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) Design Surface 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 (2) USES THICKNESS DEPTH LENGTHS (1) WEIGHT COLORS
522VI Diamond
Tread Abrasive Strip Treads
MD 3/16” to 1/8”
4.76 to 3.18mm
12-1/4”
311mm
36”, 42”, 48” 54” 60”, 72”
910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1520, 1830mm
2.0 lbs./ft.
2.98 kg./M
Series I & II (4) (5)
565VI Horizontal
Bar Abrasive Strip Treads 
HD 1/4” to 5/32”
6.35 to 3.97mm
12”
305mm
36”, 42”, 48” 54” 60”, 72”
910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1520, 1830mm
2.0 lbs./ft.
2.98 kg./M
Series I & II (4)
570VI Diamond Design
Abrasive Strip Treads
HD 1/4" to 5/32"
6.35 to 3.97mm
12-1/2”
318mm
36”, 42”, 48” 54” 60”, 72” 
910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1520, 1830mm
2.0 lbs./ft.
2.98 kg./M
Series I (3)
Series II & III (4) (5)
575VI Rectangular Design
Abrasive Strip Treads
HD 5/16” to 3/16”
7.94 to 4.76mm
12-1/2”
318mm
36”, 42”, 48” 54” 61”, 72” 
910, 1070, 1220, 1370, 1550, 1830mm
2.75 lbs./ft.
4.10 kg./M
Series I, II (4)

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

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:
Diamond Tread Medium Duty Abrasive Strip Treads (#522VI), Horizontal Bar Heavy Duty Abrasive Strip Treads (#565VI), and Rectangular Design Heavy Duty Abrasive Strip Treads are available in Series I and II colors.

Diamond Design Heavy Duty Abrasive Strip Treads (#570VI) are available in Series I, II and III colors.

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