Treadmill coating: safety and durability. Treadmill coating: a brief overview Treadmill coating 6 letters first t

When creating a training facility, special attention is paid to the sports surface of the treadmills. The safety of athletes directly depends on its quality and physical properties. Most often in open and closed type install rubber coverings for treadmills. They have a number of positive properties:

good shock absorption;
injury safety;
optimal ratio of rigidity and elasticity;
wear resistance;
possibility of quick repair.

Additional requirements apply to sports surfaces that are installed in outdoor stadiums. The material must be able to withstand temperature changes and precipitation well.

Popular types of coverings for running tracks and stadiums

All modern sports surfaces for stadiums are classified according to a number of criteria:

by purpose - for open or indoor sports grounds;
according to the installation method - self-leveling or modular coverings;
in appearance - natural or artificial.

Often, owners of sports complexes give preference synthetic coatings for treadmills. They are durable and wear-resistant. You can exercise on a rubber treadmill in studded shoes - even frequent training will not have a negative impact on your health. appearance coverings. It is easy to take care of the track surface, and scheduled or unscheduled repairs do not cost a fortune.

Rubber crumb treadmill design

CRUMB SP is one of the popular types of coating for athletics tracks.

It has a wide range of applications - from small school stadiums to professional running complexes. Endurely tolerates different kinds mechanical influences, including frequent training in studded shoes.

The coating consists of two layers. The first layer is a mixture of two-component polyurethane and black crumb rubber. The surface is very elastic and elastic, self-leveling after mechanical stress. The second layer is a sprayed mixture of two-component polyurethane and colored rubber chips. Apply with a special airless spray device.

Rubber running surfaces have a number of advantages, among which it is worth noting:

When creating a coating, only quality materials who undergo certification;
the surface of the treadmill is uniform and has the same thickness;
even after several years of operation, the material retains its original elasticity;
the coatings contain only materials that are safe for human health;
material for treadmills is abrasion resistant;
coating with the addition of rubber is suitable for open stadiums located in regions with harsh climates - heavy precipitation, sudden temperature changes, etc.;
rubber running tracks are quickly laid, and the installation process requires a minimum set of tools and consumables;
Repair of the coating is carried out quickly - a patch is placed on the worn surface, and the base is not affected.

Another important plus rubber coating for running - low cost of material. This factor is fundamental for owners of large stadiums and sports complexes.

Disadvantages of rubber treadmills

Like any other material, rubber coatings have weak points. A noticeable disadvantage is the loss of color. In just 2–3 years Treadmills in open stadiums they become dull, and the markings are erased in places.

The problem can be solved simply by applying a new layer of special paint to the surface. After cosmetic repairs treadmills will be like new. One type of coating, loose professional coating for treadmills, is a little more difficult to repair; it is necessary to apply a new layer of mastic and cover the coating with rubber crumbs, and then apply markings.

Don't forget about compliance fire safety. In addition, rubber coatings have no flaws.

When creating a sports complex for training athletes, it is necessary to take into account a number of requirements and recommendations. They can be obtained from the list of standards of the International Association. In accordance with this document, the length of the treadmill should be 400 meters. Width working area along which an athlete runs is 1.22 m. The number of tracks varies depending on the type of object - there can be either 4–5 or all 8. The last figure is relevant for stadiums where international competitions are held.

The inner part of the path must be fenced with an edge, the dimensions of which are strictly regulated - 5x5 cm. Between the paths there is a small marking - a white line 5 cm wide. A mandatory requirement is the presence of a slope directed towards inner side paths.

Before laying the rubber surface for running tracks, it is necessary to construct a drainage system. It consists of polymer concrete channels and plastic covers. The drainage system prevents moisture from accumulating on the training ground, which prevents the possibility of injury among athletes.

To the coatings themselves International Association also makes a number of demands. Surfaces must comply with IAAF standards - be durable, low-elastic, non-slip and injury-proof. These requirements are met modern coatings made of rubber and polyurethane.

Coverings for treadmills come in roll and seamless types. In the first case, specialists cut the material into pieces of a certain length and width and fix it on a concrete or asphalt base. The pouring installation method, which CP-SS specializes in, is more technologically advanced. After installation, a monolithic, flat surface is formed, on which there are no seams or differences in height. The service life of a seamless coating is at least 10 years.

Regardless of the type of coating chosen, you need to know about the requirements for the base. Synthetic materials stacked on flat surface from asphalt concrete. The thickness of the base is calculated depending on the type and structure of the top coating.

Treadmill sizes

There are a number of requirements for the size of treadmills. In a standard outdoor athletics stadium, an oval track is made, the length of which does not exceed 400 meters. The track is divided into 8–10 sections for running, supplemented by sectors for competitions in jumping and projectile throwing. Sectors for jumping and throwing are usually located in the corners of the stadium. The projectiles must hit the dirt field area (to reduce bounce). Often an athletics stadium is combined with a football field.

A circular treadmill is distinguished by smooth, identical turns and is a closed circuit. Straight tracks are sections of a field with a limited length (about 130 meters).

At stadiums where international competitions are held, there must be 8 circular and 10 straight running tracks. For other sports facilities, this number is reduced to 6. The width of each track must be at least 125 cm. A white boundary line must be drawn between the tracks - 5 cm wide.

The surface of the treadmill must be perfectly flat, without slopes. As a covering, you can use materials such as tartan, regupol, recortan. Markings are applied to the tracks: finish and start lines for all distances, boundaries of transfer zones in relay running, pre-start line, etc.

If a steeplechase competition is held at an athletics stadium, portable barriers are installed at certain points on the site. Their frame is made of light metal alloy, and the crossbar is made of wood. The barrier must be equipped with a crossbar height adjustment system.

Our company is engaged in laying professional coatings at sports facilities different types- football fields, tennis courts, running tracks, basketball courts. At the request of the customer, we carry out a full set of the stadium - we apply markings, install special equipment, fencing and lighting. The facility is handed over within the period specified in the contract, after which athletes can begin to prepare for competitions.

Sequence of installation work

Modern rubber coatings for sports facilities are characterized by high installation speed and impressive physical properties. There are no seams between the sheets of material, and the surface itself does not allow water to pass through and is resistant to abrasion. During running, there is no sliding effect, which significantly reduces the risk of injury among athletes.

Sports surfaces for treadmills are made in several colors. The coating can be plain or multi-colored. The shade is selected taking into account the comfortable visual perception of athletes.

The process of laying rubber coatings at a sports facility can be divided into the following stages:

Preparing the base. Rubber coatings are mounted on a concrete or asphalt base. The service life of running surfaces depends on its quality. The thickness of the concrete should be at least 8–10 cm; asphalt - 5 cm. In open areas, be sure to make a slight slope - 1% - so that water does not accumulate on the surface of the paths after rain or snow. It is advisable to install curbs along the perimeter of the object.
Surface primer. A special composition applied to the base of the sports ground will ensure better fixation of the rubber coating.
Mixing and laying of raw materials. Mixes in a large container installed on site rubber crumb with polyurethane binder composition and permanent dye. Use a mixer to bring the mixture to a homogeneous state. Then the workpiece is applied to the base - the coating is laid manually with graters or using special equipment. To give strength, the surface is compacted with a roller. All equipment and tools are treated with turpentine to prevent crumb rubber from peeling off during installation.
Marking. When the surface of the treadmills is ready, sports markings are applied to it.

You can conduct training on the new sports ground within a few days after installing the rubber covering. During this time, the surface will have time to acquire sufficient hardness. The polymerization time of treadmill coatings is affected by air temperature and humidity.

Rubber coverings at outdoor and indoor sports facilities are easy to maintain. Any dirt is easily removed from the surface, after which the treadmills become like new. However, it is necessary to remember a number of requirements for caring for rubber coating.

Rubber running surfaces must be protected from paint, solvents, acids, and machine oil.
The surface of treadmills cannot withstand prolonged high heat and contact with open fire.
Ice or debris should not be removed from treadmills with sharp or hard objects. Otherwise you will have to carry out partial renovation running surfaces.

Dust and dirt accumulated on the surface of the rubber coating can be quickly removed with water from a hose. There is no need to use additional cleaning products.

Assessing the condition of the sports facility's surface and determining the feasibility of repairs

At this stage, specialists determine the type and scale of damage - they measure cracks, find areas of delamination and crumbling of the coating, and determine the areas of swollen surfaces. All damage is applied to paper diagram stadium. Experts must evaluate adhesion - the degree of adhesion between two different surfaces- before restoration of the coating. To do this, a number of tests are done, the results of which allow one to calculate exact amount material needed to repair the coating. The condition of the foundation is also assessed, because in some cases it also requires repair. The final decision on repair or complete replacement of the coating is made by the customer.

Damage repair

When repairing the coating, damaged areas are cut out and replaced similar materials corresponding to the existing surface.

Restoring the color and repairing the entire surface of the treadmill

The stadium surface that needs to be repaired is cleaned of contaminants and degreased with special compounds applied under high pressure. Sometimes it is necessary to sand the treadmill surface.

Damaged areas are removed, and sheets of material with the same physical properties are installed in their place. In addition, specialists can apply a new layer of material to old surface. Before carrying out work, the type of material, method of application, and cost are agreed upon with the customer.

Marking

Experts apply sports markings to the repaired surface. The procedure is carried out using special equipment.

Treadmill at the stadium– this is a mandatory attribute, without which it is difficult to imagine a modern sports facility. It is the paths that experience quite heavy loads during operation, so it is important not just to cover them with gravel, but to make the most comfortable and safe surface. We should not forget that treadmills can also be laid in pedestrian areas, forested areas, and in the courtyards of residential complexes.

What standards must treadmills meet?

Seamless rubber covering for treadmill
COVER SPORT Economy - (analogous to ELASTUR) waterproof, the bottom layer is 10 mm (black SBR tire crumbs of 2-4 mm fraction are used), and the top layer is 2-3 mm (black SBR tire crumbs of 1-2 mm fraction are used), laid with using a crumb rubber sprayer
COVER SPORT Basic - the first layer is 10 mm (black SBR tire and EPDM colored chips of fraction 2-4 mm are used), and the second is 2-3 mm (polyurethane glue and pigment dye are applied using a sprayer)
COVER SPORT Standard - 10 mm + 2-3 mm EPDM done using a spray gun
COVER SPORT Mix - 10 mm black with EPDM + 2-3 mm EPDM, installed using a sprayer
COVER SPORT Plus (ELASTUR treadmill covering) – 10 mm EPDM + 2-3 mm EPDM applied by spray
REPAIR OF RUNNING TRAILS— our company also repairs seamless rubber coatings; if necessary, the damaged part is replaced with a new one. We will do it efficiently and on time.

Coating options for treadmills: price and characteristics

Name	units change	Price per unit rub.	Characteristic
Seamless rubber coating	m2	600 rub.	Seamless coating made of granulated rubber crumbs “Standard” The composition includes rubber crumbs, pigment dye and polyurethane binder Crumb fraction 2-4 mm Thickness: 10 mm Possible colors: green, blue (cyan), terracotta, pale yellow Base: asphalt, concrete Water permeable
Seamless rubber coating	m2	900 rub.	Seamless coating made of rubber crumb “Standard”. The composition includes crumb rubber, pigment dye and polyurethane binder Crumb fraction 2-4 mm Thickness: 15 mm Water permeable
Seamless rubber coating	m2	1150 rub.	Seamless coating of crumb rubber “Standard” The composition includes crumb rubber, pigment dye and polyurethane binder Crumb fraction 2-4 mm Thickness: 20 mm Possible colors: green, blue (cyan), terracotta, pale yellow Base: can be done on a loose (sand-crushed stone) base, but we recommend doing it on a solid base Water permeable
Rubber Coating EPDM crumb coating	m2	1300 rub.	Seamless crumb rubber coating Thickness: 10 mm Advantages: does not react to temperature changes, is resistant to exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, since during the production of rubber crumbs we add softening and enhancing materials. The composition includes skept rubber, which is much higher quality than the rubber contained in black tire tires, rich in color Base: asphalt, concrete
SANDWICH two-layer coating	m2	1700 rub.	Thickness: bottom black layer 10mm, top rubber layer 5mm Disadvantage: 5 mm rubber layer is too thin and due to wear the rubber granules will come off the lower black layer Warranty: 1 year for rubber top layer Crumb fraction 2-4 mm Water permeable
SANDWICH coating	m2	2000 rub.	Seamless coating of crumb rubber “Sandwich” - black crumb rubber, colored EPDM crumb (ethylene-propylene skept rubber, rubber content 23-25%) Thickness: bottom black layer 10mm, top rubber layer 7mm The advantage is a high level of depreciation Crumb fraction 2-4 mm Water permeable

Arrangement of a sports facility open type even today is one of the most difficult construction tasks. Despite the fact that many modern materials excellent resistance to impacts environment, their properties may not be sufficient to satisfy all the needs of the regulatory sports committee. In particular, we're talking about on the creation of treadmills, the performance characteristics of which are always subject to special requirements. Concrete or asphalt mixtures cannot be used in this case, since their structure is too rigid. At the same time, more pliable materials cannot provide the necessary wear resistance. Fortunately, the solution to the problem turned out to be a relatively affordable multilayer coating for treadmills based on Regupol technology.

Coating for treadmills: features and advantages of a multilayer structure

At its core, such a solution can be perceived as a single integral composite structure, each part of which performs its own special function. The Regupol material itself serves as a reliable base that absorbs the influences exerted on the upper layers. Next, a polyurethane layer is applied to it, which guarantees the durability of the track. Top part The final design is covered with coarse EPDM chips in order to give the track the necessary completeness, as well as to ensure the best grip of the running track with the athletes’ soles.

A distinctive feature of this comprehensive solution is that its implementation will not require so many resources. And it is quite accessible to anyone construction company. It is also impossible not to note the environmental friendliness of each of the materials used. Neither individually nor collectively they pose a threat to human life and health. In addition, it does not harm the environment.

Treadmill coating: safety and durability

The use of this approach when organizing stadiums and individual running tracks is justified by the fact that, on the one hand, finishing coat turns out to be quite tough. Thanks to this, it becomes possible to perform various athletic exercises. However, the presence of elastic components makes it possible to obtain good shock-absorbing qualities that absorb the force of impact when falling. Thus, the risk of injury to the entire facility as a whole is significantly reduced, which is the main requirement of regulatory organizations.

Our company’s specialists are ready to provide you with any information support regarding the purchase and use of materials used for organizing treadmills of this type.

Figure 6. Design of an athletics running track: 1-waterproof soil base; 2-sand drainage layer; 3 base made of limestone crushed stone with a particle size of up to 40 mm; 4-intermediate layer of boiler slag (fractions 20-60 mm); 5-elastic-moisture-absorbing layer of fibrous peat; 6 - coating made from a special mixture; 7-filter sprinkling; 8-tube drainage

The natural basis for the structure of the path is bulk waterproof soil, so during its construction special attention required the organization of drainage from the surface and from the thickness of the structure. A drainage layer of coarse sand 20 cm thick was laid at the base of the path, and a tubular drainage with a continuous filter bedding was installed under the inner edge.

Base material - crushed crystalline limestone grain size up to 100 mm, intermediate layers - boiler slag and fibrous brown peat. The coating is made of a special mixture based on ground ceramics. Both treadmill edges made from prefabricated reinforced concrete elements size 25X6X 100 cm, installed on the preparation of lean concrete.

If a drainage layer of sand, shell, slag, etc., is arranged in a layer more than 10 cm thick, the thickness of the base can be reduced to 5-8 cm by filling it with crushed soft stones. Avoid over-compacting the base when rolling.

The elasticity of the structure can be increased by replacing part of the slag layer with a sawdust-pyrite mixture with a layer 10-12 cm thick.

The fastening design of the prefabricated edge elements must ensure unhindered access surface water into the drain - a drain, what is the width for? concrete base under the edge should not exceed 10-12 cm. It is also possible to fasten a reinforced concrete edge similar to the structures of wooden edges on “jogs”, using concrete support columns and increasing the length of the prefabricated edge elements to 2-2.5 m.

Figure 7: Treadmill design: 1 - crushed brick, fractions 40-70 mm: 2-medium-grained slag, fractions 20-30 mm (80%) + lump fireclay clay (20%); 3-fine-grained slag, fractions up to 12 mm (70% - loam (30%), 4-crushed bauxite, fractions 1-10 mm (75%) + coarsely crushed fireclay 1-10 mm (25%); 5-crushed bauxite, fractions 0-3 mm (60%) + fireclay clay (20%) + tile flour (20%); 6 - finely ground powder fireclay clay with rolling.

Treadmill (Fig. 7). The base of the path is made of crushed brick (fraction 40-70 mm), laid on a planned and compacted soil base. The thickness of the base is from 12 cm at the outer edge to 20 cm at the inner edge, due to the slope of the bottom of the trough of about 0.01. Two intermediate layers with a total thickness of 13.5 cm are laid on the base. The first intermediate layer is made with a thickness of 8 cm from a mixture of 20-30 mm slag with clay, in a ratio of 4: 1. The second intermediate layer with a thickness of 5.5 cm is made of a mixture of fine-grained slag grain size up to 12 mm and loam in a ratio of 7: 3 The coating is made up of three layers of a special mixture total thickness 5 cm (including surface treatment).

Company FLOORDESIGNcreates not only fields and sports grounds from artificial grass, but also full-fledged athletics facilities.

Treadmill coverings are distinguished by their diversity, both in technical indicators both installation principles and their cost.

FLOORDESIGN offers running track surfaces of optimum quality and value for any of your projects from a school stadium to an IAAF Class 1 stadium.

Full complex equipment from the leading European manufacturers will create a sports facility that can host competitions at any level.				New objects Athletics arena MGSU


				Laying sports surfaces during the construction of an athletics arena on the territory of the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MGSU) Coatings used: for sports field: CONIPUR AE

Seamless, environmentally friendly and high-quality sports surfaces can be laid at your request and in accordance with your requirements, taking into account your design, coloring and markings.

CONICA coatings

FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER - the desire to conquer new records forces athletes to train and compete at the peak of their capabilities. The sports surface in the stadium facilitates these incredible achievements and at the same time prevents serious injuries. The right athletics surface can make the difference between tenths of a second when running and centimeters when jumping. CONICA surfaces provide safe, productive conditions for training and competition, allowing athletes to improve their own results and conquer world records.

Modern sports surfaces CONICA offer you:

Excellent UV and weather resistance
optimal anti-slip surface
high strength
various possibilities color solutions
long service life
wear resistance
meeting the highest requirements of athletes
waterproof
reducing the risk of injury to a minimum
very good underlayer adhesion
optimal characteristics

Laying CONICA CONIPUR SW running tracks during the construction of a sports stadium

Advantages of seamless coatings

Made from polyurethane resins, all CONICA surfaces are seamless and can be applied directly to the stadium by pouring or spraying.

The advantages of coatings applied directly on site for professionals are obvious: you get a completely seamless coating, without any joints characteristic of roll coverings.

Unlike roll and other coatings with joints, seamless coatings have the same characteristics and properties at any point.
Joints and seams are obviously a potential zone of deformation and destruction. Gradual peeling or bending of the coating in the joint area can lead to injuries to athletes, and regular penetration of atmospheric moisture under the rolled coating will accelerate the process of its destruction.
Possibility of optimizing coating properties. Even if the surface is already installed in the stadium, its properties can be optimized or completely changed without dismantling it. For example, you can give the surface additional roughness, increase or decrease elasticity and hardness.
Reducing the risk of uneven surfaces - when laying roll coverings on a poorly prepared or uneven base, the unevenness will certainly be reflected in the path itself. This can cause injuries to athletes during training and competition. In addition, on uneven areas wear-out coating speeds up tens of times.
Unlike roll coatings, the technology of applying CONIPUR materials directly at the stadium will compensate for unevenness of the base up to 3-4 mm.
Maintainability: CONICA coatings usually last 10-15 years. Depending on climatic conditions and intensity of use, this period in many stadiums often increases to 20 years. However, if it is necessary to restore the coating after many years, it can easily be “updated”, including its original characteristics. Instead of expensive dismantling existing coverage, a new layer of CONIPUR can be applied. In case of repair of individual areas, you can also apply a special repair compound locally. No joints, overlaps or seams will spoil the sports surface, which cannot be said about repairs. roll materials"patch" method.
Possibility of operation in open conditions in all climatic zones world - CONICA has developed special water-permeable (“open”), UV- and UV-resistant atmospheric influences coatings that perform well in open conditions at any time of the year.
CONICA offers you a variety of color solutions that no one else can offer - We can produce coatings for you in two hundred and ten colors on the RAL scale!

Range of coatings

IAAF certified professional athletics surfaces

The IAAF certificate has coatings intended for international competitions. high level: World Championships, IAAF Gold and Diamond League meetings, Olympic Games.

CONIPUR M
Waterproof, seamless track and field surface with protection against running spikes. IAAF certified. CONIPUR M is a three-layer system made of pure polyurethane with the addition of special Magic - EPDM granules, providing athletes comfortable conditions for training and competitions. The fastest coating in the world! More about coverage >>	Application area
	Coating the highest class for professional running tracks and athletics fields with protection from running spikes.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	14 mm

CONIPUR MX
Waterproof seamless coating based on polyurethane with the addition of SBR granules. Provides protection against running spikes. IAAF certified. Adding SBR granules reduces the cost of coating by 40% More about coverage >>	Application area
	Coating the highest class for professional treadmills and sports fields.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	14.5 mm

CONIPUR SW
Waterproof sandwich system. Provides protection against running spikes. IAAF certified. If necessary, a protective varnish can be applied on top. 80% of stadiums in Europe are equipped with the Conipur SW system More about coverage >>	Application area
	Seamless coating the highest class for professional treadmills and universal sports fields with protection against running spikes.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	13 mm

CONIPUR SP
Water-permeable structural coating with spray-on top layer for open athletics tracks. Provides protection against running spikes. IAAF certified. More about coverage >>	Application area
	Seamless universal coating for running tracks, sports, school and playgrounds with protection against running spikes.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	13 mm

Professional athletics surfaces

When the status of a competition or stadium does not require IAAF certification, professional coatings of this group are used. They also have high performance characteristics and are intended for professional athletics, including international competitions. The combination of different layers allows us to be flexible in the selection technically and economically effective solution for the Customer.

CONIPUR M classic
Waterproof seamless coating based on polyurethane with the addition of SBR granules. Provides protection against running spikes. Adding SBR granules reduces the cost of coating by 40% More about coverage >>	Application area

	Coating thickness	Compliance
	13 mm

CONIPUR EM
Waterproof, seamless polyurethane-based coating with a spray-on top layer. Provides protection from running spikes More about coverage >>	Application area
	Seamless coating for running tracks and universal sports fields with protection from running spikes.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	12 mm

CONIPUR ESW
Waterproof sandwich system with sprayed top layer. Provides protection from running spikes More about coverage >>	Application area
	Seamless coating for running tracks and universal sports fields with protection from running spikes.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	12 mm

CONIPUR ISP
Waterproof structural coating applied by spraying. Provides protection from running spikes More about coverage >>	Application area
	Seamless universal coating for running tracks, sports and playgrounds with protection from running spikes.
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	13 mm

Universal coatings

CONIPUR 2S
Double-layer water-permeable EPDM multi-purpose system More about coverage >>	Application area
	Multifunctional coating for sports and playgrounds
	Coating thickness	Compliance
	16 mm