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Kersten (UK) Ltd The Byre Goodboys Lane Mortimer Reading RG7 3AH Tel 0118 9834337 Fax 0118 9834512
02/05/2008 18:13 Sweeping Hard Surfaces Sweeping Grass Surfaces Sweeping Block Paving Litter Collection Leaf Collection Blowing Moss Removal Weed Removal Artificial Sports Surface Cleaning Maintenance Grass Cutting Rough Cutting Materials Handling Landscaping Stone Raking Seeding Winter Maintenance Snow Clearing Gritting Ride-on Mower Attachments Compact Tractor Attachments Forklift Truck Attachments
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Astro turf is the commonly used name for all types of synthetic grass surfaces or artificial grass / turf sports surfaces. These all weather pitches enable year round use for sport. Various products are used to fill the grass "carpet" including sand, rubber or water to provide stability for the grass and a soft landing. The synthetic surface can become unsafe and even unusable if not maintained properly with the correct machinery. It is important to remove organic debris from the surface to prevent the material rotting, breaking down and impeding the drainage properties of the surface. If the surface can not drain properly it remains damp in warm conditions providing the perfect environment for moss and algae growth. This can then seal the surface eventually causing it to flood in places. The Kersten sweeping machines can be used to collect debris from the surface whilst leaving the sand or rubber filling intact. Where no maintenance programmes have been used expensive renovation will be required. Most sports that are played on grass can be played on artificial grass, for example, 5-a-side and 11-a-side football, hockey, tennis, rugby and even bowls! They are also known as all weather pitches, synthetic sports surface and multi-purpose pitch. There are a number of companies that manufacture these surfaces, including, Desso™, Play Rite™, TigerTurf™, Charles Lawrence, Anglian & Midland Sports Surfaces, Blakedown Sport & Play Ltd, The ERDC Group. Commonly used names for this surface is: Astroturf™ Grasshopper™, Field Turf™, Bonar Grass™ & Yarns. Desso™ and Tiger Turf™ are a couple of trade names for the longer turf type.
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2.5 metre Uni-brush on a Kersten K2000 sweeper with trailing seat. Brushing a hockey pitch or 12 tennis courts in 22 minutes!
K2000 removing infected sand filling from a private tennis court that had not been maintained for some time
Sweeping and collecting debris from a rubber filled surface
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