | ≤ 50M | ≤ 20M | ≤ 100M | |
Coatings & Finishes for Traditional Material Handling
ResinDek panels feature factory-applied coatings engineered for heavy pallet jack traffic, carts, and equipment. These slip-resistant formulations provide superior abrasion resistance against concentrated wheel loads and chemical resistance, while eliminating the delamination and premature wear associated with field-applied coatings. The integrated coating-to-substrate bond extends service life in high-traffic zones, reducing maintenance downtime and lifecycle costs. ESD coatings are available for facilities requiring static dissipation.
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| Description | Reference Standard | Coatings & Finishes for Traditional Traffic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Diamond Seal® | Gray Diamond Seal® ESD | MetaGard® GVT | Unfinished | ||
| Wear Resistance | ASTM D4060 | Excellent | Excellent | Maximum | N/A |
| Slip Resistance | ASTM A326.3 | High | High | High | Skid-Resistant |
| Stain Resistance | NEMA LD 3.4 | Superior | Superior | Excellent | N/A |
| Gouge Resistance | ASTM D2197 | Tested | Tested | Tested | N/A |
| ESD Protection | ANSI S7.1 | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Find Your Perfect ResinDek® Coating
Answer a few questions about your facility's traffic and requirements to get a specialized recommendation.
1. What type of traffic will be on the floor?
2. What type of robot navigation system or travel path will the robots use?
3. Will there be debris on the floor 24/7?
4. How many passes will the bots be making on the floor over 10 years?
2. Is Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Required?
Your Recommended Finish / Coating is:
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Detailed Coating & Finish Information
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Gray Diamond Seal® Coating
Whether you need a mezzanine floor for storage of heavy equipment or you are rolling heavy pallet jack loads, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products’ Gray Diamond Seal coating is the standard by which all other coatings in the industrial floor industry are measured. Gray Diamond Seal finish provides excellent wear, slip prevention, and exceptional resistance to common stains and is the ideal ResinDek surface coating for heavy rolling pallet jack traffic. Easy to clean and maintain, ResinDek panels coated with the Gray Diamond Seal finish preserves its pristine, showcase appearance year after year.
Gray Diamond Seal® coating has been formulated and is designed and engineered to produce a superior finish capable of withstanding the rigorous demands of a variety of heavy rolling traffic. Additionally, the Gray Diamond Seal finish’s formulation incorporates standard protection to minimize the build-up of electrical charges as personnel and wheeled loads travel over it. If your application requires electrostatic dissipative (ESD) finish, please specify Gray Diamond Seal ESD.
Gray Diamond Seal proprietary coating has been tested in accordance with the following standards:
- Stain resistance: NEMA LD 3.4 with 29 different reagents
- Wear resistance: ASTM D4060 Taber abrasion
- Slip resistance: ASTM A326.3 Coefficient of Friction
- Scratch resistance: Hoffman Scratch Hardness Tester
- Gouge resistance: ASTM D2197
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Unfinished (UF) Surface
Installing ResinDek panels without any finish, coating, or metal encapsulation enables your operations to enjoy the durability and ergonomic benefits of Cornerstone’s engineered wood flooring cost-effectively.
The UF version of ResinDek engineered wood flooring is slip resistant and installs easily over corrugated metal B-decking with our recommended top side screw fastening systems. The uncoated ResinDek UF retains its inherent moisture resistant properties and will not delaminate.
Plus, unlike plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), or other engineered wood products, ResinDek UF flooring panels are backed by a 10-year product warranty.
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Gray Diamond Seal® ESD Coating
Applications involving sensitive equipment, electronic components, or hazardous materials can experience damage or become dangerous should friction-generated triboelectric or static generated charges occur.In situations where foot traffic and employees maneuvering rolling dollies, carts, and pallet jacks might contribute to electrostatic buildup, ResinDek® engineered flooring panels can be coated with an electrostatic dissipative (ESD) finish: Gray Diamond Seal® ESD.
With the Gray Diamond Seal ESD coating, your operation can be assured of controlled dissipation and grounding of friction-generated triboelectric charges. The finish also interrupts the direct pathways of statically generated charges. By intentionally limiting the flow of electrical current and discharge to less than 50 volts, Gray Diamond Seal ESD helps to immensely eliminate the potential of accidental electrostatic discharge. This prevents damage to sensitive equipment and electronic components, as well as provides explosion protection in spaces where powders, gasses, or solvents are used. Installing ESD flooring can provide effective protection while reducing downtime and increasing the efficiency of your operations.
- Resistive Characterization of Materials – Floor Materials: ANSI/ESD S7.1
- Protection of electrical and Electrical Parts, Assemblies & Equipment: ANSI/ESD S20.20
- Floor Materials and Footwear – Resistance Measurement in Combination with a Person: ANSI/ESD STM97.1
- Average point-to-point resistance = 6.6 x 106 ohms
- Average point-to-ground resistance = 7.8 x 106 ohms
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TriGard® ESD Coating
Coefficient of friction, surface roughness, floor flatness, gloss, and wear can all affect the ability of robots to run at their peak performance. Specifying the TriGard® ESD electrostatic dissipative floor finish ensures that your ResinDek engineered wood flooring panels will endure the consistent, repeated travel patterns of high-frequency robotic traffic and that the robots will perform the way they were intended. ResinDek with TriGard ESD floor panels are engineered to withstand wear associated with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and with the defined travel paths of automatic guided vehicles (AGVs).
The TriGard ESD coating incorporates electrostatic dissipative (ESD) that complies with ANSI/ESD Association specifications to protect sensitive, on-board electronic equipment from damage. Additionally, TriGard ESD has been engineered to provide 3x greater resistance to wear than Gray Diamond Seal ESD. TriGard ESD floor finish provides excellent resistance to wear from AGV and AMR robotic traffic.
TriGard ESD proprietary coating has been tested in accordance with the following standards:
- Dynamic Coefficient of Friction: ASTM A326.3
– Test Procedure: Neolite sensor has material that is 96+/-3 Shore A
– Results: Average Dry: 0.62 | Average Wet: 0.28 - Wear Resistance: ASTM D4060 Taber Abrasion
– Test Procedure: Grit aluminum oxide sandpaper replaced every 500 cycles with 1 kg of weight
– Results: Wear Rating: 6,000 cycles - Gouge Resistance: ASTM D2197
– Test Procedure: Tested with weights ranging from 1 kg to 10.5 kgs
– Results: Failure: 8 kgs - Light Reflectivity: ASTM D523 Gloss, 85 Deg
– Test Procedure: Tested with glossmeter geometries of 85°
– Results: 7 GRUs
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TriGard® ESD Ultra Coating
TriGard ESD Ultra is a revolutionary flooring finish engineered to optimize the performance of automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) by creating the optimal environment for them to perform at their peak.
Solving Industrial Robots Challenges with TriGard ESD Ultra Floors
Robots are vulnerable to damage when operating in an environment that is not optimized for them. To ensure smooth AGV and AMR performance, a durable and level surface that is free from wear is required. In fact, cracking and uneven surfaces can cause unscheduled downtime and manual intervention, reduce productivity and increase costs. Our TriGard ESD Ultra coating eliminates these challenges: ensuring that your robots can operate at their optimal performance while maximizing the productivity of your operations.
The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is designed specifically to provide more than 4X greater wear than the regular TriGard ESD floor coating and is engineered for ultra-high repetitive travel patterns and defined travel paths. It can be modified for increased surface roughness or a higher or lower light reflectivity, per your requirements and needs.
TriGard ESD Ultra proprietary coating has been tested in accordance with the following standards:
- Dynamic Coefficient of Friction: ASTM A326.3
– Test Procedure: Neolite sensor has material that is 95+/-3 Shore A
– Results: Average Dry: 0.62 | Average Wet: 0.47 - Wear Resistance: ASTM D4060 Taber Abrasion
– Test Procedure: Grit aluminum oxide sandpaper replaced every 500 cycles with 1 kg of weight
– Results: Wear Rating: 24,000 cycles - Light Reflectivity: ASTM D523 Gloss, 85 Deg
– Test Procedure: Tested with glossmeter geometries of 85°
– Results: 7 GRUs
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MetaGard® GVT Finish
Our most durable finish, MetaGard GVT, features galvanized steel that encapsulates the top and sides of a ResinDek panel. Ideal for drop zones, pallet flow and case flow modules, MetaGard GVT heavy-duty metal flooring delivers ironclad resistance in abusive, harsh environments. This includes extremely high traffic areas where heavy equipment and rolling pallet jacks routinely transport dense loads. It is also an optimal flooring solution for locations where aggressive dragging or pulling of non-wheeled loads occurs.
The galvanized steel is fused to the ResinDek engineered flooring panel with a proprietary bonding agent. This creates a metal floor that will not delaminate, offers superior physical properties, and resists gouges, scuffs, abrasions, scratches, and other wear. Perfectly level to accommodate rolling loads, the encapsulation process eliminates sharp edges to ensure objects passing over the flooring surface are not cut or snagged.
Engineered to ensure a smooth panel-to-panel transition, ResinDek with MetaGard GVT panels can be used alongside other ResinDek panels without a steel surface. This can create a more cost-effective solution because it enables placement of MetaGard GVT flooring in the areas of maximum wear. ResinDek with MetaGard has been tested per ASTM D2047 standards and has been found to meet or exceed OSHA specification for slip resistance. The MetaGard finish has electrostatic dissipative properties which protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage. Ergonomic, quiet, and extremely durable, MetaGard GVT can be applied to the full range of ResinDek engineered flooring panels.
ResinDek with MetaGard GVT has been tested in accordance with the following standards:
- Slip resistance: ASTM A326.3I Dynamic Coefficient of Friction
- Wear resistance: ASTM D4060 Taber Abrasion
- Gouge resistance: ASTM D2197
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MetaGard® SST Finish
Designed for the extreme wear of heavy automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and their loads, MetaGard SST steel decking is our most durable finish offering. It consists of stainless steel that encapsulates the top and sides of a ResinDek engineered wood flooring panel, allowing MetaGard SST to provide ironclad resistance to wear, gouges, scratches, and other damage in abusive, harsh environments.
In testing, ResinDek with MegaGard SST has shown 5x more abrasion resistance than concrete in heavily trafficked areas where dirt and debris are not routinely removed. This includes 24/7 operations that restrict or prohibit employee access. ResinDek with MetaGard SST has also been proven to withstand more than 2 million annual pivoting passes generated when AGVs change direction.
The steel is fused to the ResinDek flooring panel with a proprietary bonding agent, creating a floor that will not delaminate while offering superior physical properties. Perfectly level to accommodate robotic vehicle travel, the encapsulation process eliminates sharp edges to ensure that AGV wheels passing over the flooring surface are not cut or snagged. Engineered to ensure a smooth panel-to-panel transition, ResinDek with MetaGard SST panels can be used alongside other ResinDek panels without a steel surface, such as those coated with TriGard® ESD. This coating incorporates an electrostatic dissipative (ESD) material that complies with ANSI/ESD Association specifications to protect sensitive, on-board electronic equipment from damage.
Combining ResinDek with MetaGard in the higher traffic, debris-laden areas and ResinDek with TriGard ESD in the cleaner, lower traffic regions is recommended. This creates a more cost-effective solution by using MetaGard SST flooring only in the areas of maximum wear.
MetaGard SST has been tested in accordance with the following standards:
- Dynamic Coefficient of Friction: ASTM A326.3
– Test Procedure: Neolite sensor has material that is 95+/-3 Shore A
– Results: Average Dry: 0.77 | Average Wet: 0.68 - Wear Resistance: ASTM D4060 Taber Abrasion
– Test Procedure: Grit aluminum oxide sandpaper replaced every 500 cycles with 1 kg of weight
– Results: Wear Rating: >50,000 cycles - Gouge Resistance: ASTM D2197
– Test Procedure: Tested with weights ranging from 1 kg to 10.5 kgs
– Results: No Failure - Light Reflectivity: ASTM D523 Gloss, 85 Deg
– Test Procedure: Tested with glossmeter geometries of 85°
– Results: 8 GRUs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ResinDek surface for robotic traffic (AGVs & AMRs)?
The ideal surface depends on your robot’s specific use case. For variable travel paths (common with AMRs), TriGard ESD Coating is the standard. For high-repetition, defined travel paths, TriGard ESD Ultra Coating offers 4X the wear resistance. For extreme wear, pivoting, or areas with debris, the MetaGard SST Finish with its stainless steel surface is the most durable option.
What is the best surface for heavy pallet jacks and carts?
For standard heavy rolling traffic, Gray Diamond Seal Coating is the industry benchmark for excellent wear and stain resistance. For extreme environments with a risk of impact, gouging, or aggressive dragging of loads, the MetaGard GVT Finish with its galvanized steel surface provides maximum durability.
What is the difference between a "coating" and a "finish"?
On this page, “coatings” refer to our durable, liquid-applied surfaces like TriGard and Gray Diamond Seal. The term “finishes” is a broader category that includes both our coatings and our robust MetaGard products, which feature a metal surface (stainless or galvanized steel) bonded to the top of the ResinDek® panel.
What is the difference between TriGard ESD and TriGard ESD Ultra?
Both are specialized coatings for robotic traffic. The primary difference is durability; TriGard ESD Ultra is engineered to provide more than four times the wear resistance of the standard TriGard® ESD. Ultra is designed for the most demanding, high-frequency, and repetitive travel paths.
What is the difference between the two MetaGard finishes, SST and GVT?
Both offer maximum durability with a metal surface. MetaGard SST uses a stainless steel surface and is engineered specifically for the abrasive wear-and-tear of robotic traffic, including pivoting. MetaGard® GVT uses a galvanized steel surface and is designed to resist impact, gouging, and dragging from heavy pallet jacks and non-wheeled loads.
Why is an ESD surface important?
An Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) surface is critical in environments with sensitive electronics. It safely grounds the static electricity that builds up from traffic, protecting the delicate electronic components on your AGVs, AMRs, or other equipment from potentially damaging electrostatic discharges.
What is the most cost-effective ResinDek® surface option?
The Unfinished (UF) ResinDek panel is the most economical option. It provides a durable, moisture-resistant, and slip-resistant surface that is backed by a 10-year warranty and can be used as-is or painted/coated on-site.
Which surface is the most durable overall?
The MetaGard finishes (both SST and GVT) offer the maximum level of durability. They feature a bonded steel surface that provides “ironclad” resistance to abrasion, impact, gouging, and scratches, making them ideal for the most physically abusive and extreme wear applications.
Can I get these coatings and finishes on any ResinDek panel?
Yes, these surface options can be applied to our range of ResinDek structural panels. The right combination depends on your application’s specific load capacity requirements. Our team can help you select the perfect pairing of a structural panel and a surface coating or finish.
Related Documents & Case Studies
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Coatings Finishes Chart for Robotics
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Finish Performance Matrix & Flooring Load Tables
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Material Handling Brochure