How can multilayer rubber tiles be adapted to use?

Where rubber tiles are laid in several layers, the load-bearing capacity, shock absorption and overall thickness of the floor can be tailored to the intended use. The XT surface tile forms the top, visible layer and determines abrasion resistance. One or more XX functional tiles sit beneath it. Both XT surface tiles and XX functional tiles are made from PU-bound rubber granules and are available in a range of thicknesses and densities.

The choice and combination of the two tile types sets the overall thickness, load-bearing capacity and shock absorption of the system, allowing it to be tailored to the application. Systems of the same overall thickness can offer different levels of shock absorption. In playgrounds, a system designed for shock absorption can offer a higher critical fall height.

In weight-training areas, a shock-absorbing system can dissipate some of the impact energy. Indoors, it can improve impact sound insulation and reduce the transmission of structure-borne sound. It can also improve vibration damping beneath machinery and plant, or in vibration-sensitive areas.