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400-HR Handrail
The main purpose of spaces designed by inclusive architecture is to focus on people who move within their bounds. A space is alive if designed to tear down barriers by welcoming everyone. Making spaces inclusive and accessible to everyone with their different abilities, is the aim of the 400-HR (Design for All 4HR) Program. The suggested shapes and materials are designed to offer not only several aesthetic solutions, but also various tactile and chromatic feelings, because inclusiveness is also achieved through a careful choice of details.
POLYAMIDE 6
Polyamide 6 is a thermoplastic resin with high mechanical resistance, excellent toughness to impacts and high resistance to wear and abrasion. Classified as a self-extinguishing UL 94V-2 category, polyamide 6 does not generate toxic gases, is a safe, hardly deformable and durable material.
LRV - LIGHT REFLECTANCE VALUE
LRV is based on a scale of 0:100: 0, which is a perfectly absorbing surface that could be assumed to be totally black, and 100, which is a perfectly reflective surface that could be considered to be the perfect white. The visual contrast is given as a difference in LRV between two surfaces. The perceptible information principles of the universal design state that the design has to communicate information effectively regardless of the environment conditions.
CYTOTOXICITY TEST
Testing the Cytotoxicity according to the DIN EN ISO 10993-5, 1999-11: only minimal cytotoxic compounds were extracted at 37°C. The extract of the test material reduced the cell growth to 80,97% of control. This is not statistically significant. Using the test material as described by the manufacturer no cytotoxic effects should be expected.
STAINLESS STEEL AISI 316L
AISI 316L stainless steel is an austenitic alloy. Its difference from other stainless steel alloys is the high percentage of molybdenum which guarantees a special resistance to corrosion and weathering. The higher percentage of nickel also guarantees greater stability. The letter “L” indicates a low carbon content that reduces the risk of corrosion following the welding process.
WOOD HANDRAILS
All models are available in clear coated beech; oak or ash on request.
DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
Programma 400-HR handrails are available for level, inclined and curved configurations.
EPD ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION
The Collection has an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an ISO Environmental Declaration based on ISO 14025 and ISO 21930 standards. An EPD transparently reports the environmental performance of products or services from a lifecycle perspective. The preparation of an EPD includes different stages, from acquiring raw materials to the end of life of the final product. EPDs are based on international standards and consider the entire value chain. Additionally, EPD is a third-party verified document. We are proud to offer the EPD for our products, available on the EPD Library.
PBA PRODUCTS CONTRIBUTE TO LEED CREDITS
400-HR products are made of fully recyclable polyamide-6, aluminum and stainless steel.
RECYCLE
Polyamide-6 and metal components are completely separable for recycle.
Please contact our sales team to get detailed information and request documentation.
