Conventional jogging tracks are made of a variety of man-made and natural materials like asphalt, clay, cinder grass, etc which vary in durability, maintenance requirements, cost and even performance. Are the new eco-friendly jogging tracks for real?
Current Status
After years of research and development the eco-friendly jogging tracks are now available to install all around the country throughout the world for various events. Such tracks offer the latest technology and green processes with scrupulous control from raw materials to installation and after-sale service. Such tracks involve innovative processes are geared to produce the most performance enhanced track product available since the 1980’s.
The story up to now
Until now, almost all polyurethane track formulas have been based on technology that dates back to the early 1960s. These tracks start with high performance raw materials and a sustainable manufacturing process using extensively non-petroleum based materials. This makes them the most eco-friendly track surfacing system in fifty years. The Eco Manufacturing Process’ (EMP) goal is providing superior manufacturing while using greener technology to create a better product.
The rest of the story
Another invention is the pore sealer utilized in the EPIQ V300 and X1000 layered base-mat systems. The single cast sealer (SCS) provides a thixotropic effect seamlessly binding layers together. The new SCS EPIQ pore sealer actually encases the pores by creating a mechanical lock with the subsequent layer. “This is better chemistry, requiring less labor while creating a better product overall,” says Crowley for EPIQ.
What are they made of?
The eco-friendly tracks products do not contain any solvents, heavy metals or other toxic materials , like mercury. Such eco-friendly tracks are made with eco-friendly, renewable resources.
“These products are readily available to schools, stadiums and arenas and we can’t wait to see the results in terms of athletic performance,” says Bob Allison VP of Hellas Sports Construction track operations. Hellas is a certified installer of EPIQ TRACKS and is introducing the product line in all markets.
About the eco-friendly tracks
The tracks make for faster performance. New and innovative technology provides a performance-enhanced track for improved speed and control. It is also smarter since it is made with renewable resources and sustainable practices combined with superior manufacturing; installation and quality control deliver the most intelligent track system available. It is also stronger since the quality, durability and resiliency of the tracks are unmatched.