Racecourse rubber products and other rubber products have significant differences in material properties, application scenarios and functionality. As a special material dedicated to equestrian sports, racecourse rubber products need to take into account multiple requirements such as horse sports safety, venue durability and competitive fairness.
The core feature of racecourse rubber products is the combination of high elasticity and cushioning performance. Through a special formula, the track surface can withstand the instantaneous impact of the horse's hoof and provide moderate rebound feedback. This balance is not available in industrial rubber or daily rubber products. For example, although ordinary rubber floor mats have anti-slip functions, they lack dynamic energy absorption capabilities. Racecourse rubber products can effectively disperse the impulse generated by horse movement and reduce the risk of sports injuries through a multi-layer composite structure design.
In terms of environmental tolerance, racecourse rubber products need to withstand extreme tests of sun and rain, frost erosion and high-frequency trampling. This type of product uses a more weather-resistant polymer substrate and adds anti-ultraviolet stabilizers, which can extend the life of ordinary rubber products by three to five times. At the same time, its surface texture is optimized through fluid mechanics simulation to ensure that the drainage efficiency reaches 200 liters per square meter per minute on rainy days, avoiding water accumulation on the site and affecting the safety of the event. This precision design far exceeds the performance standards of conventional rubber flooring.
Ecological safety is another core advantage of racecourse rubber products. The use of food-grade non-toxic vulcanizers and natural rubber substrates prevents the precipitation of heavy metal substances, and even if the horse bites, it will not cause poisoning. In contrast, industrial rubber products often contain harmful substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Racecourse rubber products have a precise range of 0.6-0.8 in the control of dynamic and static friction coefficients, which not only ensures the grip of the horse's hooves but also avoids excessive friction and damage to the hoof. This professional parameter adjustment capability is difficult to achieve with general rubber products. It is these in-depth research and development for equestrian sports that make racecourse rubber products an indispensable infrastructure for modern equestrian events.
