Indoor Sports Facilities & Climbing Walls

In high-activity sports environments, managing vibration is essential. Excessive movement can compromise structural integrity and affect performance. ECA® – Expanded Clay Aggregate is specifically formulated to absorb and disperse vibrational energy, ensuring that every impact is mitigated effectively.

• Vibration Dampening – By absorbing kinetic energy, ECA® reduces the transmission of vibration across surfaces, creating a stable and safe platform for sports activities.
• Impact Resistance and Toughness – With superior impact resistance, the material withstands heavy loads and repeated impacts without compromising its structure.
• Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient – Minimal expansion or contraction with temperature changes ensures that structures remain intact over time, even under intense thermal fluctuations.

• High Compressive Strength (0.6 to 3.0 N/mm²) – Ensures the material can support heavy loads without deformation.
  
• Dry Thermal Conductivity (0.09 to 0.10 W/mK) – This thermal behavior not only contributes to energy efficiency but also helps maintain a stable environment for high-performance sports.
• Water Absorption (18–23%) and Surface Alkalinity – While the material does absorb a certain level of water to help manage moisture, its neutral pH ensures it remains stable and non-corrosive under various conditions.
• Rigidity with Flexibility – ECA® offers a balance between rigidity and slight flexibility, which is critical in absorbing shocks and adapting to dynamic load conditions.

The climbing walls, designed for both recreational enthusiasts and professional athletes, benefit tremendously from the stability offered by ECA®. Its unique properties minimize the risk of accidents caused by excessive vibration, while also enhancing grip and overall surface stability.

• Safety – ECA® – Expanded Clay Aggregate reduces the risk of injury by providing a stable, vibration-dampened surface that cushions impact and reduces sudden jolts.
  
• Durability and Longevity – The robust chemical and mechanical properties ensure that even under repeated stress and heavy use, the material retains its strength and performance over time.
• Cost Efficiency and Ease of Maintenance – Thanks to its inert and non-reactive nature, ECA® minimizes maintenance requirements and operational costs, making it an economically sound choice.

• Excessive Vibrational Feedback in high-energy environments is a concern that can lead to premature wear and safety issues. ECA® – Expanded Clay Aggregate’s superior vibration dampening properties ensure that every impact is controlled and distributed evenly, reducing stress on both the structure and its users.
  
• Maintenance-Heavy Substrates that corrode over time are replaced by the durable, non-reactive nature of ECA®. This concern is countered by the material’s excellent chemical stability and resistance to environmental factors, offering solutions that lower long-term maintenance costs.
  
• Thermal Instability and Energy Waste – traditional materials often allow excessive heat transfer, which can lead to high energy costs. ECA®’s low thermal conductivity and high insulation capacity offer a solution by maintaining a consistent temperature, thus saving on energy expenditure.
• Operational Downtime due to frequent substrate replacements can cripple facility operations. With ECA®’s high compressive strength and resilience, the concern of recurring structural failures is replaced by a solution that promises long-term reliability and cost efficiency.