
Robinson Test | DINAMIC LOAD RESISTANCE
The Robinson test is a procedure carried out according to ASTM C627 Standard to predict the performance of an installed flooring system (for example, screed, adhesive, tiles, and grout materials), subjecting it to various stress cycles with different types of wheels (soft rubber, hard rubber, and finally steel), each applied with increasing loads.
During the test, the cart rotates at a speed of 15 rpm.
The classification is divided into 14 steps, and the test concludes when the prescribed types of damage are observed. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to identify the final intended use of the tested product.
The tests carried out on HI-TECH 12.5X25CM 14MM and 20MM by CIPA GRES S.p.A. were classified as "EXTRA HEAVY".
Extra Heavy indicates an extra heavy and high-impact use, suitable for industrial environments such as food processing plants, dairies, breweries, and professional kitchens. It requires the use of high-performance materials, such as terracotta slabs, surfaces for packaging environments, or coatings specifically designed and certified by the manufacturer (exceeding cycles 1 to 14 according to ASTM C627 standard).