Shelving Unit Using: "Non-slip Surface" Researcher/Designer Adrianne Price
Product Non-Slip Shelving
Type Plastic
Reference Dycem

Product Summary:

Books are slippery objects, especially on shiny vinyl lined cheap bookshelves. Bookends may help, but only for the books at the end. When books or binders are taken from the middle of the shelf, the other books tend to slid.

Adding a layer of non-slip material will keep things from sliding and keep the gap open, so one knows where to put the book/binder back. It also helps keep objects on the shelf in minor earthquakes, saving literally thousands of dollars in merchandise and equipment in the common small earthquakes.

Product Summary:

The non-slip material provides a secure surface that anchors items like games or note-pads on tables and also prevents cups from slipping off trays and trolleys. Dycem non-slip can also be used to stabilize household appliances so that individuals can prepare food or manipulate utensils with ease, or on the dashboard of the car to hold items like sunglasses or mobile phones. It is not sticky but grips on both sides to prevent movement on dry slippery surfaces.

The non-slip properties can be used as the mats but they are more malleable so they can easily be moulded or wrapped around any object to improve grip. The material is available in a variety of colours including clear, which can be placed over existing surfaces without altering the design. The reel material can easily be cut to fit discreetly under items around the home.

Original Reel
The Dycem Original reel material is manufactured from a fabric base material. The Original Dycem reels are flexible. They can be cut to size and are malleable so can be easily fitted around various objects. Multi-purpose uses such as used as a jar opener, to put on a tray or on the floor.

Grip It Reel
The Dycem "Grip It" reel material is manufactured from a polyester film base material coated with the non slip technology. The "Grip It" reels are more rigid than the original and can be used where a stiffer surface is required like under writing paper.

Comfort Reel
The Dycem Comfort reel material is manufactured from a fabric base material. The soft foam texture of Dycem Comfort has been designed to give extra padding during a variety of everyday activities and can help make therapy sessions more relaxed and comfortable.

Architectural Applications:

The problem at floor level

Contamination in a critical work environment is a major threat to quality, product yield, operational effectiveness and productivity.

Studies by 3M have shown that over 80% of contamination enters the cleanroom through entrances and exits, mostly at or near floor level. Feet and wheels are therefore the single major source of contamination transferred into the cleanroom and critical environment.

Unless an effective floor decontamination surface is used, the contamination rises to operational level as a result of vortices created by the movement of personnel and wheeled traffic. Once at this level the contamination is free to permeate everywhere unchecked, with all the consequences this can bring.


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