TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DIGTAL WALL TILES
| PROPERTIES | EURO STANDARD EN-159/IS 13753 | OUR VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSION & SURFACE QUALITY | ||
| Dimension | ± 0.5% | ± 0.2% |
| Deviation in Thickness | ± 0.6mm | ± 0.2mm |
| Straightness of sides | ± 0.3% | ± 0.2% |
| Rectangularity | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Surface flatness | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Surface Quality | Min 95% | Min 96% |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Water absorption | >10% | 13.5% |
| Bending Strength | > 150 Kg/Cm2 | 200-250 Kg/Cm2 |
| Scratch hardness (Mohs) | Min 3 | Min 3 |
| Crazing | 1 cycle | No Crazing at 5 Cycles |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Staining Resistance | Min Class 2 | Resistance to all Acids, Alkalies & Household Chemicals, except Hydro Fluoric Acid |
| Household Chemical | Min Class B | Resistance to all Acids, Alkalies & Household Chemicals, except Hydro Fluoric Acid |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | ||
| Thermal Shock | Resistant to 10 Cycles | CONFORMS |
| Thermal Expansion | Max-9E-06 | CONFORMS |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PORCELAIN TILES(GVT/PGVT)
| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ISO STANDARD 13006 B1a TILES | OUR VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length and width | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6% | ± 0.3% |
| Thickness | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 5.0% | ± 3.0% |
| Straightness of sides | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Rectangularity | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6% | ± 0.3% |
| Surface flatness | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Water absorption | BS EN ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.05% |
| Breaking strength | BS EN ISO 10545-4 | ≥ 1300N | ≥ 1500N |
| Modulus of rupture | BS EN ISO 10545-4 | ≥ 35 N/mm2 | ≥ 45 N/mm2 |
| Resistance to deep abrasion | BS EN ISO 10545-6 | ≤ 175mm3 | ≤ 150mm3 |
| Linear thermal expansion | BS EN ISO 10545-8 | ≤ 9 x 10-6 °C1 | ≤ 7 x 10-6 °C1 |
| Thermal shock resistance | BS EN ISO 10545-9 | No visible defect | No visible defect |
| Frost resistance | BS EN ISO 10545-12 | Frost proof | Frost proof |
| Resistance to chemicals | BS EN ISO 10545-13 | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Resistance to stains | BS EN ISO 10545-14 |
Manufacturer to state class |
Stains removed
Min. Class 3 |
| Colour resistance | BS EN ISO 10545-16 | No damage | No damage |
| Colour resistance to UV Light | DIN 51094 | No change in color | No change in color |
| Scratch hardness (MOH's Scale) | EN 101 | ≥ 6 MOHS | ≥ 7 MOHS |
| Surface quality | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | Min. 95% | No visible defect |
| Skid resistance (friction co-efficient) | BS EN ISO 10545-17 | > 0.4 | > 0.4 |
| Moisture Expansion | - | Nil | Nil |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SOLUBLE SALT PORCELAIN
| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ISO Standard 13006/EN 176 Group BIa | OUR VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deviation in Length | EN 98 | ± 0.6% | ± 0.1% |
| Deviation in Thickness | EN 98 | ± 5% | ± 4 % |
| Straightness of sides | EN 98 | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% |
| Rectangularity | EN 98 | ± 0.6% | ± 0.2% |
| Surface flatness | EN 98 | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Water absorption | EN 99 | < 0.5% | < 0.05% |
| Scratch hardness (MOH's Scale) | EN 101 | > 6 MOHS | > 7 MOHS |
| Modulus of Rupture | EN 100 | > 27 N/mm2 | > 47 N/mm2 |
| Abrasion Resistance | EN 102 | < 204 mm3 | < 98 mm3 |
| Skid Resistance (Friction Coefficient) | ASTM C-1028 | >0.4 | > 0.6 |
| Breaking Strength | ASTM C-648 | >1113 N | > 2830 N |
| Density (g/cc)* | DIN 51082 | > 2 | > 2.4 |
| Frost Resistance | EN 202 | Frost proof | Frost proof |
| Chemical Resistance | EN 106 | No damage | No damage |
| Thermal Shock Resistance | EN 104 | No damage | No damage |
| Colour Resistance | DIN 51094 | No damage | No damage |
| Thermal Expansion | EN 103 | < 9 x 10-6 | < 6 x 10-6 |
| Stain Resistance | ISO 10545-14 | Resistant | Resistant |
| Moisture Expansion | ISO 10545-10 | Nil | Nil |
| Glossiness* | Glossmeter | - | Min 65%-70% reflection |
