The Spike Tester is a method for determination of the resistance of a synthetic sports surface to spikes.
A test specimen of the sport surface is exposed to a wearing process by a metal roller fitted with athletic spikes. The difference in tensile strength and elongation at break of the synthetic sports surface, measured before and after the wearing process, is a measure of the resistance of the surface to spikes.
The test reference is according EN 12230 – Surface for sports areas – Determination of tensile properties of synthetic sport surfaces.
Constructed safely in a table-top cabinet from Aluminum with transparent polycarbonate plates, the machine parts are made from stainless steel. Controlled by an A-brand PLC controller with touchscreen display. The door is connected to the PLC controller to avoid dangerous situations when the door is opened while it is running.
Specifications:
- Operation with touchscreen to adjust motor speed and total amounts of rotations
- 12 rollers, 10 contains 6 spikes
- Total mass of the roller is 10 ±0,1 kg
- 220 Volt. 250 Watt Electromotor
- Included mandrel for bending the product
Standards: EN 14810 and EN 12230
Applications: Testing of synthetic sport surfaces
