Blackburns Composite Panel Traffic

Introduction

KARLWESTON / GUY HAMMOND

Blackburns have developed a Composite Panel specifically aimed at the Road TrafficSign market. This has been achieved in conjunction with composite manufacturersand expertise within the Blackburns organisation, which have over thirty yearsexperience of supplying metal substrates to the road traffic sector. Blackburns havealso collaborated with major reflective sheeting and riveting manufacturers to ensurethe product is compatible with these products and its intended use.

BCPTraffic differs from some other composites,which have simply been cloned fromarchitectural products, in that the product has been developed to emulate traditionalsubstrates by having a polyester coated Aluminium sheet to the rear of the sign anda traditional etched Aluminium face but with the added advantage of greater ridigity,lower weight and superior sustainability of paint adhesion and colour.

Reflective sheeting producers and distributors have traditionally tested their materialson Aluminium sheeting. Therefore composites that use an Aluminium surface ofsimilar pre-treated un-painted characteristics are accepted under the ‘family products’banner, as detailed in EN 12899:2007 part 5 clause 3.7, where historical records arepermitted providing the tests were carried out by an ISO 17205 accredited laboratorywithin approximately the last ten years.

On the following pages you will find the necessary documentation confirming thatthe appropriate testing of BCP Traffic has been carried out, and providing therecommended rivet from Henrob or Bollhoff is used in conjunction with the BuchananSign Load Programme when manufacturing the product, it conforms to the appropriatespecification and carries a twelve year guarantee.

BCP® WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

Supplier: Blackburns Metals Limited

No.

Issued Date:

Signature:

WARRANTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ……………………………………………………………………….

CUSTOMER …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Blackburns Metals warrants that BCP® traffic will fulfill its intended use as substrate for road traffic signs for 12 years.

The warranty period shall commence on the date of Blackburns initial shipment. It obliges the customer todemonstrate the order confirmation number of material claimed.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions:

• The fixing has to relate to the wind loading (not exceeding permissible tension or deflection). Please refer to our sign load programme - The panels not having been exposed to temperatures exceeding 70 °C.

• The guidelines laid down in the Blackburns technical testing sheets concerning fabrication, handling and maintenance of the panels having been observed.

This warranty does not apply to BCP® traffic panels which have been or are exposed to:

• Hurricane, hail, lightning, fire, smoke, or other acts of god, radiation, harmful fumes or foreign substances in the atmosphere, i.e. air- or chemical pollution, including but not limited to organic solvents, concentrated detergents or wetting agents.

• Or to panels damaged by impact, vandalism, malicious mischief, misuses, abuse or negligence in cleaning or maintaining, improper storage or handling, improper fabrication or installation or other occurrences beyond the control of Blackburns, and does not extend to cover any form of damage caused by direct and indirect influences that are generally known to affect the quality.

Warranty for lamination of reflective sheeting is issued under separate cover by the manufacturer of this product.

If the sign deteriorates due to natural causes to an extent that the intended use as a substrate road traffic signsis no longer fulfilled Blackburns sole responsibility and purchasers and users exclusive remedy shall be:

Blackburns will provide composite sheet to replace the sign. Replacement panels will carry the unexpired portionof the warranty of the panel it replaces. Claims made under this warranty will be honored only if Blackburns isnotified of a failure within a reasonable time, reasonable information requested by Blackburns is provided andBlackburns is permitted to verify the cause of the failure.

BCP® WARRANTY CERTIFICATE

Signatures:

Suppliers Signatures:

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Blackburns Metals liability under this warranty is limited to replacement as stated herein and Blackburns assumesno liability for any incidental or consequential damages such as lost profits, business or revenues in any way relatedto the product regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.

The BCP® traffic panels supplied by Blackburns must be inspected by the CUSTOMER immediately upon receipt.Defects established by such inspection may only be claimed within 7 days upon receipt. Concealed defects mustbe claimed immediately upon discovery; the rights to claim such concealed defects shall at any rate expire at theend of the warranty period stipulated in paragraph 2.

In case any panel should be found not to be in conformity with the conditions of this agreement, Blackburns, uponbeing satisfied of the existence of such non-conformity, reserves the right and option to correct the same by eitherreplacing or repairing defective panels at their cost. However, all costs and costs of labour, to remove and replacedefective panels, will be borne by the CUSTOMER.

If Blackburns is unable to correct such non-conformity by replacing the panels or repairing them, whether due tothe nature of such non-conformity or the uses made by the CUSTOMER of the panels, Blackburns will return tothe CUSTOMER the purchase price, or where appropriate, the unit price of such number of quantity of the panelsas shall have such non-conformity which Blackburns is unable to correct, subject to the return of defective panelsupon a written request by Blackburns. All other costs are barred.

The foregoing is Blackburns sole warranty with respect to the BCP® traffic composite panels. Blackburns makes noother warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and suitability for a particular purpose.

The CUSTOMER's exclusive remedy against Blackburns shall be as set forth in the preceding paragraphs. In noevent shall Blackburns be liable to the CUSTOMER either directly or by way of contribution or indemnity, for anyother direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, property damage,loss of profit, damages based on loss of use of the panels, or damages for cover, regardless whether the claim forsuch damages be based on warranty, express or implied, contract, tort or otherwise.

The commencement date for this warranty is the date of dispatch of the BCP® traffic panels from the Blackburns.

This agreement has been made in the United Kingdom and shall be interpreted and construed in accordance withthe laws of that state.

BlackburnsAluminium Composite PanelData/Specifications sheet for BCPTraffic

This product is now approved to EN12899:2007 and complies to parts one and five.Supporting evidence is attached.

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES STANDARD

Section Modulus DIN 53293 3.316 x 104Mpa

Rigidity DIN 53293 128.72 σ fM

Alloy ofAluminium EN 573-3 Almg 1(5005 or A13003)

Temper EN 515 H44(H24 / H16)

Modulus of Elasticityand LinerThermal Expansion EN 19991-1

Tensile Strength EN 485-2 0.2% Proof Stress Rm-120(under the range of ‘Rm 110-175’)

Elongation EN 485-2 A50 5.6-14.2(Under the range of ‘A50>=3’)

Corrosion and ImpactAccording to Clause 5.3.5/5.3.7 EN 12899-1:2001

AcceleratedArtificial weather testClauses 4.1.1.5.3 EN 12899-1:2007

Daylight Chromaticity and Luminance FactorFor non-reflective signsClauses 7.2.2.1.3 EN 12899-1:2007

PANELS DIMENSIONS TRAFFIC

PanelThickness 3mm

AluminiumThickness 0.5mm

ACPWeight 4.67 / Kilos per square metre

Standard Sheet Sizes 2440 x 1220 / 3050 x 1525

TOLERANCES

Thickness +/- 0.1mm

Width -1mm/+2mm

Length -1mm/+3mm

Diagonal < 3mm

Thermal Expansion < 4.00 x 10-5/m

AluminiumThickness +/- 0.02mm

SURFACE PROPERTIES

PaintThickness 20 microns (stoved)

Gloss EN 13523-2 30 - 35

Mill finish De-greased suitable for lamination of Reflective sheeting

Pencil Hardness HB

Impact Strength (kg - cm2) 50kg - cm2

BoilingWater Resistance 2 Hours in 99oC without change

Acid Resistance No Change (immersed in 2% HCI 24 hrs)

Alkali Resistance No Change (immersed in 2% Na OH 24 hrs)

Solvent Resistance No Change (cleaned 100 times with Xylene by 1 kgf)

Peel Strength 180 ≥ 8N/mm

RIVET PROCESSING

Tested and approved for use with Bolloff Rivet using a standard R 3 x 8 Hardness 2 rivet.

WARRANTY

12 years guarantee

Printed date Nov 25/08

BendingTest Report of ACP

GB/T1774Standard: 8-1999

Customer Name Sample Sample Sample Test TestNo. Length Width Temperature Humidity

Blackburns Metals Ltd 3373 200mm 50mm 25oC 65%

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Inspector: Lisa Chang Auditor: Mr Su

SampleThickness

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FractureBendingStrain(εfB)

BendingStress indefinitedeflection(σfC)

BendingModulus

(Ef)

BendingStrength(σfM)

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BendingRigidityin UnitLength

mm mm % MPa MPa MPa MPa N.m2/m

1st Sample 3 0.5 0.77 102.25 118.48 118.48 28563.1 125.52

2nd Sample 3 0.5 0.74 108.12 126.36 126.36 31949.33 124.22

Material Data Safety Sheet for BCPTraffic

1. PRODUCTAND COMPANY NAME

Details of distributor: Designation of the productBlackburns Metals Limited Material trademark: BCP®

Birmingham New RoadTiptonWest MidlandsDY4 9AG

2. COMPOSITION / DETAILS ON COMPONENTS

Chemical characterisation: Aluminium composite panels

Composite panels aluminium substrate outside, lacquered on one or both sides; polyethylene-core inside bondedwith ethylene-based copolymere.

Hazardous ingredients: None

3. POSSIBLE RISK

Description:Lacquering or bonding medium may catch fire or burn , if edges are unprotected and if the composite panel isheated up to the inflammation point. Under such conditions there is a risk of decomposition and toxic gases maybe released in a minor quantity (see sections 5 and 10).

Specific risks for humans and the environment: None

4. FIRSTAID MEASURES

General: None

At ambient temperature the material is not a health hazard.The material may be noxious if it is exposed to hightemperatures (e.g. fire) only.

Inhalation:In the case of contact with vapours or aerosols which develop at high temperatures, the person should be removedfrom the danger zone; adequate will be necessary. Please make sure the injured person is positioned safely andensure medical treatment.

Skin contact: First aid is not usually required.

In case of contact with the hot product immerse the skin in cold water or rinse well with cold water to cool theskin down. Cover with a clean cloth and seek medical help. Please do not try to remove the substance itself ofsticky clothes from the skin as you may damage the skin tissue.

Eye contact: Product is inert. If any part of it gets in your eyes, remove like other foreign matters.

Ingestion: First aid is not usually required.

Material Data Safety Sheet for BCPTraffic (Page 2 of 4)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media:To protect humans and ensure that the composite material is cooled down, please use a water jet in the dangerzone. Please make sure no other inflammable agent reaches the danger zone. Extinguish the fire with a water jet.

Unsuitable extinguishing media for safety reasons: None

Special risk due to the material, its burning substances or released gases:If there is insufficient oxygen small amount of carbon monoxide (CO) and irritating smoke may be released.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighting:Respiratory and eye protection is required for fire-fighting teams. (Please refer to sections 3, 8 and 10).

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Not applicable

Environmental protection: Not applicable

Clean-up procedures: Collect product and dispose either as waste or for recycling.(See sections 3, 8, 10 and 13).

7. HANDLINGAND STORAGE

Handling: Loading, unloading and transport at normal temperatures, Secure panels safely on pallets.

Storage: Store on wooden or plastic pallets. Keep dry and make sure there is no director indirect (condensation) moisture.

8. LIMITATION OF EXPOSUREAND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Additional information for design of technical equipment: Not applicable

Exposure limit at the working place: Not applicable

Personal protection equipment (body, hands, eyes, inhalation):If there is a risk of contact, please wear safety goggles. If there is a risk of contact with hot material, please wearheat-proof gloves, respiratory and face protection.

Material Data Safety Sheet for BCPTraffic (Page 3 of 4)

9. PHYSICALAND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Composite panels

Colour: Surface: Depending on lacquer (single shade or special effect lacquer). Core: Black.

Odour: Slight

Safety-related data (melting point, density, solubility, flash point):Change of conditionMelting point: PE-copolymer (hot melt): 97-102℃

AI: 660℃Boiling point / boiling range: n/aFlash point / method: n/aInflammation temperature of thermal decomposition products >35℃Explosion limit in the air, %vol.: n/aVapour pressure(℃): n/aDensity: PE-copolymer (23℃) 0.91-0.97g/cm3

Lacquering approx.1,2 g/cm3Aluminium approx. 2,7g/cm3

Vapour density (101.3kPa/air=1): n/aWater solubility: insolubleHygroscopic: nopH-value: n/aViscosity (cSt): 00 n/a

10. STABILITYAND REACTIVITY

Conditions to be avoided (instability): Temperatures above 300℃ may cause the bonding medium todecompose.

Substances to be avoided: Strong oxidants, strong acids, strong alkaline solutions.

Dangerous decomposition products: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO),inflammable Carbon Hydride, Nitrogen Oxide and Smoke.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity: No acute toxicity known

Practical experience

Inhalation:No health risk at normal ambient temperatures: At higher temperatures and unprotected edges, vapours and/oraerosols may be released which may cause irritation to eyes and respiratory tract.

Skin contact:No health risk at usual ambient temperatures. Contact with the hot product may cause burns.

Eye contact:Contact with edges may damage the conjunctiva and cause mechanical irritation.

Material Data Safety Sheet for BCPTraffic (Page 4 of 4)

12. ECOLOGICAL DATA

Persistence and degradability: Stable

Aquatic toxicity: None

13. DISPOSAL DATA

Recommendation:Disposal according to the regulations of local authorities. Return to the supplier for recycling purposes is possible.

Waste key no: Waste description:

14. TRANSPORT DATA

Surface transport, ADR / RID / GGVS / GGVE category: No hazardous product

Inland waterwaysAND /ADNR category: No hazardous product

Ocean freight transport IMDG / GGV ocean category: No hazardous product

Airfreight transport ICAO / IATA category: No hazardous product

Transport / additional indications: None

15. REGULATIONS

15.1 MARKING (No labeling requirements according to EC regulations)

Indication letter and risk designation: No marking requirements

15.2 NATIONAL REGULATIONS

Accident regulations: n/a Classification toVbF : not subject to classification

Emission class (TA-Luft): n/a Water-pollution class (WGK) : 0 (internal classification)

Other regulations: n/a

16. ADDITIONAL INDICATIONS (Please ensure the proper use of the product in every specific area.)

Recommended use and restrictions:The indications made above only refer to the product described herein. However, these indications may becomeinvalid as soon as the product is used in combination with other materials or in a production process.The statements are made on the basis of our knowledge and experience at the date indicated.

No guarantee is given for correctness, reliability or completeness.The user should make sure that all detailsprovided are suitable and complete for the specific purpose.

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Client Blackburns Metals Ltd Fircroft Way Edenbridge Kent TN8 6ES

Authority & date

BSI Quotation Acceptance number 0000237337 dated 24 December 2009

Items tested Composite Panels

Specification BS EN ISO 9227:2006 Direct Commission Testing

Results See text

Prepared by R Hearty Engineer

Authorized by G R Essam Principal Engineer

Issue Date 09 March 2010

Conditions of issue This Test Report is issued subject to the conditions stated in the current issue of CP0322 'Conditions of Contract for Testing'. The results contained herein apply only to the particular sample/s tested and to the specific tests carried out, as detailed in this Test Report. The issuing of this Test Report does not indicate any measure of Approval, Certification, Supervision, Control or Surveillance by BSI of any product. No extract, abridgement or abstraction from a Test Report may be published or used to advertise a product without the written consent of the General Manager, BSI Testing Services, who reserves the absolute right to agree or reject all or any of the details of any items or publicity for which consent may be sought.

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TESTING AND EXAMINATION OF COMPOSITE PANELS SUBMITTED AS DIRECT COMMISSION TEST SAMPLES. INTRODUCTION At the request of Blackburns Metals Ltd., the composite panels detailed below, were tested following the method described in BS EN ISO 9227:2006, as indicated on the following pages of this Test Report. This request was made on a BSI Quotation Acceptance No BSI 0000237337. It is emphasized that assessments were not made against the clauses of the Specification. The testing detailed in this Test Report were undertaken at BSI Industrial Engineering Laboratory from 04 January 2010. TEST ITEM Blackburns Composite Panel Traffic (with road sign reflective sheeting) Samples identified 5 to 6

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EXAMINATION AND TEST CLAUSE ASSESSMENT NSS test

6. TEST SPECIMENS

6.1 2 test specimens were selected by the manufacturer. The samples were approximately 150 mm x 150 mm x 3.5 mm.

6.2 The test specimens were cleaned thoroughly with water.

6.3 The cut edges were not protected

7. ARRANGEMENT OF THE TEST SPECIMENS

7.1 The test specimens were placed in the cabinet so that they were not in the direct line of travel of the spray from the atomizer.

7.2 The samples were positioned at 18.4° from vertical.

7.3 The samples were arranged so that they did not come into contact with the cabinet and so the surfaces to be tested were exposed to a free circulation of spray.

7.4 The samples were held by a support made from an inert material.

8 OPERATING CONDITIONS

Test method Neutral salt spray (NSS)

Specified Average

Temperature 35 °C ± 2 °C 35.1 °C

Average collection rate

1.5 ml/h ± 0.5 ml/h 1.78 ml/h

Concentration of Sodium Chloride

50 g/l ± 5 g/l 50.1 g/l

pH 6.5 to 7.2 7.1

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EXAMINATION AND TEST (CONTINUED) CLAUSE ASSESSMENT 9 DURATION OF TESTS

9.1 The period of exposure was 1000 hours

9.2 The cabinet was opened for brief visual inspections only.

9.3 The test specimens were inspected frequently to determine the duration before the first signs of corrosion

9.4 The surfaces under test were not disturbed during interim inspections. The period for which the cabinet was open was the minimum necessary to observe and record any visible changes.

10 TREATMENT OF SPECIMENS AFTER TEST

At the end of the test period, the samples were removed from the cabinet and allowed to dry for 1h before rinsing. Residues of spray were removed by rinsing the samples in clean running water at a temperature not exceeding 40°C and then dried immediately in a stream of air at a pressure of 200 kPa and at a distance of approximately 300 mm.

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EXAMINATION AND TEST (CONTINUED) CLAUSE ASSESSMENT

11. EVALUATION OF RESULTS

a) Appearance after the test

Corrosion product was attached to the test surface. Discolouration of the test piece could not be seen

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b) Appearance after removing superficial corrosion products

No visible corrosion was evident. -

c) Number and distribution or corrosion defects

No Visible corrosion was evident. -

d) The time elapsing before the appearance of the first signs of corrosion.

No visible corrosion was evident throughout the test period. -

e) Change in mass

There was no significant change in mass. -

f) Alteration revealed by micrographic examination

Not assessed. -

g) Change in mechanical properties

Not assessed. -

12 TEST REPORT

12.1 There were no referenced or agreed pass/fail criteria for these tests.

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ANNEX 1 Sample 5 – Prepared in accordance with BS EN ISO 9227:2006, clause 10

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ANNEX 2 Sample 6 – Prepared in accordance with BS EN ISO 9227:2006, clause 10

Report No 2381/7818361 Issue 2 This Report consists of 5 pages

Client Blackburns Metals Limited Building 38 Second Avenue The Pensnett Estate Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 7UN

Authority & date BSI Quotation Acceptance Form Number BSI 0000345451 Dated 14 March 2012 Equipment Record Number 10135077

Items tested 11G (3mm) Aluminium and 3mm Blackburns Composite Panel Traffic (BCP Traffic) substrate materials

Specification BS EN 12899-1:2007 Clauses 4.1.1.3, 4.1.1.5.1, 7.2.2.1.4 and 7.2.2.2 Direct commission test Issue 2 of this report supersedes all previous issues. The amendments on pages 1 and 2 giving rise to this issue can be ascertained by contacting the authorising signatory.

Results See Summary of Results on page 2

Prepared by C Higby Engineer

Authorized by G R Essam Principal Engineer

Issue Date 12 August 2014

Conditions of issue This Test Report is issued subject to the conditions stated in current issue of CP0322 ‘Conditions of contract for testing’. The results contained herein apply only to the particular sample/s tested and to the specific tests carried out, as detailed in this Test Report. The issuing of this Test Report does not indicate any measure of Approval, Certification, Supervision, Control or Surveillance by BSI of any product. No extract, abridgement or abstraction from a Test Report may be published or used to advertise a product without the written consent of the Managing Director, BSI, who reserves the absolute right to agree or reject all or any of the details of any items or publicity for which consent may be sought.

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Page 2 of 5 TESTING, EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF 11G (3MM) ALUMINIUM AND 3mm BLACKBURNS COMPOSITE PANEL TRAFFIC (BCP TRAFFIC) SUBSTRATE MATERIALS SUBMITTED AS DIRECT COMMISION TEST SAMPLES INTRODUCTION

At the request of Blackburns Metal Limited the 11G (3mm) Aluminium and 3mm Blackburns Composite Panel Traffic (BCP Traffic) substrate materials, detailed below and received on 19 March 2012, were tested and assessed against the requirements of BS EN 12899-1:2007 Clauses 4.1.1.3, 4.1.1.5.1, 7.2.2.1.4 and 7.2.2.2 as indicated on the following pages of this Report. It is emphasised that assessments were not made against the other clauses of the Specification and the assessment was for the substrate material not the commonly available retroreflective material applied to the substrate. The tests and assessments contained in this Report were undertaken by BSI from 20 March 2012. The accelerated natural artificial weathering was conducted at the Herts Fire and Rescue training ground in Stevenage and the post weathering testing was conducted at BSI Loughborough on 22 July 2014. TEST ITEMS

Test item No. Code Description Substrate colour

1 3430 3M Engineering grade prismatic white Black

2 3430 3M Engineering grade prismatic white Grey

3 3930 3M High intensity prismatic white Black

4 3930 3M High intensity prismatic white Grey

5 4090 3M DG3 white Black

6 4090 3M DG3 white Grey

7 8112 Nikkalite Rennicks Engineering grade RA1 Black

8 8112 Nikkalite Rennicks Engineering grade RA1 Grey

9 812 Nikkalite Rennicks Sheeting Ultralite RA2 Black

10 812 Nikkalite Rennicks Sheeting Ultralite RA2 Grey

11 92802 Nikkalite Rennicks Crystal Grade R3B Black

12 92802 Nikkalite Rennicks Crystal Grade R3B Grey

2 samples of each test item 100mm x 100mm were submitted for test one for artificial natural weathering and one for impact testing requirements. A further set of substrate samples in black and grey substrate only were submitted for direct comparison of the weathered samples. SUMMARY OF RESULTS The test items assessed showed no signs of cracking or delamination from the substrate material after 2 years artificial natural weathering and impact resistance. The results on the following page for clauses 4.1.1.3 and 4.1.1.5.1 are for comparison only and do not form a pass fail criteria as it is the effect of the substrate materials on the commonly available approved retroreflective materials being assessed.

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Page 3 of 5 RESULTS FOR TESTING SIGN MATERIALS TO BS EN 12899-1 : 2001 EXAMINATION AND TEST CLAUSE ASSESSMENT

4 RETROREFLECTIVE SIGN FACE MATERIAL

4.1.1.3 Daylight chromaticity and luminance factor

The test items detailed on page 2 were tested in accordance with CIE 15 using standard daylight illuminant D65 and standard CIE 45/0 viewing conditions prior to being exposed in accordance with clause 7.2.2.1.4 and EN ISO 877:1996 Method A.

Test Item x y Luminance ß 1 0.293 0.312 49.0 - 2 0.294 0.314 49.6 - 3 0.308 0.328 35.0 - 4 0.309 0.328 35.6 - 5 0.315 0.332 41.4 - 6 0.314 0.332 30.8 - 7 0.308 0.326 40.7 - 8 0.309 0.326 40.1 - 9 0.305 0.324 29.4 - 10 0.305 0.324 30.2 - 11 0.301 0.319 41.5 - 12 0.304 0.324 42.9 - 4.1.1.5 Durability

4.1.1.5.1 Resistance to weathering

After weathering in accordance with clause 7.2.2.1.4 for two years in accordance with EN ISO 877:1996 Method A the samples were re-tested in accordance with CIE 15 using standard illuminant D65 and standard 45/0 viewing conditions.

Test Item x y Luminance ß 1 0.295 0.315 48.3 - 2 0.296 0.317 49.1 - 3 0.309 0.329 32.4 - 4 0.310 0.330 35.4 - 5 0.311 0.329 30.0 - 6 0.308 0.327 32.1 - 7 0.313 0.328 34.3 - 8 0.313 0.329 34.5 - 9 0.305 0.323 28.8 - 10 0.305 0.323 28.7 - 11 0.305 0.324 39.1 - 12 0.305 0.325 40.2 7.2 Sign Faces

7.2.2.2 Impact resistance

The 12 test items were impact tested in accordance with clause 4.1.2 of BS EN 12899/1:2007 there were no cracks or delamination from the substrate outside a circle of 6mm radius with the point of impact as centre.

Pass

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Pictorial Evidence of non-weathered comparison substrate against weathered samples

Code 3430

Code 3930

Code 4090

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Pictorial Evidence of non-weathered comparison substrate against weathered samples (Continued)

Code 8112

Code 812

Code 92802

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Blackburns Metals Ltd PA/BML/09027/2010

F.A.O. Mr. G. Hammond

11th

March, 2010

Dear Guy.

RE: TESTING OF BLACKBURNS COMPOSITE PANEL.

As a leading Road Traffic Sign material supplier we are happy to work BCP and have been actively

promoting this as an alternative substrate to Aluminum to our customers. We are continuing to carry out tests

with our following materials conforming to the requirements of EN 12899-1: 2007 and BS 8408:2005.

Tests conducted to date with Blackburns Composite Panel, Kiwalite Retroreflective sheeting’s

Overlay Films and Non Reflective Films.

1. Clause 4.1.1.3 Daylight Chromaticity. BCP with both Kiwalite HIG and HIG with Overlay Film and Kiwalite EG and EG with Overlay Film meet

the requirements of Tables 1 / 2.

1a. Clause 7.2.2.1.3 Daylight Chromaticity. BCP with Non-Reflective Films meet the requirements of Table 17 NR2

2. Clause 4.1.1.4 Coefficient of Retroreflection. BCP with both Kiwalite HIG and HIG with Overlay Film meet the requirements of Table 4 RA2

BCP with both Kiwalite EG and EG with Overlay Film meet the requirements of Table 3 RA1

3. Clause 4.1.1.5.2 Accelerated Natural Weathering. All the above materials have been placed on natural weathering racks for the past nine months and with no

visible defects to date and further reports will be supplied when complete.

4. Clause 4.1.2 Impact Resistance. All the above materials showed no sign of any delamination when tested as per requirements.

BCP with Kiwalite Prismatic Sheeting and Prismatic Sheeting with Overlay Film meet the relevant

requirements of BS8408:2005 and once again have been placed on natural weathering racks as above with no

visible defects to date. Upon completion further reports will be available.

Best Regards,

Phil Armstrong

Managing Director

3M United Kingdom PLC Traffic Safety Systems Telephone: 01344 858018 3M Centre Facsimile: 01344 857920 Cain Road, Bracknell pbatchelor@mmm.com Berkshire RG12 8HT

19 Apr 2010 Guy Hammond Blackburn Metals limited Birmingham New Road Tipton West Midlands DY4 9AG Dear Guy, Blackburn Metals has shared with 3M the results from their own testing and of independent testing to demonstrate the robustness of their Aluminium composite material and its suitability for use on road traffic signs. Samples have been submitted to 3M so that basic adhesion tests could be undertaken. Our investigations show good levels of adhesion are maintained after aging and found no evidence of incompatibility between BCP Traffic and 3M Reflective sheetings in accelerated heat aging. Following these evaluations, I am pleased to report that the product performance guarantees for 3M reflective sheetings are valid when these films are applied to BCP Traffic to make traffic signs. This performance guarantee is effective provided that signs are manufactured, installed and maintained following 3M’s recommendations. Yours sincerely

Pippa Batchelor 3M D&G Technical Supervisor Traffic Safety Systems

Registered in England at 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8HT Reg. No. 1123045

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West Midlands

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Tel. 01384 276402

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Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EN 128991:2007

We Blackburns Metals Ltd of Second Avenue Pensnett Ind Est Kingswinford, West Midlands.,DY6 7UE England UK. Date of Issue 29

th June 2012

Blackburns Composite Panel Traffic (BCP) 3mm thickness, comprising of 0.5mm Aluminium

skin sandwiching a Polyethylene core has similar rigidity as that of 3mm aluminium sheet.

The uncoated surface is degreased and prepared for the application of Retroreflective or

Non-Retroreflective sign face sheeting’s.

The prepared Aluminium surface offers the same surface bonding properties for

Retroreflective and Non Retroreflective sign face sheeting’s to that of degreased standard

Aluminium sheet”.

On behalf of Blackburns Metals Limited

Signed by:

Name: Guy Hammond Position: National Product Manager-signs

Blackburns Products & Services

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BLACKBURNS METALS LIMITED BCP TRAFFIC DATAFILE

ALUMINIUM

• Angles• Channels• Circles• Coils & Blanks• Flat Bar• Fluted Edges & Nosings• Gutters & Cope• I-Beams• Patterned Sheet• Plate• Rectangular Tube• Round Bar• Round Tube• Shate• Sheet• Square Bar• Special Extrusions• Tee & Zed Sections• Wallboard Sections• Welding Wire

STAINLESS STEEL

• Circle Polished• Coil• Flanges• High Purity Tube & Fittings• Hygienic Tube & Fittings• Mirror Sheet• Oval & Seamless Tube• Pipe• Plate• Screwed & Socket Weld Fittings• Section• Sheet• Steel Color®• Structural & Decorative Tube• Treadplate

COPPER

• Flat Bar• Plate• Round Bar• Sheet• Tube

BRASS

• Angle• Flat Bar• Hexagon• Plate• Rod• Sheet• Square• Tube

BRONZE

• Drawn Rod• Hexagon• Hollow Bar• Plate• Rod• Sheet

PLATE

• Aluminium Plate 5083• Aluminium Plate 6082• Alumec 79-89-100• 5083 Cast Plate• MIC6®

COIL PROCESSING

• Aluminium Precision Blanks• Aluminium Slit Coil• Stainless Steel Precision Blanks• Stainless Steel Slit Coil

FABRICATION PROCESSING

• Bench Tooling• Bending• Blanking• Guillotining• Mitre Cutting• Plastic Coating• Pressing• Punching• Sawing• Shearing• Slitting• Tapping & Drilling

ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS/ SURFACE DESIGN

• Anodised Sheet• Composite Panel• Handrail System• Mirror Sheet• Patterned Sheet• Steel Color®

HANDRAIL SYSTEM

• Accessories• Crossbar Holders• End Caps• Fittings & Woodline Fittings• Floor & Side Mounting• Glass Clamps• Handrail Brackets / Holders• Slotted Tube• Tubes & Bars

SIGNS & SIGN COMPONENTS

• A-Cast® Acrylic Sheet• Alochromed & Painted Sheet• Aluminium Circles & Triangles• Aluminium Composite Panel• Aluminium Round & Square Posts• Aluminium Sheet (mill finish & powder coated)• Aluminium Sign Rails• Aluminium Tee Sections• Clip Sections• CNC Fret Work & Bespoke Signs• Filon GRP Panel• Finials• Fluted Panel (BFP)• Foamed PVC & Celuka Sheet• Mirror Sheet• Planking Systems• Plastisol Coated Sheet• Polycarbonate Sheet• Stainless Steel Banding Systems• Steel Color®• Steel Round & Square Posts• Street Furniture• Tray Signs & Sign Kits• VuPlex® Spray Cleaner

MARINE PRODUCTS

• Aluminium Composite Panel• Aluminium Extrusions• Aluminium Plate & Sheet• Aluminium Tubes• Duplex Bar & Tube• Honeycomb Composite• Marine Glazing• Stainless Steel Handrail• Stainless Steel Plate• Stainless Steel Sheet• Stainless Steel Tubes• VuPlex® Spray Cleaner• Yellow Metals(Lloyds Approved available)

Call your local branch or visit us online at www.blackburnsmetals.com

Sign made from Aluminium...Sign made from BCP...

BEDFORDEdison Road

Elms Farm Industrial EstateBedford MK41 0HUt. 01234 684 100

bedford@blackburnsmetals.com

BRIDGENDCoegnant Close

Brackla Industrial EstateBridgend

Mid Glamorgan CF31 2AHt. 01656 683 900

bridgend@blackburnsmetals.com

BRISTOLSt. Andrews Trading Estate

Third WayAvonmouth

Bristol BS11 9YEt. 0117 948 2600

bristol@blackburnsmetals.com

EDENBRIDGECommerce WayEdenbridge

Kent TN8 6EDt. 01732 582 700

edenbridge@blackburnsmetals.com

HAYDOCKUnit 6, Wilcock Road

Old Boston Trading EstateHaydock, St. Helens

Merseyside WA11 9SRt. 01942 758 800

haydock@blackburnsmetals.com

KINGSWINFORDBuilding 31, Second Avenue

The Pensnett EstateKingswinford

West Midlands DY6 7UEt. 01384 282 630

kingswinford@blackburnsmetals.com

LEEDSUnits 3 & 4Benyon Park

Leeds LS12 6DPt. 0113 386 3280leeds@blackburnsmetals.com

NORWICHUnit C, The Frenbury EstateHellesdon Park Road

NorwichNorfolk NR6 5DP

t. 01603 243 900norwich@blackburnsmetals.com

PLYMOUTHUnit K1, Eagle RoadLangage Business Park

PlymouthDevon PL7 5JY

t. 01752 612 400plymouth@blackburnsmetals.com

READING9-10 Stadium Way

ReadingBerkshire RG30 6BXt. 0118 945 5542

reading@blackburnsmetals.comm

General enquiries:info@blackburnsmetals.com

BLACKBURNSSPECIAL PRODUCTSBuilding 38, Second Avenue

The Pensnett EstateKingswinford

West Midlands DY6 7UNt. 01384 276 419info@blackburnsmetals.com