athletic track systems<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrom full pour to EPDM and shock pads, every type of athletic surface construction has its benefits and specific application area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Full Pour Athletic Track Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Full pour systems are designed for intensive sports usage and are multi-layered synthetic tracks that are usually laid over asphalt or concrete substrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, such a system includes an epoxy moisture-tolerant primer, an SBR rubber binder base, a PU sealer and an EPDM granule top coat. Each of these components has its role to play. Epoxy primer helps to achieve sufficient adhesion, while the SBR rubber layer acts as a resilient foundation. EPDM granules provide a top layer with the required texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result of all these layers, full pour systems offer cushioning, grip, stability and outdoor durability. They are widely used in athletics stadiums, sports academies, professional competition venues and large training facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sandwich Athletic Track Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sandwich track systems offer a combination of rubber, polyurethane and EPDM layers in order to provide both comfort and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rubber layer provides necessary cushioning, while the polyurethane and EPDM layers create a hard and textured surface. Thus, athletes receive a comfortable surface without losing required durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such systems are suitable for schools, colleges, training centres, institutional sports grounds and multi-purpose stadiums. They can be used for jogging, sprint practice, physical education, conditioning and preparation of athletes for field events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spray Coat Athletic Track Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not all facilities require a high-end competition surface. For regular training and community sports, a spray coat track can be an optimal solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this case, a sprayed polyurethane finish creates a consistent and textured top layer that provides required traction and surface protection for regular running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, spray coat tracks can be found at schools, colleges, recreational areas, local sports facilities and athletic training facilities. However, current base condition, maintenance needs and projected usage of the track have to be taken into consideration before choosing the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EPDM Granule Surface Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
EPDM granules are the most common top layer material of the synthetic athletic track surfaces. They provide durability, traction, colour retention and outdoor applicability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top layer is an important part since it is the part where athletes run. When applied properly, EPDM creates a consistent and comfortable surface for running, sprinting, jumping and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These surfaces are suitable for professional tracks, school sports grounds, training centres, sports complexes and recreational running facilities. They are particularly useful outdoors due to resistance to sunlight, rain and temperature variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Athletic Tracks with Shock Pad Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Running imposes constant pressure on both athletes and the surface. Shock pad technology adds an additional shock-absorbing underlay to the track surface in order to increase cushioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result of such a system is a more forgiving surface reaction when running. Therefore, shock pad technology can be useful for training centres, educational campuses, sports clubs and busy community facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shock absorption layers can also provide additional resilience under the surface that athletes run on. However, depending on the facility and type of system, track construction can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choosing the Proper Athletic Track System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So, which system is right for your facility? First of all, think about the actual use of the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For professional venues, it is better to consider full pour or sandwich systems for intensive athletic use. In the case of schools and colleges, comfort, durability and versatility can become priorities. Recreational facilities, in their turn, can require traction, weather resistance and usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An existing asphalt or concrete base has to be taken into consideration as well. Weather conditions, maintenance needs and athletic performance expectations should also be considered. Moreover, primers, rubber binders, PU sealers and EPDM granules should be applied together as a single system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For sports facilities that plan to install a new athletic surface, Atlas PU Systems<\/a><\/strong> provides polyurethane materials, SBR rubber binder systems, PU sealers, epoxy primers and EPDM surface solutions. Contact Atlas PU Systems to discuss your project requirements and choose proper materials for your athletic track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A good athletic track has to do much more than give athletes a place to run. It needs the right grip, cushioning, stability, and\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29\/revisions\/31"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atlaspusystems.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}