Floor covering plays a key role in transportation – be it on foot or on wheels. Architects and property developers often opt for rubber floor coverings based on Levapren® or blends of Levapren and nitrile rubber for a whole range of applications, including storage halls subject to extreme stress where forklifts are always on the move; hospitals and nursing homes, where beds and wheelchairs are constantly being moved around; and busy buildings such as airports, museums and train stations, such as the city terminal of the Transrapid in Shanghai.

Depending on the area of application, these floor coverings – already exhibiting excellent load-bearing capacity and easy cleaning – can also be designed to dissipate electrostatic charges. They can also provide anti-slip properties and excellent floor sound-proofing, and are very comfortable to walk on thanks to their elasticity. What’s more, they can also be made from rubbers that are resistant to oil, alkalines, grease and acid, and can be filled with flame-retardant additives.

Krynac® can withstand the toughest requirements in terms of fire protection, non-hazardous flue gases, anti-static properties and resistance against aggressive media such as oil, lubricants and salt water. That’s why the German Sea Rescue Service (DGzRS) chose floor coverings from the Freudenberg “norament®” range, which are all based on the NBR rubber Krynac® from
LANXESS, for its latest and biggest sea rescue vessel “Hermann Marwede”. The “Hermann Marwede” showcases an array of rubber grades tailored to the precise application demands. Examples can be found on the bridge, in the deck’s anteroom, which is also home to the ship’s hospital, on the stairs and in the engine control room. They meet all the requirements for fire behavior, smoke generation and toxicity specified by the International Maritime Organization (MIT)
for seaworthy ships.