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OBEX ARX HD: A NEW GENERATION OF
ENTRANCE FLOORING SOLUTIONS Milliken’s new OBEX ARX HD range aims to provide an entrance flooring solution that is functional, without forsaking design, and can provide the first line of defence against the elements that a building needs.
While a lot of time and effort is spent deciding on the interior décor and flooring of a building, the entrance is often overlooked and neglected. First impressions are vital, and there is nothing more damaging to this first impression than a dirty and slippery floor.
THE NEED FOR ENTRANCE FLOORING Up to 90% of the soil entering a facility is walked in through the front door, which can result in several kilos of dirt brought in per day (Rain can double or even triple this amount). When approximately 40% of a maintenance budget is allocated to floor cleaning, and we know that efficient matting can save up to 65% of the cleaning costs dedicated to floors, it makes sense to choose your entrance flooring solution very carefully.
Milliken’s aim is to provide a complete entrance flooring solution that helps you to protect your floors and keep them safe; saving on future floorcovering replacement costs and considering aesthetics and design. A mat shouldn’t be an afterthought of building design, but a key functional and aesthetic consideration.
A COMPLETE 3-ZONE CONCEPT SOLUTION For the best protection against the outdoor elements, public spaces and commercial buildings can benefit from a three-part entryway system. Depending on the size of the
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area, this system ensures that there is at least 25 feet of walk-off distance, which prevents dirt and moisture from entering the building.
ZONE 1 - OUTDOORS: The area just before the building access - requires a product with scraping action to remove grit and heavy dirt particles, as well as the draining of rain when exposed to the elements.
ZONE 2 - INDOORS: The primary area just inside the building - requires a product with dual action for dirt scraping and moisture retention, to prevent floor contamination. This area often features a recessed mat well.
ZONE 3 - INDOORS: The secondary area inside the building - after Zone 2 - requires a textile product for moisture retention. This is also applicable to circulation areas within the building.
Milliken’s OBEX product range offers highly-effective, comprehensive, modular entrance solutions specifically designed as a three-zone barrier system to help facilities managers and building owners maintain clean and safe floors.
Zone 1 & 2: ARX HD - Prior, Tergo And Forma First invented and patented by Milliken OBEX, the ARX collection features an ultra-durable interlocking modular system made of UV resistant and recyclable PVC, combined
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