E4073 Photoluminescent Contrast Strip

The 2” Wide E4073 Photoluminescent Step Edge Contrast Strip provide step edge visibility and enhance egress speed in all light conditions. The E4073 Strip is ideal for stairs required by code to have luminous path markings. Ecoglo’s photoluminescent contrast strips provide life-saving egress lighting in all conditions. Our illuminated contrast strips bring your building up to code without distracting from the design. Luminous egress pathmarkings are easily charged by both natural or artificial light and glow for hours after a power outage.

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Ecoglo E4073 Luminous Contrast Strip
E4073 (Black)

General Information

  • Install with premium polyurethane adhesive.
  • Option for mechanical fasteners.
  • Do not use mechanical fasteners when installing outdoors.
  • Available in cut to length sizes. (Tolerance +or- 1/8”) Standard lengths are 8ft and 10ft.
  • Weight: 0.138 lbs/ft
Ecoglo E4073 Luminescent Contrast Strip Dimensions
Engineered for Durability
  • Manufactured using Ecoglo’s patented process which produces the most durable and highly efficient photoluminescent product available.
  • Unique ridges in the photoluminescent strips protect it from most abrasive wear. They provide slip resistance while still allowing the product to be easily cleaned.
  • The hard-wearing silicon carbide non-slip material is integrally bonded to the aluminum substrate. Thousands of people can walk on it with no signs of wear and tear.
Step Edge Safety
  • The color contrasting the non-slip material with advanced photoluminescent technology provides step edge visibility in all light conditions.
  • The unique ridges in the Ecoglo® photoluminescent strips and the integrated anti-slip contrast strips provide all-weather slip resistance.
Installed Durability
  • The rigid aluminum base spreads any applied load over a greater area of installation adhesive. Installation with a premium polyurethane adhesive/sealant is extremely durable, moisture resistant, and works very well on both smooth and textured surfaces.
For Indoor Use and Outdoor Use
  • Tested to accelerated UV/weathering exposure, and proven to be highly resistant to the effects of UV/weathering.
  • The loss in performance is less than can be detected by the human eye when subjected to 6000 hours of UV exposure, which is similar to 30 years of outdoor exposure.
  • The polymer used in Ecoglo’s patented process is “long chain” which forms a strong UV resistant product when bonding.
Environmentally Friendly Photoluminescent Contrast Strip

Leed Data

Qualifies for LEED Points
MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management Divert from Land Fill
  • Products are Aluminum based and 100% recyclable.

MR Credit 4: Recycled Content
  • Products are Aluminum based and approximately 20% of the aluminum content in an Ecoglo secondary billet specification is recycled scrap.

Ecoglo’s Recommended Installation Adhesive has low VOC’s and qualifies for Indoor Environmental Quality credits for low emitting materials: EQc4.1

Building, Fire, And Life Safety Codes

The Ecoglo E4073 meets the following Building, Fire & Life Safety Codes:

Benefits And Technical Data

Ecoglo E4073 meets or exceeds the performance criteria specified in the following tests or standards:
Brightness
High visibility in dark or light conditions.
  • ASTM E2073-02, Standard Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings.
  • DIN 67510 Part 1, Phosphorescent Pigments and Products: Measurement and identification by the manufacturer.
  • ISO 17398:2004 Clause 7.11, Safety Colors and Safety Signs- Classification, Performance and Durability of Safety Signs.
UV Stability
High durability indoors and outdoors.
  • ASTM G155-04 Cycle 1 2000hrs, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.
  • Salt Spray Resistance: ASTM B117-97 500hrs, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
  • Freeze-Thaw Resistance: ASTM C1026-87(1996), Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Freeze-Thaw Cycling
Abrasion Resistance
Hard wearing.
  • ASTM D1242-95a, Standard Test Methods for Resistance of Plastic Materials to Abrasion.
  • ASTM F510-93(2004), Standard Test Method for Resistance to Abrasion of Resilient Floor Coverings Using an Abrader with a Grit Feed Method.
  • JIS H8682-1:1999, Test methods for abrasion resistance of anodic oxide coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys- Wheel wear test.
Washability
Easy Cleaning.
  • ASTM D4828-94(2003), Standard Test Methods for Practical Washability of Organic Coatings.
Radioactivity
No radioactivity or toxicity.
  • ASTM D3648-2004, Standard Practices for the Measurement of Radioactivity.
  • Toxicity: Bombardier SMP 800-C (2000), Toxic Gas Generation Test.
Flammability
Does not burn.
  • ASTM E162-02, Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
  • ASTM D635-03, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position.
  • FAA AC 23.2 Paragraph 4.b, Horizontal Burn Test.