STMA

Overview : A synthetic turf roll sample was submitted for a battery of testing to analyze construction and physical properties.

Test Methods :
ASTM F1551: Standard Test Method for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials.
  • ASTM D5848: Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings (Construction Analysis).
  • ASTM D1577: Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Textile Fibers (Denier).
  • ASTM D2256: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single Stand Method (Ribbon Breaking Strength/Elongation).
  • ASTM D5034: Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test).
  • ASTM D1335: Standard Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Floor Coverings.
  • ASTM D2859: Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials.
  • ASTM D789: Standard Test Method for determination of Relative Viscosity and Moisture Content of Polyamide.
  • ASTM D5793: Standard Test Method for Binding Sites Per Unit length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor coverings.
  • ASTM F1015: Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces (Relative Abrasiveness).
  • DIN 18-035 Part 6: Water Permeability of Synthetic Turf Systems and Permeable Bases (Rainfall Capacity with Infill Systems).
  • ASTM F1551: Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Paying Surface Systems and Materials, Procedure A.
  • ASTM D5823: Standard Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings.
Tests Performed GameTurf SR* GameTurf AR**
Total Weight 75.89 oz/yd2 75.89 oz/yd2
Pile Weight 40.05 oz/yd2 40.05 oz/yd2
Secondary Backing Weight 29.52 oz/yd2 29.52 oz/yd2
Primary Backing Weight 6.32 oz/yd2 6.32 oz/yd2
Average Pile Height 2.08" 2.08"
Ribbon Denier 10,155 10,155
Average Ribbon Breaking Strength 25.15 lbs/force 25.15 lbs/force
Average Ribbon Elongation 29.9% 29.9%
Average Tuft Bind Strength 10.5 lbs/force 10.5 lbs/force
Stitches Per Inch 2.67 2.67
Gauge 1/2" 1/2"
Pill Flammabilty 8 of 8 Passes 8 of 8 Passes
Average Grab Tear Strength (Length) 229.7 lbs/force 229.7 lbs/force
Average Grab Tear Strength (Width) 187.9 lbs/force 187.9 lbs/force
G-Max 96 87
Abrasive Index 12±2 22±2
Water Permeability 39.9 inches/hour 91.8 inches/hour
Melt Point/Fiber ID 120°F / Polyethylene 120°F / Polyethylene

*Infil system installed: 3.0lbs/ft2 100% Crumb Rubber + 1.0 lbs/ft2 Sand Homogenous Mix.

**Infil system installed: 3.0 lbs/ft2 100% Crumb Rubber.