Acrovyn Doors Durability Testing

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Test & Installation Data
Codes, Standards & Results
Durability and Maintenance Which door design will look good and stay that way with a minimum cost and effort?
Slam Tests to verify the structural integrity of the door core. Slam tests have been conducted on all Acrovyn Doors. WDMA TM-7 (1990) “Door physical endurance testing” conducted by Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.
Results: 2,000,000+ cycles.
Impact Tests to compare C/S Acrovyn, HPL and wood veneer. Comparative impact testing to the face and edges as well as gouge testing. Variations of ASTM F476-76, Standard Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assemblies.
Surface Abrasion Tests to compare the C/S Acrovyn, HPL and wood veneer. Acrovyn outperforms HPL & Wood Flush Veneers. Because the pigment in solid color Acrovyn is integral throughout, wear patterns or scratches do not expose a contrasting base color unlike HPL. Acrovyn decorated with woodgrain or geometric Chameleon patterns shows improved performance over HPL’s & Wood Flush Veneer Door finishes. ASTM D4060-90, Taber Abrasion Testing.
Results: Testing was stopped when a distinctive wear pattern became evident.
Wood Veneer with Stain & Conversion Varnish - Failed at just 1,500 cycles.
Wood Veneer with Stain & Catalyzed Polyurethane Coating - Failed at 5,000 cycles.
High Pressure Laminate (HPL) - Began to show signs of wear at 6,000 cycles and considered failed at 10,000 cycles.
Acrovyn Chameleon - Woodgrain Chameleon testing was terminated at 28,000 cycles when wear became evident.
Impact Resistance Test to compare C/S Acrovyn, HPL and wood veneer. Acrovyn and Acrovyn Chameleon outperform HPL by a considerable margin as tested using a Gardner Impact Tester. ASTM D-4226, Impact Resistance Testing
Results: High Pressure Laminate (HPL) - Shatter & Separation (Brittle) Failure at 4 in/lb
Solid Color Acrovyn - Tear (ductile) failure at 56 in/lb
Acrovyn Chameleon - Tear (ductile) failure at 80 in/lb
Delamination The product method & adhesive used to bond Acrovyn onto the door core makes delamination virtually impossible. Results: WDMA TM-6 Adhesive Bond Durability Test – In the healthcare industry, dirt & bacteria could represent a health hazard & may accumulate where delamination occurs. The design of the Acrovyn Door System prevents this problem.
Cleanability of Acrovyn Common stains & marks are removed from Acrovyn with soap & water or a product like Fantastic. For difficult marks use a mild solvent like isopropyl alcohol or a naptha type product. ASTM D1308-93