C/S Acrovyn^® Performance

Impact Resistance

C/S Acrovyn products have been tested in accordance with ASTM D4226-95 to evaluate their impact resistance to various loads at a range of speeds.

Profile being subjected to an equivalent force of 250kg at 5km/hour		Profile being subjected to an equivalent force of 250kg at 2.5km/hour

Fire Rating

Both 0.7mm and 2.0mm sheeting comply with the requirements for a Class 1 spread of flame with a Class 0 designated surface as defined in Appendix A, Paragraph 12 of approved document B, ‘Fire’, to The Building Regulations 1991 (2000 Edition) and as tested to BS476: part 6: 1989 and part 7: 1987.  Extruded products also give a Class 0 designated surface having been tested to BS476: part 6: 1989 and part 7: 1997.

Chemical, Fungal and Bacterial Resistance

Acrovyn is formulated to resist most commonly used chemical solutions, bacteria (including MRSA) and mould growth. Tested in accordance with BS 2782: Part 8, Method 830a: 1999, BS EN ISO 175:2001 (Chemical) and BS EN ISO 846: 1997 (Bacterial and Fungal Resistance).

Thermal Performance

Acrovyn will, like most materials, expand and contract with changes in temperature, in the order of 0.07mm/m for every one degree Celsius rise or fall.
It is important to allow for this at sheet edges, joint positions etc., when adhering the sheeting or when butting long lengths of profiles. Please contact our Customer Service Team for more information on thermal movements.

Standards and Legislation

COSHH Regulations
Construction Specialties (UK) Limited comply with the statutory requirement for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH). MSD Sheets are available upon request.

BS 8300:2001 and Approved Document M
Approved Document M requires a difference of at least 30 points Light Reflectance Values (LVR) between adjacent surfaces in order to meet the requirement of colour contrast and allow visually impaired people to differentiate between doors, walls, floors and ceilings.

C/S Acrovyn’s extensive colour palette assists in achieving these requirements and Light Reflectance Values for each of the colours are available from our Customer Service Team on +44 (0)1296 611066.

C/S Acrovyn range includes Approved Document M compliant handrails on stainless steel brackets. A choice of handrail finishes is available, including timber, through-colour Acrovyn and stainless steel.

Useful Links:

• BSi Reference to standard BS 8300:2001
• Government Planning Portal - Approved Document M

Sustainability Statement

C/S Acrovyn is a homogenous, flame retardant and impact resisting material which is particularly suitable for providing all levels of wall and door protection.
The hallmark pebblette finish is distinctive and provides enough depth to assist in masking small abrasive marks, whilst remaining shallow enough to facilitate easy cleaning.
C/S Acrovyn is a robust material capable of withstanding repeated impact for many years, thereby ensuring that the lifecycle is maximised.
C/S Acrovyn is an unplasticised, lead free product and is manufactured with no waste, as virgin product can be reformed. There are no ingredients in C/S Acrovyn which are hazardous, and it is not classified as being a dangerous preparation according to EC Directive 88/379.

Rapid Fix™ Installation System

• No more: Drilling holes in the retainer!
• No more: Struggling with component alignment (alignment of retainer holes, bracket placement, stud locations).
• Ease of: Bracket location and attachment.
• Allows for: Pre-assembly of retainer, cover and end caps
  ‘off-site’.
• Allows for: Easy maintenance.

Stage 1: Rapid Fix™ brackets are mounted at fixed heights and centres to wall.

Stage 2: Once brackets are in place, the profile can be fitted.

Stage 3: The prefabricated length of profile is locked into position using the Rapid Fix™ spanner

Stage 4: With the profile locked into position, the fitter can move onto the next section