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CONSTRUCTIVE COMPONENTS OF ARTIFICIAL TURF
The artificial turf soccer rising value. More than one surface.
Extract of the study published by the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia, the University of Castilla La Mancha and the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Artificial Turf building components.
The artificial turf flooring called 3rd generation mainly comprise three components: base support or backing, filling and fiber, although in some cases also appears the "shock-pad" or elastic layer.
The fiber.
Aspects to consider:
Durability: mechanical resistance against wear caused by use, UV rays, water, cold and heat.
Fiber Form: width, thickness, atrial …
Abrasion caused by the fiber in the skin.
Resilience: the ability of the fiber to recover its natural upright.
The fibers can be of different composition, which have evolved with the generations of artificial turf. In the first nylon was used. Then the floors were developed polypropylene, which is still used despite being 2nd generation. Finally the product was improved with the advent of polyethylene fibers, implemented in the most recent construction fields.
The fiber lengths of 3 rd generation products are varied and range from 50 mm and 60 mm at present.
In the artificial turf market, there are four possible types of fiber for sports fields: Straight-Monofilament, Straight-fibrillar, Kale and Mixed.
The current trend is oriented to the type of lubrication impregnated monofilaments, primarily by providing a feeling very similar to natural turf and the subsequent acceptance and approval by the athletes themselves. Also prevents premature further the consumption of fiber which also caters to sports managers.
The support base or backing
The base fabric is the medium on which the fibers are woven. The support is essential to give greater consistency and durability to the prodcut. Their mission is to support the grass of the fiber by the tufting process. It must be tough and facilitate bonding of the joints.
It consists of one or two layers of polypropylene that can be stabilized with polyester or fiberglass. Must be drilled to ensure drainage of the field. It must be tough, depending on the strength of the number of threads used.
The width of the rolls is normally 4 or 5 meters. To join the rolls are used geotextiles binding tapes or polyester waterproof. A geotextile is a synthetic fiber mesh composed together in various ways, with drainage capacity and puncture resistance and traction.
The filling
To complete the installation of the turf, it is necessary to provide it with optimum weighting and conditions of elasticity and durability. The 3rd generation artificial turf introduces a new configuration of the synthetic system. The filling in these synthetic surfaces horizontal support acts of the vertical fibers of the turf. It is therefore necessary to incorporate a mixture of silica sand and rubber granules. The previous weighting is complemented by rubber particles, since different studies have shown that improved athletic performance and safety of athletes.
The sand
Its main mission is to act as ballast to prevent movement of the carpet of grass, it should ensure its durability, strength and safety to the plastic grass.
Features:
-Silica sand granules blunt edge to prevent wear of the fibers.
Chemical formula, to ensure strength and purity.
Right-size distribution.
He must be washed, dried, cleaned of impurities and organic matter.
-You must ensure an even surface.
The rubber
Improves the absorption of impact, vertical deformation, the energy return, the ability to drive the boat and the ball rolling, the uniformity of the terrain, etc..
Is achieved by minimizing the abrasion of the silica sand over the players.
The amount of rubber will influence the behavior of the ball, shock absorption and biomechanical behavior of the field.
It is important to know the particle size of rubber.
PAD or elastic layer
Sometimes the carpet is installed under an elastic layer, with the intention to maintain the stiffness and damping properties over time reduce use and prevent a lot due to compaction of the fill. This layer can be formed by mixing rubber and binder, PVC, latex or polyurethane foam. The material must be resistant to water and drainage.
The elastic layer is produced at the factory manufactured with controlled properties and densities. The degree of precision and quality is superior to the installation "in situ".
