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The
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News and Views from SportsEdge®, a division of ABT, Inc.
Fall 2013
SportsEdge®
Introducing The Terminator™
SportsEdge® is proud to announce the release of the TERMINATOR™ System, the next generation of drainage design for synthetic turf athletic fields. Unlike other edge or sheet drain installations or traditional stone base designs, the Terminator™ System creates a completely self-contained, engineered surface drainage envelope that will capture of ALL of the storm water on a
synthetic turf field, with or without a track.
This “base in a box” concept is the natural outgrowth
of track drain systems and is based on the time-tested
SportsEdge XT-4 Track Drain. But the TERMINATOR™
goes a step further in the evolution of synthetic turf
drainage. It replaces the site- built dynamic stone base
and collector pipe sub-surface designs with a shallow,
serviceable surface drainage product.
Two major components make up the TERMINATOR; a
drainage/shock pad and an edge collector. The SportsEdge Drain-X™ Pad is made of virgin re-purposed
polyethylene and provides not only outstanding drainage characteristics, but excellent biomechanical performance as well. The current research and trends in
player safety support the use of shock pads under infill
turf fields. Tests show that the best performing “tuned” fields
are built with a combination of the right infill and a high-performance shock pad like Drain-X.
The XT-8 Collector is made from a polymer concrete riser and an
8” schedule 40 PVC pipe, factory assembled in one-meter sections. XT-8 features include a traditional track slot drain, separate field drain orifices and a tuck slot for the carpet…all in one
convenient and easily installed product.
Here’s how it works: Rainwater that passes through the turf
enters the drainage/shock pad which is laid over an impervious
liner. The porous mat transfers the water to the drainage channels on the underside of the pad. (Continued on page 2)
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Industry News & Events
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Employee Spotlight
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Product Spotlight
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Industry News
& Events
ASBA Winter Meeting
February 21-23, 2014
Punta Cana, DR
ASBA Technical Meeting
December 6-10, 2013
San Antonio, TX
NRPA National Congress
& Exposition
October 14-16, 2014
Charlotte, NC
STMA’s 2014
Annual Conference
January 21-24, 2014
San Antonio, TX
Employee
Spotlight
Michael Hartness
joined ABT’s Drain
Division Inside Sales
team in 2000. In
2003 he transferred
to the SportsEdge®
division of ABT. Michael’s ability to
excel in everything
he does quickly earned him the Inside Sales
Manager position.
Michael handles everything from overseeing
the inside sales staff, project bids, manufacturing issues, inventory control and customer service. SportsEdge is committed to taking care
of our customer’s, and Michael is the very best
at insuring responsiveness and the excellence
in customer service.
Michael and his wife Amy reside in Statesville,
NC with two children Austin and Breanna.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys hunting, target shooting, fishing, golf and spending time
with his family.
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These channels are oriented down the cross slope
toward the sidelines, where it drains directly into the
XT-8 collector. The 8” PVC pipe carries the water to the
catch basins where it can be directed to storage, infiltration, treatment or disposal from the site.
Poorly draining soil conditions and high water tables
are no challenge for the TERMINATOR. All storm
water collection takes place near the field surface. Well
draining fields can now be built on sites with mixed
sub-grade soil types, expansive soils, high water tables…..without the cost of stripping and replacing
materials.
TERMINATOR™ components have been extensively
lab tested for vertical and lateral drainage transmisivity,
inflow capacity, system floatation, shock attenuation,
energy restitution, Gmax and HIC. Studies show that
TERMINATOR compares very favorably with the cost of
traditional sub-surface systems. Test results are available upon request.
TERMINATOR handles any storm water event, improves G-Max performance, reduces construction costs
and time to project completion, lowers environmental
impact, and takes the guesswork out of field drainage.
Guaranteed performance every time, under any
conditions. The TERMINATOR System is the faster,
easier and smarter way to drain synthetic turf fields and
tracks.
SportsEdge®
The Inside Track
Product Spotlight
FlexEdge™
Rubber Curbs
ATHLETE SAFETY is the paramount concern in the
design and construction of synthetic turf sports
fields. As the number of synthetic turf fields being
built grows significantly every year, SportsEdge®
continually looks for better ways to manufacture
innovative products that will contribute to sports
fields that are more playable and safer for athletes.
SportsEdge® is proud to once again lead the sports
construction industry in designing revolutionary
products that improve safety for athletes, improve
aesthetics and reduce costs. FlexEdge™ is just the
latest innovation and addition to our product line.
Beach Volleyball Curb
Safer Border than Concrete or Wood
(see fig. 3A & 3B)
Playground Curb
Safer and More Durable than Plastic or
Wood Borders (see fig. 4)
L Curb for Synthetic Turf Fields
(see fig. 1A & 1B)
Across D Zones or Bordering
Stand-Alone Fields
Long Jump Curb & Pit Form Systems
Safer, Less Expensive than
Aluminum Pit Form Systems
(see fig. 5A & 5B)
Baseball Divider Curb for the
Interface of Dissimilar Materials
(see fig. 2A & 2B)
Separate Synthetic Turf from Mound Clay, Infield
Mix or Natural Grass
PRODUCT BENEFITS:
• Improves Athlete Safety with only
Rubber Exposed at the Surface
• Time & Labor Savings for Installation
• 100% Premium Recycled Truck Tire Rubber,
LEED® Consideration
• Clean Finished Appearance
• Durable Rubber is Heavy-Duty, UV Stable
Fall 2013
SportsEdge®
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from SportsEdge®,
a division of ABT, Inc.
Drain the EntirE Synthetic
Turf Field & Running Track
AND
Improve Safety
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Recycled Rubber Curbs for
Synthetic Turf Fields
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