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Artificial Turf 101

CRPA. Artificial Turf 101. Overview. Is Artificial Turf right for you? How to build your field of dreams. Selecting the proper turf system. Artificial Turf 101. Is artificial turf right for you?. Why Artificial Turf?. The Benefits. Artificial Turf 101. Building your field of dreams.

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Artificial Turf 101

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  1. CRPA Artificial Turf 101

  2. Overview • Is Artificial Turf right for you? • How to build your field of dreams. • Selecting the proper turf system.

  3. Artificial Turf 101 Is artificial turf right for you?

  4. Why Artificial Turf?

  5. The Benefits

  6. Artificial Turf 101 Building your field of dreams

  7. Project Timetable

  8. The Construction Process

  9. The Construction Process

  10. The Construction Process Leading to…

  11. Artificial Turf 101 SELECTING THE PROPER TURF SYSTEM

  12. 3 Keys A company that I could trust. A fiber that will last the longest. An turf system that delivers performance and safety. 1 2 3

  13. Selecting THE COMPANY

  14. Not all turf companies are created equal.

  15. Beware of the turf broker.

  16. Inspect your warranty. Warranty Tufting Warranty Coating Warranty Yarn Warranty Installation Warranty Yarn Tufting Coating Installation

  17. Selecting THE RIGHT FIBER

  18. Fiber Type • Monofilament • Known for their resilience and aesthetics. • Been in use for over six years with continued success. • Slit-Film • The original fiber system. • Ideal for high use facilities. • Hybrid • “New” Concept, combines Slit-Film and Monofilament fibers. • Over time, the system will look and perform like a Slit-Film system. • Not the best of both worlds, but a compromise.

  19. We asked one question. There has to be a better way.

  20. PPG Process Polymer Geometry

  21. Building the optimal fiber. • Reduced skin abrasion • Superior durability • High resilience • Strong resistance to temperature changes

  22. Polymer • The Problem: • Turf companies have been using plastic bag technology. • Why? • The worldwide demand for PE is 84 million tonnes • The artificial turf industry consumes 0.1% of that demand. • FieldTurf’s Solution • Design and introduce the first artificial turf specific yarn.

  23. Polymer • Polymer Comonomers: • C4 • C6 • C8 • Polymer Catalysts: • Chromium • Ziegler-Natta • Metallocene • Polymer UV Stabilizers

  24. Catalyst in action.

  25. Polymer

  26. Demand better UV testing. FIFA Protocol Xenon Sun Light

  27. UV stabilization. 6,000 ppm of UV Xenon Arc UV Testing 150,000 Lisport Cycles 10,000 ppm of UV Xenon Arc UV Testing 150,000 Lisport Cycles

  28. The optimal process. • Process Problems: • Lines are too short. • Speeds are too fast.

  29. Process • Typical Line • FieldTurf Line

  30. Geometry • It’s all about breaking points.

  31. Penn State Wear Testing • You can download the complete report here: • http://plantscience.psu.edu/research/centers/ssrc/documents/lisport-report.pdf

  32. Selecting BACKING & infill

  33. It starts from the bottom up. Gauge

  34. It starts from the bottom up. • Backing serves three purposes: • Secure the tufts • Keep the carpet wrinkle free • Provide for drainage Finger Unit Perforated / Solid Coated Drainage Rate: 300 inches / hour Drainage Rate: 90 inches / hour

  35. Infill Type • Sand-and-Rubber (3-Layered) Infill • Most intricate and most meticulous system • Best shock absorption and energy restitution • Ultimate in safety and playability • The choice of the NFL

  36. Infill Type • Sand-and-Rubber (heterogeneous mix) Infill • “Common” system with average playability

  37. Infill Type • Sand-and-Rubber (homogeneous mix) Infill • Uncommon, but offered by some • Sand settles on the top of the system, very abrasive

  38. Infill Type • All-Rubber Infill • The least desirable turf system • Unstable, low performance

  39. CPRA Artificial Turf 101

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