PRODUCTS & SERVICES
NEW SURFACE GETS TO GRIPS WITH SLIPS
OUTDOORS Thermapply, a non-slip surface application specifically designed to eliminate slips, trips and falls at outdoor public and commercial spaces is now available.
The product, which is manufactured in the UK by Thermedia, has been developed in response to the general state of concrete, tarmac and chequer-plate surfaces and directly addresses these slip issues.
Thermapply has been specifically designed for stairs and walkways in high traffic areas and offers a tailored, full-step anti-slip solution which has been SATRA certificated to withstand one million footfalls. In addition, Thermapply is backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee and conforms to BS EN1824.
When used in stadiums and similar venues, the product ensures compliance with recommendations made by the DDA, Access for All, Sport England, FSIF (Football Stadia Improvement
REDBACKS TO LAUNCH WORLD
FIRST AT A + A Redbacks Cushioning Limited, a British company specialising in cushioning and personal protection technology, is to introduce a range of new products for both foot and knee health and safety at this year’s A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf on 27-30 October.
The footwear is a world’s first in midsole and insole design that is not based on the traditional materials of gel or foam. The construction incorporates leaf-spring cushioning technology, which is a revolutionary design scientifically proven to align and mirror the feet’s natural movement. This encourages comprehensive energy return and superior comfort while supporting the
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Fund) and the Green Guide (Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds).
Thermapply’s unique composition is thermoformed in-situ, cooling to a solid, non-porous state that will retain its non-slip properties. This is because the infused aggregate runs through the depth of the thermoplastic material, ensuring it remains non- slip and maintains both its looks and safety properties for at least the next decade. As well as this, the material is quick and easy to install, immediately useable and remains low maintenance throughout its lifetime.
Should a venue wish to capitalise on its floor space or step space,
three main areas of the feet to provide a ‘walking on air’ feel.
For a number of years the company has been producing Redbacks kneepads for pocketed work trousers, which incorporate an engineered suspension system designed to give the highest levels of protection. This technology has gained an innovation award from SATRA for PPE.
At A + A, Redbacks Cushioning will introduce three new strapped kneepad products using the same system, two with a hard and flexible shell and one with a soft face; they contain a number of new features including an articulated-hinged strap and a unique design to reduce pressure at the back of the knee.
The patented design and construction of the company’s products are currently based on a special moulded leaf-spring suspended in an arch by
Thermapply allows surface branding to be incorporated, enabling customers to insert corporate logos, messaging, instructions or numbers to the step edging or around the step area. This is a unique, patented feature which offers a sponsorship opportunity, and therefore a revenue opportunity, as well as adding to the overall impact of the step installation.
Thermapply can be used in outdoor arenas, sports and leisure facilities and theme parks; in fact any outdoor public space where there is a risk to the public of a slip, trip or fall.
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a flexible honeycomb matrix. When pressure is applied directly above the spring it levels, dispersing the force and spreading the weight. The matrix provides a holding mechanism for the spring to control its bend and stabilise the entire structure, allowing pressure to be distributed evenly time after time.
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