Olde English Tiles Australia - Federation, Victorian and Art Deco Tiles in Sydney, Australia

technical

The results obtained on the whole products, which are pressed as simple tiles, easily exceed the required specifications. With porosity very close to zero, they are suitable for use in any climatic conditions.

Characteristics

Required Values

Test Results

Surface Hardness
(Mohs scale)

6

Above 6

Acid Resistance
Alkali Resistance

No trace of deterioration,
weight variance less than 1%

Up to standard
Below 0.2%

Porosity

Maximum:3%

0.03% to 0.6%

Resistance to abrasion
(Capon scale)

Minimum:2300

4300-5200

Modules of rupture

Minimum 250kgf/cm2

From 380-450kgf/cm2

Indentation Strength

Non

Non Indentation observed

Crushing strength

Above 1500kgf/cm2

3200-5550kgf/cm2



Summary Of Tests Performed

AS/NZS 3661.1:1993

Determination of Slip resistance, DRY
Mean Co-efficient of Friction

0.90

PASS

AS/NZS 3661.1:1993

Determination of Slip resistance, WET
Mean Co-efficient of Friction

0.55

PASS