Bamboo Floors, Technical

Technical Data

Description

Carbonized	Natural

The "natural" colour is the colour of the bamboo after it is harvested and proce ssed to form a board.

To get the "carbonized" colour the bamboo strips are heat pressure treated and as the moisture penetrates the fibres
they gradually darken. The darkness of the board is controlled by the length of time the strips are left in the tank.
Bamboo is a natural product so there may be some colour variation usually within the range of plus or minus 10%.

Finish

* Available in Matt | Gloss | High gloss
* Non slip finish (add $10/m2)
* Takeichiban bamboo flooring is pre-finished with German made "Klumpp" UV proof paint that resists high friction.
Friedrich Klumpp GmbH.

No	Test	Classification
1.	Gloss Value	According to samples
2.	Inflammability	B1
3.	Pendular hardness on gloss	Minimum ca. 100 swings
4.	Chemical resistance	1B
5.	Miraphen UV-Coatings	1200-1700 cycles
6.	Scratch resistance	4C
7.	Heat test	120'C
8.	Cross cut test	GTo
9.	Coefficient of friction	0.3-0.5

Test results are based on a total quantity of 80g/sqm

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Specifications: Vertical and Horizontal Stripe

Flammability
AS/NZS Test Ref/Equiv.	Test Description	Rating /Result	Corresponding Indices
AS/NZS 1530.3:1999			for regulatory purposes.
Simultaneous determination of	Ignition time	Mean 4.6	gnitability -15. Index 0-20
ignitability, flame properties, heat	Flame spread	Mean 26.2	Flame spread - 8 Index 0-10
release and smoke release.	Heat release integral	Mean 195.8kj/m2	Heat evolved - 7 Index 0-10
	Smoke release (log10D)	Mean - 1.398	Smoke devlpd - 3 Index 0-10

Hardness/Indentation Resistance
Testing to ASTM 1037 procedures, bamboo shows an average hardness of 1642 PSI

Dimensional Stability

One of the major issues when installing any type of wood flooring is that it can swell and warp due to changes in humidity
levels, causing swelling and buckling of the floor.

Bamboo tops the list of common wood species for dimensional stability (see dimensional stability coefficient below)
meaning it is much more resistant to swelling or warping compared to other hardwood floors.

Produces a dimensional stability coefficient of 0.00129, making it 2.5 times more stable than commonly used wood flooring.

Compressive Strength
Testing to ASTM 3501-86A produced: Compression parallel to the grain: 7600 PSI Compression perpendicular to the grain:
2624 PSI

Modus of Elasticity :940,000 PSI

Tensile Strength
Testing to ASTM 3500-90A yeilded results of 15,300 PSI parallel to the grain.

Abrasion Resistance
When tested according to ASTM C501, the weight loss was only 0.349 grams. The test utilized H-22 calibrate wheels loaded
with 1000 gram weights at 70RPM for 1000 cycles.

Chemical and Stain Resistance
Resistant to standard acids, salts and disinfectants.

Slip Resistance
Testing according to ASTM D2047, Bamboo was rated as slip resistant as per the Americans with disabilities Act.

Formaldehyde Free
Free of halogenated hydrocarbons, heavy metals, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides.

Moisture Content :
8-10%

Specifications: Ultra-compressed

Strength
Material	Pulling Strength (kg/cm)	Compressive strength (kg/cm)
Bamboo	1842.7	653.9
Red Pine	981	328
Fir	816.5	388.8
Oak	1535.5	622.3

Hardness and deformed ratio
Material	Deformed ratio%	Hardness (surface) (kg/cm)
Bamboo	0.255	985
Red Pine	0.459	220
Fir	0.537	253
Oak	0.392	673

Specifications of products technology
Testing items	Traditional bamboo flooring	Ultra-compressed bamboo flooring
Rigidity (Mpa)	66.4	104
Intensity of static curve (Mpa)	74.9	176.3
Average density (g/cm3)	0.55	1.15
Impact tenacity (kj/m2)	0.392	114.7
Free formaldehyde releasing (mg/100g)	n/a	5.7
Moisture (%)	8 to 10	6.6
Water absorbing expanding per 24h(%)	0.7	0.4

The entire technology index achieves or exceeds the E1 standard of the European quality and environment
protection.

Depending on the type and quantity of flooring required we may be able to supply immediately from our ware-
house in New Zealand. Please enquire as to current stock availability.