T health and environmental issues associated with
ARTIFICIAL SURFACES
Get set for new synthetic standards with the Redexim Verti-Top™
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T health and environmental issues associated with
artificial surfaces , in particular micro-plastics and polymeric infill , is driving the industry towards a different specification of surface – in turn changing the requirements when it comes to maintenance . In response , Redexim have updated a number of machines across their synthetic portfolio , including their popular Verti-Top , to ensure optimal performance on new pile heights and natural infills .
Lower pile height and a combination of sand and natural infill such as cork and pine is widely expected to become the industry standard over the next decade . Fields with this natural infill will need more attention than conventional SBR pitches due to their more mobile nature , and increased
Lower pile height and a combination of sand and natural infill such as cork and pine is widely expected to become the industry standard over the next decade .
susceptibility to bacterial and airborne contamination . For maintenance , this means that the conventional approach involving regular brushing will no longer be sufficient to maintain surface performance and player safety .
Cleaning equipment such as the Verti-Top™ , previously considered a more ‘ specialist ’ tool , will therefore become a weekly usage item as grounds staff work more intensely to avoid the health risks associated with natural infill . The Redexim Verti-Top™ utilises a powered rotary brush to sweep the carpet , lift the pile and extract the top 1-15mm of infill , along with any contaminants . The infill is passed over an oscillating sieve to separate any detritus while an integrated vacuum effectively removes smaller particulates such as dust and hair into a washable bag . The cleaned infill is then dropped and brushed back into the surface , leaving a clean , level and aesthetically pleasing finish .
Available in a 1.2m or 1.8m working width , the Verti-Top™ offers a complete cleaning system suitable for all types of synthetic carpet . It is also available in a dedicated Tow Behind format , utilising a 6.5hp engine , thereby increasing versatility and reducing weight by eliminating the requirement of a PTO .
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