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No Rubber Granulates in your Turf?
April 23, 2008
Question:
Why doesn't XLTurf recommend rubber granulates as a 'resilient layer" on top of its turf? All the pro fields seem to have granulates.
- R. Dobbs, Clearfield, Utah
Answer: Lack of shock absorption has been a common concern against artificial turf. Over the years turf manufacturers have experimented with different applications to improve the shock absorption. The most popular application recently has been the addition of a top layer of crumb rubber to the turf. This seems to do the job but has it's drawbacks. That's for another article!
XLTurf approached the problem from a different angle. They chose to design a cushioned bottom layer that would provide the shock absorption and rebound effect specific to the sport. The cushioned bottom layer is make by BASF and is called EPP. It is a similar product that is sold by BASF to the auto industry to use in fenders and fire walls to protect us in a car crash. Because of the efficiency of the EPP, no granules are necessary.
In This Issue
Xtremecourt
How would you like to have a floor so tough it can handle roller hockey
skates but so easy to install that a teenager could...more.
Q & A: Why doesn't XLTurf recommend rubber granulates as a 'resilient layer" on top
of its turf?
Lack of shock absorption has been a common "rqp" against artificial turf.
Over the years turf manufacturers have experimented...more.
Sportweave
Need to spruce up your club and save money at the same time. Sport Weave is the product for you!...more.
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