Patterned Flooring

Comparison Data for POLKA PLATE

1. Non-slip surfacing like conventional striped plates
2. Similar non-slip effect
3. Stable, non-slip effect
4. Low foot stress
5. Superior cleaning

1. Non-slip surfacing like conventional striped plates

We studied the non-slip effect of striped plates, their most important function. Fig. 1 shows a comparison of the slip resistance for POLKA PLATES and CHECKERED PLATES when placed adjacent and at a 45-degree angle. The non-slip effect was equivalent.

2. Similar non-slip effect

There is little difference in the non-slip effect whether POLKA PLATES or CHECKERED PLATES are used.

Fig. 1. Comparison of the non-slip effect of POLKA PLATES and CHECKERED PLATES under dry conditions

Image: Fig. 1. Comparison of the non-slip effect of dot textured plates and CHECKERED PLATES

Test method: The maximum load when pulling work shoes at a fixed rate was used as an index.

Photograph 1. Test direction for the non-slip effect of dot plates

Image: Photograph 1. Test direction for the non-slip effect of dot plates

Photograph 2. Test direction for the non-slip effect of CHECKERED PLATES

Image: Photograph 2. Test direction for the non-slip effect of CHECKERED PLATES

3. Stable, non-slip effect

The slip resistance is shown in Fig. 2 for when the plates are dry, wet and coated with lard. The POLKA PLATES maintain their stable non-slip effect regardless of the conditions.

Fig. 2. Comparison of the non-slip effect under various conditions

Image: Fig. 2. Comparison of the non-slip effect under various conditions

4. Low foot stress

Photograph 3 shows the contact area of the soles of safety shoes when stepping on POLKA PLATES and on CHECKERED PLATES. The contact surface ratio is 2:1. These results show that the POLKA PLATES have twice as much shoe contact area as CHECKERED PLATES, therefore decreasing the load on specific areas of the sole of the foot, and making them suitable even when standing for long hours.

Photograph 3. Comparison of the contact area of shoe soles with POLKA PLATES and CHECKERED PLATES

Image: POLKA PLATES

POLKA PLATES

Image: CHECKERED PLATE

CHECKERED PLATES

5. Superior cleaning

With CHECKERED PLATES, dirt and water may stick around the edges of the textured features when cleaning with a broom or air blowing, but the round dots of the POLKA PLATES make cleaning and drying easy.