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ROUGH-TEX PLATFORM DIVING
SURFACE INFORMATION

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ROUGH-TEX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rough-Tex Diving Platform Surface is available in four styles: 2-Ply Black; 3-Ply Black; 2-Ply Tan; 3-Ply Tan and is available in “foot widths” up to six feet across. Our 2-Ply Black Rough-tex was used on the platforms at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Pool and at the 2004 Athens Olympic Pool in addition to numerous other diving towers around the world.

THE COVER COMPOUND SHALL BE:

  • BLACK: General Purpose SBR Rubber
  • TAN: Pure Gum Rubber

THE CARCASS SHALL BE:

  • 2-Ply: High Strength Synthetic Fabric x Bare Bottom – 150 Pound Tension Rating
  • 3-Ply Black: High Strength Synthetic Fabric x Bare Bottom – 225 Pound Tension Rating
  • 3-PlyTan: Treated All Synthetic Fabric x Bare Bottom – 225 Pound Tension Rating

OVERALL THICKNESS:

  • 2 Ply Black: 9/32 - inch
  • 2 Ply Tan: 17/64 - inch
  • 3 Ply: 21/64 - inch

WEIGHT (P.I.W.):

To determine approximate weight, multiply width (in inches) x P.I.W. x length (in feet)

  • 2 Ply 0.092
  • 3 Ply 0.117

    Example: How much would a piece of 2-Ply Black Rough-tex weigh that is four feet wide and 20 feet
    Long? ANSWER: (48 inches wide) x (0.092 P.I.W.) x (20 feet long) equals approximately 88 lbs.

TEMPERATURE RATING:

  • -40 Degrees Fahrenheit – 250 Degrees Fahrenheit

APPLICATION:

Construction is two plies of high-strength, all synthetic fabrics. Our Rough-tex is very flexible, yet stretch and moisture resistant. Our Tan Rough-tex is non-marking -- but it does discolor rather easily when exposed to water, chlorine and sunlight (i.e. outdoor diving platform).


RECOMMENDED METHOD OF ATTACHMENT:

  • Use a good contact cement such as 3M 1300 or 1357
  • Must have a good clean surface with no paint.
  • Scuff the surface of the concrete before gluing to gain extra surface area to cement.
  • Use an edge-sealing compound (to seal the edges)

Another good attachment product is Mondo PU100 2-part urethane adhesive.

2-Ply Black Rough-tex is made in the USA.
3-Ply Black Rough-tex is imported.

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Best wishes for a safe and successful diving season!