How to Choose the Best Running Track Flooring?
How to Choose the Best Running Track Flooring?
Choosing the right running track flooring is essential for athletes' safety, performance, and the longevity of the track. To ensure your track meets the highest standards, consider the guidelines set by world-renowned organizations like World Athletics. Here’s how to choose the best running track flooring and why FieldsMaster’s FM-S Pro series granules are the ideal choice.
1. Standards for an Exceptional Running Track
a. Slip Resistance
A top-quality running track must offer excellent slip resistance to prevent accidents and ensure athlete safety, especially in wet conditions. According to World Athletics, the coefficient of friction for outdoor track surfaces should be between 0.5 and 0.65.
b. Shock Absorption
The flooring should provide sufficient shock absorption to reduce the impact on athletes’ joints, enhancing comfort and reducing injury risk. An ideal track should have a shock absorption rate of 35-50%, which is critical for protecting athletes during high-intensity workouts and competitions.
c. Durability and Wear Resistance
To withstand the rigors of daily use and extreme weather conditions, the track should be highly durable and wear-resistant. Tracks that meet the EN 14877 standard for wear resistance can handle up to 20,000 cycles of abrasion testing without significant wear, ensuring a long lifespan.
d. Color Stability
The track should maintain its vibrant color over time, despite exposure to sunlight, rain, and heavy use. Tracks that pass the Grey Scale Assessing Test with a rating of 4-5 ensure excellent color stability, even under harsh UV exposure.
Why Choose FieldsMaster’s FM-S Pro Series Granules?
FieldsMaster's FM-S Pro series granules are engineered to meet and exceed international standards, providing unparalleled performance and safety for running tracks. Here are the key benefits:
Superior Polymer Content: Ensures excellent elasticity and durability. Our granules have a polymer content of over 20%, as per DIN EN ISO 3451-1:2019.
High Tensile Strength: Provides robust resistance to tearing and stretching. The FM-S Pro series boasts a tensile strength of 10.7 MPa (DIN 53504:2017).
Optimal Hardness: Balances firmness and comfort for athletes, with a hardness of 60 ± 5 Shore A (ISO 48-4:2018).
Outstanding Color Stability: Maintains vibrant colors even under harsh weather conditions, with a Grey Scale Assessing rating of 4-5 (DIN EN 20105-A02:1994).
Excellent Slip Resistance: Enhances safety in both dry and wet conditions.
Interactive Advantages
Enhanced Performance: Athletes can perform at their best with a track that supports their every move.
Long-lasting Quality: Enjoy a track that stands the test of time with minimal maintenance.
Aesthetic Appeal: Create visually stunning tracks that retain their color and appeal year after year.
Poll:
Which feature is most important to you when choosing running track flooring?
Slip Resistance
Shock Absorption
Durability
Color Stability
Conclusion
Choosing the right running track flooring involves considering slip resistance, shock absorption, durability, and color stability. FieldsMaster’s FM-S Pro series granules provide all these benefits and more, making them the perfect choice for creating world-class running tracks. Upgrade your athletic facilities with FieldsMaster and experience the difference in quality and performance.
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