1、Designation: F1344 15Standard 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 indicate
2、s 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 U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers requirements for the com-pound and physical character
3、istics 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 considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thes
4、afety 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. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effec
5、t 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 PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion R
6、esistance(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 SurfacesF410 Test Method for Wear Layer Thickness of ResilientFloor Cover
7、ings 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 Installation and Preparation of PanelType Underlayments to Receive Resilient Fl
8、ooringF1514 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 Stabilityof Resilient Floor Tile after Exposure to Heat2.3 American National Stan
9、dards: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 covered by this specification shall beclassified as:Type IHomogeneous Rubber
10、 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 tile in 4.1 may have either smooth, embossed, ormolded pattern wearing su
11、rfaces.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 permitted herein, and includethe following information in the invitation to bid or purchaseorder:1This specification is under th
12、e jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 onResilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.80on Specifications.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2015. Published January 2015. Originallyapproved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1344-121. DOI:10.1520/F1344-
13、15.2For 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 American National Standards Institute (ANS
14、I), 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 Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.1.1 Title, number, and date of this specification.5.1.2 Class, color, pattern, and wearing surface (see Section4).5
15、.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 tile is specified (see8.2).5.1.8 Resistance to chemicals (see 7.4).5
16、.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 certification ofcompliance is required (see Section 12).5.1.12 Packing require
17、ments, 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 binder of the rubber floor tileshall (1) satisfy the definition of rubb
18、er 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 to neutral pH cleaners.6.2 Color, Pattern, and Wear Layer SurfaceT
19、he 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 manufactured, colors mayvary somewhat in hue or shade from the catalog.NOTE
20、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 rubber floor tile.6.4 Heterogeneous (Layered) Rubber Floor TileThe s
21、ur-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) when measured in accordance with TestMethod F410.6.4.2 The appearan
22、ce 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 suitable method.7. Performance Requirements7.1 HardnessThe rubber
23、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 TestMethod F970, with an applied load of 250 lb (113.4 kg), theresidua
24、l 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,surface attack, or staining when exposed to the followingchemicals
25、: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)NOTE 3These basic chemicals are representative of those like
26、ly 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 specificchemical, this additional requirement should become part of the procure-ment
27、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, andgasoline have been removed from the standard chemical list to elimi
28、nateany 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 than 8.0 after 7 daysexposure to 158F (70C). The specimen surface shall bewiped with a clean, white cotton
29、 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 ResistanceWhen tested in accordance withTest Method D3389 and with the abrader equipped with H-18wheels and a
30、 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 floortile in both the machine direction (MD) and the across machinedirection (AMD) shall not exceed 0.15 %
31、.7.7 Resistance to LightExisting Q-UV and Xenon-Arctest methods 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 p
32、attern rubber floor tile shall have a minimumthickness 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.F1344 1528.2 Base ThicknessMolded pattern rubber floor tile b
33、asethickness shall be measured at the thinnest cross-sectional 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 rubbe
34、r floor tile or +0.015/0.005in. (+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 MethodF386 for smooth and molded pattern r
35、ubber floor tile and TestMethod F373 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). T
36、he following permis-sible tolerances shall be permitted per tile when measured 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
37、mm).8.5 SquarenessWhen tested in accordance with TestMethod F2055, the out of 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 approv
38、ed samplesin color, pattern, wearing surface, and appearance. The productshall 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 contra
39、ct or order (see5.1), the back or bonding surface of the rubber floor tile shallbe 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
40、the bonding surface beperceptible, under any circumstances, on the exposed surface.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 leve
41、l S-1, as noted in Table I, and theacceptable quality level (AQL) shall be 6.5 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 test
42、ing physical characteristics listed inTable I shall be agreed upon by the purchaser 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
43、 the provisions set forth in ANSI/ASQC Z1.4. The inspection level shall be Level 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,
44、manufactured, inventoried, finished tile.11.2 Inspection of the rubber floor 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 c
45、ontract (see5.1.11), a manufacturers certification and any other documentsrequired 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 marke
46、d 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,and the name of the manufacturer.13.2 When product sample sets, sample set cover cards,marketing and technical literature refere
47、nce this specification,the complete product classification information relative 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
48、by common carrierand to provide protection against damage during normalshipping, handling, and storage.15. Keywords15.1 flooring; resilient; rubber; tileFIG. 1 Overall and Base ThicknessF1344 153APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONX1.1 The following sources can be consulted f
49、or 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 riskof infringement of such rights, are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised, either reapprov
