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Platinum and Gold DGNB Certifications for Kö-Bogen II
… taken and their impacts is needed to receive DGNB certification. Sustainability: The primary objective of DGNB certification is to evaluate and ensure the ecological, social and economic sustainability of a building. Energy efficiency: The building should use as little energy as possible, and ideally should use renewable energy sources. Environmental protection: Environmental aspects like water consumption, waste management, and reducing pollutant emissions must be taken into consideration. Using rain water and separating waste are examples of encouraged measures. Health and comfort: This includes good air quality, appropriate lighting, and acoustic comfort for building users. Area optimisation: It is important to ensure that the available space is used in a smart way. Building ecology: The origins and environmental impacts of construction materials are analysed. Sustainable materials and ecological building practices are encouraged. Innovation: Integrating innovative technologies and concepts that contribute to sustainability are recognised and rated positively. Life cycle assessment: The life cycle costs and impacts of the building are important. This includes not only construction costs, but also operating and maintenance costs throughout the entire life cycle of the building. Mobility and access: Good access to local public transit and bicycle parking spaces can boost a building's rating. Social responsibility: How the building impacts the local community is taken into consideration, for instance how the building supports the local economy and social interaction. In addition to its importance as part of Duesseldorf 's urban design, the K II's architecture will set the standard for new, future construction projects, especially in light of issues like resource scarcity and environmental protection." Stephan Deußer, B&L Group Project Manager Sustainable solutions for successful DGNB certification Integrating innovative technologies and concepts that contribute to sustainability is rated positively in the DGNB certification. It's no wonder that door technology from GEZE is used in the Kö-Bogen II sustainability project. Many of our products fulfil the sustainability requirements of leading global green building assessment systems, like the ones defined by the DGNB and LEED. We make this conformity transparent by voluntarily providing environmental product declarations (EPDs) for our products. Our products can also be found in the DGNB Navigator and greenbuildingproducts.eu online databases, along with their respective certificates. The certificates certify the number of points with which a GEZE product can contribute to the successful DGNB or LEED certification of a building. Green, inclined façade - a challenge for door technology Custom adapted door technology: the GEZE Slimdrive SL NT-FR. © Jürgen Biniasch / GEZE GmbH The entrances to shops and offices are made visually appealing with the narrow sliding door system. © Jürgen Biniasch / GEZE GmbH The complex and unique installation situation for sliding and swing door drives in the partially inclined façade, which is covered in hornbeams, was particularly challenging. Due to the very low drive height of just
… taken into account while doing so) Q Which door closer sizes can be covered with TS 5000? A Sizes 2-6 can be infinitely implemented with TS 5000. Q The door has a functional fault, it can be opened only with a lot of effort? A Check whether the closing force has been correctly set. Alternatively, you can also use TS 5000 ECline for barrier-free, easy-to-open doors. Q Which door closers can we use for all installation types? A TS 3000 V can be installed using all four installation types. Q Can I install TS 5000 on a fire protection door? A Yes, TS 5000 can be installed at doors with fire protection requirements up to a width of 1,400 mm using a mounting plate. Q How do I set the closing force of TS 5000? A The door closer size (closing force) can be conveniently set and read from the front side of the TS 5000. Do you have any other questions? Contact us at: info.de@geze.com www.geze.com
… taken to guarantee safe operation of the door system. The installer of a door system àà is obliged to carry out a safety analysis (risk assessment) in accordance with DIN 18650 and EN 16005 and to document this, àà must issue an EC Declaration of Conformity and attach the CE marking in a clearly visible place on the door system. Danger zones on a 2-leaf automatic sliding door … Automatic sliding doors Door data Offer number Order number Object Serial no. Address Installation site Position in building, door number, designation Door and drive type Passage height mm Opening width mm Radius (only for Slimdrive SC) mm Leaf weight (per leaf) kg Number of door leaves Presence of people particularly in need of protection is to be expected: Special building conditions (e.g. obstacle in front of the door leaf) have not been taken into account, since no details are available were taken into account in accordance with the following details: Safety analysis prepared by Company Telephone Name Fax Street Email Postcode / City Client Company Telephone Name Fax Street Email Postcode / City
… taken into account except transport and an electricity consumption for grinding the metals. When recycled metals are used as raw material, only their transformation process is taken into account and not the extraction of the raw material. A4 module represents the transport of the finished product to the installation site. There is no waste associated with the installation of the product. The A5 module therefore represents only the disposal of the product packaging. For the RSL considered for this study, there are no inputs or outputs for the stages B1-B7. The End-of-Life (EoL) stages are also considered. The transportation to the EoL disposal site is taken into account in module C2. Module C4 covers the disposal of the glass door gear. Module C3 covers the recycling of the individual elements according to European averages, with the remaining waste divided between incineration and landfill. The same assumption as for waste to recycling in A3 is used here. For end-of-life modules (C1 to C4) the system boundaries from the XP P01-064/CN standard have been followed, see annex H.2 and H.6 of this document for figures and further details. In practice, the end-of-life has been modelled as follows: - When a material is sent to recycling generic transport and electric consumption of a shredder is taken into account (corresponding to the process “Grinding, metals”). Only then is the material considered to have attained the “end-of-waste” state. - Each type of waste is modelled as transport to the treatment site over a distance of 30 km (source: FD P01-015). Parts sent for recycling include an electricity consumption (grinding) and a flow (“Materials for recycling, unspecified”). Four scenarios for the end-of-life of the products have been declared for this EPD: 1. 100% of the product going to landfill 2. 100% of the product going to incineration 3. 100% of the product going to recycling 4. Mixed scenario consisting of the previous three scenarios, with values depending on the amount of waste going for recycling. Module D has not been declared. … Background data For life cycle modelling of the considered product, all relevant background datasets are taken from the ecoinvent … Period under review The LCA data is based on the annual production data of an ARGE member company from 2013. Other values, e.g. for the processing of the base materials, are taken from the ecoinvent v3.1 Alloc Rec where the dataset age varies for each dataset, see ecoinvent documentation for more information. … Comparability Basically, a comparison or an evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the data sets to be compared are created according to /EN 15804/ and the building context, respectively the product-specific characteristics of performance, are taken into account. Environmental Product Declaration ARGE – Glass door gear 4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information The following technical information is a basis for the declared modules or can be used for developing specific scenarios in the context of a building assessment for Modules Not Declared (MND). Transport to the building site (A4) Name Value Unit Litres of fuel Transport distance Capacity utilisation (including empty runs)
… taken into account except transport and electricity consumption for grinding the metals. When recycled metals are used as raw material, only their transformation process is taken into account and not the extraction of the raw material. A4 module represents the transport of the finished product to the installation site. There is no waste associated with the installation of the product. The A5 module therefore represents only the disposal of the product packaging. For the RSL considered for this study, there are no inputs or outputs for the stages B1-B7. The End-of-Life (EoL) stages are also considered. The transportation to the EoL disposal site is taken into account in module C2. Module C4 covers the disposal of the sliding door gear. Module C3 covers the recycling of the individual elements according to European averages, with the remaining waste divided between incineration and landfill. The same assumption as for waste to recycling in A3 is used here. For end of life modules (C1 to C4) the system boundaries from the XP P01-064/CN standard have been followed, see annex H.2 and H.6 of this document for figures and further details. In practice, the end of life has been modelled as follows: - When a material is sent for recycling generic transport and electric consumption of a shredder is taken into account (corresponding to the process “Grinding, metals”). Only then, is the material considered to have attained the “end of waste” state. - Each type of waste is modelled as a transport to the treatment site with a distance of 30 km (source: FD P01-015). Parts sent for recycling include an electricity consumption (grinding) and a flow (“Materials for recycling, unspecified”). Four scenarios for the end of life of the products have been declared for this EPD: 1. 100% of the product going in landfill 2. 100% of the product going in incineration … Background data For life cycle modeling of the considered product, all relevant background datasets are taken from the ecoinvent … Period under review The data of the LCA is based on the annual production data of an ARGE member company from 2013. Other values, e.g. for the processing of the base materials, are taken from the ecoinvent v3.1 Alloc Rec where dataset age varies for each dataset, see ecoinvent documentation for more information. … Comparability Basically, a comparison or an evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the data sets to be compared are Environmental Product Declaration ARGE – Sliding door gear created according to /EN 15804/ and the building context, and the product-specific characteristics of performance, are taken into account. The used background database has to be mentioned. 4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information The following technical information is a basis for the declared modules or can be used for developing specific scenarios in the context of a building assessment if modules are not declared (MND). Transport to the building site (A4) Name Litres of fuel Transport distance Value Unit
… taken to guarantee safe operation of the door system. The installer of a door system àà is obliged to carry out a safety analysis (risk assessment) in accordance with EN 16005 and to document this, àà must issue an EC Declaration of Conformity and attach the CE marking in a clearly visible place on the door system. Hazardous areas on revolving doors Hazardous area between secondary closing edge and ceiling Hazardous area between main closing edge and inner wall Hazardous area between secondary closing edge and floor Hazardous area between main closing edge and opposite closing edge Hazardous areas automatic night-time closer Hazardous area between secondary closing edge and opposite closing edge/wall Hazardous area between main closing edge and opposite closing edge Danger of impact Danger of impact … Revolving doors Door data Offer number Order number Project Serial no. Address Installation site Position in the building, door number, designation Door and drive type Passage height mm Opening width Radius mm Leaf weight (per leaf) Number of door leaves Presence of people in special need of protection is to be expected: mm kg 3-leaf 4-leaf yes no Special building conditions (e.g. obstacle in front of the door leaf) have not been taken into account, since no details are available were taken into account in accordance with the following details: Safety analysis prepared by Company Telephone Name Fax Street Email Postcode / City Client Company Telephone Name Fax Street Email Postcode / City
Emergency exit protection - safety technology for emergency exits
… taken into account when designing escape routes and emergency exits in Germany. According to the Technical Rules for Workplaces, an escape and rescue route guarantees safety only when specific guidelines are taken into account. Guidelines for escape and rescue routes Layout and dimensions of escape routes Structural and technical design of escape routes Identification of escape routes Safety lighting for escape routes Creation of escape and rescue route plans Emergency exits: where various functional demands interact Doors must meet various demands depending on their intended use. These can be optimally combined by using different system components, however. Early planning in terms of the intended use is an important part of this. For escape and rescue routes, the most important challenge is to allow people to evacuate the building quickly and safely. When there is no danger present, however, the doors must remain closed and protect against unauthorised access. In particular, it is important for the building operator to protect the facilities against sabotage, burglary, theft or misuse. Emergency exit functionality in emergency situations Emergency exits are a significant part of escape and rescue routes. The layout and number of emergency exits depends on the building and the respective building regulations. One this is certain: emergency exits must allow people to quickly evacuate the hazardous area at any time. Being able to open doors speedily and simply without any external aids is critical. Emergency exits must open immediately in the direction of escape and must lead those in danger to the outside, or into protected areas. According to new European standards, emergency exits can be equipped with a variety of emergency exit locks. The optimal selection of emergency exit locks depends on how many people need to evacuate in an emergency. If there is a risk of mass panic, panic exit devices should be integrated into the doors in accordance with DIN EN 1125. These consist of a horizontal bar combined with a panic lock, which may be a mechanical, electro-mechanical or motor panic lock. In public buildings in particular, visitors are not familiar with the on-site escape routes and functions of the emergency exits. If they press against the door leaf in the direction of emergency exit, panic exit devices allow the door to open in less than a second with no instructions. If the number of people in the building is manageable, and they are familiar with the escape routes, emergency exit devices according to DIN EN 179 are usually sufficient. For example, the horizontal bar can be replaced by a door handle since there is no chance of panic. Functionality of emergency exits in normal operation Emergency exits are very often used in fire protection sections. The safe flight function is just as important as the self-locking and fire-proof features of the door installation. If automated doors need to provide complex functions in escape and rescue routes, a system solution comprising a door control unit, an electronic locking element such as escape door locks or emergency exit electric strikes for example, and a panic lock (also called anti-panic locks) is recommended. This guarantees both protection against unauthorised access on the one hand, and free access for people evacuating in the event of a hazard on the other. Doors are one of the most important components in the safety design of a building. Thomas Borgmann, safety technology segment manager, GEZE GmbH Escape routes must be clearly identified in buildings. © Morten Bak / GEZE GmbH The door control unit, as the 'brain' of emergency exit control, assures and monitors the opening and closing procedures in escape routes. The self-locking panic lock guarantees quick opening in an emergency, while the door control unit controls access. Activated by a fire alarm system, or in the event of a power failure, it automatically locks if a motor lock is used. The door can still be passed through in the direction of emergency exit since the emergency exit closure is automatically unlocked in the event of a fire alarm or power failure. The door also opens via the emergency button on the door control unit if several people push against it in a panic situation. The door can be opened from the outside using a key at any time. If a self-locking panic lock is used, this guarantees protection against burglary in the opposite direction to the direction of emergency exit in accordance with insurance requirements. With this trio, automatic swing doors in normal operation are closed by self-locking of the panic lock, and can be controlled and secured by the door control unit. At set times, such as daytime operation, the door control unit can release the door. Otherwise, it permits controlled individual release via a key or an access control system. In the event of danger, the door can be operated at any time by pressing the emergency push button of the door control unit. Guaranteed safety is crucial in an emergency: GEZE door control units are tested in compliance with eltVTR (guidelines for electronic locking systems) and TÜV (technical supervisory association), and panic locks in compliance with the standards DIN EN 179, 1125, 12209, 13637, 1627 and 1634-1 applicable for locks. Emergency exits influenced by pressure ventilation systems pressure ventilation systems help to keep rescue routes smoke-free in the event of a fire, for instance in staircases. In addition, pressure ventilation systems are used in buildings where a large number of people are present who may not be able to rescue themselves in case of a fire. These include homes for the elderly, hospitals, nursery schools, etc. Fire protection doors near pressure ventilation systems need particularly detailed planning; they may otherwise not be able to offer barrier-free access or may not close reliably in certain circumstances. Fire protection doors in smoke protection pressure stairwells For doors with a direction of emergency exit leading into a staircase, the high pressure is on the hinge side. This means that they are more difficult to enter if the smoke protection pressure feature is activated since the user has to overcome both the resistance of the door closer and the counter-pressure. In this situation, the focus is on the opening process if the smoke protection pressure system activates. If barrier-free access needs to be ensured both when the system is active and when it is not, then a drive unit such as the Powerturn F must be used on such doors. Fire protection doors from the PVS staircase For fire protection doors leading out of a staircase, the higher pressure is on the opposite hinge side. This does make them easier to open if the smoke protection pressure system is active, but the door must also close securely against the pressure. Because of this, the differential10 pressure must be taken into consideration and the closing force of the door closer must be adjusted accordingly. GEZE also offers assistance for this application with the TS 5000 SoftClose. With this device, the last 15 degrees of the opening angle are controlled using a separate valve, so that the door leaf can be accelerated using a latching action, or decelerated over the last few degrees of opening in a targeted fashion. This helps manage the pressure situation, and ensure the door closes safely. An important consideration for wider doors and higher pressures is that the door closer must generate the stipulated closing force to close securely against the pressure. In everyday use, such doors are very difficult to operate and are not barrier-free. Safe rescue routes with intelligent GEZE technology The demands on safety and security components are almost as varied and individual as each specific building. Certain additional specific demands also need to be met. GEZE safety solutions are able to guarantee safe escape and rescue routes in any building. If the escape and rescue routes should not be open to everyone in normal operation, GEZE access control systems – which are connected to door control units – can take over the necessary monitoring. Whether at airports, in hospitals or at conference centres: the multifunctional products supplied by GEZE are like cog wheels which engage neatly into one another, producing an emergency exit system that not only provides optimal protection in an emergency and convenience during normal operation, but one that can be planned and installed reliably. Good to know: The GEZE emergency exit system solution is approved and certified by an independent institution in accordance with the EltVTR (guidelines for electronic locking systems). Go to the GEZE emergency exit systems Emergency exit protection in the Vector headquarters in Stuttgart The new company headquarters of Stuttgart-based IT specialists Vector Informatik is the largest building in the company complex so far. The company opted for safe escape and rescue routes with intelligent technology by GEZE. Learn more here! Go to the Vector company headquarters in Stuttgart GEZE reference project Planning Installation Services Planning Installation Services Individual solutions Personal safety is the top priority when planning a building. Escape and rescue routes must therefore be considered from the outset. In addition to constructional demands, there are also legal regulations to comply with. Every building should have a tailor-made security concept with optimal emergency exit protection: fire and danger alarm systems, access control systems in combination with a door control unit and a door closer system, escape door locks or motor locks are just some of the possible variants. Planning the general design and layout of doors in a building at an early stage is important to prepare for subsequent adjustments and retro-fitting. GEZE offers solutions for securing emergency exits that are tailored towards specific demands and individual escape route concepts. GEZE also has many years of international experience in providing consultancy in fire protection planning for all types of buildings and can support you as a project manager. The most stringent safety standards combined with simple installation The key challenge in emergency exit protection is how to optimally combine the contradictory demands of normal operation and emergencies. To create an escape route that doesn’t simultaneously serve a getaway for thieves, for example, it must be locked to unauthorised persons. This is particularly relevant for department stores. As a safety technology specialist, GEZE offers a wide range of products and optimal system solutions to guarantee unrestricted safety of the escape route in the event of a hazard. Customised solutions combine individual safety demands in one intelligent system so that emergency exits are opened and closed in a coordinated way in an emergency. All GEZE components can be simply and quickly integrated into an emergency exit system at any time. They meet the highest safety standards using state-of-the-art technology. The wide range of GEZE products and systems is also operator and user-friendly, durable and economical. A cross-product approach and the interaction between door, window and safety technology products mean that end users and fitters can rely on sophisticated and coordinated solutions. Expert maintenance guarantees durability and perfect functioning The operators of the buildings or rooms are responsible for keeping the escape routes well maintained, and for taking all necessary precautions to guarantee personal safety and protection of the building. To maintain the functional safety of doors in escape routes in compliance with standards, these doors need regular maintenance. The components in emergency exits must be maintained annually, either by the manufacturer or by one of his approved partners. As part of this, all of the safety and control devices of the door installation must be checked in accordance with the legal regulations. A monthly inspection by the operator is also recommended. GEZE offers a full service from the planning of a building, installation and commissioning through to service during ongoing operation. Downloads You can find GEZE brochures on the topic of emergency exit protection available for download as a PDF here. Emergency exit safeguarding brochures TZ 320 door control unit flyer (pdf | 48 KB) FTV 320 escape door lock flyer (pdf | 425 KB) Building security brochure (pdf | 434 KB) Emergency exit system brochure (pdf |
Climate-active façade improves energy efficiency at school
… taken into consideration. LEARN MORE ABOUT NIGHT-TIME COOLING Seamless integration into the building management system via BACnet and KNX Activation and feedback of the window drives via the building bus are handled by the IQ box KNX. Reliable status reports from each automated window ensure more efficiency in building monitoring. Other components like push buttons and sensors are connected through the integrated push button interface. This means that retrofitting and expansions can be completed easily as needed. Communication between the KNX and BACnet environment of the building management system (BMS) is smooth, since clear communication protocols have been defined between the systems. This guarantees efficient data transfer between the two systems. LEARN MORE ABOUT BUILDING AUTOMATION Your investment in myGEZE connectivity pays off © GEZE GmbH With our myGEZE connectivity amortisation calculator, we can determine how quickly your investment in intelligent building automation will pay off - through cost savings, improved safety and better air quality. Calculate the amortisation period for your building Overview of the advantages of climate-active façades Optimal indoor air quality through intelligent control of ventilation systems Adaptation of the ventilation, based on CO2 concentration, temperature, usage and time with three-stage regulation. Manual ventilation control possible via operating elements for teachers and students. Window safety, thanks to safety modules and GC 342 laser scanners. Wind direction taken into account to avoid draughts. Energy efficiency thanks to controlled air exchange and night-time cooling. Integration of BACnet sensors and KNX interface allows for efficient communication with the building management system. Innovative technologies help save energy and reduce CO2. Smart Building concept promotes sustainability and optimal building efficiency. MORE ON SMART BUILDING Forward-thinking: better sustainability and energy efficiency The climate-active façade on the Grundäckergasse Middle School in Vienna is an outstanding example of how to integrate smart technologies and more sustainable concepts in building, so as to meet future challenges in the areas of energy efficiency and sustainability. GEZE not only delivered the components necessary to do so, but also provided comprehensive advising and project management and programming services to make the project a success. Products used Laser scanner GC 342 Laser scanner for the protection of automatic doors and windows with integrated object and wall blanking Go to product Ventilation control units IQ box KNX Interface module for connecting the Slimchain, Powerchain and E 250 NT window drives in the KNX building bus Go to product Link arm 2-leaf TS 4000 IS Overhead door closer with link arm for double leaf doors with closing sequence control Go to product Slimdrive Slimdrive SL NT-FR Automatic linear sliding door system for escape and rescue routes with low overall height and clear design line Go to product Opening drives Slimchain Chain drive in an attractive design with numerous possible applications in 24 V version Go to product Related topics Topics | Energy efficiency | Automatic ventilation | Ventilation technology | Ventilation Automatic night-time back cooling Night-time window ventilation represents a particularly cost-efficient and energy-efficient method of air conditioning in buildings. GEZE supplies the right window technology for this. Read more Topics | Energy efficiency | Security | Smart Facade Smart façades Smart façades react actively and independently to their environment. The aim is to lower energy requirements to a minimum and to increase convenience and safety for the user. Read more
… taken into account except for transport and electricity consumption for grinding the metals. When recycled metals are used as raw material only their transformation process is taken into account and not the extraction of the raw material. A4 module represents the transport of the finished glass door gear to the installation site. There is no waste associated with the installation of the product. The A5 module therefore represents only the disposal of the product packaging. The End-of-Life (EoL) stages are also considered. The transportation to the EoL disposal site is taken into account in module C2. Module C4 covers the disposal of the locks. Module C3 covers the recycling of the individual elements … Further information Details of all types and variants can be found on the manufacturers' websites. The respective website addresses are available at https://arge.org. according to European averages, with the remaining waste divided between incineration and landfill. Such a mixed scenario is declared due to the complex material mix of the product and the dependency of the EoL-route on the EoL-route of the product the glass door hardware has been integrated into. In practice, the end of life has been modelled as follows: • when a material is sent for recycling, generic transport and electric consumption of a shredder is taken into account (corresponding to the process 'Grinding, metals'). Only then, is the material considered to have attained the 'end-of-waste' state. • each type of waste is modelled as a transport to the treatment site with a distance of 30 km. Parts sent for recycling include electricity consumption (grinding) and a flow ('Materials for recycling, unspecified'). … Background data For the life cycle modelling of the considered product, all relevant background datasets are taken from ecoinvent v3.8 (system model: cut-off by classification). … Comparability Basically, a comparison or an evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the data sets to be compared were created according to EN 15804 and the building context, respectively the product-specific characteristics of performance, are taken into account. ecoinvent v3.8 (system model: cut-off by classification) has been used as the background database. 4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information Characteristic product properties of biogenic carbon Note:
… taken into account except for transport and electricity consumption for grinding the metals. When recycled metals are used as raw material only their transformation process is taken into account and not the extraction of the raw material. A4 module represents the transport of the finished sliding door gear to the installation site. There is no waste associated with the installation of the product. The A5 module therefore represents only the disposal of the product packaging. The End-of-Life (EoL) stages are also considered. The transportation to the EoL disposal site is taken into account in module C2. Module C4 covers the disposal of the locks. Module C3 covers the recycling of the individual elements according to European averages, with the remaining waste divided between incineration and landfill. Such a mixed scenario is declared due to the complex material mix of the product and the dependency of the EoL-route on the EoL-route of the product the sliding door hardware has been integrated into. In practice, the end of life has been modelled as follows: … • when a material is sent for, recycling, generic transport and electric consumption of a shredder is taken into account (corresponding to the process 'Grinding, metals'). Only then, is the material considered to have attained the 'end-of-waste' state. • each type of waste is modelled as a transport to the treatment site with a distance of 30 km. Parts sent for recycling include electricity consumption (grinding) and a flow ('Materials for recycling, unspecified'). … Background data For the life cycle modelling of the considered product, all relevant background datasets are taken from ecoinvent v3.8 (system model: cut-off by classification). … Comparability Basically, a comparison or an evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the data sets to be compared were created according to EN 15804 and the building context, respectively the product-specific characteristics of performance, are taken into account. ecoinvent v3.8 (system model: cut-off by classification) has been used as the background database. 4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information Characteristic product properties of biogenic carbon Information on the biogenic carbon content at factory gate Note: