Testing
Product Testing Methods
Installation Test Area
Atkore Marco has created an installation test area at our factory premises, where all uPVC trunking and fittings can be installed and tested in a realistic setting. Atkore Marco has a spectrophotometer to carry out in-house colour testing, external fire testing (Warrington Fire Testing), in-house quality/testing procedures and supplier test measurements for the uPVC compound Marco purchases.
Thermal Expansion uPVC
It is recommended not to run the installation at high temperatures for long periods of time. The table below shows the various temperatures for the different uPVC trunking stages:
TEMPERATURE RANGE o C
MIN
MAX
STORAGE
-5 -5 -5
+50 +50 +50
INSTALLATION
OPERATING
Water Absorption uPVC
Negligible.
Testing Facility
Atkore Marco has further demonstrated its commitment to producing the highest quality products on the market by investing in a high-tech suite of specialist test equipment. To date, Atkore Marco is the only UK manufacturer of Steel Wire Cable Tray to own such high specification in-house testing equipment, which will ensure all products are fully compliant with IEC61537 and related standards. Atkore Marco is now able to regularly carry out full deflection tests on all products, and is testing alternative configurations with a view to developing the next generation of trays for the UK and European Markets.
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