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Technical Information
Melcourt PlaysandTM
    Product Description

  • A naturally occurring multi-washed and triple-screened white silica sand based LIAS from our 'deluxe' range.
  • White in colour
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    Typical Uses

  • Is an effective outdoor loose impact absorbing surface in play areas or with play pits and indoor games areas where fall heights are lower.
    User Benefits

  • Compliance to BS EN 1177, confirms that Melcourt PlaysandTM meets a nationally accepted industry standard.
  • Independent testing according to British Standard 7188:1998 confirms Melcourt PlaysandTM's performance characteristics, give increased customer confidence.
  • Melcourt PlaysandTM' is pre-washed and dried, therefore prevents staining and marking of children's clothes, which can be a serious problem with ordinary sand.
    Product Features

  • Complies with the product specification as set out in BS EN 1177, Table A.1
  • Tested in accordance with the requirements of British Standard 7188:1998, at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm.
  • Laboratory testing gave a maximum critical fall height of 6.45 metres at a 300mm depth, 3.11 metres at 200mm and 1.17 metres at 100mm.
  • Soft Texture.
  • Non-staining and non-marking.
  • Clean for children to fall and roll on.
  • Multi-washed & triple-screened.
  • Free-flowing.
  • 100% fire resistant.
  • Vandal proof.
  • Excellent drainage characteristics.
  • Does not compact easily.
  • High durability.














The following text is recommended to be used by architects and product specifiers, when inviting quotations for these materials. The use of this text will not contravene the copyright of this publication.

    Product Specification

  • The product shall consist of natural, white silica sand with an even nominal particle size distribution of 0.25 - 0.45mm, which has been multi-washed and triple screened.
  • The product shall be pest, disease and weed free and not have been treated with methyl bromide or any additives, colourants or dyes.
  • The product shall comply with BS EN 1177 and be installed to a layer thickness of 200mm more than that found by laboratory testing to be necessary to achieve the required critical fall test.
  • The product shall have been tested in accordance with the requirements of BS 7188:1998, at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm.
    Application Rates

  • Lay the 'Melcourt PlaysandTM' LIAS to a finished depth of ........mm (insert finished depth required) allowing at least 5% for settlement after 30 days.
    Additional Clauses

  • Copies of all current British Standard test certificates to be provided on request.
  • Typical product samples to be provided on request.
  • All product quantities to be calculated in tonnes.
    Available from
Melcourt Industries Limited
Boldridge Brake, Long Newnton,
Tetbury, Glos GL8 8RT
Tel: +44 (0)1666 502711
Fax: +44 (0)1666 504398
Email:mail@melcourt.co.uk Website: http://www.melcourt.co.uk

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Melcourt PlaysandTM is sold by weight. 1.0 tonne is approximately 0.67 m³

To comply with BS EN 1177 item 4.1.3. the LIAS used must be installed to a layer thickness of 200mm more than that found by laboratory testing to be necessary to achieve the required critical fall test.

The following table gives a guide to the area in square metres, covered by one tonne, when evenly laid at the given depths:
LIAS depth required 500 mm 400 mm 300 mm 200 mm 100 mm
Square metres covered by 1 tonne of LIAS 1.3 1.7 2.2 3.4 6.7

A suitable allowance for settlement should be made, as stated in 'Application Rates', above.

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 Quality range
Silica Sand British 0.25 - 0.45 mm 0 % Minimal Deluxe

Settlement factor Durability EN 1177 compliance BS 7188:1998 tested BS 4790:1987 tested
< 5 % 6 - 8 years + Yes Yes 100 % fire
resistant

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.