WASPGUARD

On guard at every fall.

A shock pad system for playgrounds and artificial turf sports surfaces, made from 100% recycled cross-linked polyethylene (XPE). It absorbs impact, lets water through, insulates and does not rot.

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  • EN 1177:2018 + A1:2023
  • CE
  • 100% recycled XPE
Wasp mascot with shield and spear guarding a WASPGUARD shock pad

Choose thickness for your equipment

Select the free fall height of the equipment, and the tool shows the thinnest WASPGUARD model that keeps HIC below 1000 at that height.

Choose thickness by fall height

1.80 m
Recommended product WASPGUARD 40 Request a quote for this product

Tested to EN 1177:2018 + A1:2023, Method 1, with 24 mm artificial grass and 25 kg/m² sand infill.

Critical fall height by WASPGUARD thickness
ModelThicknessCritical fall heightHIC
WASPGUARD 20 20 mm
1.03 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 25 25 mm
1.23 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 30 30 mm
1.53 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 35 35 mm
1.79 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 40 40 mm
2.04 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 45 45 mm
2.25 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 50 50 mm
2.46 m
 ≤ 1000
WASPGUARD 55 55 mm
2.83 m
 ≤ 1000

Tested to EN 1177:2018 + A1:2023, Method 1, with 24 mm artificial grass and 25 kg/m² sand infill. Values are indicative; system providers are responsible for testing their own installations.

HIC and critical fall height

HIC (Head Injury Criterion) measures the severity of an impact to the head during a fall. EN 1177 defines the critical fall height as the highest drop at which HIC stays at or below 1000.

Four layers, one purpose.

A WASPGUARD system is built from the ground up in four layers. Each has its own job; a safe surface comes from all of them working together.

  1. Artificial grass

    The surface players touch. The test system uses a 24 mm pile height.

  2. Sand infill

    Holds the grass in place and stabilises the surface. 25 kg/m² in the test system.

  3. WASPGUARD shock pad

    The layer that absorbs the energy of a fall. It drains water vertically, insulates the surface and, being closed-cell, takes up no water.

  4. Stable, permeable subsoil

    A compacted, free-draining base that keeps the system level and stable.

Two panel designs, one for every site.

WASPGUARD is produced as straight panels and as panels with puzzle joints. A geotextile is bonded to one side as standard.

Straight panel

2.15 × 0.85 m

Fast laying with fewer joints on large, regular areas.

Puzzle panel

2.10 × 0.83 m

Self-locking edges need no adhesive. Panels stay in place and can be replaced one by one.

Close-up of a WASPGUARD puzzle panel edge

Geotextile options

  • One sideStandard
  • Both sidesOn request
  • No geotextileOn request
  • High vertical drainage
  • High impact absorption
  • Lightweight, easy to install
  • Dimensionally stable
  • Thermally insulating
  • Rot-proof, takes up no water

What makes the ground safe

  • High impact absorption

    The closed-cell XPE structure absorbs the energy of a fall and limits the impact to the head.

  • Excellent drainage

    High vertical drainage means the surface is quickly usable again after rain.

  • Lightweight, easy to install

    Light panels are easy to handle, quick to lay and shorten installation time.

  • Long service life

    Takes up no water, does not rot and stays dimensionally stable.

  • Recycled and recyclable

    Made from 100% recycled XPE and recyclable again at the end of its life.

  • Environmentally friendly

    Contains no components harmful to the environment or human health.

WASPGUARD shock pad with puzzle edges beneath artificial turf

Puzzle system

  • Precision puzzle-cut edges
  • Secure, self-locking connection
  • No adhesive required
  • Easy replacement and maintenance
  • Stable, uniform surface

Technical specifications

Material
100% recycled cross-linked polyethylene (XPE)
Cell structure
Closed-cell
Thickness options
20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 mm
Thickness tolerance
±3 mm
Density
80 kg/m³ ±10% (72–88 kg/m³)
Straight panel
2.15 × 0.85 m
Puzzle panel
2.10 × 0.83 m
Geotextile
One side as standard; both sides or none on request
Test
EN 1177:2018 + A1:2023, Method 1
Test system
24 mm artificial grass, 25 kg/m² sand infill
Marking
CE

Technical documents

EN 11772018 + A1:2023CE

Frequently asked questions

Which thickness do I need?

Check the free fall height of your play equipment. The thinnest WASPGUARD model whose critical fall height is equal to or greater than that value is sufficient. For a 1.80 m fall height, for example, WASPGUARD 40 (critical fall height 2.04 m) is suitable. Values apply to a test system with 24 mm artificial grass and 25 kg/m² sand infill.

What does HIC mean?

HIC (Head Injury Criterion) indicates the severity of an impact to the head during a fall. Under EN 1177, the critical fall height is the highest drop at which HIC does not exceed 1000.

Straight or puzzle panels?

Straight panels (2.15 × 0.85 m) allow fast laying with fewer joints on large, regular areas. Puzzle panels (2.10 × 0.83 m) are self-locking: they need no adhesive, do not shift and can be replaced one by one.

What are the geotextile options?

As standard, a geotextile is bonded to one side of the panel. Depending on your project, panels can be produced with geotextile on both sides or without geotextile.

Does WASPGUARD hold water?

No. Its closed-cell structure takes up no water and does not rot; the pads let water pass vertically for high drainage.

Is the product certified?

WASPGUARD is tested to EN 1177:2018 + A1:2023, Method 1, and is CE-marked. System providers are responsible for testing their own installations.

Tell us about your project. We'll choose the right system together.

Share the area, the intended use and the fall height of your equipment, and we'll prepare the right product and quotation.

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