1、Designation: F 1344 04Standard Specification forRubber Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1344; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indica
2、tes the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers requirements for the com-pound and physical characteristics of rubber floor tile.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be reg
3、ardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and deter
4、mine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on thedate of this material purchase form a part of this specificationto the extent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D 883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD 1
5、566 Terminology Relating to RubberD 2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometerHardnessD 3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resis-tanceF 141 Definitions of Terms Relating to Resilient FloorCoveringsF 373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient FloorCoveringsF 386 Test Method for Thic
6、kness of Resilient FlooringHaving Flat SurfacesF 410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF 511 Test Method for Quality of Cut of Resilient Floor TileF 710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors and OtherMonolithic Floors to Receive Resilient Floorin
7、gF 925 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Term ChemicalExposure of Resilient FlooringF 970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF 1482 Guide to Wood Underlayment Products Availablefor Use Under Resilient FlooringF 1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resil-ient Vinyl Flooring by Color Chang
8、eF 2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of ResilientFloor Tile by Dial Gage MethodF 2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stabilityof Resilient Floor Tile After Exposure to Heat2.3 American National Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Sampling Procedures and Tablesfor Inspection by Attributes33
9、. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F 141.4. Classification4.1 Rubber floor tile covered by this specification shall beclassified as:Class IHomogeneous Rubber Floor TileA. Solid ColorB. Through MottledClass IILaminated Rubber Floor TileA.
10、Solid Color Wear LayerB. Mottled Wear Layer4.2 The tile in 4.1 may have either smooth, embossed, ormolded pattern wearing surfaces.4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchaser shall state whether this specification is to beused, select the preferred options perm
11、itted herein, and includethe following information in the invitation to bid or purchaseorder:5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.5.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface (see Section4).5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square metres, or cartons.5.1.4 Size required (see 8.4).5.1
12、.5 Thickness required (see 8.3).1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved March 1, 2004. Published April 2004. Originallyapproved in 1991. Last prev
13、ious edition approved in 2003 as F 134403a.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from Am
14、erican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.1.6 Overall thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified(see 8.1).5.1.7 Base thickness, if m
15、olded pattern tile is specified (see8.2).5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals (see 7.4).5.1.9 Lot formation, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993 (see Sections 10 and 11).5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.41993 (see Sections 10 and 11).5.1.11 Statement requesting certif
16、ication, if certification ofcompliance is required (see Section 12).5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (seeSection 14).5.1.13 Palletization, if required.5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see Section13).5.1.15 Other requirements.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 Mat
17、erialThe polymeric binder of the rubber floor tileshall (1) satisfy the definition of rubber in TerminologyD 1566, and (2) have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminol-ogy D 1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes ther-moset as defined in Terminology D 883. The rubber floor tilemade from th
18、is compound shall be resistant to neutral pHcleaners.6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer SurfaceThe color,pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be asspecified in the contract or order (see 5.1).NOTE 1The colors and patterns that are available are indicated inindividual manufacturers c
19、urrent catalogs. As manufactured, colors mayvary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE 2Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufac-turer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Floor TileThe surface coloringor mottling shall be uniform throughout
20、 the entire thickness ofthe rubber floor tile.6.4 Layered Rubber Floor TileThe surface color or mot-tling need not extend through the entire thickness of the rubberfloor tile, but must extend throughout the entire thickness of thewear layer.6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of0.040
21、in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with TestMethod F 410.6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber floor tile, after removing0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness, shall comparefavorably in appearance with the rubber floor tile originalappearance. The removal of the wear layer may be accom-
22、plished by any suitable method.7. Performance Requirements7.1 HardnessThe rubber floor tile shall have a durometerhardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when tested inaccordance with Test Method D 2240.7.2 Static Load LimitWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F 970, with an applied load o
23、f 250 lb (113.4 kg), theresidual indentation shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127mm).7.3 Resistance to Short-Term Chemical ExposureWhentested in accordance with Test Method F 925, the rubber floortile shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling,surface attack, or staining when e
24、xposed to the followingchemicals:White vinegar (5% acetic acid)Rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol)Sodium hydroxide solution (5% NaOH)Hydrochloric acid solution (5% HCl)Sulfuric acid solution (5% H2SO4)Household ammonia solution (5% NH4OH)Household bleach (5.25% NaOCl)Disinfectant cleaner (5% act
25、ive phenol)NOTE 3These basic chemicals are representative of those likely to befound in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should therubber floor tile for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specificchemic
26、al, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-ment document (see 5.1.8).NOTE 4Since standard SBR rubber floor tiles are not recommendedfor installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetableoils, and petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene,
27、 andgasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to eliminateany confusion regarding product selection.7.4 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F 1514, the color change of the rubber floor tileshall have an average DE not greater than 8.0 after 7 daysexposure to
28、158F (70C).7.5 Abrasion ResistanceWhen tested in accordance withTest Method D 3389 and with the abrader equipped with H-18wheels and a load of 500 g, the maximum material loss shallnot exceed 1 gram after 1000 cycles.7.6 Dimensional StabilityWhen tested in accordance withTest Method F 2199, the dime
29、nsional change of the rubberfloor tile in both the machine direction (MD) and the acrossmachine direction (AMD) shall not exceed 0.15 %.7.7 Resistance to LightTask group F06.80.13 will con-tinue to search for a test method or develop a test method toaddress this requirement. Existing Q-UV and Xenon-
30、Arc testmethods used to test rubber floor tiles resulted in extremelyhigh failure rates which is not typical in everyday use of theseproducts.8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations8.1 Overall ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see5.1), the molded pattern rubber floor tile shall have a minimumthi
31、ckness of 0.080 in. (2 mm) and shall be measured for overallthickness at the thickest cross-sectional area of the tile. Thethickness of the molded pattern shall be uniform throughout thetile.8.2 Base ThicknessMolded pattern rubber floor tile basethickness shall be measured at the thinnest cross-sect
32、ional areaof the tile. The thinnest cross-sectional area shall be uniformthroughout the tile.8.3 Thickness TolerancesThickness shall be as specifiedin the contract or order (see 5.1). A total tolerance of 60.005in. (60.127 mm) for smooth rubber floor tile or +0.015/0.005FIG. 1 Overall and Base Thick
33、nessF1344042in. (+0.381/0.127 mm) for molded and embossed patternrubber floor tile, from the specified thickness shall be permittedin the base thickness alone or in combination with the overallthickness, when measured in accordance with Test MethodF 386 for smooth and molded pattern rubber floor til
34、e and TestMethod F 373 for embossed pattern rubber floor tile. In case ofmolded and embossed pattern rubber floor tile, overall thick-ness and base thickness shall be reported (see Fig. 1).8.4 SizeRubber floor tiles are available in a variety ofsizes and shall be specified (see 5.1). The following p
35、ermis-sible tolerances shall be permitted per tile when measured inaccordance with Test Method F 2055.Up to and including 12 by 12 in. = 60.016 in. (60.4 mm).Larger than 12 by 12 in. and up to and including 24 by 24in. = 60.018 in. (60.45 mm).Larger than 24 by 24 in. = 60.020 in. (60.5 mm).8.5 Squar
36、enessWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F 2055, the out of squareness of the rubber floor tileshall not exceed 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).8.6 Quality of Cut (Joint Tightness)When tested in accor-dance with Test Method F 511, the maximum width openingbetween the rubber floor tile edges shall not exc
37、eed 0.005 in.(0.127 mm). The maximum width opening between the rubberfloor tile corners shall not exceed 0.005 in. (0.127 mm). Theedges of the rubber floor tile shall not have burrs or nicks.NOTE 5This requirement is the responsibility of the manufacturer andis not performed after the rubber floor t
38、iles have been installed.9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 The rubber floor tile furnished in accordance with thisspecification shall be an acceptable match to approved samplesin color, pattern, wearing surface, and appearance. The productshall be free of defects which adversely affect perfo
39、rmance orappearance. Such defects include: blemishes, indentations,cracks, blisters, breaks in corners or edges, and delamination.9.2 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order (see5.1), the back or bonding surface of the rubber floor tile shallbe buffed, roughened, ribbed, grooved, or othe
40、rwise modifiedto improve the adhesive bond of the rubber floor tile, but in nocase shall the thickness of the tile be decreased to the extentthat any depression or groove on the bonding surface beperceptible, under any circumstances, on the exposed surface.10. Sampling for Test10.1 Sampling for test
41、ing physical characteristics listed inTable I shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993. The inspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I, and theacceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 defects per hundredunits as noted in Table
42、II-A or as otherwise specified in 10.2herein. The lot size shall be expressed in units. A unitrepresents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.10.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable I shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and themanufacturer as part of the pro
43、curement document.11. Inspection11.1 Sampling for inspection of the rubber floor tile fordefects that would adversely affect performance (see 9.1) shallbe done in accordance with the provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.41993. The inspection level shall be Level I asnoted in Table I with an acceptab
44、le quality level (AQL) of 6.5defects per hundred as noted in Table II-A or as otherwisespecified in 11.2 herein. The lot size shall be expressed in units.A unit represents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finishedtile.11.2 Inspection of the rubber floor tile for defects that wouldadversely affec
45、t performance (see 9.1) shall be agreed upon bythe purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the procurementdocuments.12. Certification12.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract (see5.1.11), a manufacturers certification and any other documentsrequired to substantiate certification shall
46、be furnished to thepurchaser that the product was manufactured to meet thisspecification.TABLE 1 Characteristics and TestsCharacteristic Requirement ASTM Test Method ReferenceComposition of Material Certificate of Compliance 6.1Wear Layer Thickness min, 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) F 410 6.4.1Hardness min 85
47、Shore A D 2240 7.1Static Load Resistance #0.005 in. (0.127 mm) at 250 lb (113.4 kg) load F 970 7.2Resistance to Short-Term Chemical Exposure No more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, orstainingF 925 7.3Resistance to Heat Avg. DE not greater than 8.0 F 1514 7.4Abrasion Resistan
48、ce Less than 1 g loss after 1000 cycles D 3389 7.5Dimensional Stability The dimensional change of the rubber floor tile in both the machinedirection (MD) and the across machine (AMD) shall not exceed 0.15%F 2199 7.6Thickness as specifiedSmooth Surface Tile 60.005 in. (60.127 mm) F 386 8.3Molded Patt
49、ern Tile +0.015/0.005 in. (+0.381 mm/-0.127 mm) F 386 8.3Embossed Pattern Tile +0.015/0.005 in. (+0.381 mm/-0.127 mm) F 373 8.3Size Up to and including 12 by 12 in. = 60.016 in. (60.4 mm)Larger than 12 by 12 in. and up to and including 24 by 24 in. =60.018 in. (60.45 mm)Larger than 24 by 24 in. = 60.020 in. (60.5 mm)F 2055 8.4Squareness max, 0.010 in. (0.254 mm) F 2055 8.5Quality of Cut 0.005 in. (0.127 mm) max F 511 8.6F134404313. Product Marking13.1 Unless otherwise specified in 5.1, shipping containersshall be marked with the name of the mate
