Red EPDM Rubber Granules
EPDM granules, a versatile and durable synthetic rubber material, find use in various applications, primarily valued for their resilience and weather resistance. EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, a type of synthetic rubber derived from ethylene, propylene, and a small amount of diene monomer. This composition grants durability and flexibility to the material. What sets this material apart is its often touted eco-friendly nature, as it can be recycled and boasts a relatively low environmental impact during production.
Properties
• Weather Resistance: These rubber granules exhibit resistance to extreme temperatures, UV rays, and harsh weather conditions, perfect for outdoor applications.
• Chemical Resistance: They demonstrate resistance to various chemicals, oils, and solvents, ensuring durability and stability across diverse environments.
• Durability: Renowned for toughness and the ability to endure heavy usage, these granules maintain their properties over extended periods.
Applications
• Flooring: applicable in sports surfaces like running tracks, playground flooring, and outdoor flooring due to their shock-absorbing and slip-resistant qualities.
Color Options
• Supersafe® offers these rubber granules in over 25 colors, including red, green, blue, black, and more. This wide range enables creative and customizable designs in flooring and other applications.
Installation
• Installing these rubber granules involves binding them with suitable adhesives, such as Polyurethane (PU) Binder, onto surfaces, ensuring resilient and safe flooring or protective layers.
Maintenance
• EPDM surfaces generally demand low maintenance, necessitating periodic cleaning and minimal upkeep to preserve their quality and functionality.
These quality rubber granules are available in various sizes: 1-4mm and 1-3mm. Each size has distinct advantages and uses:
1-4mm Granule Size:
• Versatility: The 1-4mm EPDM granules cover a slightly broader size range, making them versatile for different applications. They are commonly chosen for outdoor surfaces like playgrounds, running tracks, and sports courts due to their ability to withstand heavy foot traffic while remaining durable.
• Shock Absorption: These larger granules excel in absorbing shock, making them suitable for places requiring impact resilience, such as playgrounds or athletic tracks.
• Customization: Their larger size allows for unique design options and patterns, providing freedom in surface aesthetics.
1-3mm Granule Size:
• Finer Texture: The 1-3mm rubber granules, being slightly smaller, offer a finer texture compared to the 1-4mm variant. This size is often preferred for indoor flooring solutions like gymnasiums, fitness centers, or indoor play areas.
• Smooth Surface Finish: The smaller granule size results in a smoother, more even surface finish, ideal for areas where a flat, seamless appearance is desired.
• Enhanced Binding: The smaller size enhances binding properties, ensuring a more uniform and consistent surface when used with adhesives.
Both the 1-4mm and 1-3mm rubber granules retain key properties like weather resistance, durability, and color retention. Choosing between the two sizes depends on specific application requirements, such as activity type, indoor or outdoor usage, and desired surface finish. Ultimately, both variants offer resilience and versatility, contributing to safe, durable, and visually appealing flooring solutions in their respective applications.