Most foot traffic tests are usually simulated using something called a hexapod test whereby a.
Hexapod carpet rating.
The oaf is a point score derived from the hexapod tumbler test the internationally used short term and long term carpet appearance retention test.
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A rating of 4 0 is considered outstanding.
Afterward the carpet s finished appearance is graded using the carpet and rug institute s performance 1 to 5 scale in increments of 0 25.
Following is table 1 which is the appearance retention rating determination for commercial carpet.
These carpets are recommended for heavy traffic locations including family rooms.
A metal hexapod with six polyurethane studs rolls randomly on the pile surface inside the rotating drum for 12 000 revolutions.
This is based on a 12 000 cycle hexapod exposure conditioning test.
The resulting change in appearance is rated on a numbered scale from 1 to 5 with 5 representing no change in appearance and 1 representing a severe change.
Cri offers its technical bulletins testing methodology notifications and statements for use by residential and commercial consumers.
These carpets can be used in most homes if properly maintained.
Commercial carpets shall have at least a.
The hexapod uses a smaller ball but more cylcles 4 000 residential and 12 000 commercial products while the vetterman with the larger ball testing cycles are 5 000 residential and 22 000 commercial carpet.
In fact wear dated carpet is actually tested by having people walk on it the equivalent of 20 000 times to obtain realistic results.
The hexapod test subjects carpet to a fixed number of impressions with an eight pound ball.
