CleanGrip

Innovative product development
"Made in Germany"

Through the use of microbeads on the surface and the absence of PVC, CleanGrip™ achieves optimal fire properties with a slip resistance of R10.

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The requirements of the technical regulation for workplaces ASR A1.5/1.2 are clear: floors must be equipped to be slip-resistant and easy to clean.

Classic anti-slip coverings with mineral grains only fulfil this requirement to a limited extent. With a value of R13, they provide a high degree of slip resistance, but are almost impossible to clean due to the sharp-edged particles on the surface.

Anti-slip coverings whose surface consists of a structured foil can be cleaned better. This structuring of the surface usually achieves a slip resistance in the range of R9 or R10. However, the problem in this case is that the majority of these coverings are made of materials such as PVC or synthetic rubber. These contain harmful plasticizers, which in turn are harmful to the environment and worsen the fire behavior of the covering.

With CleanGrip™ we solve exactly this problem: During the development we have paid attention to make the surface as environmentally friendly, durable and high quality as possible. It is therefore free of both PVC and plasticisers and does not require any solvents in the coating process. CleanGrip™ thus achieves the best possible fire protection class HL3 as a transparent version, and HL2 for the other colors. It has also been awarded the official “Made in Germany” seal of quality.

The covering achieves a slip resistance of R10. In combination with our step profiles, this even rises to R11. The use of microbeads on the surface, instead of sharp-edged particles, makes CleanGrip™ particularly easy to keep clean. The base film is made of PET, which makes the covering comparatively tear-resistant, dimensionally stable, heat-resistant and weatherproof.

Slip resistance R10 (covering) is recommended for 24% and R11 (profile) even for 34% of all applications. Thus, both products cover the recommended slip resistance for more than half of all working areas in Annex 2 of ASR A1.5/1.2. For more information on the guideline, see the next section.

Slip resistance R11

34%

Slip resistance R12

26%

Slip resistance R10

24%

Slip resistance R9

14%

Slip resistance R13

*Due to the recommendation of two R-classes in some areas, the statistics here exceed 100%.

DIN certified slip resistance

Classical applications for an equipment with the slip resistance R10 according to DIN EN 16165 (Annex B), are entrance areas, stairs as well as operational walkways.

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Slip-resistance properties of a floor are defined with the help of DIN EN 16165. The test specified in this standard determines how inclined a walking surface may be until safe walking is no longer possible. The higher the slope (angle of inclination) achieved, the higher the slip resistance value of the floor. Subsequently, suitable classes from R9 (lowest slip resistance) to R13 (highest slip resistance) are assigned.

The technical rule for workplaces ASR A1.5/1.2 is defined by the BAuA (Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and specifies general requirements for floors in workplaces. The general state of the art, occupational medicine and other assured occupational scientific knowledge is shown by workplace guidelines (ASR). Therefore, compliance with these guidelines can be assumed to be legally secure.

Appendix 2 of ASR A1.5/1.2 lists hazard areas and recommends slip resistance classes for floors. The value should be selected in such a way that the risk of slipping is prevented, but also that no tripping hazards are caused by excessive slip resistance. Therefore, adjacent floor areas should never differ by more than one class. Slip resistance values that are too high are often used. R10 can be used for 40 and R11 even for 57 of the total 170 areas mentioned in Annex 2. In comparison, there are only 16 areas where R13 slip resistance is required.

According to Annex 2 of ASR A1.5/1.2, classic areas of application for equipment with slip resistance R10 are:

Entrance areas, stairs and company walkways
Garages and elevated/underground garages
Storage rooms for packaged food
Counter and bar areas
Sales outlets and premises for packaged goods (except fish)

In addition to the BauA, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), as the association of most of the commercial professional associations and accident insurance funds, has a great interest in making work spaces slip-resistant. For this reason, the DGUV has published Rule 108-003 “Floors in workrooms and work areas with slip hazards”. The content of this regulation largely coincides with the requirements of ASR A1.5/1.2. However, some of the requirements developed by the DGUV departments go beyond the legal requirements. The DGUV Test mark helps to identify safe and healthy products. CleanGrip™ is awarded the DGUV test mark for slip resistance R10.

Optimum cleanability

Have you ever tried to wipe off a non-slip surface? Unlike the sharp-edged mineral grit of an R13 floor covering, the micro-bead surface of CleanGrip™ is easy to clean. As a result, dirt does not get caught as easily and both the function and appearance of the floorcovering are maintained for longer.

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The adjustment of the surface from sharp-edged crystals to round microbeads makes the cleaning of CleanGrip™ much easier. By their very nature, the abrasive materials usually used for R13 coverings, such as corundum or silicon carbide, break with sharp edges. The sharp edges and high hardness make them ideal abrasives and also explain the high slip resistance of R13. However, dirt adheres particularly well to this rough surface and, once in the structure of the covering, is difficult to remove. Therefore, mops or wipes get stuck instead of removing dirt.

The round structure of the microbeads, on the other hand, can be wiped off without any problems. Dirt does not get caught as easily and patterns, colours or warnings remain visible for longer. This continuously ensures the safety of the product. The clear requirement of ASR A1.5/1.2 for the hygienic cleanability of floors is therefore met.

Complete cleaning is almost impossible due to the pronounced high-low structure of the coarse R13 covering. The micro-bead surface, on the other hand, can be wiped without dirt or even the mop getting stuck to it.

Excellent fire protection

Optimized for the rail vehicle traffic of the future - The fire protection requirements applicable throughout Europe for floor structures in train interiors of DIN EN 45545-2 are met. In addition, the R10 slip resistance is ideal for use in entrance areas. This includes the entrance of trains or other transport vehicles.

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In addition to the right slip resistance and high-contrast marking, fire protection is a particularly sensitive issue in the entrance of rail vehicles. Due to the Europe-wide standardisation of fire protection requirements through DIN EN 45545-2, there are very clear standards for this.

A targeted selection of materials and the consistent renunciation of PVC provides CleanGrip™ with at least HL2 (depending on the version also HL3) for the requirement R10. This refers to internal horizontal surfaces facing upwards.

CleanGrip™ can therefore be used almost without restriction for floor applications in rail vehicles with regard to fire protection.

Harmonious design of a boarding area in rail vehicles: Uniform surface appearance from the sliding step to the steps and edges to the 1st class marking

Individual design

CleanGrip™ can be adjusted to
modern interiors, concepts and room designs

For the new CleanGrip™ product, we also pursue the claim of being a problem solver. Therefore, in addition to the standard colours black, transparent and black-yellow, we can successfully implement individual solutions with you. A prominent example is the latest generation of 1st class skirting boards for the ICE fleet of Deutsche Bahn.

We can make the following things possible with you:

Individual printing of logos or colours according to your corporate design.
You specify the dimensions, we take care of the implementation.
Extensive adhesion tests at every stage of the project. This means that any adhesion problems can be identified and rectified at an early stage.
Extensive technical advice on the properties and requirements of the products (especially for the rail vehicle market).
a product “Made in Germany”

A more general overview of CleanGrip™ can be found here.