General Installation Guidelines
RecycleDesign™ products are shipped KD to reduce shipping and packaging
costs. Please inspect components to ensure that parts are complete and undamaged
upon arrival. The following technical notes are intended to assist in specifying
and installing our products; generally accepted A.I.A. principles and local
conditions apply accordingly
Shipping and Packaging Materials
Recycle Design, Inc uses plastic foam packaging materials to protect parts in
shipment. We reuse foam accumulated in our recycling operation when it is available;
otherwise we use new foam. If you choose to mail the packing foam back to us, we
will use it again to pack parts.
HDPE
Lumber slats are made of HDPE recycled, high density polyethylene. The product is composed
of 100% recycled HDPE, derived from purified milk bottle waste, combined with UV-inhibited
pigment systems as well as other process additives.
HDPE is very resistant to corrosion and moisture, and is warranted not to rot, splinter,
crack or peel. No waterproof.ing or staining is required or recommended. The lumber is made
from a single, purified polymer and is manufactured to consistent, reproducible standards.
Technical Data
| Mechanical Properties Test Method |
Typical Value |
| Density, lbs/cu.in.(ASTM D792) |
.025 -.028 |
| |
| Compressive Strength (ASTM D695) |
| psi @ .2 in. def. | 2540 - 2560 |
| psi @ .4 in. def. | 3040 - 3120 |
| psi @ .6 in. def. | 5130 - 5350 |
| Tensile Strength, psi (ASTM D638) | 2160 - 2630 |
| Flexural Modulus, psi (ASTM D790) | 97900 -103300 |
| Coeff. Of Thermal Exp. in/in/° F (ASTM D696) | .00007 |
| Accel. Weath. >1MM langleys (ASTM E838) | 0.91% color ∆ |
Structural Beams
InfinitySeries, VictoriaSeries and some CitySeries benches and seats utilize 2.500" OD or
2.0"ODx .125" aluminum tube for the support structure spanning the two cast aluminum end
frames. The tubes, made from 6061-T6 mill finish material, support three and four point loading
on the 5’0" and 6' 0" models, respectively. Expected bending stresses at both spans are far
exceeded by the 17,000 psi recommendation for these beam sizes.
Aluminum Castings
The cast aluminum end frames and spanners are made with #319 alloy, consisting primarily of
reprocessed metal. These parts are inherently weather resistant, and possess exceptional strength.
Castings Technical Data
| Mechanical Properties |
Typical Value |
| Ultimate Strength, psi |
27,000 |
| Yield Strength, psi |
18,000 |
| Shear Modulus Rupture, psi |
22,000 |
| Fatigue Strength, psi |
10,000 |
Powdercoat Finishes
The finishing systems used with RecycleDesign™ products are 100% solids and contain no volatile
organic compounds. The powdercoat resin system is polyester, a weatherable and durable material
suited for exterior use.
Mechanical Fasteners
Standard mechanical supplies are typically a combination of vandal resistant and conventional
stainless steel fasteners. Tools for custom head fasteners are supplied as necessary. Some
aluminum parts are fastened with or to steel parts. This condition may promote electrolysis
and degradation of the metal if not insulated. Therefore, nylon insulating washers are
supplied with the assembly. Please make sure washers are installed.
Other Considerations
Specific assembly and installation parameters are available, along with mechanical drawings,
for each RecycleDesign™ product. Custom lengths and planning options may be available in most
RecycleDesign™ furnishings.
Customer Information
| Toll Free Number: |
866.272.8775 |
| Recycle Design, Inc: |
765.374.0316 |
| Prints sent by fax: |
765.643.3275 |
Website
www.RecycleDesign.com
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