Product Features
· Silicon carbide (carborundum) abrasive granules bonded into the dome face — maximum anti-slip performance; harder and more durable abrasive than any grooved surface finish
· SUS304 or SUS316L stainless steel base
· One-piece stamping with bonded carborundum surface
· Highest anti-slip rating in the stud range — specified for the most demanding outdoor and industrial environments
· Abrasive surface retains grip effectiveness under sustained heavy foot traffic
· SUS316L recommended for coastal and waterfront applications
· Available in 25mm, 30mm and 35mm diameter
Applications
| Model | Carborundum Insert Tactile Stud |
| Type | Dome Warning Indicator — Dot / Hazard Warning Pattern |
| Material | SUS304 or SUS316L Stainless Steel Base + Silicon Carbide Abrasive Insert |
| Construction | One-Piece Stamping with Bonded Abrasive Insert |
| Surface Finish | Carborundum (Silicon Carbide) Insert |
| Available Diameters | 25mm / 30mm / 35mm |
| Dome Height | Per ADA / AS/NZS / EN Standards |
| Installation Method | Embedded Drill-and-Fix (Recommended) / Epoxy Adhesive |
| Compatible Substrates | Concrete, Stone, Asphalt, Metal, Outdoor Surfaces |
| Standards Compliance | ADA / AS/NZS 1428.4.1 / EN 15209 / ISO 23599 |
| MOQ | By Quantity — Project Order |
| Lead Time | 15–20 Business Days |
Applications
· Open railway and metro platform edges — fully exposed outdoor platform edge warning grids; maximum wet, frost and contamination resistance
· External pedestrian crossings in high-slip-risk zones — busy road crossings with heavy rain exposure and vehicle spray
· Waterfront and port terminal pedestrian areas — SUS316L + carborundum for salt-air and wet-deck environments
· External stair heads in high-traffic civic spaces — town squares, bus interchanges, civic plazas
· Industrial facility access stair heads — environments with oil, grease or chemical splash risk
· Sports stadium outdoor concourse stair approaches — crowd-load exposed outdoor concrete stairs
Product Advantages
· Best-in-class outdoor anti-slip performance — silicon carbide abrasive provides significantly higher slip resistance than grooved stainless surfaces, especially under contaminated conditions (wet leaves, mud, oil, frost)
· Maximum durability under abrasion — carborundum is one of the hardest industrial abrasives; the surface retains its grip properties far longer than mechanical grooves under sustained foot traffic wear
· Complete outdoor TGSI system — pairs with carborundum insert tactile bar for a fully matched maximum-grip outdoor warning and guidance system
FAQ
Q: Is carborundum insert more durable than the checker diamond pattern?
A: Yes in terms of anti-slip performance longevity. The checker diamond pattern's grip comes from machined grooves that can gradually wear smooth under sustained heavy foot traffic. The bonded silicon carbide particles in the carborundum insert maintain grip because the hard abrasive particles are embedded in the surface — as the top of each particle wears, fresh abrasive is exposed below. For the highest-traffic outdoor applications, carborundum insert provides the longest-lasting anti-slip performance.
Q: Does the carborundum surface affect the visual contrast of the stud?
A: The carborundum insert gives the dome face a slightly granular, matte grey appearance rather than the polished steel look of the other finishes. This actually improves visual contrast against smooth polished floor surfaces (concrete, stone, tile), making the stud easier to see for people with low vision.
