1、Designation:F134410 Designation: F1344 12Standard Specification forRubber Floor Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1344; 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
2、parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers requirements for the compound and phys
3、ical characteristics of rubber floor tile.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to add
4、ress all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the
5、issue in effect on the date of this material purchase form a part of this specification to theextent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2D883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer HardnessD3389 Test Method for Coated Fabr
6、ics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient Floor CoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of Resil
7、ient Floor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient FlooringF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient FlooringF970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF1482 Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type Underlayments to R
8、eceive Resilient FlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of Resilient Flooring by Color ChangeF2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial Gage MethodF2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat2.3
9、American National Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in this standard, see Terminology F141.4. Classification4.1 Rubber floor tile covered by this specification shall be classified as:C
10、lass IHomogeneous Rubber Floor Tile1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80 onSpecifications.Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 1991. Last pr
11、evious edition approved in 2009 as F1344 04(2009)1. DOI:10.1520/F1344-10.Current edition approved May 15, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1344-10. DOI: 10.1520/F1344-12.2For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.o
12、rg, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.or
13、g.1This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior
14、editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Type IHomogeneous Rubber Floor TileA. Solid C
15、olorB. Through MottledClass IILaminated Rubber Floor TileType IIHeterogeneous (Laminated) Rubber Floor TileA. Solid Color Wear LayerB. Mottled Wear LayerGradeBased on Shore A durometer hardnessGrade 1$ 85Grade 2 $ 70 but less than 854.2 The tile in 4.1 may have either smooth, embossed, or molded pat
16、tern wearing surfaces.4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchaser shall state whether this specification is to be used, select the preferred options permitted herein, and include thefollowing information in the invitation to bid or purchase order:5.1.1 Title, n
17、umber, and date of this specification.5.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface (see Section 4).5.1.3 Quantity, in square feet, square metres, or cartons.5.1.4 Size required (see 8.4).5.1.5 Thickness required (see 8.3).5.1.6 Overall thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified (see 8.1).5.1
18、.7 Base thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified (see 8.2).5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals (see 7.4).5.1.9 Lot formation, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).5.1.11 Statement
19、requesting certification, if certification of compliance is required (see Section 12).5.1.12 Packing requirements, if other than as specified (see Section 14).5.1.13 Palletization, if required.5.1.14 Marking required, if other than specified (see Section 13).5.1.15 Other requirements.6. Materials an
20、d Manufacture6.1 MaterialThe polymeric binder of the rubber floor tile shall (1) satisfy the definition of rubber in Terminology D1566, and(2) have been vulcanized, as defined in Terminology D1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermoset as defined inTerminology D883. The rubber floor t
21、ile made from this compound shall be resistant to neutral pH cleaners.6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer SurfaceThe color, pattern, and wear layer surface, as applicable, shall be as specified inthe contract or order (see 5.1).NOTE 1The colors and patterns that are available are indicated in individ
22、ual manufacturers current catalogs. As manufactured, colors may varysomewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE 2Where color match is a concern, samples from the manufacturer shall be obtained to verify color acceptability.6.3 Homogeneous Rubber Floor TileThe surface coloring or mottling shall be
23、 uniform throughout the entire thickness of therubber floor tile.6.4 Layered Rubber Floor TileHeterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Floor TileThe surface color or mottling need not extendthrough the entire thickness of the rubber floor tile, but must extend throughout the entire thickness of the wear layer
24、.6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of 0.040 in. (1.0 mm) when measured in accordance with Test MethodF410.6.4.2 The appearance of the rubber floor tile, after removing 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) of the wear layer thickness, shall comparefavorably in appearance with the rubber floor tile or
25、iginal appearance. The removal of the wear layer may be accomplished by anysuitable method.F1344 1227. Performance Requirements7.1 HardnessThe rubber floor tile shall have a durometer hardness of not less than 85 (Shore, Type A) when tested inaccordance with Test Method The rubber floor tile shall h
26、ave a durometer hardness as follows:Grade 1 $ 85Grade 2 $ 70 but less than 85 (Shore, Type A, instantaneous reading) when tested in accordance with Test Method D2240.7.2 Static Load LimitWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), theresidual indentati
27、on shall not be greater than 0.005 in. (0.127 mm).7.3 Resistance to Short-Term Chemical ExposureWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F925, the rubber floor tile shallhave no more than a slight change in surface dulling, surface attack, or staining when exposed to the following chemicals:White
28、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% active phenol)NOTE 3These basic chemicals
29、are representative of those likely to be found in domestic, commercial, and institutional use. Many proprietarycompounds contain one or more of these basic chemicals. Should the rubber floor tile for an unusual application need to be resistant to a specific chemical,this additional requirement shoul
30、d become part of the procurement document (see 5.1.8).NOTE 4Since standard SBR rubber floor tiles are not recommended for installation where the product will be exposed to animal fats, vegetable oils,and petroleum-based reagents, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, and gasoline have been removed from
31、the standard chemical list to eliminate any confusionregarding product selection.7.4 Resistance to HeatWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F1514, the color change of the rubber floor tile shall havean average DE not greater than 8.0 after 7 days exposure to 158F (70C). The specimen surface sh
32、all be wiped with a clean, whitecotton cloth prior to taking the initial and post test conditioned period color readings to remove any wax bloom or othercontaminants which may affect the accuracy of the color readings.7.5 Abrasion ResistanceWhen tested in accordance with Test Method D3389 and with t
33、he abrader equipped with H-18 wheelsand a load of 500 g, the maximum material loss shall not exceed 1 gram after 1000 cycles.7.6 Dimensional StabilityWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F2199, the dimensional change of the rubber floor tilein both the machine direction (MD) and the across mac
34、hine direction (AMD) shall not exceed 0.15 %.7.7 Resistance to LightTask group F06.80.13 will continue to search for a test method or develop a test method to addressthis requirement. Existing Q-UV and Xenon-Arc test methods used to test rubber floor tiles resulted in extremely high failure rateswhi
35、ch is not typical in everyday use of these products.8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations8.1 Overall ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see 5.1), the molded pattern rubber floor tile shall have a minimumthickness of 0.080 in. (2 mm) and shall be measured for overall thickness at the thickest cr
36、oss-sectional area of the tile. Thethickness of the molded pattern shall be uniform throughout the tile.8.2 Base ThicknessMolded pattern rubber floor tile base thickness shall be measured at the thinnest cross-sectional area ofthe tile. The thinnest cross-sectional area shall be uniform throughout t
37、he tile.8.3 Thickness TolerancesThickness shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 5.1). A total tolerance of 60.005 in.(60.127 mm) for smooth rubber floor tile or +0.015/0.005 in. (+0.381/0.127 mm) for molded and embossed pattern rubber floortile, from the specified thickness shall be pe
38、rmitted in the base thickness alone or in combination with the overall thickness, whenmeasured in accordance with Test Method F386 for smooth and molded pattern rubber floor tile and Test Method F373 forembossed pattern rubber floor tile. In case of molded and embossed pattern rubber floor tile, ove
39、rall thickness and base thicknessshall be reported (see Fig. 1).8.4 SizeRubber floor tiles are available in a variety of sizes and shall be specified (see 5.1). The following permissibletolerances shall be permitted per tile when measured in accordance with Test Method F2055.Up to and including 12 b
40、y 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 SquarenessWhen tested in accordance with Test Method F2055, the out of squareness of the rubber floor tile shall notexceed 0.010 in
41、. (0.254 mm).9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 The rubber floor tile furnished in accordance with this specification shall be an acceptable match to approved samples inFIG. 1 Overall and Base ThicknessF1344 123color, pattern, wearing surface, and appearance. The product shall be free of defe
42、cts which adversely affect performance 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 (see 5.1), the back or bonding surface of the rubber floor tile shall bebuffed, r
43、oughened, ribbed, grooved, or otherwise modified to improve the adhesive bond of the rubber floor tile, but in no caseshall the thickness of the tile be decreased to the extent that any depression or groove on the bonding surface be perceptible, underany circumstances, on the exposed surface.10. Sam
44、pling for Test10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed in Table I shall be done in accordance with the provisions set forth inANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be special inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I, and the acceptable quality level(AQL) shall be 6.5 defects p
45、er hundred units as noted in Table II-A or as otherwise specified in 10.2 herein. The lot size shall beexpressed in units. A unit represents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.10.2 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed in Table I shall be agreed upon by the purchaser a
46、nd the manufactureras part of the procurement document.11. Inspection11.1 Sampling for inspection of the rubber floor tile for defects that would adversely affect performance (see 9.1) shall be donein accordance with the provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be Level I a
47、s noted in Table I with anacceptable quality level (AQL) of 6.5 defects per hundred as noted in Table II-A or as otherwise specified in 11.2 herein. The lotsize shall be expressed in units. A unit represents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.11.2 Inspection of the rubber floor tile
48、for defects that would adversely affect performance (see 9.1) shall be agreed upon bythe purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the procurement documents.12. Certification12.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract (see 5.1.11), a manufacturers certification and any other documentsrequi
49、red to substantiate certification shall be furnished to the purchaser that the product was manufactured to meet thisspecification.13. Product Marking13.1 Unless otherwise specified in 5.1, shipping containers shall be marked with the name of the material as defined by thecontract or order under which the shipment is made, the size, thickness, the pattern number, the quantity contained therein, andthe name of the manufacturer.13.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards, marketing and technical literature reference this specification, th
