1、Designation: F1344 121Standard 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 parentheses indicat
2、es 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.1NOTEHardness requirements were updated to Table 1 editorially in May 2013.1. Scope1.1 This spe
3、cification 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 regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not consid
4、ered standard.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 determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2
5、. 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:2D883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD2240 Test Method for Rubber Pro
6、pertyDurometer Hard-nessD3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance(Rotary Platform Abrader)F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor CoveringsF373 Test Method for Embossed Depth of Resilient FloorCoveringsF386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-terials Having Flat Su
7、rfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Coverings by Optical MeasurementF710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to ReceiveResilient FlooringF925 Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of ResilientFlooringF970 Test Method for Static Load LimitF1482 Practice for Installa
8、tion and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resilient FlooringF1514 Test Method for Measuring Heat Stability of ResilientFlooring by Color ChangeF2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of ResilientFloor Tile by Dial Gage MethodF2199 Test Method for Determining Dimensional Stabilityo
9、f Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat2.3 American National Standards:ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for In-spection by Attributes33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in thisstandard, see Terminology F141.4. Classification4.1 Rubber floor tile cover
10、ed by this specification shall beclassified as:Type IHomogeneous Rubber Floor TileA. Solid ColorB. Through MottledType 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 ti
11、le in 4.1 may have either smooth, embossed, ormolded pattern wearing surfaces.4.3 These products shall not contain asbestos.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current
12、 edition approved May 15, 2012. Published June 2012. Originallyapproved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1344-10. DOI:10.1520/F1344-12.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMS
13、tandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohoc
14、ken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Ordering Information5.1 Purchaser shall state whether this specification is to beused, select the preferred options permitted herein, and includethe following information in the invitation to bid or purchaseorder:5.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specificatio
15、n.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).5.1.5 Thickness required (see 8.3).5.1.6 Overall thickness, if molded pattern tile is specified(see 8.1).5.1.7 Base thickness, if molded pattern t
16、ile 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 Z1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).5.1.10 Sampling, if other than as specified in ANSI/ASQCZ1.4 (see Sections 10 and 11).5.1.11 Statement requesting certification, if certificati
17、on 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 MaterialThe polymeric bind
18、er of the rubber floor tileshall (1) satisfy the definition of rubber in Terminology D1566,and (2) have been vulcanized, as defined in TerminologyD1566 (under vulcanization), such that it becomes thermosetas defined in Terminology D883. The rubber floor tile madefrom this compound shall be resistant
19、 to neutral pH cleaners.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 current catalogs. As manufactu
20、red, 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 the entire thickness ofthe r
21、ubber floor tile.6.4 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Floor TileThe sur-face color or mottling need not extend through the entirethickness of the rubber floor tile, but must extend throughoutthe entire thickness of the wear layer.6.4.1 The wear layer must have a minimum thickness of0.040 in. (1.0 mm)
22、when measured in accordance with TestMethod F410.6.4.2 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-plished by any
23、 suitable method.7. Performance Requirements7.1 HardnessThe rubber floor tile shall have a durometerhardness as follows:Grade 1 85Grade 2 70 but less than 85 (Shore, Type A, instantaneousreading) when tested in accordance with Test Method D2240.7.2 Static Load LimitWhen tested in accordance with Tes
24、tMethod F970, with an applied load of 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 F925, the rubber floortile shall have no more than a slight change in surface dulling
25、,surface attack, or staining when exposed 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%
26、 NaOCl)Disinfectant cleaner (5% active 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
27、to be resistant to a specificchemical, 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
28、, mineral oil, olive oil, kerosene, 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 F1514, the color change of the rubber floor tileshall have an average E not greater
29、than 8.0 after 7 daysexposure to 158F (70C). The specimen surface shall bewiped with a clean, white cotton cloth prior to taking the initialand post test conditioned period color readings to remove anywax bloom or other contaminants which may affect theaccuracy of the color readings.7.5 Abrasion Res
30、istanceWhen tested in accordance withTest Method D3389 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 F2199, the dimensional change of the rubber
31、floortile in both the machine direction (MD) and the across machinedirection (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-Arc testmethods used to test
32、rubber floor tiles resulted in extremelyhigh failure rates which is not typical in everyday use of theseproducts.F1344 12128. Dimensions and Permissible Variations8.1 Overall ThicknessUnless otherwise specified (see5.1), the molded pattern rubber floor tile shall have a minimumthickness of 0.080 in.
33、 (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-sectional areaof the ti
34、le. 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 +0.015/0.005in. (+0.381/0.127 mm) for molded and embossed pa
35、tternrubber 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 MethodF386 for smooth and molded pattern rubber floor tile and TestMethod F373 for embossed pattern rubber floor tile.
36、 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 permis-sible tolerances shall be permitted per tile when measur
37、ed inaccordance with Test Method F2055.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 SquarenessWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F2055, the out o
38、f squareness of the rubber floor tileshall not exceed 0.010 in. (0.254 mm).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 productsha
39、ll be free of defects 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 (see5.1), the back or bonding surface of the rubber floor tile s
40、hallbe buffed, roughened, ribbed, grooved, or otherwise 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 s
41、urface.10. Sampling for Test10.1 Sampling for testing physical characteristics listed inTable I shall be done in accordance with the provisions setforth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall bespecial inspection level S-1, as noted in Table I, and theacceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6
42、.5 defects per hundredunits as noted in Table 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 pu
43、rchaser and themanufacturer as part of the procurement 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 Z1.4. The inspection level shall be L
44、evel I as noted inTable I with an acceptable quality level (AQL) of 6.5 defectsper hundred as noted in Table II-A or as otherwise specified in11.2 herein. The lot size shall be expressed in units. A unitrepresents a single, manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.11.2 Inspection of the rubber floor
45、 tile for defects that wouldadversely affect 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 documentsre
46、quired to substantiate certification shall be furnished to thepurchaser that the product was manufactured to meet thisspecification.13. Product Marking13.1 Unless otherwise specified in 5.1, shipping containersshall be marked with the name of the material as defined by thecontract or order under whi
47、ch the shipment is made, the size,thickness, the pattern number, the quantity contained therein,and the name of the manufacturer.13.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards,marketing and technical literature reference this specification,the complete product classification information relat
48、ive to thisspecification shall be included.14. Packaging and Packing14.1 Unless otherwise specified in 5.1, the rubber floor tileshall be packaged in accordance with normal commercialpractice and packed to ensure acceptance by common carrierand to provide protection against damage during normalshipp
49、ing, handling, and storage.15. Keywords15.1 flooring; resilient; rubber; tileFIG. 1 Overall and Base ThicknessF1344 1213APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted for additionalinformation: Practice F710 and Guide F1482.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risko
