Testing & Certifying
Controlled Products' ability to establish itself as one of the most innovative manufacturers of artificial grass in the world stems from its Research, Development and Quality Control Laboratory…also known as "The Lab".
Our R&D Team
Our team studies the interactions between kids, athletes, golfers and even pets to better determine how artificial grass and synthetic turf performs, interacts and looks over time. It also studies the impact of environmental elements, material innovations, and processing improvements to provide a better understanding through research.
Using state of the art equipment and a constant investment in new technology, our lab has the capabilities to test to ASTM, IPEMA, DIN, EN, FIFA, and FIH standards for tuft bind, grab tear, weight testing, wear testing, force reduction, vertical deformation, vertical ball rebound, rotational resistance, pile height and infill depth measurements, porosity, fiber weight and density, Gmax, ball roll distance and more.
Our Technology
We leave no detail overlooked, using state-of-the-art technology to ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Lisport
- Simulates wear and tear
- Durability
- Excellent for comparing products during the R&D process.
Instron
- Measures tuft bind - The force needed to pull the yarn from the backing of the turf
- Tensile Strength - Ensures top quality yarn and consistency
- Delamination test - Measures force required to delaminate products
Weight Checks
- Die and scale
- Quality Control
- Confirms product has +/-0.5% of the correct amount of Silverback™ coating applied during the coating process
10mp Microscope Camera
- Shows the microscopic effects of wear and tear on the yarn of the turf
- Visually inspects effects of outside elements
- Allows us to view the quality and cellular composition of our Silverback™ coating
High Speed Curing Oven
- Assists in the new product development process
- Allows curing of test products
- Allows curing of small samples of Silverback™ coating to ensure we provide you with a quality product
Golf Mat Tester
- Tests durability and longevity of golf hitting mats
- Notes any residue pickup from blades to irons
- Shows turf's ability to replicate "down-and-through" swing
Talk to a Turf Specialist
Speak to a knowledgeable Turf Specialist who will help select the ideal turf for your needs.