EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 12503-1 testing. This European Standard specifies safety requirements (including performance requirements) for 8 types of gymnastic mats used in school, training and competition. Performance and safety values cover the sole's shock absorption, anti-slip properties and surface friction properties.
The determination of top friction for gymnastic gym mats is the property of the mat to move on the surface and the frictional force when performing gymnastics sports. This force determines how the mat moves on the surface during gymnastics and affects the athlete's performance.
The upper friction of gymnastic sports mats can vary depending on the mat's construction, material and surface conditions. For example, it is conceivable that a low-friction mat would perform less well on a high-friction surface. Likewise, it is conceivable that a high friction mat would perform better on a low friction surface. For this reason, athletes and coaches carefully choose the places where they will practice gymnastics and the mats they will use while running.
Determining top friction for gymnastics sports mats can be done in 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 also depends on many factors that affect the performance of athletes during gymnastics. These factors include the weight of the athletes, the techniques used during gymnastics, the characteristics of the mats used during gymnastics, and the floor conditions used during gymnastics.
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