| Ecotiles
are ideal for wet areas such as commercial kitchens,
bar floors and food processing plants such as
bakeries, abattoirs and chicken processing plants.
 In
these environments Ecotiles are adhered to the
floor using a formulated epoxy paste and then
sealed with a slip resistant polyaspartic, the
latest in high technology coatings. A specially
designed coving system is used where necessary
forming a completely impervious workplace.
The Ecotile wet area flooring system has many
benefits over conventional systems such as epoxy
and standard vinyl.
Key benefits:
- Can be laid in the quiet hours or in sections,
minimising downtime
- Mats are no longer required as the Ecotiles
are soft underfoot with good anti-fatigue properties
- Ecotiles are consistent in colour and texture
resulting in an attractive yet functional floor
- Expected life span in excess of 20 years
puts them well ahead of the alternatives
- Environmentally friendly, Ecotiles are manufactured
from up to 100% recycled PVC and are 100% recyclable.
HSE Slip Resistance Group
Guidelines and recommendations
The HSE do not recommend a specific µ
value (mu) or PTV value for flooring due to the
fact that there are so many external factors that
will influence the anti-slip performance of the
floor. These include the type of footwear, level
of traffic, ease of cleaning etc. However the
general guidelines are, for an unencumbered, reasonably
active pedestrian aged between 18 and 60 a PTV
value of 36 or above when measured in dry conditions
(represents an acceptably low risk of slipping
when walking in a straight line on a level surface).
PTV = Pendulum Test Value / Slip Resistance
Value
Slip Resistance Performance
of Ecotile Interlocking Floor Tiles:
|
Surface
texture |
PTV
Value |
Risk
of slipping |
Mean
Surface Roughness |
|
Raised Disk
|
DRY |
WET |
Very
Low |
37.9 |
|
69 |
47 |
|
Flat Textured
(ESD)
|
69 |
36 |
Low |
31.7 |
|
Embossed |
69 |
36 |
Low |
39.9 |
|
