Satu Bumi’s Commitment to GRC Compliance
Importance of GRC Manufacturing Standards
A key issue to recognise about GRC is that it is not a homogeneous substance. There is good quality GRC, bad quality GRC and various different levels of quality in-between. In other words, you could have two large GRC planters sitting next to each other that to the naked eye look to be of similar quality. However, one may be significantly stronger and more waterproof than the other depending on the quality of the raw materials, the mix design of the GRC slurry and the overall quality control processes used in their manufacture and curing. A phrase that is often used in the GRC manufacturing industry is that “anyone can make GRC but not many make it well” and buying poor quality GRC that cracks or leaks can be an expensive mistake. So how can you ensure that you are buying good quality GRC products?
The best answer to the question about how to determine the quality of GRC products is to test them. However, GRC product testing is generally not a practical option for most buyers of GRC products. Therefore, the next best option is to ensure that you are sourcing your GRC products from a reputable manufacturer that is committed to the consistent use of appropriate GRC manufacturing standards and will back up this commitment with acceptable product warranties.
Satu Bumi’s Commitment to Standards
The following is a summary of the various standards with which Satu Bumi complies as part of its continuous drive for quality and the development of an outstanding company that takes pride in the products and services it offers to its customers and the opportunities it offers its employees.
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Satu Bumi has been certified for the ISO 9001:2015 standard for the “Manufacturing of Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete Products (GFRC)” by the internationally recognised BSI Group. ISO certification has been a major quality control initiative by Satu Bumi to support its internal focus on the consistent reliability of its product quality and to provide its customers with credible external evidence to that effect.
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ISO 9001:2015 Certified -
Satu Bumi has met the criteria to be fully certified in the manufacturing business category under Australian Owned and has been officially published in the Australian Owned Business Register.
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Australian Owned Certification -
Satu Bumi is committed to the application of industry standards in all aspects of its business where it is realistically possible, including compliance where possible with the "Specification for the Manufacture, Curing & Testing of Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) Products" produced by the International Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete Association (GRCA) in the UK.
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GRC Data Sheet -
Satu Bumi’s Polymer GRC has been tested by AWTA, which is NATA accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, in relation to the Australian and New Zealand AS/NZS 1530.3-1999 standard, “Methods for Fire Testing on Building Materials, Components and Structures Part3: Simultaneous Determination of Ignitability, Flame Propagation, Heat Release and Smoke Release”.
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Fire Test Report -
For GRC planter applications that require a higher level of combustibility certification than that provided by the AS 1530.3 testing, Satu Bumi’s Non-Polymer GRC has been tested by the CSIRO, which is also NATA accredited for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, in relation to the Australian and New Zealand AS/NZS 1530.1 standard, “Methods for Fire Testing on Building Materials, Components and Structures Part3: Simultaneous Determination of Ignitability, Flame Propagation, Heat Release and Smoke Release”.
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Combustibility Test Certificate -
Satu Bumi’s GRC has been tested by AWTA Product Testing in accordance with the AS/NZS 3837 - 1998 method of testing for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter. As per AS 5637.1 Clause 9(n) Satu Bumi’s GRC was valid to test in a cone calorimeter for the assessment of a NCC Group Number. The Product Group Number Classification achieved was Group 1.
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Satu Bumi utilises the Xypex Admix C-1000/C-1000 NF for improving the waterproofing and general quality of its GRC. Xypex Admix C-1000 NF complies with the requirements of “AS 1478.1-2000-Chemical Admixture for Concrete”. AS1478.1-2000 sets out the requirements for chemical admixtures to be added to concrete mixes incorporating portland and blended cements.
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Random samples of Satu Bumi’s GRC products were collected by Alpha Environmental for asbestos testing by LRM Global under a Stereo Microscope in which selected fibres were anaylised by Polarized Light Microscopy in conjunction with the Dispersion Staining Method (LRM Global ID Method 1) in line with Australian Standard AS4964 - 2004, “Method for the Qualitative Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples” - and found to have no detected asbestos. Alpha Environmental Pty. Ltd. is an accredited environmental consultancy (ACLCA and ALGA members) with an onsite certified NATA laboratory and LRM Global Pty. Ltd. is a NATA accredited asbestos laboratory.
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Certificate of Analysis -
Based on the testing of random samples at the factory in Indonesia.
Analyses of samples by scanning electron microscopy according to ISO 22262-1 (Sampling and qualitative determination of asbestos in solid materials of commercial origin), with optimisation of sample processing, ISO/IEC 17025 accredited method (STS 0519).
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Asbestos Test Report -
Satu Bumi manufactures all its GRC products in its factory in Indonesia and transports them on pallets to Australia (and other parts of the world) in shipping containers. Satu Bumi manufactures its shipping pallets to be fit for purpose in terms of strength, weight, disposability and cost relative to the specific size and dimensions of the GRC products for which the pallets are being made.
Since Satu Bumi makes its pallets specifically for the requirements of each individual planter, its pallets do not necessarily comply with the generic AS 4068 standard “Flat Pallets for Materials Handling” which can be under or over specified for the job. However, since some crane companies “require” pallets that are going to be used with slings to be AS 4068 compliant, Satu Bumi provides the option of ordering AS 4068 compliant pallets as an alternative to Satu Bumi’s standard pallets.
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Satu Bumi installs lifting lugs in all its GRC planters that weight over 100 kg to facilitate the installation process. These lifting lugs have been tested at the factory for lifting planters up to 2,400 kg in total weight and the factory report on this testing can be seen if you click the image to the right.
Satu Bumi can obtain certification for the lifting lugs for specific GRC planters for specific projects and has done so on a number of previous projects as and when the certifications were required.View document:
Lifting Lug Test -
Satu Bumi takes privacy issues seriously and accordingly accepts its responsibility to comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Please click on the image to the right to view Satu Bumi’s privacy policy.
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Privacy Policy Tailored -
To support its commitment to compliance, Satu Bumi now provides a “Four Year Extended Warranty” for the GRC elements in all its CityScape products.
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Extended Warranty -
Satu Bumi purchases all the timber sourced in Indonesia for its CityScape Street Furniture and Wholesale Furniture Ranges from reputable Indonesian timber suppliers that can demonstrate that they are SVLK compliant and have the appropriate SVLK and CoC (Chain of Custody) certification from a reputable testing organisation to prove it.
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Indonesian Legal Wood -
As a Sedex member Satu Bumi is committed to being a responsible business, sourcing responsibly, and improving ethical standards and working conditions within our supply chain.
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