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.
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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