Driven by intense curiosity and high energy, children are always running, jumping, and playing, especially in playgrounds where they often engage in wild play. The design of play equipment, including their experience design, attractive appearance, and even the use of colors, plays an essential role in drawing children to playgrounds. Additionally, considerations of operation and cost, such as maintenance and lifespan of play equipment, significantly impact overall operational costs.
Global material expert Roechling, with a century of experience, has identified four key requirements for playground construction:
1. Roechling's 4 Key Requirements for Playground Construction
Roechling integrates its Play-Tec® and Polystone® Safe-Tec product lines specifically designed to fulfill the vibrant and diverse needs of children's playgrounds. Roechling's material solutions are indispensable in creating a joyful and safe childhood for children worldwide.
2. Specially Designed for Playgrounds: The Play-Tec® Product Series
- Highly resistant to UV rays and harsh weather.
- High-quality and enduring color pigments.
- Non-absorbent to water, preventing swelling or peeling.
- Low maintenance costs: resistant to dirt and graffiti/ virtually scratch-proof.
Layered color assembly offers expanded flexibility in design and color planning, enabling diverse design options and color schemes.
- Play-Tec® adheres to stringent safety standards and regulations to ensure the well-being of children. It has been certified by TÜV Rheinland, meeting the European Union's EN 71-3, -9, -10, -11 standards, which assess toys for toxic substances and harmful organic compounds.
- Additionally, it conforms to the German Product Safety Committee (AfPS) GS certification GS 2014:01 PAK/EU regulation 1272/2013, setting new limits for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in children's toys and play equipment made from rubber or plastic.
3. Polystone® Safe-Tec Product Series with Superior Non-Slip Properties
- HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) plastic with anti-slip embossed surface.
- Highly resistant to UV rays and harsh weather.
- Non-absorbent to water, preventing swelling or peeling.
- Low maintenance costs: resistant to dirt and graffiti/ virtually scratch-proof.
- Added value: a pleasing feel to the plastic.
- Collaboration with color experts on high-quality pigments for optimized color fastness.
Continuous accelerated weathering tests in-house: exposure to UV radiation, heat, moisture, and steam for up to 2000 hours, showing no significant color difference before and after tests.
- Global outdoor weathering tests across four continents, five climate zones, and five UV radiation zones, running 365 days a year, 24/7, demonstrating Polystone® Safe-Tec products' vibrant colors and excellent color fastness after weathering tests.