Table 3 Characteristics of the artificial turf systems (ATS) selected.
Characteristics | ATS 1 | ATS 2 | ATS 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Fibre | |||
Model | 3NX | 3NX | 4NX |
Fibre material | Polyethylene | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
Fibre type | Monofilament | Monofilament | Monofilament |
Pile height | 45 mm | 45 mm | 60 mm |
Yarn Thickness | 250 µ | 250 µ | 400 µ |
Tufting | In line | In line | In line |
Gauge | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
Pile weight | 1119 g/m² | 1119 g/m² | 1427 g/m² |
Stitches/m² | 8750 | 8750 | 8750 |
Dtex | 12000 | 12000 | 12000 |
Infill | |||
Sand material | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
Granulometry | 0.3–0.8 mm | 0.3–0.8 mm | 0.3–0.8 mm |
Quantity | 20 Kg/m² | 20 Kg/m² | 16 Kg/m² |
Rubber material | Thermoplastic vulcanised | Thermoplastic vulcanised | SBR |
Granulometry | 1–3 mm | 1–3 mm | 0.5–2.5 mm |
Quantity | 9 Kg/m² | 9 Kg/m² | 17 Kg/m² |
Support structure | |||
Sub-base material | Asphalt | Asphalt | Compacted granular |
Elastic layer | Yes | No | No |
Elastic layer thickness | 17 mm | — | |
