There are currently three main types of synthetic track surfaces in use.
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A solid PU track that is resistant to water.
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Sandwich systems incorporating a solid PU surface over a porous base.
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A porous PU track which allows water to pass through
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For a major national or international track meeting, a solid system will usually be specified, if the budget will not stretch to this then the Sandwich System can be an acceptable alternative.
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For Athletic clubs, Schools and Colleges the Porous System is available at a fraction of the cost.
Full Pour System
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Full Pour Track System is a multi-layer, spike resistant, impermeable, resilient polyurethane athletic surface.
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The recommended thickness is 15mm, (13/16″).
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The base layer consists of two layers. Each application consists of 2-component polyurethane and Black Styrene-Butadiene rubber (SBR) granules are broadcast into the self-leveling layer at a thickness of 5mm per base layer. The top layer consists of a specially formulated, 2-component coloured polyurethane into which Ethylene Propylene Dience Monomer (EPDM) rubber granules have been embedded before curing for a thickness of 3-4mm.
Sandwich System
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Sandwich Track System is a two-layer, spike resistant, black impermeable, resilient polyurethane athletic surface.
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The total minimum recommended thickness is 13mm, (1/2″).
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The base layer consists of Black Styrene-Butadiene rubber (SBR) granules, bound together with a specially formulated, 100% solids MDI based single component polyurethane, at a thickness of 10mm (3/8″). The top layer consists of a specially formulated, colored polyurethane into which Ethylene Propylene Dience Monomer (EPDM) rubber granules have been embedded before curing for a thickness of 3mm (1/8″).
Spray Coat System
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Spray Track System is a two-layer, spike resistant, colored, permeable, resilient polyurethane athletic surface.
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The total minimum recommended thickness is 13mm (1/2″).
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The base layer consists of Black Styrene-Butadiene rubber (SBR) granules, bound together with a specially formulated, 100% solids MDI based single component polyurethane. The top layer consists of a specially formulated, colored polyurethane and colored Ethylene Propylene Dience Monomer (EPDM) rubber granules spray applied.
