{"id":34722,"date":"2019-07-01T07:31:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T05:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatrafol.cz\/?p=34722"},"modified":"2021-04-06T08:50:46","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T06:50:46","slug":"fatrafol-membrane-has-obtained-a-tested-in-antarctica-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatrafol.cz\/en\/fatrafol-membrane-has-obtained-a-tested-in-antarctica-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"FATRAFOL membrane has obtained a \u201cTESTED IN ANTARCTICA\u201d certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On 18\/06\/2019, the ceremonial handover of TESTED IN ANTARCTICA certificates took place at Masaryk University in Brno. This certificate was awarded to FATRAFOL 810 roofing membrane, which has been successfully tested under extreme conditions in Antarctica. The testing itself is carried out by expedition members who test whether products meet the properties declared by the manufacturer even in a demanding polar environment. Compliance with the requirements of these tests then entitles the company to the trademark Tested in Antarctica<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing of FATRAFOL 810\nroofing membrane was commenced at the beginning of 2015 and the total testing\ntime should exceed 10 years.  Testing\ntakes place at the Johann Gregor Mendel scientific station, which is located on\nthe coast of James Ross Island in Antarctica. This systematic and long-term\nresearch focused on the durability of roofing waterproofing membranes takes\nplace in quite unique climatic conditions unparalleled in plastic testing.\nUsually, the ageing process of plastics is carried out in countries with high\nsunshine intensity and relatively high daily temperatures. In contrast,\nAntarctica provides completely different conditions, typically characterised by\nmultiple temperature changes from a few degrees above zero to less than -30\u00b0C,\nreduced luminous flux during the polar winter, but an increased proportion of\nthe UV component caused by the ozone anomaly (i.e. hole in the ozone layer).\nPhysical factors \u2013 ice and sand particles carried by winds reaching speeds of\nup to 150 km\/h \u2013 also play a significant role here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exact test conditions and results are published on the website www.tested-in-antarctica.com. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n