Guide to fall protection mats with plug-in system
Our fall protection mat specialist shop manufactures shock-absorbing playground floors. The certified fall protection mats are manufactured in accordance with the safety requirements of EN 1176 and EN 1177, have been tested for fall heights of 1.00 to 3.00 meters and are approved for private and public playgrounds. The permanently elastic fall protection plates ensure maintenance-free and economical protection for years. You want to know more about our rubber/fall protection surfaces - everything that is interesting and important can be found here:
1. What does the term fall protection mean?
As can already be seen from the term "fall protection", fall protection floor coverings protect children from serious (head) injuries in the event of a fall. The use of fall protection floors on playgrounds is therefore a safe bet. The elastic playground floors minimize the risk of injury and breakage in the event of a fall. The safety of the children is increased many times over. Tested and certified fall protection floors are made of rubber granulate and ensure very good shock absorption. This provides increased safety on playgrounds.
2. Where are fall protection plates used on playgrounds
Fall protection floors can be used on public playgrounds as well as on children's playgrounds in restaurants, hotels, sports clubs, etc. Playground mats are an important aspect in the planning and functionality of a playground. When sliding, swinging, seesawing or climbing, the risk of falling cannot be ruled out, and children can often fall when climbing, jumping, running and balancing. The smaller the children are, the more uncontrolled these falls are and the more important fall protection is here. The underground of the playground equipment not only has a sensory motor effect. It is also crucial for safe gameplay. Playground slabs must cushion falls to such an extent that no serious injuries or permanent damage occur. Even in the sports and play area, a fall protection floor covering made of highly compacted and hard-wearing ball game panels is an optimal solution.
3. Increased play value and performance increase
The shock-absorbing properties of the fall protection slips offer an optimal combination of safety and untroubled play and promote a child's development. Playing is the most important activity for children and at the same time signifies healthy development. Children experience their world through play. Appealing play areas and play equipment are all the more important to optimally promote child development. Children should get to know the risks and dangers of life through play and learn how to deal with them in order to master risky situations in later life. This is where tested and certified fall protection comes into its own to prevent major injuries in the event of a fall.
4. What does drop height mean according to EN 1177
Shock-absorbing materials are listed in DIN EN 1176 with the associated largest possible free fall heights. The shock-absorbing materials are tested under special conditions. The functional properties can vary due to frost, rain or extreme heat. Adequate maintenance is also necessary, otherwise the shock absorption can be significantly reduced. In the case of playground equipment, the fall height depends on the maximum play height of the playground equipment. Drop heights between 60 and 300 cm are permitted here.
5. What are the advantages of fall protection plates
Fall protection mats offer an economical solution, as rubber granulate mats are cheap and easy to lay. Their easy-care, durable and maintenance-free properties are also a great advantage of rubber safety flooring. Our playground fall protection surface is frost and weather resistant and will not rot. Due to its non-slip properties, among other things, playing is also possible in winter. Safety and thus protection against long-term and serious injuries is a not inconsiderable aspect on playgrounds. Our synthetic rubber granulate mats offer durable, long-lasting and tested fall protection. Rubber slips can be used indoors and outdoors. Laying rubber outdoor and rubber indoor coverings is easy and can be done without much specialist knowledge. Another plus for using rubber mats is that they are virtually maintenance-free, unlike sand or bark mulch, which needs to be cleaned up and refilled regularly as it rots, gets dirty, serves as a litter box and is carried away by children when playing. This covering therefore requires regular checks to ensure that the minimum layer thickness is not exceeded. The fall protection covering, on the other hand, always retains its original strength and thus does not lose its fall protection properties. Any contamination caused by sharp or dangerous objects, such as broken glass, is easy to spot and can be removed without any problems. As a rule, fall protection mats do not have to be cleaned. If it does happen, it's relatively easy to deal with. All you need is a high-pressure cleaner, which should be set to the lowest level. No chemical additives should be used. Rubber granulate mats or fall protection mats ensure excellent shock absorption and thus protect against serious injuries. They offer an optimal combination of safety and suitability for everyday use thanks to their springy/damping properties. Another advantage of our fall protection playground covers is the noise reduction of footsteps and rolling noises.
6. How do I find the right fall protection mat
The selection of our fall protection rubber slips is large. There are different colors and designs. There are no limits to creativity here. The most important point, however, is the mat thickness of the playground fall protection covers. This depends on the maximum fall height of the playground equipment. Here our fall protection mat wholesaler offers the necessary certificates for the rubber fall protection slips to choose from.
7. How complex is it to lay fall protection panels
Laying fall protection coverings is easy to do with a little manual skill and can therefore also be easily managed by laypersons. Concrete, asphalt or well-compacted crushed stone and chippings can be used for the substructure. Due to the properties of the materials used, thermal expansion of +/- 2% must be taken into account when laying the fall protection mats. For coverings with a thickness of less than 40 mm, it is advisable to glue them to a solid surface such as concrete or asphalt. When laying the fall protection mats on a solid surface, we recommend a polyurethane-based adhesive (PU adhesive). When laying the fall protection mats without a solid surface, we recommend a covering with a built-in connection/plug-in system. As an edging, we recommend the matching rubber edging stones. This prevents the rubber covering from slipping.
8. Maintenance and care
Our fall protection mats usually do not require any maintenance or cleaning. In the case of heavy soiling, the rubber pads can be cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner on a low setting. Due to natural wear and tear, the fall protection mats become darker over time and the rubber granules may wear off over time.
9. Environmental protection
The base material of the fall protection slips from our fall protection mat specialist shop contain recycled old tires as the basic material. In this way we protect the environment, avoid waste and reduce the consumption of raw materials.
10. Professional and competent advice
Our fall protection mat specialist dealers will be happy to advise and help you and advise you competently on matters of fall protection or rubber granulate mats. As a well-known manufacturer, we have extensive specialist knowledge and are happy to answer any questions you may have about planning and laying your playground safety mats. In our online shop www.fallschutzmatten-fachhandel.com you will find our entire range with the corresponding detailed descriptions. You are also welcome to visit us in the beautiful Rhineland. This way you can get a personal impression of us and the good quality of our products, as well as receive comprehensive advice from our team.
- What does the term fall protection mean?
- Where are fall protection plates used on playgrounds
- Increased play value and performance increase
- What does drop height mean according to EN 1177
- What are the advantages of fall protection plates
- How do I find the right fall protection mat
- How complex is the laying of fall protection plates
- Maintenance and Care
- environmental Protection
- Professional and competent advice
1. What does the term fall protection mean?
As can already be seen from the term "fall protection", fall protection floor coverings protect children from serious (head) injuries in the event of a fall. The use of fall protection floors on playgrounds is therefore a safe bet. The elastic playground floors minimize the risk of injury and breakage in the event of a fall. The safety of the children is increased many times over. Tested and certified fall protection floors are made of rubber granulate and ensure very good shock absorption. This provides increased safety on playgrounds.
2. Where are fall protection plates used on playgrounds
Fall protection floors can be used on public playgrounds as well as on children's playgrounds in restaurants, hotels, sports clubs, etc. Playground mats are an important aspect in the planning and functionality of a playground. When sliding, swinging, seesawing or climbing, the risk of falling cannot be ruled out, and children can often fall when climbing, jumping, running and balancing. The smaller the children are, the more uncontrolled these falls are and the more important fall protection is here. The underground of the playground equipment not only has a sensory motor effect. It is also crucial for safe gameplay. Playground slabs must cushion falls to such an extent that no serious injuries or permanent damage occur. Even in the sports and play area, a fall protection floor covering made of highly compacted and hard-wearing ball game panels is an optimal solution.
3. Increased play value and performance increase
The shock-absorbing properties of the fall protection slips offer an optimal combination of safety and untroubled play and promote a child's development. Playing is the most important activity for children and at the same time signifies healthy development. Children experience their world through play. Appealing play areas and play equipment are all the more important to optimally promote child development. Children should get to know the risks and dangers of life through play and learn how to deal with them in order to master risky situations in later life. This is where tested and certified fall protection comes into its own to prevent major injuries in the event of a fall.
4. What does drop height mean according to EN 1177
Shock-absorbing materials are listed in DIN EN 1176 with the associated largest possible free fall heights. The shock-absorbing materials are tested under special conditions. The functional properties can vary due to frost, rain or extreme heat. Adequate maintenance is also necessary, otherwise the shock absorption can be significantly reduced. In the case of playground equipment, the fall height depends on the maximum play height of the playground equipment. Drop heights between 60 and 300 cm are permitted here.
5. What are the advantages of fall protection plates
Fall protection mats offer an economical solution, as rubber granulate mats are cheap and easy to lay. Their easy-care, durable and maintenance-free properties are also a great advantage of rubber safety flooring. Our playground fall protection surface is frost and weather resistant and will not rot. Due to its non-slip properties, among other things, playing is also possible in winter. Safety and thus protection against long-term and serious injuries is a not inconsiderable aspect on playgrounds. Our synthetic rubber granulate mats offer durable, long-lasting and tested fall protection. Rubber slips can be used indoors and outdoors. Laying rubber outdoor and rubber indoor coverings is easy and can be done without much specialist knowledge. Another plus for using rubber mats is that they are virtually maintenance-free, unlike sand or bark mulch, which needs to be cleaned up and refilled regularly as it rots, gets dirty, serves as a litter box and is carried away by children when playing. This covering therefore requires regular checks to ensure that the minimum layer thickness is not exceeded. The fall protection covering, on the other hand, always retains its original strength and thus does not lose its fall protection properties. Any contamination caused by sharp or dangerous objects, such as broken glass, is easy to spot and can be removed without any problems. As a rule, fall protection mats do not have to be cleaned. If it does happen, it's relatively easy to deal with. All you need is a high-pressure cleaner, which should be set to the lowest level. No chemical additives should be used. Rubber granulate mats or fall protection mats ensure excellent shock absorption and thus protect against serious injuries. They offer an optimal combination of safety and suitability for everyday use thanks to their springy/damping properties. Another advantage of our fall protection playground covers is the noise reduction of footsteps and rolling noises.
6. How do I find the right fall protection mat
The selection of our fall protection rubber slips is large. There are different colors and designs. There are no limits to creativity here. The most important point, however, is the mat thickness of the playground fall protection covers. This depends on the maximum fall height of the playground equipment. Here our fall protection mat wholesaler offers the necessary certificates for the rubber fall protection slips to choose from.
7. How complex is it to lay fall protection panels
Laying fall protection coverings is easy to do with a little manual skill and can therefore also be easily managed by laypersons. Concrete, asphalt or well-compacted crushed stone and chippings can be used for the substructure. Due to the properties of the materials used, thermal expansion of +/- 2% must be taken into account when laying the fall protection mats. For coverings with a thickness of less than 40 mm, it is advisable to glue them to a solid surface such as concrete or asphalt. When laying the fall protection mats on a solid surface, we recommend a polyurethane-based adhesive (PU adhesive). When laying the fall protection mats without a solid surface, we recommend a covering with a built-in connection/plug-in system. As an edging, we recommend the matching rubber edging stones. This prevents the rubber covering from slipping.
8. Maintenance and care
Our fall protection mats usually do not require any maintenance or cleaning. In the case of heavy soiling, the rubber pads can be cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner on a low setting. Due to natural wear and tear, the fall protection mats become darker over time and the rubber granules may wear off over time.
9. Environmental protection
The base material of the fall protection slips from our fall protection mat specialist shop contain recycled old tires as the basic material. In this way we protect the environment, avoid waste and reduce the consumption of raw materials.
10. Professional and competent advice
Our fall protection mat specialist dealers will be happy to advise and help you and advise you competently on matters of fall protection or rubber granulate mats. As a well-known manufacturer, we have extensive specialist knowledge and are happy to answer any questions you may have about planning and laying your playground safety mats. In our online shop www.fallschutzmatten-fachhandel.com you will find our entire range with the corresponding detailed descriptions. You are also welcome to visit us in the beautiful Rhineland. This way you can get a personal impression of us and the good quality of our products, as well as receive comprehensive advice from our team.