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GVT / PGVT Tiles

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Properties Test method ISO 13006 Group B1a Our value
Length and width BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.6% ± 0.3%
Thickness BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 5.0% ± 3.0%
Straightness of sides BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% ± 0.3%
Rectangularity BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.6% ± 0.3%
Surface flatness BS EN ISO 10545-2 ± 0.5% ± 0.3%
Water absorption BS EN ISO 10545-3 ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.05%
Breaking strength BS EN ISO 10545-4 ≥ 1300 N ≥ 1500 N
Modulus of rupture BS EN ISO 10545-4 ≥ 35 N/mm2 ≥ 45 N/mm2
Resistance to deep abrasion BS EN ISO 10545-6 ≤ 175 mm3 ≤ 150 mm3
Linear thermal expansion BS EN ISO 10545-8 ≤ 9 × 10-6 °C-1 ≤ 7 × 10-6 °C-1
Thermal shock resistance BS EN ISO 10545-9 No visible defect No visible defect
Frost resistance BS EN ISO 10545-12 Frost proof Frost proof
Resistance to chemicals BS EN ISO 10545-13 No visible effect No visible effect
Resistance to stains BS EN ISO 10545-14 Manufacturer to state class Stains removed — min. Class 3
Colour resistance BS EN ISO 10545-16 No damage No damage
Colour resistance to UV light DIN 51094 No change in colour No change in colour
Scratch hardness (Mohs scale) EN 101 ≥ 6 Mohs ≥ 7 Mohs
Surface quality BS EN ISO 10545-2 Min. 95% No visible defect
Skid resistance (friction co-efficient) BS EN ISO 10545-17 > 0.4 > 0.4
Moisture expansion — Nil Nil

Floor Tiles

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Properties ISO 13006 / EN 176 Group B1a Our value
Length and width ± 0.5% ± 0.4%
Thickness ± 5.0% ± 3.0%
Straightness of sides ± 0.5% ± 0.5%
Rectangularity ± 0.6% ± 0.4%
Surface flatness ± 0.5% ± 0.2%
Water absorption ± 3.6% ± 3.6%
Breaking strength ≥ 220 kg/cm2 ≥ 270 kg/cm2
Resistance to chemicals Resistant to all alkalis (except hydrochloric acid and its compounds) Resistant to all alkalis (except hydrochloric acid and its compounds)
Thermal shock 10 cycles 4 cycles

Wall Tiles

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Properties Euro standard EN-159 / IS 13753 Our value
Dimension & surface quality
Dimension ± 0.5% ± 0.2%
Deviation in thickness ± 0.6 mm ± 0.2 mm
Straightness of sides ± 0.3% ± 0.2%
Rectangularity ± 0.5% ± 0.3%
Surface flatness ± 0.5% ± 0.3%
Surface quality Min. 95% Min. 96%
Physical properties
Water absorption > 10% 13.5%
Bending strength > 150 kg/cm2 200–250 kg/cm2
Scratch hardness (Mohs) Min. 3 Min. 3
Crazing 1 cycle No crazing at 5 cycles
Chemical properties
Staining resistance Min. Class 2 Resistant to all acids, alkalies and household chemicals, except hydrofluoric acid
Household chemicals Min. Class B Resistant to all acids, alkalies and household chemicals, except hydrofluoric acid
Thermal properties
Thermal shock Resistant to 10 cycles Conforms
Thermal expansion Max. 9 × 10-6 Conforms

Parking Tiles

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Characteristic ISO 13006 / EN 14411 Group B1a Our value Test method
Regulatory properties
Deviation in length & width ± 0.5% ± 0.10% ISO 10545-2
Deviation in thickness ± 5.00% ± 2.00% ISO 10545-2
Straightness of sides ± 0.50% ± 0.10% ISO 10545-2
Rectangularity ± 0.50% ± 0.10% ISO 10545-2
Surface flatness ± 0.50% ± 0.10% ISO 10545-2
Colour differences Unaltered No change ISO 10545-16
Glossiness As per manufacturer Min. 90% Glossometer
Surface quality Min. 95% of tiles free from visible defect Conforms ISO 10545-2
Structural properties
Water absorption ≤ 0.50% E ≤ 0.50% ISO 10545-3
Apparent density > 2.00 gm/cc > 2.28 gm/cc DIN 51082
Massive mechanical properties
Flexural modulus of rupture Min. 35 N/mm2 Min. 40 N/mm2 ISO 10545-4
Flexural breaking strength Min. 1300 N Min. 2000 N ISO 10545-4
Impact resistance As per manufacturer Min. 0.55 ISO 10545-5
Surface mechanical properties
Deep abrasion resistance Max. 175 mm3 Max. 132 mm3 ISO 10545-6
Mohs hardness Min. 6 ≥ 6 EN 101
Thermo-hygrometric properties
Frost resistance No damage Frost proof ISO 10545-12
Thermal shock resistance No damage No damage ISO 10545-9
Moisture expansion Declared value Nil ISO 10545-10
Thermal expansion Max. 9.0 × 10-6 Max. 6.5 × 10-6 ISO 10545-8
Chemical properties
Resistance to household chemicals No damage No damage ISO 10545-13
Stain resistance Resistant Resistant ISO 10545-14
Safety properties
Slip resistance (friction co-efficient) > 0.40 > 0.40 ISO 10545-17