EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 12503-6 testing. This European Standard specifies a test method for the determination of static rolling friction of sports mats of type 12503 to 1 according to EN 1-8 and type 12503 according to EN 3-12.
A progressively increasing torque is applied to a stationary weighted foot placed on a mat and the torque required to cause initial movement is measured.
Determining top friction for sports mats is an important issue for sports fans. Because top friction is the property of the mat related to movement and friction force on the surface. This force determines how the mat moves on the surface during running and affects the athlete's performance.
The determination of top friction may vary depending on the mat's construction, material and surface conditions. For example, it is conceivable that a low-friction mat would perform better on a high-friction floor. Likewise, it is conceivable that a high-friction mat would perform less well on a low-friction floor. For this reason, athletes and coaches carefully choose the places where they will exercise and the mats they will use while running.
The determination of the upper friction can be made under laboratory conditions. This is done by applying a force to the surface of the mat, measuring the amount of frictional force. These measurements may vary according to the characteristics of the mat such as surface material, shape, surface structure. In addition, the determination of upper drag depends on many factors that affect the performance of athletes during running. These factors include the weight of the athletes, the techniques used during the run, the characteristics of the mats used during the run, and the ground conditions used during the run.
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