Tactiles & Tactile Studs (TGSIs) - Birrus Matting Systems

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TACTILES & TACTILE STUDS

Simple, durable and versatile tactile solutions

Peel & Stick Tactiles – This is a retro-fit Tactile system with no need for trenching out the area or saw cutting, it comes complete with an installation kit.
Ceramic Tactiles – Designed for tiled areas, our range of Ceramic Tactiles are ideal for use in bathrooms and meet a range of AS/NZS accreditations.
Tactile Studs – With a full range to meet different flooring requirements, our Tactile Studs are versatile and easy to install on a range of surfaces.

Ensuring that your building and its surroundings are safe and accessible for the visually impaired requires the use of high-quality and durable Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs) and tactile studs. Our range of peel-and-stick Tactiles, Ceramic Tactiles and Tactile Studs provide a cost-effective solution to make your building compliant with Australian Public Access Standards.

Birrus Peel & Stick Tactiles Colour Options – a range of 6 different colours
No On-tile Branding – our tactiles do not feature a logo or brand name
Versatile – peel & stick tactiles are engineered for a range of surfaces
Easy Installation – a retrofit system with no need for trenching out or saw cutting
Versatile Stud Options – 5 variants for different environments and flooring surfaces
Durable – tested for harsh Australian weather conditions and they are UV-stabilised

Technical Specifications

Peel & Stick Tactiles

Construction Material:
– Polyurethane

Adhesive:
– SUPER STICK Butyl Backing

Size:
– 300mm x 300mm

Tile Thickness:
– 8.4mm
– Top 25mm
– Base 35mm
– Height 5mm

Ceramic Tiles

Construction Material:
– Ceramic

Size:
– 300mm x 300mm

Tile Thickness:
– 10mm
– Top of Dome 25mm
– Base of Dome 35mm
– Height of Dome 5mm

Tactile Studs

Type 1 – Pin Positive
Suitable for: Interior/exterior use
Suitable for Flooring Surface: Masonry, Ceramic Tiles, Stone or Terrazzo
Construction Material: Stainless 316
Colours: Natural
Node Spacing Reference: AS/NZ 1428.4.1:2009
Installation: Drill and Glue with Epoxy Adhesive

Type 2 – Flat Back
Suitable for: Interior/exterior use
Suitable for Flooring Surface: Masonry, Ceramic Tiles, Stone or Terrazzo
Construction Material: Stainless 316
Colours: Natural
Node Spacing Reference: AS/NZ 1428.4.1:2009
Installation: Glue with Epoxy Adhesive

Type 3 – Screw Down
Suitable for: Interior/exterior use
Suitable for Flooring Surface: Masonry, Carpet, Rubber or Vinyl
Construction Material: Stainless 316
Colours: Natural
Installation: Wall-plug and Screw or Equivalent

Type 4 – Brass
Suitable for: Interior/exterior use
Suitable for Flooring Surface: Natural Stone, Engineered Stone, Concrete Asphalt, Timber, Ceramic, Rubber or Vinyl
Construction Material: DR-grade Brass
Colours: Natural
Installation: Drill and Glue with Epoxy Adhesive

Type 5 – Poly Pin
Suitable for: Interior/exterior use
Suitable for Flooring Surface: Masonry, Ceramic Tiles, Stone, Terrazzo, Timber or Vinyl
Construction Material: Polyurethane
Colours: Grey, Terracotta, Black, Yellow, Cream or Black
Installation: Drill & Press in

Type 7 – Carborundum
Suitable for: Interior/exterior use
Suitable for Flooring Surface: Masonry, Ceramic Tiles, Stone, Timber or Terrazzo
Construction Material: Stainless 316
Coating: Silicon Carbide (Carborundum) Baked on to the Surface
Colours: Natural
Node Spacing Reference: AS/NZ 1428.4.1:2009
Installation: Drill and Glue with Epoxy Adhesive

Safety Accreditation

Birrus Peel & Stick Tactiles
– Manufactured to AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009
– CSIRO Slip Testing Rating R1

Birrus Ceramic Tactiles
– Manufactured to AS/NZ1428.4.1:2009
CSIRO Testing Results:
– AS/NZS 4586 Appendix A
– Wet Pendulum 4SW
– AS/NZS 4586 Appendix D
– Oil Wet Ramp Test R12
– AS/NZS 1428 4
Wet & Dry Luminance Reflectance:
– Dry 44.09 / Wet 42.30
Mean Contrast Range:
– 29.6 – 57.3
AS4459.4 Breaking Load:
– 2242 N
Breaking Strength:
– 2092 N
Modulus of Rupture:
– 31.39 N/mm2
ISO 10545-3 Water Absorption:
– 0.19%

Tactile Studs
Type 1 – Pin Positive:
– Manufactured to AS/NZ 1428.4.1:2009
Type 2 – Standard Flat Back:
– Manufactured to AS/NZ 1428.4.1:2009
Type 7 – Carborundum
– Manufactured to AS/NZ 1428.4.1:2009

Installation

Peel & Stick Tactiles
– No special tools or site preparations required.
– Primer is required for new concrete or tactiles installed in the elements.
– Place angle in the recess and set angles level with adjoining floor surfaces. Glue in or screw fix as required.

Contractors are advised, to ensure proper performance of the entire assembly it is absolutely necessary that the base of matwell is formed to a level plane, using an engineered screed. We do not recommend sand and cement screed as it will break up over time.

Ceramic Tactiles
– Lay Ceramic Tactiles as you would normal tile units.
– Tile thickness is 10mm and it is best to leave 13-15mm rebate in freshly laid concrete to accommodate glue and cement. Also, leave 2-3mm gap for grouting the tiles.