Technical information / Quality
Quality Reliability through testing IVC Flooring ensures top quality by constantly refining testing methods and by using advanced techniques. Our rigorous quality control guarantees durable, high-performance and stylish sheet vinyl flooring. We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo to provide flooring that exceeds customer expectations in both functionality and design.
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Tear test The force required to tear a vinyl floor. This force is measured in Newtons. The various European or international standards provide for a variety of specific methods. Delamination test The delamination test is used to test the adhesion between the various layers. It measures the force required to separate the layers from each other. This may apply to the wear layer, the intermediate layer or the backing. Indentation test This test measures the residual indentation and elasticity of the vinyl: the extent to which the vinyl floor recovers its original shape after being exposed to a force of 50kg/cm 2 for 2.5 hours. Castor chair test This procedure determines changes in the appea rance and stability of resilient floor coverings when subjected to the movement of a castor chair. The wear is measured and evaluated by testing for 25,000 to 50,000 revolutions.
Dimensional stability and curling This examines the degree of curling, shrinkage or expansion of vinyl floorings. During this procedure, the product is heated at 80°C for 6 hours, after which it is acclimatised at room temperature. Thickness The thickness of the vinyl flooring is measured to verify compliance with European laws. Wear layer Microscopy is used to measure the exact thick ness of the individual wear layer. Furniture leg test Three types of furniture legs are used for this purpose. We mechanically drag the furniture leg over the vinyl with a pressure of 100kg to assess the extent of damage caused to the vinyl coat - ing. This is done in the longitudinal as well as the transverse direction.
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