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Main components and materials Main support posts are made of 101.6 x 2.5 mm (4 x 1/8 inch) hot dip galvanized steel tubes, covered by a thick layer of specially formulated UV stabilized, impact and wear resistant, maintenance free polyurethane rubber. The resulting post has maximum adhesion of the rubber to the steel, a uniform shape and a highly resilient surface (kid friendly). Grooves are molded into the rubber layer in order to positively locate the connections of components and activities.
Height adjustable and easy detachable footings*
*This feature is currently applied for US Patent protection.
Floor modules in various geometric shapes are built up of hot dip galvanized steel frames, and made of special KOMPAN designed multifunction T-track profiles with decking of 0.7” (18 mm) thick plates of HPL – High Pressure Laminate – with a molded non skid surface. The floors are attached to each post by means of stainless steel connector straps.
Various primary connectors (wall brackets) are made of die cast aluminum that has been alloyed specifically for outdoor environments. These connectors are mounted to the posts by means of stainless steel straps with built in 8 mm threaded nuts.
Connector straps and secondary connectors are made of 1.25 x 30 mm high strength stainless steel with built in 8 mm threaded nuts. Each strap can carry up to 5 connectors made of cold formed welded stainless steel with built in 8 mm threaded nuts. “Secondary Connectors” are additional connectors that may be slid onto the steel strap, allowing multiple connections to occur at the same height from a post.
Crossbars, support poles and safety bars are made of 38 mm and 48mm hot dip galvanized steel tubing (1-1/2" and 1-7/8").
Multifunctional barrier and roof panels with several molded-in features, are made of 0.12” (3+ mm) blow-molded, double walled, UV stabilized, colored through polyethylene (PE) plastic that provides a high impact resistance even at low temperatures.**
Stair Barrier Panels are constructed of 19mm thick, UV stabilized high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Climbing Walls are constructed of a 15mm thick plastic plate, coated with 2mm of rubber.
Bannister Bars and Curly Climber are constructed of 42.4mm and 35mm diameter stainless steel tubing.
Larger play activities (segmented slides, steps) are made of hollow UV-stabilized Roto-molded Polyethylene (PE).
Ropes/nets are made of steel reinforced UV-stabilized Polyamide.
Large Diameter Cable is constructed of six steel reinforced UV-stabilized polyamide cables, woven around a core of Spring Steel.
Hardware (bolts and nuts) is made from high strength stainless steel with theft protecting socket heads for exposed screws (8 mm metric thread) and hexagon headed bolts for hidden connections (10 mm metric thread).
Tests
KOMPAN’s products and materials are not only tested according to the legislated safety standards in North America and Europe, but also to fulfill our own strong demands for non-normative described user safety, proved play value, and technical performance. (To ensure long lasting and durable components and materials, and to be able to provide a good warranty package)
Product testing Safety standards
KOMPAN products are designed to fulfill the relevant safety standards/guidelines on each market, and since we are a worldwide supplier, our products are normally approved by more than one institute/authority.
The major safety standards/guidelines are ASTM1487, CPSS, CSA Z614 and EN1176.
KOMPAN is a member of the IPEMA organization in order to achieve certified ASTM-approvals of the products marketed on the North American continent, as well as all products has the international recognized TÜV-certificate for accordance to the EN1176 standard.
Strength/durability tests
All products must go through a static load test in order to achieve the ASTM certificates. In addition, KOMPAN maintains its tradition of also testing our products dynamically since our experience is that the repeated moving loads provided by playing children are much more crucial for the durability than a heavy static load.
Vandalism resistance is also an area where KOMPAN has defined our own guidelines, which in short terms can be expressed as:
The products must be able to withstand the forces and impacts that can be provided by the human body without using tools. To reduce the immediate risks for product safety in the event of vandalism, KOMPAN’s products are designed with steel reinforcement in ropes and rubber components, and use ductile plastic materials that prevent sharp edges when damaged.
Field tests
Before launch KOMPAN products are field tested at specially selected, heavily used playgrounds for extended periods of time. The focus of these tests is to evaluate technical performance, as well as play value and development of motor skills by frequent users.
Material test
KOMPAN ’s choice of materials is normally followed up by testing the materials according to relevant standards within related areas such as building industry (flammability and corrosion) and toy directives (toxicity),and we have also defined our own standards, e.g. friction and wear f flooring surfaces. KOMPAN carries records of all test results and evaluations for our products.
