Systems and components: the way to success with Melos^® Infill

Optimum artificial turf systems for sports use are composed of various components that are matched ideally to one another. The continuous development of our infill in conjunction with extensive examination and testing procedures guarantees a perfect system, with matched components and properties that give the athlete a unique playing experience.

Turf Infill
Our infill improves those properties of the system, such as optimum cushioning and sliding effects, that are necessary and critical for success and which turn the turf system into a special sports surface. Individually adjustable and match able, the infill materials ensure that the playing characteristics of the turf system remain constant.

Artificial turf
The fibres of the artificial turf are mainly composed of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or a blend of the two materials. PE fibres have a soft, pleasant feel; in contrast, PP fibres have a better resilience than PE fibres. On the other hand, PE fibres are easier to stabilise against UV aging than PP fibres. Variations in manufacturing guarantee high flexibility with regard to the number of stitches per unit area and the geometric arrangement, structure and length of the fibres.

Quartz sand
Quartz sand is used to weigh down and, hence, fix the loosely laid artificial turf. In addition, quartz sand serves as inexpensive filler. On account of its higher hardness and fine-grained structure, it contributes to the mechanical wear of the fibres and infill. Quartz sand is usually sourced locally.

Sublayer
Different constructions exist for artificial turf systems. The structure has a direct influence on the amount of infill needed. For example, if an elastic layer is used, a large part of the force is dissipated by the base layer and the quantity of infill can be reduced (typically to 4 – 8 kg/m²).Without an elastic layer, all shock absorbency comes through the infill material and 15 – 18 kg of infill is used per sq. metre.