EPDM Rubber granules for running tracks

STARGUM manufactures rubber granules for construction of running track surfaces. They are crucial for pushing the limits of an athletic body and scrutinized by referees. So, they need to meet strict requirements, both in terms of mechanical properties and aesthetics.

Physical characteristics of granules for sports surfaces

Professional athletes have high standards regarding sport facilities. The surface must provide appropriate grip for their feet. Only then they can fully utilize their strength and dexterity. Extreme acceleration occurs on hard and rough surfaces like concrete. That’s obviously out of the question in most modern activities, even excluding accidents. The thing is, athletes’ feet keep pounding the ground with great forces. Such strain inflicts serious damage on their joints over time. Therefore, quality running track materials are elastic. That’s where rubber granules come in.

Rubber granules have been used at professional athletic facilities for years now. They combine several key properties:

  • high friction coefficient
  • physical durability
  • uniformity
  • elasticity

Most popular product for athletic tracks is EPDM granules.

Basics of construction of running tracks with STARGUM rubber granules

A modern indoor or outdoor running track consists of several layers. At STARGUM, we manufacture specialized components for them. We recommend three distinct products:

  • Top layer provides colouring and gets in touch with human bodies. EPDM Colour granules is the material of choice. With over 20 standard colours and more available on demand, the designer can compose any pattern.
  • EPDM Starlight granules are best fit for a middle layer. With low bulk density and high polymer content, it makes the surface both durable and elastic. Available in red colour.
  • The material for the bottom layer is SBR granules. Containing more fillers and grains of bigger sizes, it is more cost-effective than the above while providing sturdy support of the whole track.

Synthetic rubber for running tracks provides both safety and grip for the athletes. Our products are manufactured from virgin (non-recycled) polymers for the best quality. In the References section, you can see how our products look in real life!