Ecoglo® F5C Series Flat Stair Nosing
F5C FLAT STAIR NOSINGS
The F5C series a right-angled aluminum step nosing designed to fit the edge of steps in public stairways, exit ways and all other applications where pathfinding in darkness is an issue. The Ecoglo® F5C series is designed to be visible for an extended period of time, well after the lights go out, to enhance egress safety and efficiency. This stair nosing also provides an added non-slip surface, supplementing the step’s own non-slip properties.
Providing excellent step-edge visibility in light and dark conditions, the flat step nosing is designed to reduce falls and enhance egress speed in all egress situations. The F5C Series flat nosing can also be fitted over steps with an industrial or commercial type carpet (with no underlay) and up to 0.6 inch (6mm) thick.
Brightness
High visibility in dark or light conditions.
- ASTM E2073-02, Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings.
- DIN 67510 Part 1, Phosphorescent Pigments and Products: Measurement and identification by the manufacturer.
- ISO 17398:2004 Clause 7.11, Safety Colours and Safety Signs- Classification, Performance and Durability of Safety Signs.
UV Stability
High durability indoors and outdoors.
- ASTM G155-04 Cycle 1 2000hrs, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.
- Salt Spray Resistance: ASTM B117-97 500hrs, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
- Freeze-Thaw Resistance: ASTM C1026-87(1996), Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Freeze-Thaw Cycling
Slip Resistant
Reduces slips.
- UL410, Standard for Slip Resistance for Floor Surface Materials.
- AS/NZS 4586-1999, Slip Resistance Classification of New Pedestrian Surface Materials.
Abrasion Resistance
Hard wearing.
- ASTM D1242-95a, Standard Test Methods for Resistance of Plastic Materials to Abrasion.
- ASTM B 244-97, Test Methods for Measurement of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum and other Nonconductive Coatings on Nonmagnetic Basis
Metals with Eddy-Current Instruments.
- ASTM B137-95(2000), Test Method for Measurement of Coating Mass per Unit Area of Anodically Coated Aluminum.
- ASTM F510-93(2004), Standard Test Method for Resistance to Abrasion of Resilient Floor Coverings Using an Abrader with a Grit Feed Method.
- JIS H8682-1:1999, Test methods for abrasion resistance of anodic oxide coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys- Wheel wear test.
Washability
Easy Cleaning.
- ASTM D4828-94(2003), Standard Test Methods for Practical Washability of Organic Coatings.
- ASTM B136-84(1998), Standard Test Method for Measurement of Stain Resistance of Anodic Coatings on Aluminum.
Radioactivity
No radioactivity or toxicity.
- ASTM D3648-2004, Standard Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity.
- Toxicity: Bombardier SMP 800-C (2000), Toxic Gas Generation Test.
Flammability
Does not burn.
- ASTM E162-02, Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
- ASTM D635-03, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
- FAA AC 23.2 Paragraph 4.b, Horizontal Burn Test.

F5C-E30 Series
F5C-N30 Series
MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management Divert from Land Fill
- Products are Aluminum based and 100% recyclable.
MR Credit 4: Recycled Content
- Products are Aluminum based and approximately 20% of the aluminum content in an Ecoglo® secondary billet specification is recycled scrap.
Ecoglo®’s Recommended Installation Adhesive has low VOC’s and qualifies for Indoor Environmental Quality credits for low emitting materials: EQc4.1.