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Test report 7621
The approval
A test mark “DLG-APPROVED for individual criteria“ is awarded for agricultural products which have successfully fulfilled a scopereduced usability testing conducted by DLG according to independent and recognised evaluation criteria. The test is intended to highlight particular innovations and key criteria of the test object. The test may contain criteria from the DLG test scope for overall tests, or focus on other value-determining characteristics and properties of the test subject. The minimum requirements, test conditions and procedures as well as the evaluation bases of the test results will be specified in consultation with an expert group of DLG. They correspond to the recognised rules of technology, as well as scientific and agricultural knowledge and requirements. The successful testing is concluded with the publication of a test report, as well as the awarding of the test mark which is valid for five years from the date of awarding.
Test criteria: Permanent tread load, deformability and elasticity before and after permanent tread load test, abrasion, slip resistance, acid resistance, cleaning distance
Test basis: DLG Testing Framework for elastic stable flooring for cows 2018-12 and DIN 3763:2022-08
Test results
The ComfortGrip tested here, an elastic stable flooring in the movement, rest and lying area for cows, was investigated with regard to durability and comfort properties on test stands in the DLG Approved Test. The deformability and elasticity of the mat, the abrasion resistance, the slip resistance, the acid resistance and the cleaning distance were measured and a permanent tread load was applied.
The requirements of the DLG test framework and DIN 3763 have been met.
Table 1: Overwiew of results
| DLG QUALITY PROFILE | Evaluation* | ||
| Deformability and elasticity | in new condition | 2.4 mm (flat bottom) | no rating |
| 4.2 mm (dimple bottom) | |||
| following endurance test | 2.1 mm (flat bottom) | no rating | |
| 4.2 mm (dimple bottom) | |||
| Lasting deformation | following endurance test | ■■■■■ * | |
| Wear/damage | following endurance test | ■■■■■ * | |
| Abrasion | 7.1 g | ■■■■■ * | |
| Cleaning distance |
| ||
| – with a flat jet noozle | (up to 15 cm no damages) | ■■■■■ * | |
| – with a coarse dirt remover | (up to 40 cm no damages) | ■■■■■ * | |
| Slip resistance | ■■ ** | ||
| Acid resistance |
| ||
| – feed acid mixture | resistant | ■■■ *** | |
| – uric acid | limited resistance | ■■■ *** | |
| – ammonia | resistant | ■■■ *** | |
| – sulfurous acid | resistant | ■■■ *** | |
| – barn disinfectans | resistant | ■■■ *** | |
| – peracetic acid | resistant | ■■■ *** |
* DLG Evaluation range:
■■■ or better = meets, exceeds or significantly exceeds the established DLG standards,
■■ = meets the legal requirements for marketability
■ = failed
** Single criteria slip resistance: ■■ = passed, ■ = failed
*** ■■■Single criteria acid resistance: ■■ = resistant, ■ = limited resistant, = failed
Requirements DIN 3763 fullfiled for the tested criteria.
The product
Black rubber mat for walkways, milking parlours, feeding areas and outdoor areas.
- Base body: 19 mm
- Surface: fine pebble profil with 1.5 mm profile height
- Bottom: optionally flat or with dimple profile (+5 mm)
- Total thickness: 20.5 mm (flat bottom) or 25.5 mm (with dimple bottom)
- Dimensions: 1.04 m x 1.04 m and 1.24 m x 1.84 m, with straight edges, interlocking and custom-cut to size
- Application: dairy cattle barns as a comprehensive everyday solution
Manufacturer
Matters Enterprises Pty Ltd
(Trading as RubberGem),
6 Lodge Drive, East Rockingham,
Western Australia 6168
Contact:
Phone +61 427 802530
adam@rubbergem.com
https://www.rubergem-agri.com
Test implementation
Testing agency
DLG TestService GmbH, Gross-Umstadt location
The tests are conducted on behalf of DLG e.V.
DLG test framework
DLG Testing Frameworks for elastic stable flooring, as of December 2018
DIN 3763:2022-08 (Elastic floorings for cattle and dairy cows walking and rest surfaces – Requirements and testing)
Department
Agriculture
Division head
Dr. Michael Eise
Test engineer(s)
Alena Scholz *
* Author