Tiles are mostly tested to ISO 10545 which is divided into 17 sections. Apart from section 1 which is mostly relating to administration , the other sections require test equipment.
We offer equipment for most of the sections apart from for the chemical resistance test (these materials are usually available locally)
Below is a list of the equipment requirements for each test which can be found on individual pages of the web site
ISO 10545-2
Universal test gauge
Calibration tiles
Vernier Calipers
Fluorescent light (6000-6500 k)
1 m engineers rule
Light meter
ISO10545-3. Water Absorbtion
Oven
Balance
Dessicator (vacuum type)
Chamois leather
Vacuum pump
Boiling vessel
Integrated Vacuum system
ISO10545-4 Modulus of Rupture
MOR equipment
ISO10545-5 Impact Resistance
Tile impact tester
Calibration tiles
ISO 10545-6 Deep Abrasion
Deep abrasion instrument
Digital Calipers
Calibration tile
ISO10545-7 Surface Abrasion
Surface abrasion tester
Viewing box 6000 - 6500k
Abrasion charges
Sieve
Oven
ISO10545-8 Linear Thermal Expansion
Thermal expansion instrument
Tile cutter with diamond tipped blade
Desiccator
ISO10545-9 Thermal Shock (2 methods)
Oven
Immersion method
Water tank
Dry method
Water cooled plate
Aluminium granules
Chiller may be required if ambient temperature is over 20C
ISO10545-10 Moisture Expansion
Measuring frame
Invar calibration bar
Kiln (600C)
Boiling apparatus capable of running for 24 hours continuous use
Tile cutter with diamond tipped blade
Timer
ISO10545-11 Craze Testing
Autoclave 10bar
Methylene Blue dye
Beaker
Brush
Heat resistant gloves
Rubber gloves
Rubber apron
ISO10545-12 Resistance to Frost
Frost test instrument
Chamois leather
Balance (large platform)
ISO10545-13 Chemical Resistance
Locally sourced chemicals
ISO10545-14 Resistance to Stains
Motorised brush with test tank and cleaning fluid reservoir
Stain pack
Locally sourced chemicals
ISO10545-15 Heavy Metal Release
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Silicone sealant
Cotton cloth
Crystallising dish
100ml measuring cylinder
Disposible pipettes
Locally sourced analysis
Typical grade Acetic Acid
ISO10545-16 Colour Difference
Colorimeter CIE/CMC Lab, lightness
ISO10545-17 Coefficient of Friction
Options
Tortus 3
Pendulum
Pendulum calibration rig
Pull meter
ISO 10545 Equipment Guide