PolyPad®
Retrofit polymeric Tactile Ground Surface
Indicators in 600x900mm and 400x400mm format
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A unique, 600 x 900mm or 400x400mm Tactile ground surface indicator pad manufactured from new
generation long lasting UV stable polymer. Designed to warn the vision impaired of an impending
hazard or to provide directional guidance. As part of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
compliance, it is now mandatory to provide Tactile Warning Indicators (TGSI) to stairs, ramps and
many other changing conditions.
THE ONLY COMPANY
IN AUSTRALIA WITH
EVERY TACTILE
FORMULATED ADVANTAGE
PolyPad® is manufactured from a blend of high performance polymers for improved resistance
to acids, solvents, ozone and oxidation. It also exhibits: good flame retardance; good abrasion
resistance; superior resistance to weather, ozone, sunlight and oxidation; excellent resistance
to alcohols, alkalis and acids, very good colour stability;
moderate resistance to oils and gasoline.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE RANGE
-50°F(-60°C) to +250°F(+120°C)
SOLUTION
DIMENSIONS
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Designed to conform with the Australian Standards AS1482.
PolyPad retrofit Tactile pads have:
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An overall size of 600x900mm
•
A stud protrusion height of 5mm, the maximum to ensure
longevity and optimum anti-slip
•
A stud major diameter of 35mm and minor diameter of
25mm at 50mm centres.
•
Available in hazard or directional profiles.
BRITISH STANDARDS
Designed to conform with the British Standards BS7997.
PolyPad retrofit Tactile pads have:
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Overall size 400x400mm
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A stud protrution height of 5mm for the blister tile and 6mm for the courdaroy tile to ensure
longevity and optimum anti slip
•
The blister tile comes with a truncated dome with a major diameter of 25mm and a minor
diameter of 16mm at 67mm centers
•
The courdaroy tile comes with a 20mm rib, 8 off at 50mm centers
•
Blister profiles are available in square and offset patterns.
COLOURS AVAILABLE
• High visibility Yellow, Black, Ivory, Grey, Dark Grey, Ocean Blue, Terracotta, Orange,
Sky Blue and Buff.
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MELBOURNE 5 Mareno Rd, Tullamarine VIC 3043 P 1300 282 282 F +61 3 9334 2621
SYDNEY Unit 23, 43-51 College St Gladesville NSW 2111 P 1300 282 679 F 1300 282 329
QUEENSLAND Unit 4, 10 Dual Ave Warana QLD 4575 P 1300 282 753 F 1300 282 329
PolyPad®
Corduroy hazard warning
surface with 8 ribs
400
Corduroy Hazard Tactile
Warning Surface with
8 Ribs
20 rib
400
Steps will satisfy requirement M1 or M2 if a corduroy
(tactile) hazard warning surface is provided at top and
bottom landings of a series of flights to give advance
warning of a change in level.
30 gap
20
6
2.5
Blister Tactile
The blister tactile stud is used to indicate pedestrian crossings with dropped kerbs, light-controlled
crossings, and crossings with no traffic lights or off street applications. Offset blister tactile is used
at railway platforms
Offset
Square
400
400
400
400
67
67
67
67
2.5
2.5
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MELBOURNE 5 Mareno Rd, Tullamarine VIC 3043 P 1300 282 282 F +61 3 9334 2621
SYDNEY Unit 23, 43-51 College St Gladesville NSW 2111 P 1300 282 679 F 1300 282 329
QUEENSLAND Unit 4, 10 Dual Ave Warana QLD 4575 P 1300 282 753 F 1300 282 329
PolyPad®
FEATURES
• Available in 600x900mm and 400x400mm format to ensure minimum joins and no chance
of dirt ingress.
THE ONLY COMPANY
IN AUSTRALIA WITH
EVERY TACTILE
SOLUTION
•
Can be easily trimmed to suit any combination of Tactile pad size
•
PolyPad® has a maximum base thickness of 2.5mm, i.e. below the required 3mm, to ensure it is
never a trip hazard
•
Easy to install over all substrates including concrete, ceramic tiles, bitumen, timber decking and
most other surfaces
•
Low maintenance polished surface manufactured from a blend of polymers to ensure long
lasting performance, resistant to heavy traffic abuse and maintenance machinery
•
UV stable to ensure the product lasts the test of time both indoors and out
•
Abraded bottom surface to ensure optimal adhesion
•
Available with a DIY installation kit.
LUMINANCE CONTRAST
In accordance with the Australian Standards, a minimum luminance contrast of 30% must be
provided between the tactile indicator pad and the surrounding substrate. PolyPad® is available in a
range of colour allowing specifiers the option of selecting the most appropriate luminance value for
any given installation. Refer to the PolyPad® luminance chart for selection details.
COMPLIES WITH
• AS/NZS 1428:4.2002 Design for access and mobility
•
AS/NZS 4586:1999 Slip resistance classification for new pedestrian surface materials
•
BS 7997: 2003 products for tactile paving surface indicators and DETR 1998.
www.cobbletac.com
MELBOURNE 5 Mareno Rd, Tullamarine VIC 3043 P 1300 282 282 F +61 3 9334 2621
SYDNEY Unit 23, 43-51 College St Gladesville NSW 2111 P 1300 282 679 F 1300 282 329
QUEENSLAND Unit 4, 10 Dual Ave Warana QLD 4575 P 1300 282 753 F 1300 282 329