Every jump, every sprint, and every landing starts with the right sports floor.
Yet not every indoor sports floor responds to impact in the same way.
Point-elastic, mixed-elastic, combined-elastic and area-elastic sports floors differ in how they absorb, distribute and return forces.
Four different levels of elasticity are available for sports halls. The deformation of the floor when a force is applied results in the type of elasticity, which is tested according to the DIN standard. The pre-standard DIN V 18032-2 describes the requirements of the sports-functional, protective-functional and technical properties of the sports floors in sports halls and their testing. These include the four elasticities.
A point-elastic sports floor (PEL) yields locally at the point of impact when subjected to load.
The deformation is limited to a small area around the point of impact or load. This allows shocks to be absorbed quickly and reduces stress on the joints.
Point-elastic sports floors typically consist of several layers, such as a primer, an elastic layer, and a sealant.
IN SHORT: a small, localized crater
Systems:
PORPLASTIC INDOOR PEL basic
PORPLASTIC INDOOR PEL extra
PORPLASTIC INDOOR PEL mesh
An area-elastic sports floor (FEL) distributes applied forces over a larger area.
Deformation does not occur at specific points, but rather over a wide area across the supporting structure.
Area-elastic sports floors are frequently used for performance-oriented sports and provide ideal conditions for ball sports and team sports.
IN SHORT: significant, widespread deflection across the entire structure
A combined-elastic sports floor (CEL) combines the properties of a surface-elastic and a point-elastic sports floor.
The surface-elastic subbase distributes the load over a large area, while the point-elastic top layer provides additional localized give. As a result, the floor combines high athletic comfort with good shock absorption.
IN SHORT: localized indentation and large-area floor deflection
System:
PORPLASTIC INDOOR CEL combi
A mixed-elastic sports floor (MEL) combines the properties of point-elastic and surface-elastic sports floors.
The deformation under load falls between that of the two system types.
The elastic top layer and the surface-stiffening construction improve both athletic performance and comfort.
IN SHORT: medium-sized deformation zone
Are you planning to build a sports hall and unsure which sports flooring best suits your needs? We’d be happy to advise you on choosing the right flooring system.
