The R.C.A. Rubber Company
An Ohio Corporation of Akron, Ohio
1833 E. Market Street
P.O. Box 9240
Akron, OH 44305-0240
Tel: (330) 784-1291
Toll-Free: (800) 321-2340
Fax: (330) 794-6446
E-mail: commercialsales@rcarubber.com
Web site: http://www.rcarubber.com
 
VI (Visually Impaired) Flat Surface Abrasive Strip Rubber Stair Treads

  • For interior use only.
  • For all interior stairs especially near outside entrances where tracked-in snow and water can cause hazardous footing.
  • Detail dimensions subject to manufacturing tolerances.
  • All treads furnished with sanded backs.
  • Butting stair treads is not recommended.
  • Made in USA
  • Rubber stair treads shown here meet the requirements of ADA.
Abrasive Strips
One 2" (50.8mm) wide abrasive strip recessed into the tread supplies extra anti-slip protection. Recommended for stairs near outside entrances, where tracked-in rain and snow can cause hazardous footing. Standard black, plus optional high visibility brown, beige, red, gray, yellow or Glo-Strip abrasive strips, as specified, highlight the step edge and provide extra slip resistance on any interior stair.

Black Abrasive Strips will be supplied unless otherwise specified  
PRODUCT (5) USES THICKNESS DEPTH LENGTHS (1)  WEIGHT COLORS
555VI Medium Abrasive Strip Treads MD 3/16” to 1/8”
4.76 to 3.18mm		 12-1/2”
318mm		 36”, 42”, 48” 54” 60”, 72”
910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1520, 1830mm		 1.5 lbs./ft.
2.24 kg/m		 Series I & II (2)
565VI Heavy
Duty Abrasive Strip Treads 		 HD 5/16” to 3/16”
7.94 to 4.76mm		 12-1/2”
318mm		 36”, 42”, 48” 54” 60”, 72” 910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1520, 1830mm 3 lbs./ft.
4.47 kg/m		 Series I (3)
585VI Long 
Nose Heavy 
Duty Abrasive Strip Treads 		 HD 5/16” to 3/16”
7.94 to 4.76mm		 12-1/2”
318mm		 36”, 42”, 48” 54” 60”, 72” 910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1520, 1830mm 3 lbs./ft.
4.47 kg/m		 Series I (3) (4)

Notes
(1) Special lengths available when minimum requirements are met.
(2) Square or Round Nose
(3) Square Nose Only
(4) Adjust-A-Nose
(5) For access by the Visually Impaired. Meets California Standard Code Title 24 for the Visually Impaired.

Uses: HD = Heavy Duty; MD = Medium Duty; LD = Light Duty

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Product Drawings: see the CAD LIBRARY portion of this Profile for dimensioned drawings.

See the “Technical Data” Profile for:

  • Guide Specifications
  • Adhesive Recommendations
  • Maintenance Recommendations
  • Product Performance Data
  • Warranty

Color Range:
Medium Duty treads (#555VI) are available in Series I, II and Primary colors.

Heavy Duty treads (#565VI and #585VI) are available in Series I and Primary colors.

For samples or assistance, call 1-800-321-2340 or send an E-mail to: commercialsales@rcarubber.com.