EN 15330-4:2022
(Main)Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use - Part 4: Specification for shockpads used with synthetic turf, needle-punch and textile sports surfaces
Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use - Part 4: Specification for shockpads used with synthetic turf, needle-punch and textile sports surfaces
This document specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shockpads used within synthetic turf and textile sports surfacing systems.
The document also specifies appropriate performance tolerance for production and on-site quality control procedures.
This document does not cover structural properties of shockpads. Where appropriate, compliance with other European or national standards and guidelines for these aspects should be followed.
NOTE 1 The sports performance characteristics of a sports surfacing system are provided by the combined characteristics of the playing surface, any infill within the playing surface and the shockpad. The selection of the correct combination of each is complex and the responsibility of the sports surface system designer. It is important to take this into account when considering the performance of a shockpad. A shockpad alone is not be expected to satisfy the performance requirements of the complete sports surfacing system as specified in EN 15330-1, E, etc.
NOTE 2 Some forms of innovative shockpad are designed to provide additional functions beyond aiding the provision of the required sports performance properties. Some of these additional functions can, by design, mean that full compliance with all requirements of this document is not appropriate.
NOTE 3 This document only refers to the shockpad. It makes no recommendations on sub-base constructions or the different synthetic turf for needle-punch textile sports surface designs.
NOTE 4 Annex E (informative) can be used in those countries where national guidance or regulations are not available. If such guidance or regulations are available, they supersede Annex E.
Sportböden - Überwiegend für den Außenbereich hergestellte Kunststoffrasenflächen und Nadelfilze - Teil 4: Festlegungen für Elastikschichten, die in Kunststoffrasenflächen, Nadelfilzen und textilen Sportbelägen eingesetzt werden
Dieses Dokument legt Mindestanforderungen an die Leistung und Dauerhaftigkeit für Elastikschichten, die innerhalb von Kunststoffrasenflächen und textilen Sportbelägen verwendet werden, fest.
Das Dokument legt auch eine angemessene Ansprechtoleranz für Verfahren zur Qualitätslenkung bei der Produktion und vor Ort fest.
Dieses Dokument behandelt nicht die strukturellen Eigenschaften von Elastikschichten. Gegebenenfalls sollten andere europäische oder nationale Normen und Leitfäden für diese Aspekte befolgt werden.
ANMERKUNG 1 Die sportlichen Leistungseigenschaften eines Sportbodens ergeben sich aus den kombinierten Eigenschaften der Spielfläche, aller Füllungen innerhalb der Spielfläche und der Elastikschicht. Die Auswahl der jeweiligen richtigen Kombination ist komplex und liegt in der Verantwortung des Konstrukteurs des Sportbodens. Hinsichtlich der Leistung einer Elastikschicht ist es wichtig, das zu berücksichtigen. Es ist nicht zu erwarten, dass eine Elastikschicht allein die Leistungsanforderungen des gesamten Sportbodens nach EN 15330 1 usw. erfüllt.
ANMERKUNG 2 Einige Arten innovativer Elastikschichten sind dafür ausgelegt, zusätzliche Funktionen zu bieten, die über die Unterstützung der Bereitstellung der benötigten sportlichen Leistungseigenschaften hinausgehen. Für einige dieser zusätzlichen Funktionen kann dies aufgrund der Ausführung bedeuten, dass eine vollständige Übereinstimmung mit allen Anforderungen dieses Dokuments nicht gegeben ist.
ANMERKUNG 3 Dieses Dokument bezieht sich nur auf die Elastikschicht. Es gibt keine Empfehlungen zu Unterbaukonstruktionen oder zu den verschiedenen Kunstrasen , Nadelfilz und textilen Sportbelägen.
ANMERKUNG 4 Anhang E (informativ) kann in den Ländern angewendet werden, in denen keine nationalen Leitlinien oder Vorschriften zur Verfügung stehen. Wenn derartige Leitlinien oder Vorschriften zur Verfügung stehen, ersetzen sie Anhang E.
Sols sportifs - Surfaces en gazon synthétique et surfaces en textile aiguilleté principalement destinées à l'usage en extérieur - Partie 4 : Spécifications relatives aux couches de souplesse utilisées avec les sols sportifs en gazon synthétique, en textile et en textile aiguilleté
Le présent document spécifie les exigences minimales de performance et de durabilité applicables aux couches de souplesse utilisés sur les systèmes sols sportifs en gazon synthétique et en textile.
Le présent document spécifie également la tolérance de performance appropriée pour la production et les procédures de contrôle qualité sur site.
Le présent document ne traite pas des propriétés structurelles des couches de souplesse. Il convient, le cas échéant, de se conformer aux autres lignes directrices et Normes européennes et nationales relatives à ces aspects.
NOTE 1 Les caractéristiques de performance sportive d'un système sol sportif sont fournies par les caractéristiques combinées de la surface de jeu, de tout remplissage à l'intérieur de la surface de jeu et de la couche de souplesse. Choisir la bonne combinaison de chacun de ces éléments est une tâche complexe qui incombe au concepteur de système sol sportif. Il est important d'en tenir compte lors de l'appréciation des performances d'une couche de souplesse. À elle seule, une couche de souplesse n'est pas tenue de satisfaire aux exigences de performance du système sol sportif complet tel que spécifié dans l'EN 15330 1, E, etc.
NOTE 2 Certaines formes de couches de souplesse innovantes sont conçues pour assurer des fonctions supplémentaires en plus de faciliter l'obtention des propriétés de performance sportive requises. Pour certaines de ces fonctions supplémentaires, de par leur conception, une conformité totale à l'ensemble des exigences du présent document peut ne pas se révéler appropriée.
NOTE 3 Le présent document se rapporte uniquement à la couche de souplesse. Il ne formule aucune recommandation au sujet des constructions des couches de fondation ou des différents gazons synthétiques pour les conceptions de sols sportifs en textile aiguilleté.
NOTE 4 L'Annexe E (informative) peut être utilisée dans les pays où il n'existe aucune recommandation ou réglementation nationale. Si ces recommandations ou réglementations existent, elles remplacent l'Annexe E.
Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Umetne travnate podloge in iglane podloge, predvsem za zunanjo uporabo - 4. del: Specifikacija oblog za blaženje udarcev pri umetnih travnatih, iglanih ter tekstilnih podlogah
Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve glede učinkovitosti in trajnosti blažilnikov in elastičnih plasti, ki se uporabljajo pri športnih podlogah iz umetne trave ali tekstila ali iglanih podlogah. Velja za vse blažilnike, ki se uporabljajo kot elastična sestavina v sistemu priprave športnih površin.
Standard opisuje, kako naj se meri učinkovitost blažilnikov ali elastične plasti, rezultati pa se razvrstijo v enotno obliko, da se razvijalcem sistemov priprave športnih površin, ki želijo uporabljati blažilnike ali elastične plasti, omogoči izbira najprimernejšega blažilnika ali elastične plasti za predvideno športno površino.
Prav tako podrobno določa največje možne spremembe v delovanju blažilnika ali elastične plasti pri umetnem staranju, če naj bi zagotavljala zadovoljivo dolgoročno delovanje, ko je vgrajena v sistem priprave športnih površin. Standard določa tudi ustrezno odstopanje v delovanju za proizvodnjo in postopke nadzora kakovosti na mestu samem.
Opomba 1: Lastnosti športne učinkovitosti športnih podlog iz umetne trave ali tekstila ali iglanih podlog so odvisne od kombinacije lastnosti igralne podloge, morebitnega polnila znotraj igralne podloge in blažilnikov. Izbira pravilnih permutacij vsake od njih je zapletena in zanjo je odgovoren oblikovalec športne podloge. Ta dejstva je pomembno upoštevati pri obravnavi učinkovitosti blažilnika; od samega blažilnika ne smemo pričakovati, da bo izpolnjeval zahteve glede učinkovitosti celotne igralne podloge, kot je določeno v standardih EN 15330-1 in EN 15330-2.
Opomba 2: Ta standard se nanaša samo na blažilnik ali elastično plast. Ne vsebuje priporočil glede konstrukcij podosnove ali različnih zasnov podlog iz umetne trave, tekstila ali iglanih podlog.
Opomba 3: Nekatere vrste blažilnikov so namenjene tudi zagotavljanju strukturnih lastnosti osnovi športnega objekta. Teh vidikov delovanja blažilnikov ta evropski standard ne upošteva. Za te vidike je po potrebi treba upoštevati nacionalne standarde in smernice.
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Overview
EN 15330-4:2022 - published by CEN - specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shockpads used under synthetic turf, needle‑punched and textile sports surfaces primarily for outdoor use. The standard sets performance tolerances and procedures for production and on‑site quality control of shockpads but does not cover structural design of sub‑bases or the complete synthetic turf system.
Key topics and technical requirements
The standard focuses on measurable performance attributes and laboratory test procedures, including:
- Shock absorption and vertical deformation (sports performance indicators)
- Water permeability and dimensional stability
- Tensile properties and resistance to dynamic fatigue (repeated pounding)
- Resistance to permanent deformation (short‑term and static loading)
- Thermal conductivity (with guidance for cold climates in Annex C)
- Product properties: thickness, mass per unit area, physical description
- Environmental and toxicological considerations (informative Annex D)
- Production and site quality control procedures (informative Annex E)
- Laboratory conditioning and test environments (standard: 23 ± 2 °C; wet, elevated ~40 °C, sub‑ambient ~5 °C, frozen −5 °C scenarios are included)
- Use of a load spreading plate to simulate turf interaction during tests
- Required content of test reports and manufacturer product declarations
Practical applications and who uses it
EN 15330-4:2022 is essential for professionals involved in the design, manufacture, testing and procurement of sports surfacing systems:
- Sports surface system designers selecting compatible shockpad + turf + infill combinations
- Shockpad manufacturers for product specification, production QC and datasheets
- Testing laboratories performing standardized performance and durability tests
- Contractors and installers verifying on‑site quality control and acceptance testing
- Facility owners, specifiers and asset managers ensuring installed systems meet minimum safety and performance criteria
Using EN 15330-4 helps ensure predictable shock attenuation, player safety, durability and compliance with European best practice for outdoor synthetic turf and needle‑punched surfaces.
Related standards and references
EN 15330-4 cross‑references and aligns with other test standards and methods such as:
- CEN/TS 16717 (advanced artificial athlete tests)
- EN 17324 (resistance to dynamic fatigue)
- EN 13817 (accelerated ageing)
- EN 12616, EN 1969 and relevant ISO/CEN methods for tensile, density and thermal testing
Keywords: EN 15330-4:2022, shockpads, synthetic turf, needle‑punched surfaces, sports surfacing systems, shock absorption, quality control, performance requirements.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2023
Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Umetne travnate podloge in iglane podloge,
predvsem za zunanjo uporabo - 4. del: Specifikacija oblog za blaženje udarcev pri
umetnih travnatih, iglanih ter tekstilnih podlogah
Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces primarily
designed for outdoor use - Part 4: Specification for shockpads used with synthetic turf,
needle-punch and textile sports surfaces
Sportböden - Überwiegend für den Außenbereich hergestellte Kunststoffrasenflächen
und Nadelfilze - Teil 4: Festlegungen für Elastikschichten, die in Kunststoffrasenflächen,
Nadelfilzen und textilen Sportbelägen eingesetzt werden
Sols sportifs - Surfaces en gazon synthétique et surfaces en textile aiguilleté
principalement destinées à l'usage en extérieur - Partie 4 : Spécifications relatives aux
couches de souplesse utilisées avec les sols sportifs en gazon synthétique, en textile et
en textile aiguilleté
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15330-4:2022
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 15330-4
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-
punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use -
Part 4: Specification for shockpads used with synthetic
turf, needle-punch and textile sports surfaces
Sols sportifs - Surfaces en gazon synthétique et Sportböden - Überwiegend für den Außenbereich
surfaces en textile aiguilleté principalement destinées hergestellte Kunststoffrasenflächen und Nadelfilze -
à l'usage en extérieur - Partie 4 : Spécifications Teil 4: Festlegungen für Elastikschichten, die in
relatives aux couches de souplesse utilisées avec les Kunststoffrasenflächen, Nadelfilzen und textilen
sols sportifs en gazon synthétique, en textile et en Sportbelägen eingesetzt werden
textile aiguilleté
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Laboratory conditions and specimen conditioning . 6
4.1 Test floor . 6
4.2 Test environments. 6
4.3 Procedure for test specimen conditioning . 6
5 Load spreading plate . 7
6 Performance requirements . 8
6.1 Shock absorption . 8
6.2 Vertical Deformation . 9
6.3 Water permeability .10
6.4 Tensile properties .10
6.5 Determination of dimensional stability .10
6.6 Resistance to dynamic fatigue by repeated pounding .11
6.7 Resistance to permanent deformation after short-term loading .11
6.8 Resistance to Permanent Deformation after Static Loading .11
6.9 Thermal conductivity .11
7 Product properties .11
7.1 General .11
7.2 Physical description .11
7.3 Thickness .12
7.4 Mass per unit area .12
8 Test report .12
9 Environmental and toxicological properties .12
10 Production and site quality control .12
Annex A (normative) Test method for the determination of permanent deformation after
short- term loading .13
Annex B (normative) Test method for the determination of permanent deformation after static
loading .15
Annex C (informative) Using thermal conductivity and thermal resistance data to select
shockpads for use in cold climates .17
Annex D (informative) Environmental and toxicological properties .18
Annex E (informative) Production and site quality control .20
Bibliography .22
European foreword
This document (EN 15330-4:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 217 “Surfaces
for Sports Areas”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2023, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shockpads used within
synthetic turf and textile sports surfacing systems.
The document also specifies appropriate performance tolerance for production and on-site quality
control procedures.
This document does not cover structural properties of shockpads. Where appropriate, compliance with
other European or national standards and guidelines for these aspects should be followed.
NOTE 1 The sports performance characteristics of a sports surfacing system are provided by the combined
characteristics of the playing surface, any infill within the playing surface and the shockpad. The selection of the
correct combination of each is complex and the responsibility of the sports surface system designer. It is
important to take this into account when considering the performance of a shockpad. A shockpad alone is not be
expected to satisfy the performance requirements of the complete sports surfacing system as specified in
EN 15330-1, E, etc.
NOTE 2 Some forms of innovative shockpad are designed to provide additional functions beyond aiding the
provision of the required sports performance properties. Some of these additional functions can, by design, mean
that full compliance with all requirements of this document is not appropriate.
NOTE 3 This document only refers to the shockpad. It makes no recommendations on sub-base constructions or
the different synthetic turf for needle-punch textile sports surface designs.
NOTE 4 Annex E (informative) can be used in those countries where national guidance or regulations are not
available. If such guidance or regulations are available, they supersede Annex E.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendment) applies.
EN 1969, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of thickness of synthetic sports surfaces
EN 12616, Surfaces for sports areas - Test methods for the determination of vertical water infiltration and
horizontal water flow rates
EN 13817, Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air
EN 12230, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of tensile properties of synthetic sports surfaces
EN 12664, Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance
by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Dry and moist products of medium and low
thermal resistance
CEN/TS 16717, Surface for sports areas - Method of test for the determination of shock absorption,
vertical deformation and energy restitution using the advanced artificial athlete
EN 17324, Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the determination of the resistance to dynamic
fatigue of shock pads and sports surfaces
EN ISO 1183 (all parts), Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics (ISO 1183 (all parts))
EN ISO 527 (all parts), Plastics - Determination of tensile properties (ISO 527 (all parts))
EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of apparent density (ISO 845)
ISO 188, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests
ISO 8543, Textile floor coverings — Methods for determination of mass
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
shockpad
resilient underlayer placed beneath the synthetic turf or textile carpet and designed to aid the provision
of the required sports performance
Note 1 to entry: The shockpad may either be produced as prefabricated resilient rolls or tiles, or be a mix of
resilient granules and binder that is laid in situ to form a continuous underlayer.
3.2
sports surfacing system
all components of the playing surface that influence its sports performance or bio-mechanical
characteristics of the product
Note 1 to entry: These typically comprise the playing surface (e.g. synthetic turf, synthetic surface, etc.), any infill
laid within the playing surface and the shockpad. They can also include any supporting layers or components
designed to contribute to the performance of the surface.
3.3
pre-fabricated shockpad
shockpad manufactured in a factory and normally comprising rolls or tiles that are transported to site
laid on the base or floor of the sports area
3.4
in-situ shockpad (also known as elastic layer)
shockpad formed as a wet pour mix and normally incorporating a binder (e.g. polyurethane) and
elastomeric granulate (e.g. rubber granulate) that is mixed and machine-laid on site on the base or floor
of the sports area
3.5
product declaration
statement or datasheet provided by the shockpad manufacturer that describes the composition and
expected performance of the shockpad for each of the properties detailed in this document
3.6
shock absorption absolute
outright difference in measurements of shock absorption expressed in units of percentage shock
absorption
3.7
median
value that at most half of the population is less than the proposed median and at most half is greater
than the proposed median
4 Laboratory conditions and specimen conditioning
4.1 Test floor
Shock absorption and deformation tests shall be made on a rigid concrete floor concrete comprising a
rigid, non-vibrating, smooth, level and even concrete floor on which a peak force (Fmax) of (6,60 ± 0,25)
kN is achieved.
The shockpad shall be attached to the concrete floor using (50 ± 5) mm wide double-sided adhesive
tape. This shall be attached to the outer edges of the test specimen.
4.2 Test environments
As specified tests shall be carried out under the conditions detailed in Table 1.
Table 1 — Test conditions
Test Use of load Test specimen
Test environment Clause
temperature spreading plate condition
Standard laboratory conditions (23 ± 2) °C No Dry 4.3.1
Standard laboratory conditions (23 ± 2) °C Yes Dry 4.3.1
Standard laboratory conditions (23 ± 2) °C Yes Wet 4.3.2
Following accelerated air ageing
(23 ± 2) °C Yes Dry 4.3.3
in accordance with EN 13817
Test specimen at elevated
(40 ± 2) °C Yes Dry 4.3.4
temperature
Test specimen at sub-ambient
(5 ± 2) °C Yes Dry 4.3.5
temperature
Frozen test specimen (−5 ± 2) °C Yes Frozen 4.3.6
NOTE The load spreading plate is designed to partly replicate the lateral impact dissipation provided by the
synthetic turf or textile sports surface that is laid over the shockpad.
4.3 Procedure for test specimen conditioning
4.3.1 Standard laboratory conditions
Unless otherwise specified tests shall be undertaken under standard laboratory tests conditions of
(23 ± 2) °C. The test specimen shall be conditioned for a minimum of 3 h at the specified temperature
prior to test.
NOTE As shockpads are generally not sensitive to humidity, it is not considered necessary to specify strict
humidity conditions for the laboratory. Nevertheless, it is advisable for the humidity to be nominally 50 % RH.
4.3.2 Procedure for wet tests
Wet test conditions shall be produced by immersing the shockpad in water to a depth of at least 10 mm
above the top of the shockpad. After a minimum of 30 min, remove the tests specimen from the water
and place it on a free draining base to allow it to drain by gravity for (5 ± 2) min. Test the specimen for
the appropriate property within a further (15 ± 2) min.
4.3.3 Procedure for accelerated air ageing
Following accelerated air ageing undertaken in accordance with EN 13817, the specimen shall be tested
under standard laboratory conditions.
4.3.4 Procedure for tests at elevated (40 °C) temperature
Place the shockpad test specimen in an air circulating oven conforming to ISO 188, at a temperature of
(47,5 ± 2,5) °C. After (120 ± 5) min, remove the tests specimen from the oven. Place the test specimen
on the test floor and allow it to cool. Monitor its temperature using a digital temperature probe inserted
into the test specimen. When the temperature probe reads (42 ± 0,5) °C, make a measure. Move the
apparatus and repeat to obtain three results ensuring the temperature of the test specimen does not fall
below 38 °C.
4.3.5 Procedure for tests at sub-ambient (5 °C) temperature
Place the shockpad test specimen in a conditioning cabinet at a temperature of −10 °C to 0 °C. After
(120 ± 5) min, remove the tests specimen from the conditioning cabinet. Place the test specimen on the
test floor and allow it to warm. Monitor its temperature using a temperature probe inserted into the
test specimen. When the temperature gauge reads 5 °C, make a measure. Move the apparatus and
repeat to obtain three results ensuring the temperature of the test specimen does not rise above 7 °C.
4.3.6 Procedure for tests under freezing (−5 °C) conditions
Immerse the shockpad in water to a depth of at least 10 mm above the top of the shockpad. After a
minimum of one hour, remove the tests specimen from the water and place it on a free draining base to
allow it to drain by gravity for (30 ± 2) min before placing the test specimen in a conditioning cabinet at
a temperature of −8 °C to −12 °C. After (240 ± 5) min, remove the tests specimen from the conditioning
cabinet. Place the test specimen on the test floor and allow it to warm. Monitor its temperature using a
temperature probe inserted into the test specimen. When the temperature gauge reads −5°C ± 0,5 °C,
make a measurement. Move the apparatus and repeat to obtain three results ensuring the temperature
of the test specimen does not rise above −3 °C.
4.3.7 Test positions
Tests undertaken at (23 ± 2) °C shall be made in three test positions, each 200 mm apart and at least
100 mm from the sides of the test specimen.
For tests undertaken at non-ambient laboratory conditions one series of measurements shall be made
at least 100 mm from the sides of the test specimen.
5 Load spreading plate
As a shockpad’s performance can be influenced by the how an impact force is applied to it (e.g. an
unrepresentative direct vertical loading can cause an excessive compression and loss of performance),
certain tests (as specified in Clause 6) shall be made with and without a load spreading plate. The load
spreading plate shall be as described in Table 2.
Table 2 — Properties of load spreading plate
Property Unit Test method Properties
a
Material - -
Polypropylene composite
Dimensions mm - (500 ± 10) × (500 ± 10)
Thickness mm - (1,0 ± 0,2)
Density g/cm EN ISO 1183 (all parts) 0,91 ± 0,05
Tensile properties: EN ISO 527 (all parts)
Strength at break MPa 150 ± 10
Tensile strain % 16 ± 3
E- modulus GPa 3
a
Curv™ C100A by Propex Fabrics, Germany (see https://composites.pfsfabrics.com/) is an example of a suitable
product available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does
not constitute an endorsement by CEN of this product.
The plate shall be replaced whenever tests cannot be made on an area that has not been damaged in
prior tests, or when the plate cannot lie flat on the test specimen due to buckling or bowing.
6 Performance requirements
6.1 Shock absorption
6.1.1 Test method
The shock absorption of the shockpad shall be measured in accordance with PD CEN/TS 16717. Tests
shall be made under the conditions described in Table 1 and in the positions described in 4.3.7.
For the propose of this document, the requirement for the Test Specimen described in PD
CEN/TS 16717:2015, Clause 5.1 does not apply.
6.1.2 Damage occurring as a result of the tests
30 (±5) minutes after each series of tests, the stressed areas of the test specimens shall be inspected by
the naked eye. There shall be no permanent damage (tearing, delamination, etc).
6.1.3 Tests undertaken at standard laboratory conditions (23 °C)
When tested in accordance with the conditions described in 4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 the minimum mean
values of shock absorption shall be as described in Table 3.
Table 3 — Minimum value of shock absorption from tests undertaken at 23 °C
Maximum
Minimum value of
Test condition variation between
shock absorption
three test positions
Test made without load spreading plate ≥ 20 % ≤ 5 % FR absolute
Test made with load spreading plate ≥ 30 % ≤ 5 % FR absolute
6.1.4 Tests on frozen test specimen
If the shockpad is intended to be used in regions where the ambient air temperature may go below 0C°,
it shall also be tested in accordance with 4.3.6, and the value obtained reported.
6.1.5 Consistency in performance
The maximum variation in shock absorption values measured at the three test positions used for each
test condition shall be 5 %.
6.1.6 Classification of shock absorption
For shockpads complying with the minimum requirements detailed in Table 3, the overall performance
of the shockpad shall be classified in accordance with Table 4, using the lowest value measured in any of
the test conditions used.
The classification shall either be based on tests (see Table 1) undertaken in accordance with 4.3.1 to
4.3.6 (column A) or tests undertaken in accordance with 4.3.1 to 4.3.5 (column B).
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15330-4:2022 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use - Part 4: Specification for shockpads used with synthetic turf, needle-punch and textile sports surfaces". This standard covers: This document specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shockpads used within synthetic turf and textile sports surfacing systems. The document also specifies appropriate performance tolerance for production and on-site quality control procedures. This document does not cover structural properties of shockpads. Where appropriate, compliance with other European or national standards and guidelines for these aspects should be followed. NOTE 1 The sports performance characteristics of a sports surfacing system are provided by the combined characteristics of the playing surface, any infill within the playing surface and the shockpad. The selection of the correct combination of each is complex and the responsibility of the sports surface system designer. It is important to take this into account when considering the performance of a shockpad. A shockpad alone is not be expected to satisfy the performance requirements of the complete sports surfacing system as specified in EN 15330-1, E, etc. NOTE 2 Some forms of innovative shockpad are designed to provide additional functions beyond aiding the provision of the required sports performance properties. Some of these additional functions can, by design, mean that full compliance with all requirements of this document is not appropriate. NOTE 3 This document only refers to the shockpad. It makes no recommendations on sub-base constructions or the different synthetic turf for needle-punch textile sports surface designs. NOTE 4 Annex E (informative) can be used in those countries where national guidance or regulations are not available. If such guidance or regulations are available, they supersede Annex E.
This document specifies minimum performance and durability requirements for shockpads used within synthetic turf and textile sports surfacing systems. The document also specifies appropriate performance tolerance for production and on-site quality control procedures. This document does not cover structural properties of shockpads. Where appropriate, compliance with other European or national standards and guidelines for these aspects should be followed. NOTE 1 The sports performance characteristics of a sports surfacing system are provided by the combined characteristics of the playing surface, any infill within the playing surface and the shockpad. The selection of the correct combination of each is complex and the responsibility of the sports surface system designer. It is important to take this into account when considering the performance of a shockpad. A shockpad alone is not be expected to satisfy the performance requirements of the complete sports surfacing system as specified in EN 15330-1, E, etc. NOTE 2 Some forms of innovative shockpad are designed to provide additional functions beyond aiding the provision of the required sports performance properties. Some of these additional functions can, by design, mean that full compliance with all requirements of this document is not appropriate. NOTE 3 This document only refers to the shockpad. It makes no recommendations on sub-base constructions or the different synthetic turf for needle-punch textile sports surface designs. NOTE 4 Annex E (informative) can be used in those countries where national guidance or regulations are not available. If such guidance or regulations are available, they supersede Annex E.
EN 15330-4:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15330-4:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15330-1:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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The article discusses EN 15330-4:2022, a standard that sets out minimum performance and durability requirements for shockpads used in synthetic turf and textile sports surfaces. It also provides guidelines for production and on-site quality control procedures. However, the standard does not cover the structural properties of shockpads, as compliance with other relevant standards and guidelines should be followed. The article emphasizes that the performance of a sports surfacing system relies on the combined characteristics of the playing surface, infill material, and shockpad. It is the responsibility of the sports surface system designer to select the appropriate combination. The article also notes that certain innovative shockpad designs may provide additional functions beyond the required sports performance properties, which may affect compliance with the standard. Furthermore, the article clarifies that the document only addresses shockpads and does not make recommendations for sub-base constructions or different synthetic turf designs. Annex E of the standard provides additional guidance in the absence of national regulations or guidelines, but such national regulations or guidelines take precedence over the annex.
기사 제목: EN 15330-4:2022 - 스포츠 구역용 표면 - 실내용과 실외용으로 주로 설계된 합성 잔디와 니들펀칭 표면 - 제 4 부: 합성 잔디, 니들펀칭 및 직물 스포츠 표면과 함께 사용되는 충격패드에 대한 명세 기사 내용: 이 문서는 합성 잔디 및 직물 스포츠 표면 시스템 내에서 사용되는 충격패드의 최소 성능 및 내구성 요구 사항을 명시합니다. 이 문서는 또한 생산 및 현장 품질관리 절차에 대한 적절한 성능 허용도를 명시합니다. 이 문서는 충격패드의 구조적 속성은 다루지 않습니다. 필요한 경우 이러한 측면의 다른 유럽 또는 국가 표준 및 지침을 준수해야 합니다. 참고 1: 스포츠 표면 시스템의 스포츠 성능 특성은 경기 표면 자체, 경기 표면 내 충전제 및 충격패드의 결합 특성에 의해 제공됩니다. 각각의 올바른 조합을 선택하는 것은 복잡하며, 스포츠 표면 시스템 설계자의 책임입니다. 충격패드의 성능을 고려할 때 이를 고려하는 것이 중요합니다. 충격패드 자체로는 EN 15330-1, E 등에서 명시된 완전한 스포츠 표면 시스템의 성능 요구 사항을 충족시키지 못할 것으로 기대되지 않습니다. 참고 2: 일부 혁신적인 충격패드는 필요한 스포츠 성능 특성 제공 외에도 추가 기능을 제공하기 위해 설계되었습니다. 이러한 추가 기능 중 일부는 설계상으로 인해 본 문서의 모든 요구 사항과의 완전한 준수가 적절하지 않을 수 있습니다. 참고 3: 본 문서는 충격패드에 관련됩니다. 서브베이스 구조나 니들펀칭 직물 스포츠 표면 디자인에 대한 권장 사항은 제공하지 않습니다. 참고 4: 국가적인 안내 사항이나 규제가 제공되지 않는 국가에서는 부록 E(설명적인)를 사용할 수 있습니다. 그러나 해당 국가의 안내 사항이나 규제가 있는 경우 부록 E를 대체합니다.
記事のタイトル： EN 15330-4：2022 - スポーツエリア用のサーフェス - 主に屋外で使用される合成芝とニードルパンチサーフェス - 第4部：合成芝、ニードルパンチおよびテキスタイルスポーツサーフェスとともに使用されるショックパッドの仕様 記事の内容：この文書は、合成芝やテキスタイルスポーツサーフェスシステム内で使用されるショックパッドの最小限の性能および耐久性要件を規定しています。 文書には、製造および現場での品質管理手順に対する適切な性能許容度も規定されています。 なお、この文書はショックパッドの構造的な性質には触れておらず、これらの側面に関しては他のヨーロッパや国内の関連する標準やガイドラインに準拠する必要があります。 注1：スポーツサーフェスシステムのスポーツパフォーマンス特性は、プレーイングサーフェス自体、プレーイングサーフェス内のフィル材およびショックパッドの組み合わせ特性によって提供されます。適切な組み合わせを選択するのは複雑であり、スポーツサーフェスシステムのデザイナーの責任です。ショックパッド単体では、EN 15330-1、Eなどで指定された完全なスポーツサーフェスシステムの性能要件を満たすことは期待されないでしょう。 注2：一部の革新的なショックパッドは、必要なスポーツパフォーマンス特性の提供に加えて、追加の機能を提供するように設計されています。これらの追加機能のいくつかは、設計上の理由から、本文書のすべての要件と完全に準拠することが適切でない場合があります。 注3：本文書はショックパッドについてのみ言及しており、サブベース構造やニードルパンチテキスタイルスポーツサーフェスの異なるデザインについての推奨事項は含まれていません。 注4：付録E（説明的）は、国内のガイドラインや規制が利用できない国で使用することができます。ただし、そのようなガイドラインや規制が利用できる場合、付録Eはそれらに置き換えられます。
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