Breathable plastic tracks and rubber tracks are among the most frequently used running tracks, commonly seen in everyday life. But do you know the difference between plastic tracks and rubber tracks? Today, let's introduce the distinction to you.

I. Differences in Materials

Rubber tracks are high elasticity polymer compounds made from the latex of rubber trees and other plants, offering elasticity, insulation, permeability, and breathability. They are categorized into natural rubber and synthetic rubber. Natural rubber is processed from rubber trees and other plants. Synthetic rubber is made by polymerizing various monomers. Rubber products are widely used in both industrial and daily life applications.

The material for breathable plastic running tracks is primarily composed of organic or inorganic elements such as carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. The finished product is a solid, which is the liquid dissolved during the production process. Therefore, melting, pressure movement, and cooling hardening can be heated to form various shapes.

Two: Construction Method

Rubber track surfaces are typically pre-manufactured into rolls and delivered to the site for direct installation, requiring high precision in the flatness of the ground.

Plastic track materials must be evenly transported to the construction site, with minimal requirements for ground flatness.

Section III: Differences in Service Life

The standard lifespan of precast rubber tracks is over 10 years. Even after more than 4 years, the surface texture shows minimal change, and they are resistant to granulation and damage.

The normal lifespan of breathable plastic tracks is 3 years. EPDM rubber granules are prone to appear in the anti-slip surface layer, where they may fall off, break, and wear during the starting section and the first layer.

Recycling

Rubber tracks are difficult to dispose of at the end of their lifespan, as the materials from discarded tracks cannot be recycled. Both incineration and landfilling waste significant energy resources and harm the environment.

At the end of service life for breathable plastic tracks, they can be recycled into rubber, significantly reducing environmental damage and energy waste.

Section V: Price Variations

Rubber tracks primarily utilize eco-friendly materials and raw materials, hence they are slightly more expensive.

The breathable plastic track is composed of polyurethane prepolymer, mixed polyether, recycled tire rubber, trimer ethylene rubber granules or polyurethane granules, pigments, additives, fillers, etc., offering a cost-effective price-performance ratio due to its relatively low cost.

Six: Advantages of Plastic Track

1. All-day Usage: Maintains high-quality performance throughout all seasons and temperature ranges. Can be used immediately after rain, thereby extending usage time and enhancing on-site efficiency.

2. Elasticity: Possesses appropriate elasticity and resilience, which can reduce physical exertion and enhance competitive performance.

3. Impact Absorption: Appropriately absorbs the impact of the feet, reducing sports injuries, suitable for both long-term practice and competitions.

4. Weather Resistance: Due to resistance to ultraviolet rays, ozone, and acid rain pollution, it does not fade, disintegrate, or soften, maintaining bright colors for a long period.

5. Abrasion Resistance: With an abrasion resistance of less than 2.5%, it meets the requirements of schools for long-term use and high frequency of usage across all levels.

6. Compressibility: Will not lose elasticity under the heavy pressure of track and field equipment.