Backing

Artificial turf has specific and stringent requirements for its backing. Dow’s polyurethane and latex backing solutions for artificial turf offer safety, comfort and durability on the field.

Latex backing solutions

Dow’s SB latex backing solutions for artificial turf offer help to improve tuft bind, flexibility, water resistance, and dimensional stability that extend the durability and appearance of the pitch; while creating a highly stable and predictable playing surface. The end result is artificial turf that gives the players the necessary safety and support.

DL552 functional SB latex binder is recognized as an industry leader in the area of artificial turf backings. It provides strong dry and wet tuft bind and imparts dimensional stability to the artificial turf that extends surface life and appearance. DL552 also makes seam match easier and reduces fraying.

Dow's technical experts are available to help formulate DL 552 to deliver the most cost-effective and excellent backing properties.

Polyurethane backing solutions

DOW™ Polyurethane backings from Dow increase tuft strength and improve product’s overall performance.

DOW™ ENFORCER™ Sport and DOW™ ENHANCER™ Sport polyurethane systems provide a range of benefits for artificial turf, including:

  • Stable, uniform playing field
  • Improved durability
  • Strong tuft bind even when wet
  • Appearance retention
  • Aggressive wear and tear 
  • Minimized distortion and shrinkage
  • Attached cushion for added shock absorption and performance

Dow sells fully formulated polyurethane systems to artificial turf producers throughout Europe. Our polyurethane systems can be tailored to address individual customer needs and come ready to use (no blending is necessary on site). The fully formulated systems mean consistent performance of the product from delivery to delivery. Plus, Dow offers fast, local technical support and free on site demonstrations.

To experience all the benefits of artificial turf made with Dow polyurethane backing, European coaters can test Dow products on their own coating line at no cost using a demonstration multi-component mixing machine. The polyurethane coating process not only provides major benefits in the end-product, but also offers producers savings in energy consumption and improvements in operating capacity. The bottom line is increased operating efficiency and an excellent artificial turf.

Dow Enforcer Sport

Dow ENHANCER Sport

Dow Products for Backing:

DOW™ ENFORCER™ Sport Polyurethane Systems help your turf withstand tough wear and tear, with strong tuft bind and dimensional stability, even in wet conditions. A backing made with DOW™ ENFORCER Sport is the ideal solution for applications where performance and durability are important.

DOW™ ENHANCER™ Sport Polyurethane Systems help your turf withstand the toughest wear and tear, with strong tuft bind and dimensional stability, even in wet conditions. A backing made with DOW™ ENHANCER Sport is a suitable solutions for applications where performance and durability.

LATEX DL552 is an aqueous dispersion of a modified carboxylated styrene butadiene copolymer. It has been developed for use as a precoat latex in artificial grass applications to create backings that imparts the artificial grass with strong wet and dry tuft bind and dimensional stability. DL 552 can be filled with Calcium Carbonate for optimum handle and backing cost and can easily be applied by lick roller or direct spreading application techniques.

For more information and consultation for specific requirements, please contact us.

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