What is "Skin Urethane"?
Skin Urethane is a special one-piece foam material which has :
● shock absorbing "inner" foam
● thick outer “skin” to protect from abrasion, UV rays, moisture and bacteria
How does Boing's safety padding compare with competitors?
There are “corner” guard products available.
● made of metal or plastic - no shock absorbing value
● made of extruded foam
- limited shock absorbing value
- limited anti-abrasion properties
- no protective skin - the foam shreds quickly
- no or limited UV protection
- are generally available only in neutral colors like Gray, Ivory, Brown ....no bright colors
- not designed for heavy duty use
Where and when can you use Boing safety padding?
Our safety padding is used anywhere to "protect people" from sharp/dangerous edges, corner, surfaces:
● All types of recreational play areas (indoor & outdoor)
● Manufacturing and commercial facilities
● Logistics and transportation facilities and equipment
● Military facilities, vehicles and equipment
● Medical and educational facilities
● Residential
In what shapes is the safety padding available?
● Corner strips - designed for all types of structures/equipment.
- also great for “square posts”
● Jumbo 3-D and 2-D Corner Guards - for all dangerous or sharp 3-sided corners
● Wall Padding - designed to be used on any hard/solid wall surface (Sheetrock, brick, wood, etc)
● Round Post padding - for all “round” steel posts with 5" diameter
Is Skin Urethane safe?
Boing can be used in commercial and residential environments. It has passed or surpassed a variety of safety requirements including Compression, Toxicity etc. Safety testing documentation available upon request. It has anti-bacterial properties and passes ASTM G21 testing for a variety of bacteria.
Our skin Urethane products contains no PVC, lead or phthalates.
Is Skin Urethane fireproof?
Boing does not currently contain fire and smoke retardants to meet Class A fire codes. There are many, many different local, national and international fire codes, each with different property requirements. It is not possible to have one product that meets the various fire codes for all possible applications.
Customer must weigh the benefit of the Skin Urethane shock-absorbing safety padding and the many injuries it can prevent versus meeting fire codes for your specific application.
Is Skin Urethane long lasting?
Durability is relative to the amount and type of use. It will last many, many years if used in the manner it was designed. Longevity will be reduced by excessive or aggressive use.
What is the Skin Urethane's size tolerance?
Skin urethane is produced in a mold - one piece at a time. The "baking" forcess that lasts 30-40 minutes can be affected by temperature and humidity which will vary by season and weather variations. The result is that there can be up to a 5% variation in the size and density of the finished product.
Can the safety padding be used outside?
It can be used indoors or outdoors. All plastic products, even those that are UV treated, will eventually fade in the sun. The stronger the sun, the faster it fades. The darker the initial color, the stronger it fades. In addition the impact absorbing characteristics are reduced in very cold (below 32F) and very hot (over 100 F) weather. These factors will vary from region to region.
Please note that the 4 primary colors (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow) have better UV resistance than the other colors.
It is best if the product is not exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.
How do you attach?
See Installation Instructions for the various solution to meet your specific need.
For most installations, use “GE-Silicone I or II". The "II" version is supposed to be the improved version.
For those locations with a need for very high adhesions, use 3M VHB (Very High Bond tape)
Aluminum re-inforced strips can be attached with screws (strips are pre-drilled & we provide the screws)
How much silicone do you need?
The amount will vary with the type of surface to be protected and the degree of adhesion. As a rough estimate, you can generally attach the following numbers with a single 300ml tube:
Wall Pad - 2 to 3; or
Corner Strip - 6 to 8; or,
Jumbo Corner Guard - 12 to 14; or,
Post Pad - 1 to 2 sets
How do you remove the silicone?
Silicone can be removed by scraping with a blade or craft knife, but that can be laborious and isn't always practical. Instead, try using a solvent that's made to remove silicone.
There are a number of solvents on the market, but one of the best is Silicone-Be-Gone, a product made by DAP and developed specifically for removing silicone. It can be used both for dissolving cured silicone and for cleaning up the area around freshly applied silicone. The product takes several hours to work completely. It's also an oil-based solvent that has a noticeable odor, so use with proper ventilation. It's also a good idea to wear gloves to minimize contact with your skin.
Go to the DAP site to check on locations (Lowes, Ace Hardware etc)
If you don't want to use the stronger commercial products, you can remove silicone with products like Krud Kutter, mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol. These products are safer, but they will take longer to work, and they will likely also require some elbow grease and a fair amount of scraping.
In what colors is the safety padding available?
Currently available in up to 10 vibrant colors - depending on the shape.
- Not all items are available in the full color range. We only carrry the most popular colors.
- We can have it made for you in a custom color based on minimum quantities
Can you paint Skin Urethane products?
We do not offer "painting" products or services.
There are some "water-based" urethane paints to which you add color pigment. You can try, for example SC115 aliphatic polyurethane coating. May require SC-80 water based primer. There is also a solvent based SC89 flexible urethane coating but it requires excellent ventillation and proper protective mask. Due to the complexity of the product, variable sizes etc, we do not get involved in the sale of such products.See www.burmanfoam.com
How do you clean and maintain the safety padding?
Under normal circumstances, little maintenance is required. Cleaning should be undertaken with normal household cleaning materials that are "non-abrasive". Limit your use of "solvent based" cleaners to the toughest cleaning jobs - follow manufacturers instructions. Unfortunately certain kinds of permanent markers like ballpoint pens and felt pens cannot be completely removed as the ink seeps into the surface layer.
Can Skin Urethane padding be used on the floor or under playground equipment?
The current shapes we offer are not designed for flooring use. The Wall Guards can be placed on the floor - but are not rated for ASTM 1292 - Safety Surfacing for Flooing.
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