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FOREMOST ENGINEERED ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL RUBBER INFILL
NEWEST INFILL REPLACEMENT
TPE INFILL
COOLER: initial testing shows fields remaining ~25°F cooler in radiant sun
LOW MAINTENANCE: no watering after installation
HIGH PERFORMANCE TPE: high melt point at 300°F and won’t clump at up to 250°F
CUSTOMIZABLE: available in 1mm and 5mm pellets and can be color matched
SUSTAINABLE: made with natural corn and soy oils and recyclable
INNOVATIVE: air blown pellets that are soft, smooth, and less abrasive
AFFORDABLE PATENT PENDING FDA & NSF APPLICABLE
G UA R D I A N I N N O VAT I O N S , L L C | 3 0 4 4 A d r i a t i c C o u r t Pe a c h t r e e C o r n e r s , G A 3 0 0 7 1 , U S A | P : 7 7 0 . 6 6 7 . 6 0 0 4 | F: 4 0 4 . 5 2 1 . 4 3 9 6
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PASSES ALL FIFA TESTS MADE IN THE USA
InfillCrumb Rubber
Coated Rubber
Corkonut Cork Sand ZeoliteNike Grind
Standard TPE(Polyethylene)
Guardian Performance
TPE
Comments @ Guardian Performance TPE
Lower Field Heat X X X X XReflective additives bounce off radiant heat and air blown pellets act as insulation. NO water necessary.
No Splash X Sports Labs USA tested and found no splash from balls or cleats
High Melt Point X X X X X X X Doesn't melt > 350°F
High Clump Point X X X X X X X Doesn't clump > 250°F
Non-Abrasive X X Soft, spherical, cushioned. 30% air encapsulated in each fluffed pellet.
No Dusting X X X X Pellets are very durable & don't disintegrate or create dust
Color Customizable X X XCan customize color to fit client's needs. Currently available in Turf Green, Baseball Brown and Tan
Custom Fragrance X Fresh Cut Grass scent
Easy to Apply X Smaller TPE pellets flow into and around fibers
No Annual Maintenance X X X X X X X Does not break down or have to be
replenished
Environmentally Health Friendly X X X X X X X Made with processed natural oils from
corn and soy
NSF + FDA Certifiable X Same material used for drinking water
pipes and medical devices
Non-Porous X X X X X XWill not absorb urine or feces. No increased risk of bacteria growth. Antimicrobial can be added to formula upon request.
Recyclable X X X Can be recycled alongside turf
No Supply IssuesLarge Feedstock & Capacity
X X X X X X Over 500 million pounds capacity today
LABORATORY TESTING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715-5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Project Information
Summary Each system was constructed and prepared per EN 12229: Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for the
preparation of synthetic turf and textile pieces. Sports Labs USA was commissioned to perform laboratory
testing for the following characteristics listed below.
Advanced Artificial Athlete Tests: Force Reduction Vertical Deformation, & Energy Restitution – STC Advanced Artificial Athlete Protocol
EN 1177- HIC Impact Attenuation (Hemispherical Drop Missile) – EN 1177
Gmax Impact Attenuation (Flat Faced Drop Missile) – ASTM F355A
Rotational Resistance – EN15301
Vertical Ball Rebound
Complete results and background information can be found in the subsequent sections of this report.
Project Name Lab Testing Impact Testing Performance Evaluation
Client Information
Guardian Innovations 3044 Adriatic Court Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
Date May 13, 2016 Sample Arrival 4/11/2016
Report Status Final
Job No. 90980/1074
Prepared by Kieran O’Donnell Field Operation Manager
Checked by Jeffrey Gentile
Laboratory Director
Notes:
1. This report has been prepared by Sports Labs USA with all reasonable skill, care and diligence within the terms of the contract with the Client and within the limitations of the resources devoted to it.
2. This report is confidential to the Client and Sports Labs USA accepts no responsibility whatsoever to third parties to whom this report, or any part thereof, is made known. Any such party relies upon the report at their own risk.
3. This report shall not be used for engineering or contractual purposes unless signed by the Author and the Checker and unless the report status is “Final.”
LABORATORY TESTING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715-5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Table Contents Project Information ........................................................................................................................... 1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................... 1 System Description ........................................................................................................................... 2 Summary Results Table ..................................................................................................................... 3 Force Reduction (Advanced Artificial Athlete) .................................................................................. 4 Vertical Deformation (Advanced Artificial Athlete) .......................................................................... 5 Energy Restitution (Advanced Artificial Athlete) .............................................................................. 6 ASTM F355A Gmax/HIC Impact Attenuation (Flat Faced Drop Missile)............................................ 7 EN 1177- HIC Impact Attenuation (Hemispherical Drop Missile) ..................................................... 8 Rotational Resistance – EN15301 ..................................................................................................... 9 Vertical Ball Rebound – EN 12235................................................................................................... 10 End of Report .................................................................................................................................. 10
System Description
System ID System Description
20s/50TPE_2.5 turf 20 lbs Sand/50 lbs TPE over 2 1/2" Turf
LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Summary Results Table
System ID Force
Reduction (%)
Vertical Def
(mm)
Energy Restit
(%)
355A "Flat" Gmax
355A "Flat"
HIC
Critical Fall
Height (m)
Rotational Resistance
Ball rebound
20s/50TPE_2.5 turf 66 9 23 108 269 1.20 30 0.90
LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Force Reduction (Advanced Artificial Athlete) Force Reduction measures the impact absorption provided by surface to a player under foot as they run. A lower value describes a surface that is harder underfoot. The results are compared to the *STC performance guidelines of 57% to 68% for a Community Field and 62% to 68% for Stadium Field.
*Referring to Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance, updated with 2015 manual guidelines
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Avg Force Reduction Per System
LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Vertical Deformation (Advanced Artificial Athlete) Vertical Deformation measures the amount a surface compresses as an athlete runs across it. This value is often related to speed of play and surface stability. The results are compared to the *STC performance guidelines of 6 mm to 11 mm for a Community Field and 6 mm to 10 mm for Stadium Field. Vertical Deformation typically will reduce over time as a field receives use.
*Referring to Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance, updated with 2015 manual guidelines
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LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Energy Restitution (Advanced Artificial Athlete) Energy Restitution is defined as the energy returned as a percentage of the energy of applied. This can be thought of as the springiness of the surface. This value relates to the feel underfoot as well as the speed of play. Although this measurement is not a part of the official standard, it is a useful measure. The recommended range is 20% to 50%.
*Referring to Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance, updated with 2015 manual guidelines
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LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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ASTM F355A Gmax/HIC Impact Attenuation (Flat Faced Drop Missile) The ASTM F355A Impact Hardness is the official device / method for assessing the hardness of synthetic turf athletic fields. It is used to gauge impact attenuation based on a predetermined head / body impact. This is a 20 Ib “missile” with a tri-axial accelerometer dropped from a height of 24 in. The *STC recommends that the Gmax values be less than 165.
*Referring to Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance, updated with 2015 manual guidelines
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LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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EN 1177- HIC Impact Attenuation (Hemispherical Drop Missile) The EN 1177- Impact attenuating play surfacing determination of critical fall height method is similar to the method commonly used for assessing playground surfacing in the United States. Internationally it is the primary method for both synthetic turf and playground surfacing. This device calculates the Head Injury Criteria (HIC). This is used to gauge the probability of head injury potential resulting from a surface impact. This device is a hemispherical 10 Ib “missile” with a tri-axial accelerometer. The hemisphere is dropped from (4) different heights to determine the height at which the HIC would be 1000. This height is referred to as the critical fall height. It is recommended that the critical fall height values be greater than 1.3 meters.
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Critical Fall Height Per System
LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Rotational Resistance – EN15301 Rotational Resistance measures the interaction between the cleat sole and the surface relating to the ability of a player to change direction. Higher values can relate to a surface that resists the rotation of a foot when a player is changing direction and increase the potential for lower extremity injury. *STC guidelines recommend the results being 30n to 45n. The test results can be found in the results table below.
*Referring to Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance, updated with 2015 manual guidelines
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LABORATORY TESTING
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Unit #2 ● 155 River Road ● Bow ● New Hampshire ● 03304 Telephone: (603) 715 5453 ● E-Mail: [email protected]
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Vertical Ball Rebound – EN 12235 Measures how high the ball bounces when falling vertically onto a synthetic turf field. A Ball is released from 2m and the height of its rebound from the surface is calculated. The ball is first calibrated on a level concrete surface to 1.35m. *STC recommends from 60cm to 85cm. The test results can be found in the results table below.
*Referring to Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance, updated with 2015 manual guidelines
End of Report
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