MATERIALS
The rigid vinyl (PVC) and the flexible vinyl (PVC) used in manufacturing Tepromark International Inc products, are in compliance with the highest industry standards. As outlined later on this page in more detail, they meet the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the American
Disabilities Act (ADA). Parts have been carefully designed to take full advantage of production materials so that they are attractive, durable, impact resistant, hygienic, and pleasant to the touch.
Extruded Aluminum Retainers and Mounting Brackets impart structural
strength. They are manufactured from an aluminum alloy specifically
formulated to be used for this purpose.
End stops, corners, corner adapters and end caps are molded from an ABS compound to provide durability and impact resistance. Impact resistance is increased by
molding all
pieces in .100 thick cross sections and by
designing a series
of internal webbing. Parts formerly manufactured by Balco are made from polypropylene.
TEPROMARK PVC material meets the Ul standard 94VO. TEPROMARK products
have been tested for surface burning characteristics by Underwriters
Laboratories, INC. The standard UL 723, "tests for Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials," is used by
Underwriters Laboratories inc. to investigate specific building
materials and develop Flame Spread and Smoke ratings. This test
standard is widely recognized and specified in the major building
codes of the United States and Canada. It is approved by the American
National Standard Institute as Standard (A2.5), the American society
for testing and materials (ASTME E-84) and the National Fire Protection
Association (NPFA 255). In addition, the vinyl material used to
manufacture TEPROMARK products has a CCI classification, as tested
in accordance with the procedures specified in ASTM 0-635-74, Standard
test method for rate and burning and/or extent and time or burning
of self supporting plastics in a horizontal position, as referenced
in UBO 52-4-1988.
Note: class A is the designation of the National Fire Protect Association.
Class 1 is the equivalent, but not used by UL. Both of these ratings
are the same as UL. |
PVC - Tensile Yield, Chemical and Stain Resistance, Fungal and Bacterial
Resistance, and Color Consistency.
Tensile Yield of the rigid vinyl is 6100 psi and of the ABS
of 5400 psi, as tested in accordance with the procedures specified
in ASTM D-638.
Chemical and Stain Resistance provided in the rigid vinyl
and ABS shows resistance to stain when tested in accordance with
applicable provisions of ASTM D-543.
Fungal and Bacterial Resistance provided in the rigid vinyl
indicates the material does not support fungal or bacterial growth
tested in accordance with ASTM G-21 and ASTM G-22.
Color Consistency provides thermoplastic components matched
in accordance with SAE J-1545-(Delta E) with a color difference
no greater than 1.0 units using CIE Lab, CIE CMC, CIE Lch, Hunter
Lab or similar color space scale systems.
PVC- Abrasion
Resistance
The PVC materials; used in TEPROMARK'S extrusions are highly
resistant to abrasion.
Aluminum
Aluminum Retainers are extruded from 6063-T5 alloy. This aluminum
alloy has a tensile strength of 29,000 psi, a yield strength of
25,000 psi, an elongation (% on 2") of 12 and a Brinell Hardness
of 73.
Installation
The installation of any product is simple. With each order,
step by step installation guides for the parts shipped are supplied.
Additional copies are available upon request.
Handling
After receipt of the material ordered, it is essential that all
linear sections be laid out horizontally. Storing on end can cause
distortion, making it more difficult to install.
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