3 Safety-Walk™
General Purpose
Product Bulletin
Issued August 2005
January 2003
Author: George Di Scala Page 1 of 4
Description:
Standard Sizes:
The product consists of abrasive
particles bonded by a tough,
durable polymer to a dimensionally
stable plastic film. The reverse side
is coated with a rubber based
pressure
sensitive
adhesive,
covered by a removable protective
liner. The product provides a
durable, slip resistant surface for a
large variety of applications.
Rolls:
25 mm x 18 .2 m
51 mm x 18.2 m
100mm x 18.2 m
150mm x 18.2m
300mm x 18.2 m
600mm x 18.2m
914mm x 18.2 m
Product requirements:
Product Positioning:
Primarily for use as a durable, slip
resistant surface for dry, wet, oily
floors in industrial and commercial
applications
with
intensive
pedestrian or light vehicle traffic
such as: corridors, production and
storage rooms, ramps, stairways,
ladders, footplates on machines,
emergency exits …
Product Advantages:
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Safe, slip resistant surface
Strong and very durable
Resistant to chemicals
Easy to install
Excellent bond to most dry,
clean, smooth surfaces
Colours:
• Black
• Clear
• Yellow
#610
#620
#630
Property
Test method
Colour:
Applied thickness ‘:
• MIL D-17951 Ships
Applied weight ‘:
• MIL D-17951 Ships
Resistance to U.V:
Property
Test method
Flammability:
• IMO A.653 (16) Ships
• NF F16101 (trains)
• ASTM E 648-95a
Average critical
radiant flux (W/cm²):
NFPA 101:
GSA classification:
• Bureau Veritas (Fr):
• C.A.A approval:
• FAR 25853-B
• DIN 5510 (Ge):
Smoke Density and
Toxicity:
• IMO MSC 61-(67)
Annex 1, Part 2.
Smoke Density (Dm
corrected):
• ASTM E622-94a
Flaming
Non-Flaming
Minimum application
temperature:
Minimum service
temperature:
Maximum service
temperature:
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Phone 02 9498 9461Customer Service 136 136
Value
Black
Other
0.76
1.02
mm
mm
560
710
g/m²
g/m²
Good
1.24
1.20
0.80
0.93
1.14
N/A
Values
1.12
0.92
0.59
0.83
0.89
N/A
1.32
1.29
0.98
1.12
1.45
N/A
Values
1.27
1.09
0.77
1.11
1.11
N/A
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‘ Typical average values
’ Values for clear
“ Value for yellow
Value
Passes
M2F1
Dynamic coefficient of
friction
MIL-D-17951 Ships
Surface
Condition
Rubber
Dry
Water
Oil
Leather Dry
Water
Oil
Static coefficient of
friction:
• MIL-D-17951 Ships
Surface
Condition
Rubber
Dry
Water
Oil
Leather Dry
Water
Oil
Slip resistance:
• DIN 51130 (ZH1/571)
• AS 4586:1999
- Friction (dry)
R=
- Volume (ml/dm²) V=
-
>1.05
>1.08
Type I Type I
Class A Class A
Class 0
Yes
Passes
SF 3
Passes
69
84
83
90
4°C / 40°F
Minus 40°C
Minus 40°F
79°C / 175°F
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3 Safety-Walk™
General Purpose
Product Bulletin
Issued August 2005
January 2003
Author: George Di Scala Page 2 of 4
Chemical Resistance :
Water
Soap (1% Ivory Flakes in
water)
Detergent (1% Dreft in
water)
R
R
Bleach (5,25% sodium
Hypochlorite)
1% Sodium Hydroxide
1% Hydrochloric Acid
25% Sulfuric acid in water
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Mineral Spirits
Trichloroethylene
Peanut Oil
Hydraulic Fluid (Skydrol
500B)
Motor Oil
Gasoline (unleaded)
Diesel fuel
50% Anti-freeze in water
Wind screen washer fluid
R
R
R
R
R
R
I
NR
NR
R
R
R
IC
I
R
R
R = Recommended for non continuous immersion
I = Recommended for Intermittent exposure only
NR = Not Recommended
IC = can stand incidental contact, if thorough
weekly cleaning/rinsing
Note:
The recommendations noted here
are based on results of 7-day
immersion tests bonded to stainless
steel.
Packaging and Marking:
Cleats/ Treads
20 mm x 600 mm: 50 pcs/case
150 mm x 600 mm: 50 pcs/case
Rolls:
25 mm x 18.3 m: 4 rolls/case
51 mm x 18.3 m: 2 rolls/case
100 mm and wider: 1 roll/case
Installation & Cleaning
Instructions:
An
installation
&
cleaning
instruction leaflet is included in
each carton.
Accessories:
• Primer is 3M # 80 spray adhesive
Aerosol, yellow in colour but
best for outdoors and wet areas.
For other areas & clear tape use
Primer 3M #77spray adhesive
clear in colour.
• Alternative brushable primers
(Neoprene brushable contact
adhesive e.g. 3M #776, or #1099,
• Approx 1 500g can per 18m x
50mm roll.
• 3M edge sealing compound
(Tube): 1 tube per roll.
Shelf life:
It is recommended to use the
product within 3 years from the
date printed on the carton.
Product durability:
When exposed to pedestrian traffic
only, the product will stand at least
one million crossings, (around 3
years if 1000 people walking over
every day).
Wheeled traffic will significantly
reduce product life.
Product Disposal:
Post-consumer waste can be
disposed
of
in
appropriate
containers and/or be incinerated.
Installation & Cleaning
Surface Preparation:
Make sure surface is clean, dry, smooth
and above minimum temperature of
application:
Conformable:
4°C (40°F)
General Purpose:
4°C (40°F)
Resilient Medium:
4°C (40°F)
Resilient Fine:
10°C (50°F)
Repair or replace any damaged or
broken surface.
Remove chipped, cracked or peeled
paint from surface.
Strip waxed floors prior to washing.
Use appropriate cleaner or solvent wipe
to clean surface:
E.g., 3M glass cleaner, or white spirits.
Type of surface
Bare metal,
Polyethylene,
Polypropylene
Painted metal,
Painted plastics,
Painted wood,
Gel-coated
Fiberglass,
Epoxy floors
Porous concrete
Painted concrete
Vinyl tile,
Marble,
Terrazzo
Ceramic
Quarry tile
Recommended
Preparation
Solvent wipe
Solvent wipe or
degrease wash, rinse
and let dry.
Degrease wash, rinse
and let dry
Then primer
Degrease wash, rinse
and let dry
Strip off floor finish,
wash, rinse and let dry
Then prime porous tiles
Degrease wash, rinse
and let dry
Product Origin:
Made in USA
Source of Supply:
3M Australia
Each case is marked with product
name,
size,
colour
and
manufacturer's trade name.
3M Australia PTY LTD . A.C.N. 90 000 100 096
25-27 Bridge Street PYMBLE NSW 2073
Phone 02 9498 9461Customer Service 136 136
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3 Safety-Walk™
General Purpose
Product Bulletin
Issued August 2005
January 2003
Author: George Di Scala Page 3 of 4
Application Instructions:
Tools needed: rubber hand roller or
rubber mallet.
1. Individual pieces should be spaced
a minimum of 12 mm apart and a
maximum of 50 mm apart.
2. Round the corners of any pieces cut
from rolls.
3. Peel protective liner back about 50
mm from one end and position
piece on surface. Note: minimize
touching (contaminating) adhesive
with fingers.
4. Continue to remove liner and press
firmly in place as liner is removed.
5. For small pieces, peel liner off
piece. Holding piece by its edges,
curve it gently with the adhesive
side out. Align the middle of the
piece over the middle of the target
surface and press down.
6. Finally press into firm contact with
surface using a rubber hand roller
by starting in middle and rolling
out towards edges.
7. For applying 3M Safety-Walk
Conformable
treads,
use
a
softheaded rubber mallet to ensure
product conformability to surface.
Pound edges extra hard.
8. On steps, apply 3M Safety-Walk
materials 12 to 15 mm from stair
edge to prevent edge curl and
premature wear.
Specific applications:
For large areas always do a trial
for a minimum of 2 weeks to
check suitability of application.
Porous surfaces: Rough or smooth,
It is essential to seal or Prime coat with
3M primer (80 spray adhesive) for
proper adhesion & long life. Apply a
light even spray. Use a template or
masking tape to get even.
Painted surfaces:
3M Safety-Walk materials can be
applied on most painted surfaces,
which are in good condition and will
adhere as well as the base paint.
Painted surfaces must be thoroughly
dry before the application.
Treated and untreated wood:
Wood surfaces must be sealed (80
spray adhesive) or painted before
application of 3M Safety-Walk
materials.
Immersed surfaces:
Do not apply 3M Safety-Walk
materials on surfaces with constant
water contact or moisture seepage.
Grouted floors:
Do not bridge over grouting, cracks or
breaks in all surfaces. Cut into smaller
pieces.
Concrete or Porous tiles
Surface needs to be sealed with fine
coat of 3M 80 Spray Adhesive.
Kitchen and greasy floors:
Application of 3M Safety-Walk
materials is not recommended for
quarry tile in commercial kitchens.
Wet areas:
For extra protection from excessive
moisture (not constant moisture) or
areas that are wet cleaned or hosed
down use 3M edge sealing compound
over the edges of 3M Safety-Walk
materials against penetration of liquids.
Heavy Rough traffic Areas
Apply edge seal compound for extra
protection from edge curl from
scraping etc
Priming Instructions:
Prime coat with 3M primer #80 or for
clear tape #77 spray adhesive) for
proper adhesion & long life. Apply
three light even sprays avoid bubbles.
Use a template or masking tape to get
even.
Allow the primed area to dry
thoroughly 5-20mins (no evidence of
stickiness) before applying 3M SafetyWalk material.
Note: Primer will be seen through the
clear grade material because the
transparency.
Maintenance Instructions:
Periodically inspect product application
to maintain product effectiveness.
Keep free of dirt and other residue that
might impair functionality.
General Purpose, Conformable treads
should be decked-brushed regularly.
Fine Resilient, Medium Resilient and
Mop Clean materials should be mopped
or deck-brushed regularly.
Use appropriate degreaser/cleaner as a
general maintenance cleaner to keep
material and surrounding surfaces free
of soil and grease.
Removal and replacement:
To remove and replace worn or torn
material:
Start by pulling up old material. Use of
a heat gun and a scraper will assist in
this process.
After total removal of old materials,
use a degreaser or solvent based cleaner
(3M 700 cleaner) to remove adhesive
residues before proceeding with reapplication of 3M Safety-Walk
materials.
Tape coming unstuck
Check correct applications
3M 80 adhesive primer coat may assist
on difficult surface.
3M Australia PTY LTD . A.C.N. 90 000 100 096
25-27 Bridge Street PYMBLE NSW 2073
Phone 02 9498 9461Customer Service 136 136
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3 Safety-Walk™
General Purpose
Product Bulletin
Issued August 2005
January 2003
Author: George Di Scala Page 4 of 4
Product selection Guide
Typical Applications
Construction mining & agricultural
machinery e.g. Excavators, trucks,
cranes, tractors, forklifts…
Steps, stairs, ramps, scaffolding,
platforms…
Ladders, Stepladders, stepstools…
Recreational vehicles all-terrain
vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers…
Leisure equipment and vehicles e.g.
skateboards, Scooters…
Aerospace industry e.g. cargo holds,
wings of air craft.
Checker Plate or Diamond plate
Or smooth irregular surfaces.
Marine leisure craft & yachts, water
skis, surfboards, jet skis…
Swimming pool areas, diving boards
General
Purpose
Conformable
(Aluminum)
Medium
Resilient
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greasy quarry tiles or in Kitchens – use 3M
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3M Shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential arising out of the
use of the Safety-walk™ slip resistant tape. The user is otherwise responsible for determining whether the product is fit for a
particular purpose and suitable for user’s applications.
3M Australia PTY LTD . A.C.N. 90 000 100 096
25-27 Bridge Street PYMBLE NSW 2073
Phone 02 9498 9461Customer Service 136 136
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