Indoor Sports Surfaces

Product catalog summary

Material Characteristics: The document compares four types of indoor sports surface materials: Polyurethane (CONICA), Linoleum, PVC, and Wood. Polyurethane is synthetically manufactured from petrochemicals, Linoleum from natural alcohols and mineral fillers, PVC from petrochemicals with softening agents, and Wood from natural hardwoods.

System Attributes: Polyurethane allows for various system types and is spike-resistant. Linoleum is limited to surface layers on rigid floors. PVC is used for area-elastic systems with additional laminates, while Wood is used in rigid substructures.

Application/Laying: Polyurethane is poured and leveled without joints. Linoleum and PVC are laid in rolls and glued, with joint areas fused. Wood is glued and finished with sealants.

Sports Functionality: Polyurethane supports all elastic types and substructures. Linoleum is limited to hard floors. PVC supports various elastic types, and Wood is primarily area-elastic.

Play and Ball Characteristics: Polyurethane provides optimal coverage for all sports. Linoleum and PVC have good characteristics for ball sports, while Wood is suitable for area-elastic systems.

Protective Function: Polyurethane offers good protection in point and combined elastic systems. Linoleum and Wood have poor protective functions due to lack of point elasticity.

Appearance/Color Variants: Polyurethane offers a wide range of colors and customization. Linoleum and PVC have limited color palettes, while Wood is available in natural shades.

Environment and Safety: Polyurethane complies with EU emission directives. Linoleum emits substances, and PVC's softening agents can migrate into the atmosphere. Wood emissions vary based on treatment.

Fire Protection: Polyurethane has high flame protection. Linoleum, PVC, and Wood lack comprehensive fire protection information.

Durability: Polyurethane has good chemical and mechanical resistance. Linoleum is poor in unsealed states, while PVC and Wood have adequate resistance.

Maintenance and Care: Polyurethane is easy to clean and low maintenance. Linoleum requires high maintenance, while PVC and Wood are easier to clean but sensitive to moisture.

Lifespan and Refurbishment: All materials last approximately 20 years. Polyurethane is easy to reseal, while Linoleum and PVC require costly refurbishment. Wood can be sanded and resealed.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Polyurethane is cost-effective over its lifespan, while Linoleum and PVC are less so. Wood has average cost-effectiveness.

Contact Information: The document provides contact details for CONICA AG in Switzerland and CONICA LTD in the UK.

Catalog excerpts

Indoor Sports Surfaces Decking Material Comparison Long Matrix

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Polyurethane (CONICA) Synthetically manufactured from petrochemicals. Contains natural alcohols and mineral ﬁllers. Synthetically manufactured by the vegetable oil industry. Contains natural oils and mineral ﬁllers. A mixture of linseed oil, cork dust and saw dust ﬁlled with chalk and other mineral ﬁllers is applied to a backing fabric made of jute. Synthetically manufactured from petrochemicals. In the manufacturing process, already problematic production residues from chlorine chemistry accumulate. Large amount of softening agents are used to elasticize the hard and brittle PVC material. Natural...

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CONICA LTD Jessop Way Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2ER, United Kingdom Fon +44 (0)1636 642 460, Fax +44 (0)1636 642 477 [email protected], www.conica.com

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