Overview: This document provides technical specifications and characteristics for Gran Bali porcelain
tiles, classified under the BIa group. It outlines the standards and average values for various physical and chemical properties as per EN 14411 test methods.
Technical Specifications:- Dimensions: Length and width tolerance is ± 0.6% (max ± 2 mm), straightness of sides is ± 0.5% (max ± 1.5 mm), thickness tolerance is ± 5% (max ± 0.5 mm), and rectangularity is ± 0.5% (max ± 2 mm).
- Surface Quality: At least 95% of tiles must be free from defects.
- Water Absorption: Must be ≤ 0.5% according to EN ISO 10545-3.
- Mechanical Strength: Modulus of rupture and breaking strength are specified as S ≥ 1300 N for thickness ≥ 7.5mm and S ≥ 700 N for thickness < 7.5mm, with R ≥ 35 N/mm².
- Abrasion Resistance: Surface abrasion resistance is classified as PEI 3-4-5, and deep abrasion resistance must have a removed volume ≤ 165 mm³.
- Thermal Properties: Linear thermal expansion coefficient is 6.8x10-6°C, and tiles must resist thermal shock and frost without visible defects.
- Chemical and Stain Resistance: Tiles must resist chemical attacks and stains, with a minimum class B for glazed tiles.
- Color and Skid Resistance: No notable color change under light exposure, and skid resistance must meet B.C.R.A. REP. CEC. 6/81 ≥ 0.40 and EN 16165-B ≥ R9.
Product Details:- Sizes and Colors: Available in 31x62 cm and skirting 7x62 cm, with a thickness of 7.4 mm. Colors include Beige, Grey, and Multicolor.
- Packing: Each box contains 8 pieces covering 1.54 m², weighing 24 kg. A pallet contains 40 boxes, covering 61.6 m² and weighing 990 kg.
Contact Information: Ceramiche Serra S.p.A., Via Estense, 10589, 41028 Serramazzoni (MO) Italy. Tel: +39 0536 959100, Fax: +39 0536 959128, Email:
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