Synthetic ice rink information and specifications
Rectangular, Circular, FreeForm, actually virtually any shape.
Synthetic Ice Material Specifications
Floor panels ICE-Y-BLUE 700™ and Device. Reg. No. 2527736.
- Very high molecular weight polyethylene (VHMWPe) (CH2-CH2)n - CAS-No : 9002-88-4
- Resin of fine powder consistency made from monomers which are listed in the EU Directive 2002/72/EC and the new edition of the German “Bedarfsgegenständeverordnung” dated 23 December 1997, without restrictions.
- The production process complies with the new directive for Good Manufacturing Practice 2023/2006/EC which is part of the framework legislation 1935/2004/EC to ensure a high standard of production quality and documentation.
- Complies also with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, § 177.1520 “Olefin polymers” – Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- The Light Blue powder colour pigment complies with the FDA and EU rules for food applications expressed in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, § 178.3297 “colorant in polymers”.
- The UV-stabilizer additive also complies with the FDA and EU rules for food applications; BfR recommendations III and VII Synoptic Document, FDA § 178.2010. The ingredients fulfil the requirements of the appropriate EU-Directive.
- The Dry Soap additive is also completely non-toxic and harmless.
- All the ingredients are “dry” and must be thoroughly mixed together before being pressed under controlled conditions under pressure with heating and cooling applied according to exact specifications.
Average Molecular Weight
700,000 ***** Density 0.952g/cm³ Shore D hardness 66 Notched impact strength 50mJ/mm² ***** Abrasion index % 255 ***** Stabilised against ultra violet degradation ***** Warranted 72 months at 8 hours per day
Disposal. The panels may be ground up and re-cycled or incinerated in a controlled, licensed, incinerating plant.
The Glycol, synthetic ice rink glide enhancement fluid, is also completely non-toxic and harmless.
Sizes:-
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| Commercial Heavy Duty | Commercial Light Duty | Commercial/Domestic Jigsaw |
Domestic Backyard/Garage/ Basement on a Roll |
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| Full Panels: | 1,000mm x 750mm, weight maximum 13.5kgs |
1,000mm x 1,000mm, weight maximum 12kgs |
1,020mm x 1,020mm, weight maximum 8kgs |
Seamless up to 50m x 4m |
| Half Panels: | 500mm x 750mm, weight maximum 7.0kgs |
500mm x 1,000mm, weight maximum 6kgs |
520mm x 1,020mm, weight maximum 4kgs |
Machined from sinter pressed homogeneous sheets to engineering tolerances.
“H” tongues machined from similar material to suit “T” slots precisely located in panel edges (Commercial H/Duty). *****
***** Important observations:-
Average Molecular Weight indicates a fine balance between abrasion resistance and hardness. Soft means the skate digs in; hard means the skate doesn’t hold an “edge”.
Notched impact strength of the material is of paramount importance in supporting the integrity of any panel connecting system.
Abrasion resistance of the material is fundamental to the longevity of glide ability in constant use.
Ultra violet stability is of the essence to appearance and performance in open air locations.
Strength and design of any panel connecting system, including the tongues themselves, must be a major consideration in risk assessments. Gaps between panels must be avoided!
Minimum “pull out strength” (horizontal) 6,000 kgs per linear metre (Commercial H/Duty).
Minimum “sheer strength” (vertical) 2,000 kgs per linear metre (Commercial H/Duty).
Ice Rink Barrier System - ULTIMATE.
- High molecular weight polyethylene.
- Density 0.940g/cm³ to 0.970g/cm³
- High impact strength.
- Good abrasion resistance.
- Stabilised against ultra violet degradation – material and colour pigment.
Specification generally:-
| Straight sections | 1,500mm long x 1,035mm high. |
| Make-up sections | 1,000mm; 750mm; 500mm etc. long. |
| Curved sections | 1,500mm long x 1,035mm high. |
| Rink corners | 750mm x 750mm x 1,035mm high. |
| Entrance corners | 550mm x 550mm x 1,035mm high. |
All barrier components are extremely strong and durable; they bolt together and are fastened to the perimeter of the skating surface itself, or to a perimeter plate if freeform.
NB:- On rectangular rinks two additional external corners are provided as standard at two metre wide entry/exit point to enhance rigidity as well as appearance.
Threshold, coloured floor panels are provided at the entry/exit point.
Recommended colours:-
Cladding Natural white.
Handrails, posts, kickers Your choice of colours:
and perimeter post plates Recommended Navy Blue
Warranty
ICE-Y-BLUE 700™ brand products.
- Standard floor panels.
- Standard “H” tongue connectors (Commercial H/Duty).
- Ultimate barriers (excluding kickers).
- Standard benches.
- Standard storage racks.
10 years See our standard conditions / exclusions / limitations / jurisdictions.
6 years Used outdoors.
Bought in items. Individual manufacturers’ warranties.
Suitability
ICE-Y-BLUE 700™ brand products.
- Standard floor panels.
- Standard “H” tongue connectors.
- Ultimate barriers.
- Standard benches.
- Standard storage racks.
Continuous use temperature range -50°C to +80°C.
NB:- In practice health and safety limitations for human beings will apply. Suggested operational temperature range being --10°C to +30°C.
| Other products | Continuous use temperature range |
| Rubber matting | -50°C to +80°C |
| Cleaning machine | -10°C to +40°C |
| Skate sharpener | -2°C to +40°C |
| Glide spray unit | -10°C to +80°C |
| Skates | -10°C to +80°C |
| Disabled skate chair | -50°C to +80°C |
| Light / sound poles | -10°C to +80°C |
| Glide liquid | -10°C to +40°C |
| Detergent | 0°C to +40°C |
| Grinding wheels | -2°C to +40°C |
| Diamond dressers | -2°C to +40°C |
| Disinfectant / deodorising canisters | -2°C to +40°C |
NB:- In practice health and safety limitations for human beings will apply. Suggested operational temperature range being --10°C to +30°C.
Suitable location surfaces
Sub strata should be:-
Level and
Smooth and
Firm and
Flat.
Constructed from:-
Wood or
Asphalt or
Concrete or
Tiles / paving flags.
NB:- However, the ICE-Y-BLUE 700™ panel connecting system (Commercial H/Duty) will cope with:-
Gentle slopes and
Unevenness.
And can be laid onto:-
Grass or
Aggregate or
Rolled sand or
Compacted earth.
Delivery, installation supervision and initial staff training will be completed within 8 weeks from receipt of order / negotiated contract (provided of course that the site is ready to accept the NOICEONE rink). Most items are carried in stock at all times.
Synthetic Rink Portability
- NOICEONE rinks have been designed with both permanence and portability in mind.
- Standard floor panels are easy to handle and weigh less than 14 kgs ea.
- Ultimate barrier sections complete, consisting of 1,500mm long handrail, 1,500mm long kicker, 1,500mm long cladding and two posts, weighs less than 45kgs.
- Corner barriers weigh less than 60kgs each.
- Skate racks are easily handled, stackable and designed to retain the skates for transportation.
- Benches weigh less than 25kgs each.
- Disabled chair weighs less than 35kgs.
- Cleaning machine (on integral wheels), empty, weighs less than 50kgs.
- Skate sharpener weighs less than 50kgs.
- Light / sound poles weigh less than 25kgs each.
NB:- Full training in installation and dismantling techniques will be given, which if followed should result in the installation of 400m2 within two days and dismantling within one day.
Suitability for the disabled
- Most wheelchairs may be operated on the NOICEONE rink surface.
- Amputee ice hockey players have used NOICEONE surfaces with their “sleds”.
- NOICEONE disabled chairs were the first to be introduced for use on synthetic ice surfaces at least five years ago.
Ancillary items
Manufactured by NOICEONE:-
- Skate racks.
- Bench seats.
- Disabled chair.
Bought in items:-
- Visqueen underlay membrane for skating floor.
- Rubber matting complete with black “gaffer” tape.
- Cleaning machine.
- Glycol spray unit.
- Skate sharpening machine.
- Light / sound poles.
- Skates.
Consumable items to cover initial supply.
- Glycol liquid (surgical grade).
- Detergent (low foaming).
- Grinding wheels for skate sharpening machine.
- Diamond dressers for grinding wheels.
- Disinfectant / deodorising canisters for skates boots.