Salt Creek Material Specifications.pdf

Material Specifications

All equipment/materials/parts described below are the basis for the playground equipment of this project and the contractor shall provide equipment that is equivalent or better.

NRO912 - Double Swing Combination 26’L x 6’9”W x 9’4”H This equipment is a two-bay swing combining both 2 classic swing seats and one Bird Nest seat for ages 2-

12 with a play capacity of 9 users. The Birds Nest provides great play value, allowing children to swing alone, together or in big groups. The classic swing seat is molded in a lightly grooved shape to support the seated child and make sure that even young children can get a good grip of the chains. The Birds Nest lightweight seat welcomes users of all ages and abilities, lying, standing or seated. The smooth surface is pleasant to rest on, also with bare legs. The holes in the surface provides an extra support for holding tight.

Material Characteristics

To ensure integrity and durability and to be optimally suited for severe use, the weather elements and unwanted abuse in the outdoors, the product must meet the following requirements:

- All Organic Robinia products are made of Robinia wood from sustainable European sources.

- Posts, crossbars, and other un-fabricated parts are made from de-barked and sap free Robinia trunks in various dimensions.

- Transparent brown pigmented and colored parts, are coated with water-based paint and pigment that is environmentally friendly and with excellent UV resistance. The paint and pigment is in compliance with Standard EN 71 Part 3.

- The swing hangers are made of stainless-steel brackets and can move over two axis. The flange bearings are silicone enriched to make the suspension maintenance free. At the rope fixation there is a turnable anti twist function that prevents winding up the ropes.

- The Rope Nest Seats are made of single braided 16mm PES ropes. The polyester yarn is made from +95% post-consumer materials and is inductively melted onto each strand. The rope loops are connected by nylon PA6 connectors.

- Molded seat in one piece design with core of PP and outer soft layer of TPV rubber.

- Chains are stainless steel with a diameter of ø8 or ø6 and meet the requirements in ISO1834.

- Bolts, nuts optionally with Delta-Magni surface treatment.

- Do-nuts made of polyamide PA6.

Foundation and Installation

Installation of the outdoor play equipment must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Product Standards

The following standards must be respected:

- ASTM F1487 Certified by IPEMA

- CSA Z614 Certified by IPEMA

Note: Certification for Design Studio solutions are handled separately.

NRO543 – Explorer Ship, Medium 24’7”L x 31’6”W x 19’1”H This equipment is for ages 5-12 with a play capacity of 38 users.

Material Characteristics

To ensure integrity and durability and to be optimally suited for severe use, the weather elements and unwanted abuse in the outdoors, the product must meet the following requirements:

- All Organic Robinia products are made of Robinia wood from sustainable European sources. On request it can be supplied as FSC® Certified (FSC® C004450).

- Posts, crossbars, and other un-fabricated parts are made from de-barked and sap free Robinia trunks in various dimensions. Products may differ slightly from picture and renders, because of the natural shape of the individual wood pieces.

- Transparent brown pigmented and colored parts, are coated with water-based paint and pigment that is environmentally friendly and with excellent UV resistance. The paint and pigment is in compliance with EN 71 Part 3.

- Decorative elements of 19mm EcoCore™ HDPE Made of +95% recycled post-consumer material from e.g., food packing waste in both core and colorful outer layer.

- Ropes of UV-stabilized PES rope strands with inner steel cable reinforcement. The polyester yarn is made from +95% post-consumer materials and is inductively melted onto each strand.

- PP-rope in coconut style with a diameter of

Ø150mm. The chain/ropes are attached to the Coconut rope by swivel bushings made of stainless steel with bronze bearings. The last 10cm of the rope end are cut open to make a tassel with bumper function to fulfill global safety requirements.

- The steps on the staircase are made of Ekogrip® panel that consist of a 15 mm thick PE base with 3mm top-layer of soft rubber with a non-skid effect.

- Full stainless-steel slides in one-piece design with folded edges in AISI304 material with a thickness of 2mm. The steel is glass blasted after manufacturing and covered with protective foil.

- Hollow plastic components are made of 100% recyclable PE made from 33% post-consumer materials. Molded in one piece with minimum

5mm wall thickness and in accordance with the European Standard EN 71-3 and tested for UV stability.

- Molded climbing grips made from polyester resin.

Coloration of the grips is ensured by using UV-stable organic color pastes. The grips are tested in accordance with DIN EN 71-3:2021-06 and

EN14350-2-2020-08.

- Membranes consist of friction-proof rubberized material of conveyor belt quality with excellent UV resistance. Tested and compliant with REACH requirements for PAH. Embedded is a four-layered armoring made of woven polyester. The armoring and the two surface layers result in a total thickness of 8 mm.

- Chains are stainless steel with a diameter of ø8 and meet the requirements in ISO1834.

- Binoculars are made of UV-stabilized PUR and mounted on a Ø16mm AISI304 steel shaft. All components retain their properties in the temperature range of -30°C to 60°C.

- Do-nuts, rope connectors and play activities are made of injection moulded high quality UV stabilised nylon (PA6). Nylon has good wearing and impact strength.

- Steel brackets and footings with a hot dip galvanized surface treatment according to ISO1461 with a lead content below 90ppm for surfaces and for base material below 100ppm.

- Steel parts with a hot dip galvanized surface treatment according to ISO1461 with a lead content below 90ppm for surfaces and for base material below 10ppm.

- The product/activities are preassembled from the factory to ensure all safety requirements are considered

Foundation and Installation

The installation of the outdoor play equipment must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Product Standards

The following standards must be respected:

- ASTM F1487 Certified by IPEMA

- CSA Z614 Certified by IPEMA

NRO520 – Forest Lake Boat without floor 4’9”L x 10’11”W x 8’2”H This equipment is for ages 2-5 and play capacity for 8 users

NRO111 – Dolphin Springer 3’3”L x 1’7”W x 2’3”H This equipment is for ages 2-12 and play capacity for 1 user

Wood

Posts, crossbars and other un-fabricated parts are made from de-barked and sap free Robinia trunks in various dimensions. Robinia is an native European wood specie with high strength and natural durability in various climatic conditions. The low degree of fabrication allow for a very natural look leaving posts bend and winding in some degree. Basic lines however are cut to meet safety requirements of EN1176.

Climbing walls are made from weather resistant plywood coated with anti-slip film on both sides.

Metal

Slides, fireman’s poles, handles, spacers, chains and bars are made from stainless steel,.

Brackets, support legs and chains are hot dip galvanized steel tested for compliance with US CPSIA requirements regarding lead content as well as the European Standard EN 71-3 regarding migration of unwanted substances.

Springs are made of steel qualities that meet DIN 17221. The springs are subjected to shot peening to prevent crack formation and fatigue fracture. Spring durability and expected life in use are tested on a sampling basis to ascertain that the spring will function after more than 5 years of normal use. Springs are fitted with patented anti-pinch clamps of cast nylon

Nets and Ropes

Nets and ropes are made of UV-stabilized PP (polypropylene) with inner steel cable reinforcement or UV-stabilized PA with inner steel cable reinforcement. bThe rope is induction treated in order to create a strong connection between steel and rope which leads to excellent wear resistance. Straps exposed to substantial wear are coated with a thick layer of PUR. Ultimate tensile strength of the rope is at least 2,500 kg. The net connectors are made from a specially formulated injection-molded PA (polyamide) in order to perform the maximum strength and UV stability. Nets and ropes are equipped with stainless steel chains in the end for adjustment due to variation in Robinia dimensions.

Plastic

Panels for decoration and attachment of slides are made of 19mm EcoCoreTM. EcoCoreTM is a highly durable, ecofriendly material, which is not only recyclable after use, but also consists of a core produced from 100% recycled material. The core has a thickness of 15mm and representing 80% of the total material.

Net connectors, handles and plugs are pressure molded Polyamide PA.

Swing seats, spring inserts, dampers for seesaws and manipulative items are made from synthetic rubber

(PUR, TPE, EPDM and SBR). Swing seats are tested to meet the impact criteria of EN1176 as well as ASTM

F 1487.

Sunshades are made of 100 pct. off white polyester. The fabric are Tested and certified according to UV standard 801.

Injection Molded Plastic’s

A variety of plastics are used, selected for suitability, strength and environmental properties. The plastic components are identified by means of international standard abbreviations, allowing optimum recycling. All plastic components retain their properties in the temperature range of -30°C to 60°C. All plastic materials are

UV and ozone protected to the maximum within the frames of the strongest environmental demands. Only plastic materials and additives in compliance with EN 71-3 are used.

Polyamide (PA6) – Applications: Curved handholds, footholds, Do-Nut, Wood-Do, net connectors, spacers, swing suspensions, 45° brackets, hair of brushes etc.

Synthetic rubber (PUR, TPE, EPDM and SBR) – Applications: Swing seats, steps and rungs on slide access ways and bridges, binoculars, edges on crawl-through openings, flaps for openings etc.

Polyethylene (PE) – Applications: Larger hollow plastic parts as slide beds, plastic spring ride bodies, etc.

are made of polyethylene and rotation-moulded. Panels for all bended balconies are termo-moulded high-density PE plates.

Chains

KSW Swing System is fitted with 6mm stainless or Hot Dip Galvanized Chains according DIN766 / Equivalent to ISO1834/ISO1835 as required in EN1176. Both materials according to EN71-3

PAR1051 – Anita Bench with Backrest 5’11”L x 1’10”W x 2’7”H In-ground installation. Bench is made of pine wood post pressure impregnated class AB with Tanalith E3475 according to EN335. The steel surfaces are hot dip galvanized inside and outside with lead free zinc. The galvanization has excellent corrosion resistance in outdoor environments and requires low maintenance.