DIGITAL GLAZED PORCELAIN TILES
| Sr. No | Characteristic | Standard (ISO 13006 / EN 14411 Group Bla) | Mean Value of PGVT | Mean Value of GVT | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deviation in length & width | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 2 | Deviation in thickness | ± 5.0% | ± 5.0% | ± 5.0% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 3 | Straightness in side | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 4 | Rectangularity | ± 0.6% | ± 0.1% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 5 | Surface flatness | ± 0.5% | ± 0.2% | ± 0.2% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 6 | Color difference | Unterned | No change | No change | ISO-10545-16 |
| 7 | Glossiness | As per mfg. | Min 90% | Min 4% | GLOSSOMETER |
| 8 | Water absorption | < 0.50% | < 0.20% | < 0.20% | ISO-10545-3 |
| 9 | Apparent density | > 2.0 g/cc | > 2.10 g/cc | > 2.10 g/cc | DIN 51082 |
| 10 | Modulus of rupture | Min. 35 N/mm2 | Min. 40 N/mm2 | Min. 40 N/mm2 | ISO-10545-4 |
| 11 | Breaking strength | Min. 1300 N | Min. 1700 N | Min. 1700 N | ISO-10545-4 |
| 12 | Impact resistance | As per mfg. | Min. 0.55 | Min. 0.55 | ISO-10545-5 |
| 13 | Surface abrasion resistance | As per mfg. | Min. Class-3 | Min. Class-3 | ISO-10545-7 |
| 14 | MOH's hardness | As per mfg. | Min. 4 | Min. 5 | EN 101 |
| 15 | Frost resistance | No damage | No damage | No damage | ISO-10545-12 |
| 16 | Thermal shock resistance | No damage | No damage | No damage | ISO-10545-9 |
| 17 | Moisture expansion | Nill | Nill | Nill | ISO-10545-10 |
| 18 | Thermal expansion (COE) | Max. 9.0 x 10-6 | Max. 6.5 x 10-6 | Max. 6.5 x 10-6 | ISO-10545-8 |
| 19 | Crazing resistance | As per mfg. | Min. 10 Cycle | Min. 10 Cycle | ISO-10545-11 |
CERAMIC WALL TILES
| Sr. No. | Characteristic | EURA Standards EN - 159 / IS 13753 | Icon Wall Tile Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimension | ± 0.5% | ± 0.2% |
| 2 | Deviation in thickness | ± 0.6mm | ± 0.2mm |
| 3 | Straightness in side | ± 0.3% | ± 0.2% |
| 4 | Rectangularity | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| 5 | Surface flatness | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| 6 | Surface Quality | Min. 95% | Min. 96% |
| 7 | Water absorption | < 10% | 13.5% (approx) |
| 8 | Bending strength | > 150 Kg/cm² | > 200-250 Kg/cm² |
| 9 | Scratch hardness (Moh's) | Min. 3 | Min. 3 |
| 10 | Crazing | 1 Cycle | No Crazin at 5 cycle |
| 11 | Staining Resistance | Min. Class 2 | Resistance to all acids & alkalies & household chemicals, except hydrofluoric acid |
| 12 | Household Chemical | Min. Class B | Resistance to all acids & alkalies & household chemicals, except hydrofluoric acid |
| 13 | Thermal Shock | Resistance to 10 cycle | CONFORMS |
| 14 | Thermal Expansion | Max. 9E-06 | CONFORMS |