BNE Contractors Inc. - Koester Vap 1

Koester Vap 1 Oil Removal System

Proven cutting edge technology utilizing a specialized hydrocarbon-extraction / de-greasing agent and final oil-containment coating for use on oil-contaminated concrete surfaces.

This specifically engineered oil-removal and containment process rehabilitates industrial surfaces rendering them suitable to receive any type of flooring system.

Cleaning and coating instead of concrete removal saves time and expense.

Due to various activities, industrial floors can be oil/fat contaminated to a depth of several inches. A system has been developed to deep-clean and coat these floors started by mechanically removing surface contamination on layers, thereby exposing surface voids for subsequent deep cleaning.

The prepared surface will be deep-cleaned with our specially developed VAP 1 ORS-D detergent that is power-washed into the concrete to ensure

adequate removal of oil to a substantial depth. Finally the specifically formulated VAP 1 ORS-C Oil-Resistant coating will be applied to block any further migration of the oil to the surface. Three people can treat up to 5000 ft2 in one day.

The prepared surface will be deep-cleaned with our specially developed VAP 1 ORS-D detergent that is power-washed into the concrete to ensure adequate removal of oil to a substantial depth. Finally the specifically formulated VAP 1 ORS-C Oil-Resistant coating will be applied to block any further migration of the oil to the surface. Three people can treat up to 5000 ft2 in one day.

After a minimum cure period of 16 hours final coatings such as polyurethanes, epoxies, resilient flooring or underlayments, etc. can be applied onto our VAP 1 ORS-C Oil-Resistant coating

Comparison - Oily floor on left, cleaned floor on right The cleaning and coating application can take place in sections. This allows for application without causing disruption to building activities or problems with production/traffic. All products are VOX compliant

Example of a typical concrete floor rehabilitation and coating

Oil Penetration As the test cores indicate, cleaning can take place to a considerable depth without damage to the concrete

Advantages of this procedure

Concrete will not lose alkalinity
During application there are no toxic fumes, dust or disruptive noise.
No excessive cleanup is necessary
Easy disposal to local and federal regulations
No interruption of other activities
Cost effective

The Koester oil de-contamination system has been effectively utilized in Germany for the last ten years on projects for the following companies:

German Railway System, AG - Leipzig, Engelsdorf
Airbus Industries
Volkswagen, AG - Wolfsburg
Mercedes Benz - Bremen
BMW, AG - Dingolfing
Best Foods, Germany GmbH, Wittingen

Koester VAP 1 ORS Oil Removal System

The Koester VAP 1 System can be used on vapor-driven concrete. Contact BNE Contractors for specific applications. This unique ORS Coating is compatible with a variety of floor adhesives and industrial coatings including the NEW Koester VAS Adhesives. BNE Contractors offers a complete line of self-levelling cementitious underlayments and advanced floor adhesives enabling BNE Contractors to offer our comprehensive 10-year warranty for the entire system.

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