The original fibre reinforced product was patented and first produced in 1985. It is based on a remarkably simple but highly effective concept, of using synthetic fibres to stabilise a silica sand in order to produce a free draining yet relatively firm, sure footing surface.
The rot proof, polypropylene fibres stabilise the silica sand by providing a high degree of resistance to sand particle movement when the surface is subjected to compressive and/or shear forces from the horses’ hooves.
Fibresand Equestrian is a cost effective, durable and resistant surface which works as an excellent base layer
that is free draining with a sure footing.
An insulating product of your choice such as chopped rubber or pvc granules can be added to keep the sand insulated and moist during the long dry periods as well as aiding the sand from freezing during sub zero temperatures
| CATEGORY | Particle Size | % RETAINED |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00mm | 0.0 | |
| 2.00mm | 0.0 | |
| VERY COARSE SAND | 1.00mm | 0.6 |
| COARSE SAND | 500um | 10.2 |
| MEDIUM SAND | 250um | 63.4 |
| FINE SAND | 150um | 22.4 |
| FINE SAND | 125um | 1.2 |
| VERY FINE SAND | 63um | 1.0 |
| SILT | -63um | 0.4 |
| CLAY | Clay | 0.8 |
| MOISTURE CONTENT | - | 6.5 % w/w |
| ORGANIC CONTENT | - | N/A |
| pH Value ( H2O) | - | N/A |
| Sat HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY | - | 1475 mm/hr |
| Fibre Content ( pp ) | - | 0.45% w/w |
| Fibre Content ( pu ) | - | N/A |
| D90 | - | 505 |
| D10 | - | 200 |
| D90/D10 | - | 2.5 |
| D eff | - | 260 |
