Technical Information
Melcourt Equichips^® - FSC

Melcourt Equichips® are used to:- Provide a clean, riding surface for horses, and can be used for Training gallops Recovery yards Bridle paths Horse walkers Arenas Product Description Melcourt Equichips® consist of graded conifer and/or hardwood woodchips with minimal bark content. Clean, light weight and initially pale sandy colour. On exposure to the elements and usage, it will darken to a deep grey brown. Nominal particle size range of 5 - 40mm. Typical Uses Excellent surface for bridleways and heavily used crossings. Recommended to be used under a top surface of Melcourt Equifibre where added firmness is required in a training gallop and manege, where a high percentage of jumping is to be performed. Very suitable for exercise rings. Click on picture for larger image

User Benefits This product is certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Virtually an all-weather training surface. Is a non-pulverised product increasing its resistance to freezing. Excellent durability. Long period between top-ups. Energy efficient production system keeps product costs competitive. Maintenance requirements are minimal. No specialist equipment necessary. Very clean surface - no messy grooming necessary after use. Product Features Easy to install. Long effective service life. Excellent drainage characteristics Remains serviceable at zero temperatures. Matures to a soft grey-brown colour that blends into practically all surroundings High resistance to wear Wind firm Very cost effective Manufactured from sustainable resoursed British forests Permits clean access onto surface for horses and maintenance equipment Simple low cost maintenance to keep surface in peak condition.

The following table gives a guide to the area, in square metres, covered by one cubic metre, when evenly laid at the given depths:

Melcourt Equichips® depth required	300 mm	250 mm	200 mm	150 mm	100 mm
Coverage in Sq. Metres	3.3	4.0	5.0	6.6	10.0
Melcourt Equichips® is free flowing and will settle during initial rolling. Approximately 10% compaction should be allowed when calculating the final finished depth to be installed.

Product settlement percentages are provided for your guidance only. If the product settles more than the minimum figure stated, it is the customer's responsibility to order sufficient additional material, to give the required finished depth.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Main Constituent	Origin	Nominal particle size range	Wood content	Dust & fines
Wood	British	5 - 40 mm	90 % +	Minimal

Typical Bulk Density Range	Quality range	Installation depth	Settlement factor	Durability	FSC Certified
260 - 310 kg/m3	Deluxe	125 - 250 mm	10% +	3 - 5 years +	Yes

All values given in the Technical Specification are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Melcourt Industries Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.

Melcourt Industries Limited Boldridge Brake, Long Newnton, Tetbury, Glos GL8 8RT

Tel: +44 (0)1666 502711 Fax: +44 (0)1666 504398 E-mail: mail@melcourt.co.uk