Surface Performance Ltd attend FIFA & WR 3G pitch testing round robin in Hong Kong

Surface Performance Ltd have just come back from the annual FIFA round robin event. The 2018 round robin was held in Hong Kong at the Kings Park 3G pitches with all FIFA accredited test institutes in attendance.

Surface Performance entered seven technicians into the event and had two observers present throughout the week. It was a challenging week for all the technicians with high temperatures and a very physical testing schedule. However it was great fun and very well organised by the governing bodies.

 

Now back to the real work!…

 

Surface Performance - Hong Kong testing team at FIFA round robin

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FIH Testing – Wales

Today our team are carrying out accredited FIH National field testing at a pitch in North Wales. Here is the hockey test quad in action, making the job much easier for the technicians.

FIH Pitch Testing - FIH Quality Programme

FIH Pitch Testing – FIH Quality Programme

 

New test laboratory for Surface Performance – move complete!

Surface Performance have just completed the move to our new testing laboratory premises in London.

The new testing laboratory will specialise in the inspection, R&D and testing of sports surfaces. The lab is fully equipped with a full suite of specialist equipment that has been supplied by our partner, Deltec Metaal.

We look forward to working from our new HQ and growing the laboratory testing aspect of our business.

Below are some photographs of the new facility….

Tuft withdrawal test on artificial grass sample in Surface Performance Ltd new laboratory - BS ISO 4919:2012

Tuft withdrawal test on artificial grass sample in Surface Performance Ltd new laboratory – BS ISO 4919:2012

 

Shockpad tensile strength testing at Surface Performance Ltd new test laboratory in London.BS ISO 4919:2012

Shockpad tensile strength testing at Surface Performance Ltd new test laboratory in London.BS ISO 4919:2012

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Testing of SBR rubber used in artificial 3G pitches

Testing of SBR rubber used in artificial 3G pitches

The Surface Performance Ltd testing laboratory is both temperature & humidity controlled making it a world leading facility.

The Surface Performance Ltd testing laboratory is both temperature & humidity controlled making it a world leading facility.

DSC & TGA testing equipment used for FIFA identification testing of artificial grass.

DSC & TGA testing equipment used for FIFA identification testing of artificial grass.

UV testing of artificial grass samples carried out at the Surface Performance Ltd London testing laboratory.

UV testing of artificial grass samples carried out at the Surface Performance Ltd London testing laboratory.

The Lisport XL machine is used to simulate wear on artificial grass in the Surface Performance Ltd test laboratory.

The Lisport XL machine is used to simulate wear on artificial grass in the Surface Performance Ltd test laboratory.

The Lisport XL machine in action

The Lisport XL machine in action

Ball cannon testing determines the pace of a ball before it impacts with the artificial grass and the speed loss after it rebounds from the surface

Ball cannon testing determines the pace of a ball before it impacts with the artificial grass and the speed loss after it rebounds from the surface

The particle size of sand & rubber are analysed in accordance with governing body requirements.

The particle size of sand & rubber are analysed in accordance with governing body requirements.

Both the larger & smaller testing rooms are environmentally controlled and accredited for testing activities by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service under ISO 17025.

Both the larger & smaller testing rooms are environmentally controlled and accredited for testing activities by The United Kingdom Accreditation Service under ISO 17025.

The EN lisport machine is used to certify artificial grass products to EN standards. It is also the equipment used to simulate artificial wear when testing to the FIH Quality Programme

The EN lisport machine is used to certify artificial grass products to EN standards. It is also the equipment used to simulate artificial wear when testing to the FIH Quality Programme

Rubber analysis carried out at the new Surface Performance laboratory

Rubber analysis carried out at the new Surface Performance laboratory

Getting ready on a Monday morning for a busy week of FA & FIFA testing

We are getting ready for another busy week of FA & FIFA 3G pitch testing here in London

 

Getting ready on a Monday morning for FIFA & FA 3G pitch testing

Getting ready on a Monday morning for FIFA & FA 3G pitch testing

Development of new test equipment

Surface Performance in an exclusive project with our equipment manufacturing partner Deltec have recently produced several pieces new test equipment for FIFA 3G pitch testing.

The advanced artificial athlete has an interchangeable weight which can also be used on the rotational resistance equipment. This enables us to reduce the transportation costs of the test equipment and offer a more competitive service in comparison to other test laboratories. All of the test equipment has been rigorously tested and is built from lightweight and durable materials whilst maintaining compliance with FIFA standards.

The custom built equipment will be offered to the future Surface Performance independent satellite / franchise laboratories throughout various geographical territories. Please contact us here if you would like to discuss these opportunities.

Surface Performacne AAA equipment

Surface Performacne AAA equipment

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Surface Performance rotational resistance device with interchangeable AAA weight

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Surface Performance – full set of FIFA 3G pitch testing equipment

 

We have just completed the annual FIFA two star (2012 manual) 3G pitch testing at Eastbourne F.C.

Testing was carried out by Surface Performance FIFA accredited technician, Eddie Santos De Mattos.

For more information on our FIFA pitch testing services, please contact us here.

 

FIFA 3G pitch testing - Advanced Artificial Athlete (AAA)

FIFA 3G pitch testing – Advanced Artificial Athlete (AAA)

FIFA 3G pitch testing - rotational resistance

FIFA 3G pitch testing – rotational resistance

3G Football Pitch Testing (FA 3G Pitch Register) – Somerset

Surface Performance Ltd have just completed the 3G pitch inspection of a pitch in Somerset. The pitch will now be included on The FA 3G pitch register for the next three full seasons.

The pitch was tested using our versatile quad bike which has been custom adapted to carry our accredited 3G pitch testing equipment. This enables us to offer our customers a quick turnaround when they require their sports surfaces tested.

Surface Performance Ltd - quad bike custom made to carry official sports pitch testing equipment

Surface Performance Ltd – quad bike custom made to carry official sports pitch testing equipment

Artificial Grass Testing Laboratory

Here is a photograph of our recently opened artificial grass testing laboratory. We have both the EN & XL lisport machines in full operation along with a full set of performance and quality testing equipment.

Surface Performance Ltd sports surface product testing laboratory in London, UK

Surface Performance Ltd sports surface product testing laboratory in London, UK

FIFA 3G Pitch Testing – Sao Tome & Principe Island FIFA Goals Project

Surface Performance Ltd were recently appointed by FIFA to carry out the certification and testing to the FIFA goals project in Sao Tome & Principe Island.

This was a challenging but rewarding project for the main contractor (Edel Grass) due to the isolated location of the beautiful island of Principe which is situated off the West coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. The Island has a population of around 6000 who now have the privilege of playing on a FIFA certified 3G playing surface.

Below are some photographs of our FIFA accredited technicians trip to Sao Tome & Principe….

The 3G football field on Principe Island, tested by Surface Performance Ltd

The 3G football field on Principe Island, tested by Surface Performance Ltd

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The beautiful view from the plane before landing on Principe Island

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Surface Performance Ltd FIFA accredited technician Eddie. Here Eddie can be seen carrying out testing of the 3G pitch on Principe Island using the advanced artificial athlete.

 

 

FA 3G Pitch Testing – Paignton Community College

We have just completed The FA 3G pitch testing at Paignton Community College in Devon.

In order to appear on The FA 3G pitch register, pitches must be tested in accordance with The FA code of conduct for artificial pitches every 3 years.

If you would like more information on FA 3G pitch testing or FIFA 3G pitch testing then please do not hesitate to contact us to obtain a quotation.

FA 3G Pitch Testing

FA 3G Pitch Testing