As the name indicates, a shockpad is a layer that serves to absorb the shock impact that occurs during the game. Shockpads are often used in the construction of synthetic turf sports systems. The shockpad is laid beneath the synthetic turf carpet and is designed to assist in the sports performance and player protection of the sports surface and to aid in retaining these properties through the long-term life of the playing surface.
There are insitu-installed and prefabricated shockpads available. These consist mainly of synthetic-based materials, such as rubber, PE-, EPP- or PU- foams.
Cork provides outstanding elastic characteristics which lead to a lower energy restitution without compromising shock absorption. For athletes, this represents lower fatigue and better training conditions.
Synthetic shockpads are microplastic-based. This layer is placed below the turf and, therefore, not in immediate contact with the player, which means they are not an immediate source of microplastics.
Cork, on the other hand, comprises no microplastic at all.
Usually, a shockpad should last at least twice the lifetime of an artificial turf field. We have internal testing to assure the long-term performance of our shockpads so that we can deliver the best possible product to the market.
The elastic layer can be removed and recycled.
It leads to lower fatigue and tiredness while providing optimal energy restitution characteristics.
The process of installing a cork or synthetic material is the same. If you have any questions regarding the installation, please contact Amorim Sports or your local installer.
Our materials are chosen based on their performance in the application being considered. This is connected to the way the material is installed and maintained. This development is conducted by Amorim Sports in choosing the proper material for the product. Being present in market for more than 10 years, Amorim Sports has not received a single complaint about microorganism growth in our projects.
Testing is always conducted internally at our own laboratory to validate our materials. This includes tensile strength, compressibility, and recovery together with Triple A.
First, you should contact the installer of the artificial turf.
Cork is a long-lasting, resilient material whose conditions remain the same over long periods of time. The elastic properties remain long term.
