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Gerflor GTI EL5 Connect Conductive Interlocking Vinyl Tiles
Description

GTI EL5 Connect is a unique, patented conductive flooring solution by Gerflor in an interlocking tile format. It incorporates carbon encapsulated granules throughout its full thickness with a conductive backing to ensure optimal and consistent conductive properties over its lifespan. The tiles come with dovetail joints for easy installation and can be loose-laid without the need for adhesives.

Key Features
  • Conductive flooring: complies with IEC 61340-5-1 & ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • Low charge potential
  • High electrical resistance
  • Interlocking tile format for fast and easy installation
  • Comes with Evercare surface treatment for ease of maintenance
Scope of Use
  • Suitable in heavy traffic commercial and industrial areas where electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is required
  • Suitable in accessways
Limitations on Use
  • Interior use only
  • Not suitable for use within 1.5m of a sanitary fixture or appliance
  • Must be installed according to the Installation Instructions and NZS AS 1884:2013
  • Must be maintained in line with Belgotex care and maintenance guidelines
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • B2.3.1(c): GTI EL5 Connect is manufactured under an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and meets the minimum durability requirement of 5 years
  • C3.4(b): GTI EL5 Connect has been tested against ISO 9239-1 standard achieving a CRF of 9.6kW/m²
  • D1.3.3(d): GTI EL5 Connect provides acceptable slip resistance for level access routes, slopes, and stairs expected to remain dry under normal use as per D1/AS1 Table 2
  • F2.3.1: GTI EL5 Connect is FloorScore certified for low VOC emissions
In-Service History

Gerflor, founded in 1937 and inventor of homogeneous vinyl flooring, have been providing market leading quality products for over 85 years.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Electrical resistance: 5x10^4 < Rt ≤ 10^6 Ω (EN 1081)
  • Static electrical propensity: <100V (IEC 61340-4-5, ESD shoes)
  • Slip Resistance — Wet Pendulum: P2 (AS 4586-2013, Appendix A)
  • Slip Resistance — Oil Wet Ramp: R9 (EN 16165:2021, Annex B / DIN 51130)
  • Class 34 Commercial Very Heavy / Class 43 Industrial Heavy
  • 12 Year Commercial Warranty
  • May contribute points toward Green Star or Homestar certification
  • Green Star Responsible Product Value (RPV): 10 — achieved through Product-Specific EPD and Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - Targets Set
EPD
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Homestar / Green Star (Envirospec) Compliant
Homestar / Green Star
Test Results
Test Results
Documents
BPIR: Gerflor GTI EL5 Connect
Data Sheet: Gerflor GTI EL5 Connect
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Gerflor GTI Tiles
Fire Test: Gerflor GTI EL5 Connect
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - Targets Set: Gerflor
Slip Test: Gerflor GTI EL5 Connect
12 Year Commercial Warranty: Gerflor Vinyl
Additional information

Belgotex are one of New Zealand’s leading flooring distributors, with a comprehensive collection of carpet, vinyl and timber flooring solutions.

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