Gauged Porcelain Paver Testing
IPA Laboratories commonly performs these tests on gauged porcelain pavers with a thickness of 2 cm and greater, including those for testing for compliance with ANSI A137.3 specifications.
For more information about tests that comply with ANSI 137.3, download our 2 cm Gauged Porcelain Pavers testing checklist.
Available Tests
| ANSI A137.3 – Section 5.3.11 | Compressive Strength |
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| ANSI A137.3 – Section 8.5 | Bond Strength |
| ANSI A137.3 – Section 8.6 | Soft Body Impact |
| ANSI A137.3 – Section 8.7 | Hard Body Impact |
| ANSI A326.3 | Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) |
| ASTM C372 | Linear Thermal Expansion |
| ASTM C373 | Water Absorption |
| ASTM C424 | Crazing Resistance |
| ASTM C484 | Thermal Shock Resistance |
| ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502 | Warpage, Facial and Thickness Dimensions, and Wedging |
| ASTM C609 | Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences |
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| ASTM C895 | Lead & Cadmium Extracted From Glazed Ceramic Tile |
| ASTM C650 | Chemical Resistance |
| ASTM C1026 | Freeze-Thaw |
| ASTM C1243 | Deep Abrasion |
| ASTM C1378 | Staining Resistance |
| ASTM C1505 | Breaking Strength and Modulus of Rupture (MOR) |
| ASTM C1895 | Mohs Scratch Hardness |
| DIN EN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130) | German Ramp Test (R Classification) [video] |
Independent Testing
Third-party measurement of lead and copper.
Low-Level Detection
Sensitive analysis using ICP-MS technology.
Clear Results
Results reported in µg/L (ppb).
Local Support
Direct access to IPA Laboratories’ technical team.
Additional Resources
How do you really know a product meets quality standards? In today’s market, claims of performance, safety, and reliability are
After many years and hundreds of hours of research by International Product Assurance (IPA) Laboratories, ANSI A137.3 American National Standard
DIN 16165 (formerly DIN 51130), the German standard commonly referred to as the German Ramp Test, is used in the determination of anti-slip properties of floor coverings. Combine this test with ANSI A326.3 DCOF to evaluate friction properties of a flooring material.
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