316 Stainless Steel Tactiles FTCA280 DDA Compliant Safety

These 316 stainless steel tactiles are durable, high-visibility floor indicators designed to improve safety and accessibility in public and commercial environments. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel, they provide a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution for highlighting potential hazards, changes in level and directional guidance points.

Fully DDA compliant, these tactile studs are suitable for use on ramps, stairways, landings and circulation routes where visually impaired users need clear, intuitive cues underfoot. Available in a choice of anti-slip or grooved finishes, with self-adhesive or shanked fixing options and multiple colour inserts, they can be tailored to suit a wide variety of substrates and design schemes.

Product Features

• Premium 316 stainless steel construction for excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability, even in high-traffic and exposed areas.
• Available in anti-slip or crosshatch surface patterns for enhanced underfoot grip and clear tactile feedback.
• Choice of self-adhesive tactiles (FTCA280 anti slip, FTCA280 crosshatch, FTGA280 black PVD grooved, FTGA280 grooved) for quick, clean installation on suitable substrates.
• Shanked options (FTCD280 anti slip, FTCD280 crosshatch) for secure mechanical fixing into concrete and other solid bases.
• Optional black PVD grooved variant for increased visual contrast and a contemporary appearance.
• Colour insert options 1, 16, 47, 84 and 17 to improve visual contrast and coordinate with surrounding finishes.
• Designed to meet DDA guidance for tactile hazard and directional indicators at stairs, ramps and platform edges.

Key Features and Benefits

• Helps meet DDA and accessibility requirements by providing clear tactile warnings for visually impaired users at key transition points.
• Improves slip resistance on approach to steps and ramps, reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls in busy environments.
• 316 stainless steel body offers exceptional longevity, minimising replacement and maintenance costs over the life of the installation.
• Range of fixing methods allows use on both finished floor surfaces and structural substrates, supporting new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Contrasting colour and black PVD options enhance visual detection, particularly in low light or where floor colours are similar.
• Discrete, neat styling integrates easily with a wide variety of interior and exterior floor finishes while maintaining clear safety cues.

Specifications

Applications and Ideal Uses

These stainless steel tactiles are intended for use wherever a safe, compliant tactile warning or guidance surface is required for visually impaired pedestrians.

• Top and bottom of stair flights to highlight changes in level and potential trip hazards.
• Ramps and gradient changes in public buildings, transport hubs and commercial premises.
• Platform edges, concourses and circulation routes in railway and bus stations.
• Entrances, lobbies and reception areas where enhanced slip resistance and guidance are needed.
• External walkways, podiums and access routes exposed to weather and heavy foot traffic.

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