Product Features
· Rubber or polyurethane (PU) insert in bar face — reduced cane-contact noise along guidance paths; significantly quieter than bare stainless steel bars
· SUS304 or SUS316L stainless steel base — full structural durability and corrosion resistance
· One-piece stamping with insert
· Softer tactile detection surface — more comfortable underfoot detection in barefoot or thin-soled footwear environments
· Full TGSI bar height compliance — insert does not reduce bar height below standard minimum
· Recommended for indoor noise-sensitive environments — hospitals, libraries, hotels, galleries
· Pairs with rubber/PU insert tactile stud for a complete low-noise indoor TGSI system
Product Specifications
| Model | Rubber PU Insert Surface Tactile Bar |
| Type | Directional Bar Indicator — Guidance Path |
| Material | SUS304 or SUS316L Stainless Steel Base + Rubber or PU Insert |
| Construction | One-Piece Stamping with Rubber/PU Insert |
| Surface Finish | Rubber / PU Insert Bar Face |
| Standard Dimensions | 25×200mm / 30×200mm |
| Bar Height | Per ADA / AS/NZS / EN Standards |
| Installation Method | Embedded Channel Cut / Epoxy Adhesive |
| Compatible Substrates | Concrete, Stone, Tile, Terrazzo |
| Standards Compliance | ADA / AS/NZS 1428.4.1 / EN 15209 / ISO 23599 |
| MOQ | By Linear Metre / Project Quantity |
| Lead Time | 15–20 Business Days |
Applications
· Hospital ward corridors — guidance paths for visually impaired patients in clinical areas where cane noise from metal bars would disturb patients
· Hospital palliative care and mental health wards — quiet environments where noise minimisation is a clinical requirement
· Libraries and reading rooms — guidance paths through library spaces where metal cane-tap on bars would disturb readers
· Hotels — corridor and lobby guidance paths that maintain the acoustic environment of the hotel
· Museum and gallery circulation corridors — quiet guidance through exhibition and back-of-house circulation spaces
· Courts, tribunals and legal facilities — indoor quiet environments with high acoustic sensitivity
· Hospices and care homes — sensitive indoor environments requiring quiet accessible guidance
Product Advantages
· Complete low-noise indoor TGSI system — rubber/PU insert bar + rubber/PU insert stud creates a full warning and guidance system with consistent acoustic performance throughout; the specification of choice for healthcare, hospitality and cultural buildings
· Acoustic performance in long guidance paths — the acoustic benefit of rubber/PU insert is most significant in long hospital corridor guidance paths, where the repeated cane-tap on a bare metal bar path would generate substantial cumulative noise in a clinical environment
FAQ
Q: Is the rubber/PU insert bar compliant with the same TGSI standards as the metal surface bars?
A: Yes. TGSI standards specify bar dimensions (height, width, spacing) — they do not specify bar surface material. A rubber/PU insert bar that meets the dimensional requirements is fully compliant with ADA, AS/NZS 1428.4.1, EN 15209 and ISO 23599. The insert does not reduce the bar height below the standard minimum.
Q: How durable is the rubber/PU insert in a hospital corridor guidance path?
A: Hospital corridor traffic is high but predominantly soft-soled (nursing shoes, wheelchair wheels, patient slippers). Rubber/PU insert bars are well-suited to this traffic profile. The expected service life in a typical hospital corridor is 8–12 years before insert wear requires stud/bar replacement. For comparison, stainless steel surface bars (checker diamond, carborundum) in the same environment would have an indefinite service life but would generate cane noise throughout.
Q: Can rubber/PU insert bars be used outdoors?
A: Not recommended. Prolonged outdoor UV exposure degrades rubber and PU surfaces, reducing both anti-slip performance and acoustic properties over time. For outdoor guidance paths, specify checker diamond or carborundum insert bars. For indoor environments, rubber/PU insert provides optimal acoustic performance.
