Testing: Bumperite vs. Traditional Wire Ties
Tests Conducted on Bumperite Waterguards
1. Peak Load Capacity - Smith-Emery Laboratories, Los Angeles, California
Test Performed
Conduct three successive tests to measure the average peak load in pounds of Bumperite Waterguard Sealable Scaffold Ties. Measure safety factor by dividing average peak load by four (4).
(Welded Steel Anchor)(Peak Load)
Results
Test #1: 22,552 lbs.
Test #2: 28,685 lbs.
Test #3: 28,344 lbs.
Total: 79,581 lbs
Average Peak Load: 79,581 lbs divided by 3 = 26,527 lbs.
Safety Factor: 26,527 lbs. divided by safety factor of (4) = 6,631 lbs.
2. Water Intrusion - Smith-Emery Laboratories, Los Angeles, California
Test Performed
ASTM E331 -00: Standard test method for water penetration of exterior windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls by uniform static air pressure difference. Sprayed with continuous water for 15 minutes with 15 lbs of negative pressure.
Results
48 hour test with 2" of water. No leaks.
SIMPLE TO USE AND COST EFFECTIVE SYSTEM TO SECURE SCAFFOLDING TO YOUR PROJECTS!
Water tested to ASTM E 331-0 & ASTM E1105-00 by Arhitectural Testing, Inc.
15 Lbs of negative pressure for 15 minutes
Report No. 90353.01-701-43
NO LEAKS!
WHY RISK MOISTURE INTRUSION IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO.
24 Hour Test With 2" of Water. No Leaks
Peak Load Capacity Testing Conducted on Conventional #12 Black Annealed Wire Tie Assemblies
Test Performed
Conduct three successive tests to measure the average peak load in pounds of competitors' scaffold ties. Measure safety factor by dividing average peak load by four (4).
Results
1. Red Head tie wire high-v-eye pin 3/16"shank x 1-1/2"
Test #1: 647 lbs.
Test #2: 718 lbs.
Test #3: 673 lbs.
Total: 2,038 lbs
Average Peak Load: 2,038 lbs divided by 3 = 679 lbs.
Safety Factor: 679 lbs. divided by safety factor of (4) = 170 lbs.
2. Tomarco AB90 Fastener clip with 1/4" X 1-1/2" wedge anchor
Test #1: 875 lbs.
Test #2: 914 lbs.
Test #3: 942 lbs.
Total: 2,731 lbs
Average Peak Load: 2,731 lbs divided by 3 = 910 lbs.
Safety Factor: 901 lbs. divided by safety factor of (4) = 228 lbs.
3. Kwik-Bolt Tie wire wedge Anchor 1/4"x 1-1/2" embedment
Test #1: 709 lbs.
Test #2: 672 lbs.
Test #3: 733 lbs.
Total: 2,114 lbs
Average Peak Load: 2,114 lbs divided by 3 = 704 lbs.
Safety Factor: 704 lbs. divided by safety factor of (4) = 176 lbs.
4. Tie wire split wedge Anchor 1/4" x 1" embedment
Test #1: 644 lbs.
Test #2: 769 lbs.
Test #3: 876 lbs.
Total: 2,289 lbs
Average Peak Load: 2,289 lbs divided by 3 = 763 lbs.
Safety Factor: 763 lbs. divided by safety factor of (4) = 191 lbs.
BUMPERITE WATERGUARDS
Sealed with one component
Traditional Wire Ties
Difficult to seal with two components
Testing at Smith-Emery Laboratories reveal that the Bumperite Waterguard peak tension load is MANY TIMES STRONGER than conventional attachments.
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