The SPECIALISTS IN
playground safety surfacing
Convenient Interlocking Safety Surfacing FLAME RETARDANT
UP TO 98% RECYCLED
10 YEAR WHEELCHAIR GUARANTEE ACCESSIBLE
C.F.H. UP TO 3M
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Manufacturers, Suppliers & Installers of Playground Safety Surfacing
Technix was established in 1989 with technical staff who have over fifty years experience and has grown to become one of the most innovative companies of its kind. We offer a cost effective and efficient solution to any flooring or matting problem. The company continues to invest heavily in the latest technology and in comprehensive staff training. Providing solutions for both domestic and commercial usage, both in the United Kingdom and Worldwide.
An environmentally friendly, impact absorbing safety surface
Your one source for safety matting. Providing design, installation and repair services to an array of clients. No job is too large or too small. We guarantee the use of the highest quality materials and the highest standards of installation with professional workmanship to adhere to the quality system BSEN ISO 9001:2000 - the mark of quality assurance. Clients include local authorities, parish councils, schools, nurseries, landscapers, housing developers, breweries, caravan sites, golf courses, ski slopes, hotels, play equipment manufacturers, theme parks and major visitor attractions.
GrassLokTM blends in perfectly with the environment, once the grass has fully grown through the tiles
Technix has built its international reputation by: • creating products of consistent superior quality, • with proven health benefits, • made from environmentally friendly, recycled materials
FLAME RETARDANT
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UP TO 98% RECYCLED
10 YEAR GUARANTEE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
From the only grass mat manufacturer in the UK The NEW generation of polymer safety surfacing for grass covered play areas - designed AND manufactured in the UK and better by far to any other grass matting on the market. New interlocking design - no more painful hours on your knees joining with cable ties Flame retardant as standard - why pay more? Twice as quick to install as standard grass matting No expensive shipping costs and delays - all mats are delivered direct from our factory in the South of England The benefits of GrassLokTM are endless compared to our competition and alternative products such as conventional play bark, Wet Pour and Solid Tiles
Compliant with all relevant UK and European safety standards, the Technix range of surfacing has been specifically designed to provide a safer surface for play areas. Unique in design, it consists of interlocking recycled PVC and rubber tile systems that can be used individually or together to create the ultimate safety surfacing installation making play areas a colourful, fun and safer place for children to play. GrassLokTM can provide a Critical Fall Height (C.F.H.) of up to 3m. However, it should be noted that as with all products of this nature, the C.F.H. is dependant of sitespecific factors such as soil type, soil moisture levels and grass growth.
Technix is proud to provide a limited 10 year manufacturers’ warranty, making it the strongest warranty in the industry. Technix is an environmentally responsible company, manufacturing from recycled materials. This not only reduces waste and conserves energy but also cuts out the greenhouse gases produced during manufacture of virgin material.
C.F.H. UP TO 3M
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Flame retardant, interlocking tiles to help create a vandal resistant surface Why Choose GrassLokTM? • Made exclusively in England
• Available in Black and Green from stock but ANY colour available to special order
• Promotes natural play
• Quick and easy to install and cut to size and shape
• No costly ground work required • The highest rated slip resistance certification
• Can be installed all year round and in most weather conditions, on existing grass surfaces, seeded topsoil & new turf
• Proven anti-fatigue properties
• Grass and land retention and erosion control
• Exceptionally hard-wearing
• Once established, the grass can be mowed as usual
• Open grid format giving superior drainage
• Self-extinguishing
• Chemical, oil and acid resistant
• Worldwide Exporters - As far north as Iceland and as far south as New Zealand
• Use on flat or sloping landscape • Secure interlocking connection • Large 50cm square tiles cover large areas quickly & easily • Wheelchair and pushchair friendly • Extremely low maintenance • Mow directly over the surface
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UP TO 98% RECYCLED
10 YEAR GUARANTEE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
C.F.H. UP TO 3M
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The superior fire-resistant playground safety surface that is flame retardant as standard, NOT as an extra! Good for the Environment
Up to
98% recycled Most UK waste is destined for export, but by manufacturing in Britain, Technix positively influences the impact on our environment. The composite material is impervious to rot and algae and have a life expectancy of at least 10 years and the surface texture of our recycled material is more resistant to vandalism and other types of criminal damage.
Technical Specification PREMIUM GRADE - PRODUCT CODE: 4053
and UL 94 V-2 (Flammability) which states that any fire
• Size:
Length 50cm x Width 50cm x Height 23mm
started on the safety surfacing self-extinguishes within 60
• Weight:
6.4 kg/m2
• Colours:
Black or Green from stock (any colour by special order)
seconds, keeping your expensive playground equipment
• Anti-Bacterial†
Sanitised additive; Test SN 195 920 - Determination of the anti-bacterial effect against staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538. Result - Nil growth. 5mm Halo
• Anti-Fungal†
Compounds have been tested according to AATCC30 and ASTM G21 fungal tests
BS EN 7044, whilst still a current British Standard,
• Fire
UL 94 V-2 and BS EN IS0 9239-1:2000
• Slip Resistance
BS EN 7188
9239-1:2000.
• Thermal
Functional from -30°C to +60°C
Improve your social responsibility - our recycled products will never leach or contaminate the soil or ground water. The material is non-porous and does not contain the toxic chemicals found in pressure-treated products. All our products originate from EU waste and are 100% recyclable, manufactured from materials that would otherwise have gone to landfill.
• Ultra Violet Light
Resistant to PVC degradation. However, Red is not colourfast in direct sunlight
Technix is an ethically led, customer driven company that offers an extensive range of high quality recycled products to suit many applications, complemented by an unrivalled technical support service. We are committed to widening the market for recycled, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. GrassLokTM is long lasting and virtually maintenance free, offering a cost effective solution that will help lower the carbon footprint and reduce the life costs of any project.
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GrassLokTM is certified to BS EN ISO 9239-1:2000
undamaged.
has been partially superseded by BS EN ISO
Any safety surfacing certified to only BS EN 7044
• Acoustic Excellent sound absorption
has not been tested to the current, stringent
• Chemical
Non-porous - inhibits the growth of bacteria. Resistant to most acids, alkalines and oils
flammability standard - beware of cheaper
• Material
Recycled PVC and rubber with UV protection (rubber content only in black mats). Plasticised to a shore hardness of 55 Shore A
• Safety Testing
Children’s safety is Technix’ first priority and we have led the industry in the independent testing of our matting products to appropriate standards. Don’t rely on assurance of conformance alone - ask for a copy of each product’s test certificate
• Quality Registration
As a BS EN ISO 9001:2000 registered company, Technix has a total quality control management system, which assures our customers of the highest standards of raw materials, manufacture and installation of our products.
GrassLokTM Lite (height 16mm) also available - product code: 4056.
Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal available by special order.
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impersonations!
FLAME RETARDANT
UP TO 98% RECYCLED
10 YEAR GUARANTEE
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
C.F.H. UP TO 3M
REACH regulation safe
Tested on 23rd December 2010 Report No 7138153-1 and -2 Copy available on request
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Installation Guidelines GrassLokTM Safety Surfacing is fire retardant and UV stable and comes with a ten year product guarantee. GrassLokTM mats comply with all relevant British and European Standards - UL 94 V-2 for fire retardancy, BSEN 7188 for slip and fall resistance and BS EN 1177 for Critical Fall Heights (in excess of 3m for single layer systems, up to 3.5m for double layer systems - we recommend that a double layer system is used above 2.5m CFH). All of GrassLokTM’s installation teams operate in line with BSEN 1176. Pre-Installation:
You only need to peg the outer perimeter of your play area
4 It is recommended that GrassLokTM is installed on grassed areas with reasonably level ground with our TechMesh Lite underlay to stabilise and prevent the mats from sinking. 4 If the site survey identifies pot holes or undulations within the area, they should be filled with topsoil or sharp sand and then should be compacted with a roller. Grass seed should also be sown in sections of the installation are required.
GrasslokTM is supplied as individual 500mm2 tiles or pre-assembled in 1m2 tiles. Installed by our team of expert fitters, GrassLokTM can be laid on existing grass surfaces, seeded topsoil or new turf and is installed with a Technix Techmesh ground stabilising mesh underneath that helps prevent it from sinking into the ground in wet weather. All edges are securely fixed using 200m interlocking nylon pegs which are buried deep into the ground, ensuring a trip free installation. GrassLokTM can help to create a more secure surface underfoot, creating more inclusive access. Once the grass is fully established, it can be mowed without causing damage to the surfacing.
4 Pay attention to base posts/legs of equipment, filling in undulations as above. 4 Measure and check the area for Critical Fall Heights. Mark out the area to be covered. Installation Instructions: 1. Lay Technix ground stabilising mesh (TechMesh) over the entire area.
This will avoid the mats subsiding into the soil.
2. Lay GrassLokTM mats over the mesh. Interlock the lugs together. In winter weather conditions you made need a piece of timber or rigid plastic under the joint and then use a mallet and bush to connect the interlocking lugs. 3. Mats should be cut to fit around equipment and obstacles (see following pages). 4. Around the perimeter edge roll back the GrassLokTM mat. Starting from approximately 150mm in from the outer edge of the mats, use a spade or grass edge cutter to lift away the top turf at a 45 degree angle (keep neat to fold back over later). This will leave a wedge-shaped channel. Continue around the full perimeter.
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5. Roll the GrassLokTM mat back down into the wedge-shaped channel. Technix prides itself on customer satisfaction and the GrassLokTM team are always here to help. We have dedicated consultants who are able to offer unlimited advice on all safety issues, planning and design, they are able to give guidance on product selection and installation tips, thus ensuring the optimum and most cost-effective solution.
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6. Use pegs and secure and fix the mats to the ground. You should now have a ramped edge all the way around. Continue around the perimeter, trimming edges if required (see illustration below). Do not pin a male corner. Make sure only the female sides are pinned. 7. Re-lay the wedge of turf back into the recess (see illustration below). 8. Keep the area well-watered to ensure optimum grass growth. After just a few weeks, grass quickly grows through the mats making them virtually invisible as they blend with the natural environment.
Lift up soil/turf to knock pegs in
Turf folded back down to hide pegs
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Layout Cutting around poles
Start laying matting at the point indicated on drawing (A). Once you start this first tile, all other tiles must remain square to this tile. Install mats in the sequence shown in drawing (B) and cut edges (if required) as you lay. Build up in a pyramid style. Keep any pieces of tile you cut as you may be able to use the pieces on the other side of the matting. DO NOT lay out GrassLokTM as shown in drawing (C). Following this layout will cause problems laying out the rest of the mat.
More than two million square metres of Technix grass matting have been installed worldwide
When cutting around support poles, cut the tile at a 45° angle with a sharp utility knife. When cutting the hole for the equipment support posts, cut at a 90° angle.
Hole cut at a 90° angle.
Edge cut at a 45° angle so the joint is invisible and cable-tie back together
Laying GrassLokTM in extreme conditions GrassLokTM is made of products that expand and contract depending upon the temperature and installs best in temperatures above 10°C and below 30°C. Because the product may be expanding and contracting during construction, cooling or heating measures may be required. Store your GrassLok tiles in climate controlled conditions. It is important that all tiles are kept at the same ambient temperature while installing. TM
Always store and install your GrassLokTM under shade if the temperature is above 30°C. Laying tiles in temperatures above 30°C and not using shade could cause GrassLokTM to split in cold weather. Use cold water to cool the tiles down.
Ancillary Products Code
Description
Size
4024 TechMesh Lite Rolls 30mx2m TechGrid
11mm
4058 Nylon G/F Pegs
200mm
4057 Cable Ties
4.8x200mm
5008 Joining Tool
150mm
SEC1 Secateurs
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Available in any colour to order. Black and green in stock.
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“Safety surfacing is the top priority for injury prevention. The majority of significant injuries are due to falls from playground equipment to the ground.” Paul Collins, Managing Director “Le revêtement de surface de sécurité est la priorité absolue en matière de prévention des blessures. La majorité des blessures significatives sont dues à des chutes des équipements d’aires de jeu sur le sol.”
“Een veilige ondergrond heeft de hoogste prioriteit bij letselpreventie. De meeste ernstige verwondingen worden veroorzaakt door een val op de bodem vanaf een speelplaatstoestel.”
“En säker beläggning är av högsta prioritet när det gäller att förebygga skador. De flesta betydande skadorna förorsakas av fall från lekplatsutrustning ner på marken.”
“Sicherheitsbeläge haben bei der Verhinderung von Verletzungen höchste Priorität. Der Großteil schwerer Verletzungen entsteht bei Stürzen von Spielplatzgeräten auf den Boden.”
“Una superficie di sicurezza è il fattore primario nella prevenzione degli incidenti. La maggior parte degli incidenti gravi è dovuta a cadute dai giochi.”
“Наличие безопасного покрытия имеет первостепенную важность для предотвращения несчастных случаев. Большинство серьезных травм возникает вследствие падения с оборудования игровой площадки на землю.”
“Una superficie segura es fundamental para prevenir accidentes. La mayoría de las lesiones graves se deben a caídas en los juegos infantiles.”
Market Leader
Quality with Value
Technix Limited is a world leader in the manufacture of rubber and plastic flooring and matting.
The Technix quality control laboratory is one of the most advanced in the world and each stage of the production process from raw materials to finished goods is carefully monitored, enabling customers to have complete confidence in the quality and value of the products they buy.
Worldwide Distribution Network Producing innovative products for over twenty years has contributed to the worldwide success of Technix with the result that we now have a distribution network covering many countries.
Forefront of Technology An ongoing commitment to research and development of new structures combined with the more intelligent use of polymers is the cornerstone of the success of Technix and ensures the company will always be at the forefront of technology.
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