Soft Surfaces PU Binder

In the field of sports flooring, playground surfacing, and industrial applications, PU Binder (Polyurethane Binder) plays a crucial role in ensuring durability, performance, and safety. A PU binder is a high-quality, elastic, and adhesive material used to bind rubber granules, EPDM, SBR, or other aggregates into a seamless and stable surface. It is the backbone of flooring systems such as safety play surfaces, running tracks, gym floors, and industrial pavements, providing strength, flexibility, and weather resistance.

Whether for outdoor playgrounds, athletic tracks, artificial turf infill systems, or decorative flooring, PU binder ensures long-lasting performance while meeting international quality and safety standards. Its versatility, eco-friendliness, and robust bonding capability make it indispensable in modern construction and sports infrastructure projects.

PU Binder, short for Polyurethane Binder, is a single or multi-component liquid adhesive based on polyurethane resins. It is specifically formulated to bond rubber granules, stones, or other particulate materials into a cohesive, resilient surface layer.

The binder works by coating each particle, curing after application to form a strong, flexible surface that withstands mechanical loads, foot traffic, and environmental stress. PU binders can be used in both poured-in-place systems and prefabricated tiles, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

1. Durability & Longevity

   • Provides strong bonding that resists wear and tear in high-traffic areas.

2. Safety Compliance

   • Ensures surfaces meet international safety standards for impact absorption and slip resistance.

3. Weather Resistance

   • Performs effectively in extreme temperatures, UV exposure, and moisture.

4. Versatility

   • Suitable for playgrounds, running tracks, gyms, industrial flooring, and landscaping.

5. Eco-Friendly Solutions

   • Often solvent-free and low-VOC, supporting sustainable construction.

6. Customization

   • Compatible with colored EPDM granules, allowing vibrant and creative designs.

• Excellent Adhesion: Strong bonding with EPDM, SBR, and natural aggregates.

• Elastic Properties: Flexible yet tough, ideal for impact-absorbing surfaces.

• UV & Weather Resistant: Retains strength and color stability outdoors.

• Solvent-Free Options: Eco-friendly formulations with low emissions.

• Single & Multi-Component: Available in one-part moisture curing or two-part systems.

• Fast Curing: Ensures quick installation and minimal downtime.

• Durable Performance: Withstands heavy loads and high foot traffic.

• Ensures safe, cushioned surfaces that protect children and athletes.

• Provides long-lasting durability under constant use.

• Creates hard-wearing surfaces for warehouses, factories, and pavements.

• Resistant to chemicals, oils, and heavy mechanical stress.

• Easy to apply, ensuring quick installation.

• Versatile applications in flooring, landscaping, and safety surfacing.

• Eco-friendly formulations reduce harmful emissions.

• Promotes recycling of rubber waste into safe flooring solutions.

1. Playground Safety Flooring

   • Used with EPDM or SBR granules to create cushioned, impact-absorbing play surfaces.

2. Running Tracks & Sports Surfaces

   • Provides seamless, durable, and elastic tracks for athletics.

3. Gym & Fitness Flooring

   • Bonds rubber flooring tiles and rolls for indoor sports facilities.

4. Artificial Turf Infill Systems

   • Stabilizes infill material to improve turf performance.

5. Industrial & Commercial Flooring

   • Ensures strong, resilient, and slip-resistant floors for warehouses and factories.

6. Landscaping & Decorative Flooring

   • Binds colored stones or rubber to create aesthetic walkways and garden paths.

• Base Material: Polyurethane resin

• Form: Liquid (single or two-component systems)

• Curing Mechanism: Moisture-curing or chemical reaction

• Viscosity: Adjustable depending on application needs

• Color: Transparent or slightly amber (non-pigmented)

• Application Temperature: 5°C to 35°C

• Mixing Ratio: For two-component systems (resin to hardener) as per manufacturer guidelines

• Performance: High adhesion strength, flexibility, and abrasion resistance

PU Binders are manufactured to comply with international safety and quality standards, including:

• EN 1177 – Impact absorption for playground surfaces

• ISO 9001 & 14001 – Quality and environmental management systems

• REACH & RoHS Compliance – Free from harmful chemicals

• VOC Emission Standards – Low-emission, eco-friendly formulations

While PU Binder itself is typically clear or amber, its true design potential is realized when combined with EPDM or SBR granules, natural stones, or decorative aggregates. This allows for:

• Vibrant Playground Designs: Using colored EPDM granules.

• Athletic Tracks: Uniform red, blue, or green finishes.

• Decorative Paths: Pebble-bound surfaces for landscaping.

• Custom Branding: Logos or patterns embedded into surfaces.

Installation:

• Granules or aggregates are mixed with PU binder and laid over a prepared sub-base.

• Applied as a wet pour or poured-in-place system.

• Tiles manufactured using PU binder are cured under controlled conditions.

Maintenance:

• Surfaces are low-maintenance, requiring only periodic cleaning.

• Resistant to cracks, peeling, and delamination.

• Repairs are simple, with damaged areas re-bonded using fresh binder.

1. Strong Adhesion – Long-lasting bond with rubber granules and aggregates.

2. Safety-Oriented – Essential for impact-absorbing play and sports flooring.

3. Eco-Friendly – Solvent-free, low-VOC, and recyclable.

4. Versatile Applications – From playgrounds to industrial flooring.

5. Cost-Effective – Long lifespan with low maintenance.

6. Customizable – Works with a variety of colors, textures, and designs.

• Eco-Friendly Innovations: Increasing use of bio-based and waterborne binders.

• Faster Curing Systems: Reduced installation times for large-scale projects.

• Smart Surfaces: Integration with temperature- and wear-monitoring sensors.

• Enhanced UV Stability: Advanced formulations to resist fading in extreme climates.

• Recycling-Oriented Solutions: Greater use in sustainable flooring from reclaimed rubber.

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