Abrasion materials - Import export

We have introduced thick coarse resilient anti-slip tape to the range due to the high demand for a non-abrasive material to be used primarily for stair nosing inserts. Many inserts have a depth which non-slip tapes of regular thickness cannot fill. While we have created thick Safety-Grip to combat the issue, some people do not want an abrasive solution.

Aqua-Safe is our original non-abrasive waterproof anti-slip tape. In many instances an abrasive material cannot be used or is not ideal, this could be for the following reasons; The product must be cleaned easily. There must be no shedding of grit. A normal abrasive surface might abrade skin, fabric, wet suits or other materials in that particular situation. Cleaning machines or processes would not be compatible with an abrasive substrate

Handrail grip is becoming an essential component of a modern workplace or public environment, so much so that the UK Building Regulations Act 2000 (part M1 & M2) stipulated that handrails need to be ‘slip-resistant and not cold to the touch’. Heskins has proactively taken this challenge on board and created handrail grips that are unique and possess the solutions to these demanding requirements. Heskins is known throughout the world as the leading anti slip experts, our specialist knowledge has been built over decades of experience and research, first, we focused on the anti slip aspect. A simple solution would have been to use our safety-grip range, this would have created a solution but an abrasive material would have had negative implications for users not wearing gloves.

H3451 Coarse Resilient Lean is an industry-leading non-abrasive non-slip material. Developed closely from our H3450 Coarse Resilient. H3450 Coarse Resilient is a thick product, H3451 Coarse Resilient Lean was developed as a thinner (many customers do not require the thickness) alternative, the reduced thickness makes it more flexible and conformable.

Coarse resilient tape is perfect for areas that need a non-slip surface, however, it is perfect for barefoot traffic and areas exposed to water, such as gym washrooms, swimming pools and boats. Due to coarse resilient being waterproof and non-abrasive, it will cater to both of these. Coarse resilient anti slip tape is an embossed plastic film, which while being non-abrasive still possesses high levels of CoF (coefficient of friction). Using the embossing technique on most of our non-abrasive materials, this creates an excellent surface texture which has high levels of CoF. Using a technique of micro blowing while the material is still molten can create deep troughs and valleys, which can increase levels of CoF. A deeper pattern allows for less clogging by contaminants such as dust, ice, water etc.

Our Ribbed Rubber (type) Anti Slip Tape (H3435) is our second symmetrical non-abrasive anti slip material. H3418 was our first symmetrical product, due to its popularity we decided to develop the concept further. We often get asked if we can produce rubber anti slip materials. Natural products such as rubber and cork create problems with our quality control procedures, natural products vary from batch to batch, each inconsistency, however small, can create major problems when trying to coat the product with adhesives or choose the correct slitting machine recipe.