Johnson Endura MaxGrip Tiles

The Endura MaxGrip anti-slip tile range from HnR Johnson offers a durable and slip-resistant flooring solution for high-traffic areas. The tiles are designed to enhance safety and maintain aesthetic appeal, and are ideal for both interior and exterior applications, including malls, parking lots, hospitals, educational institutions, ramps, pools, and gymnasiums.

With their superior grip properties, Endura MaxGrip tiles provide reliable traction even in wet conditions, reducing the risk of accidents. Their easy-to-clean surface ensures long-lasting hygiene and durability, making them a practical choice for various environments.

R Value

In high-traffic areas, the coefficient of friction of floor tiles plays a crucial role in preventing slips and falls. This metric, measured in R values (ranging from R9 to R12), quantifies the resistance to sliding between a surface and an object. A higher R value indicates greater anti-slip performance, with R13 being the ideal level for maximum safety.

Testing Anti-Slip Performance

To determine the anti-slip value of tiles the BOT Digital Tribometer test, Pendulum test, and RAMP test are conducted. The RAMP test is particularly common and involves two primary methods:

A) Oil Wet Ramp Slip Resistance Test (DIN 51130)
In this test, a sample of flooring material is coated with oil and placed on an inclined ramp. A test operator, wearing standard footwear and protected by a fall restraint harness, walks backward and forward on the ramp. The angle at which the person slips is used to determine the slip resistance rating, ranging from R9 to R13.

B) Wet Barefoot Slip Resistance Test (DIN 51097)
Similar to the oil wet test, the wet barefoot slip resistance test uses a soapy water contaminant. However, the test person walks barefoot on the ramp. The resulting slip angle is categorized into an A, B, or C rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

01. What is the need for Antislip flooring?

Every year over 8 million people worldwide suffer from injuries due to slips and falls. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to these accidents, which can often result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). To mitigate these risks, it is essential to prioritise slip prevention in hallways and other high-traffic areas.

02. What are the factors associated with Slips?

Controllable factors:
– Environment – adequate lighting, slopes/gradients, external areas etc
– Floor material
– Contaminants like water, oil, dust, etc. which reduce the contact & traction between the feet & floor surface.

Predictable factors:
– Use of the surface
– Footwear
– Behavior: Awareness creation for safe working habits. Human vision, balance & reaction time plays a vital role in slip prevention.

03. Why is routine cleaning essential for the performance of slip-resistant tile?

In heavy traffic areas, the flooring tends to loosen its grip over a period of time due to constant friction, making it slippery. Furthermore, if a proper cleaning regime is not followed, then the tiles fail to perform faster. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to follow a daily cleaning regime to maintain the performance of slip-resistant tiles.

Designed specifically to prevent accidents and falls, Johnson Endura MaxGrip tiles offer exceptional anti-slip performance in ramp and wet area applications. Their innovative design provides reliable traction even on slippery surfaces, ensuring safety and peace of mind⊗