Sport Floor Manufacture, the largest factory in China, Dubai, and Cairo, specializes in producing and supplying rubber granules (SBR / EPDM) for all types of sports and recreational flooring.Our rubber granules (SBR / EPDM) are high-quality recycled or specially engineered rubber particles used as infill for artificial turf, as well as surface layers for rubber flooring, running tracks, and children’s playgrounds.Choosing the right type — EPDM for colored and UV-exposed surfaces, and SBR for base and cost-effective layers — combined with professional installation, ensures long-lasting performance, enhanced safety, and full compliance with international standards.
Why Choose Rubber Granules from Sport Floor Sports Flooring Factory?
Provide flexibility and shock absorption that help reduce the risk of injuries from falls.
- Especially EPDM granules, known for their UV resistance and outstanding durability in outdoor conditions.
Available in a wide range of colors to match your project identity — whether for parks, playgrounds, or sports tracks.
Can be produced from recycled tires or virgin rubber compounds according to project specifications.
Used with polyurethane binders for Wet Pour surfaces or as infill for artificial turf systems.
| Importance for Sports Flooring / Equipment | Brief Description | Issuing / Regulating Body | Certification / Standard Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensures that the product provides optimal performance, comfort, and player protection. | A quality program for artificial turf systems that tests performance and safety. | Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) | FIFA Quality Programme |
| Builds trust in manufacturing processes and quality control. | A quality management system standard ensuring continuous improvement and product consistency. | International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | ISO 9001 |
| Demonstrates the factory’s commitment to sustainability and reduced emissions. | An environmental management system standard helping organizations minimize their environmental impact. | International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | ISO 14001 |
| Essential for export to the European market, confirming product safety and compliance. | A conformity mark indicating compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental protection standards. | European Union (EU) | CE Marking |
| Ensures the product is free from hazardous substances harmful to health or the environment. | Regulation for the registration, evaluation, and authorization of chemicals to protect human health and the environment. | European Union (EU) | REACH Regulation |
| Guarantees shock absorption, flexibility, and durability in materials. | A set of American standards for testing and evaluating material and product properties. | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) | ASTM Standards |
| Confirms that products are safe and non-toxic, especially for playgrounds. | Product material testing for harmful chemical elements. | European Union (EU) | EN71-3 Standard |
| Ensures high compliance with performance and safety in sports flooring. | German standards for assessing product performance and safety. | German Institute for Standardization (DIN) | DIN Standards |
Recyclable & Eco-Friendly
Made entirely from recycled materials to support sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Easy Maintenance
Engineered for simple cleaning and upkeep to maintain its appearance and high performance over time.
Sound Insulation
Effectively absorbs noise, creating a quiet and comfortable environment—ideal for gyms and indoor courts.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Produced using the latest manufacturing technologies for exceptional performance and minimal maintenance.
Safe Application
Provides a secure surface that minimizes slipping and reduces the risk of injuries.
Anti-Slip Surface
Designed with high friction resistance to ensure safe play even in wet or humid conditions.
Durability & Resilience
Outstanding strength and wear resistance, capable of withstanding intensive use in any environment.
Specialized Solutions
We provide customized flooring systems tailored to your project’s unique needs and specifications.
Water Resistance
Developed to prevent water absorption and moisture buildup, keeping the surface permanently dry.
High Load Capacity
Engineered to bear heavy weights and pressure without deformation or damage.
Easy Installation
Offers exceptional stability with quick assembly, disassembly, and maintenance whenever needed.
International Standards
Manufactured according to the highest global quality and safety standards to guarantee unmatched performance.
Types of Rubber Granules (SBR vs EPDM) — Which One Should You Choose and Why?
• Source: Usually made from recycled tire granules, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for sports flooring and artificial turf systems.
Cost-efficient, flexible, and ideal for base layers and rubber infill for artificial grass.
Provides reliable performance in playgrounds, gyms, and sports facilities.
Available only in black color, less UV-resistant than EPDM, and may lose its properties over time if not properly sealed.
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• Source: Produced from high-quality virgin rubber compounds, designed for premium performance and long-lasting color stability.
Excellent UV and weather resistance, vibrant colors, and long service life.
Ideal for outdoor playgrounds, running tracks, and colorful sports surfaces.
Higher cost compared to SBR.
• Grinding levels (mesh): Available in various grades for industrial applications, modified asphalt, and composite mixtures.
Improves asphalt flexibility and performance, used in rubber pigmentation and engineering additives.
Comparison Between SBR and EPDM
| Property | SBR | EPDM |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Price | Low | Medium to High |
| UV Resistance | Moderate | High |
| Color Availability | Usually black only | Multiple colors available |
| Best Applications | Base layers and visible playgrounds | Top surfaces, sports tracks, visible playgrounds, and premium base layers |
| Flexibility & Shock Absorption | Good | Excellent |
Applications of Rubber Granules
Rubber granules are used across a wide range of industries thanks to their versatile physical and mechanical properties.
• Artificial Turf Fields:
Used as an infill material for synthetic grass, rubber granules help maintain the upright position of turf fibers, provide a flexible and comfortable playing surface, and protect the turf system—extending its lifespan.
• Running Tracks (Tartan Tracks) and Athletics Fields:
Provide a shock-absorbing surface that reduces foot pressure, improves athlete performance, and minimizes the risk of injuries.
• Multipurpose Tartan Courts:
Ideal for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and handball courts, offering durability, grip, and safety.
• Children’s Playgrounds:
Rubber granules create safe, cushioned surfaces that absorb impact and reduce injury risks for kids.
- • Rubberized Asphalt:
Rubber granules are added to asphalt mixtures to enhance durability, flexibility, crack resistance, and to reduce noise pollution from vehicle movement—extending road life and lowering maintenance costs.
• Rubber Tiles and Flooring Panels:
Used for public areas, gardens, playgrounds, and gyms to ensure safety, comfort, and long-term resistance.
• Sound and Thermal Insulation:
Rubber granules are used in insulation systems to reduce noise and vibration in workplaces or buildings requiring effective soundproofing.
• Shock Absorption and Safety Products:
Such as railway and machinery shock pads that reduce vibration and increase equipment stability.
• Adhesives and Sealants:
Rubber granules act as additives that improve bonding strength and flexibility.
• Footwear and Sportswear Manufacturing:
Provide durability, elasticity, and water resistance for high-performance products.
• Used in landscaping, gardening, and forestry applications to improve aesthetics, safety, and sustainability.
Granule Size – Recommended Applications and Notes
| Granule Size | Recommended Applications | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 mm (Fine Powder) | Panel coatings, sound insulation materials, adhesives | Resulting from equipment friction or waste reduction. Commonly used in fine powder and insulation applications. |
| 1 – 4 mm | Artificial turf fields, rubber tiles, children’s playgrounds | The most popular size range used for sports flooring and safety surfacing. |
| 5 – 8 mm | Sports flooring (tartan), running tracks, playground safety surfacing | Excellent for shock-absorbing sports surfaces and playgrounds that reduce injuries. |
| 8 – 12 mm | Flexible floor coverings, general flooring applications | Medium-sized granules also suitable for infiltration and surface coatings. |
| 10 mm | Specialized applications requiring higher mechanical strength | Ideal for projects needing durability and specific granule dimensions. |
| 20 mm | Alternative fuel / Industrial energy recovery (TDF use cases) | Sometimes used as Tire-Derived Fuel in selected industries. |
| 30 mm | Heavy-duty sports, construction, and surfacing industries | Suitable for robust flooring and building materials. |
| 40 mm | Tire manufacturing, insulation products, engineering works | Large granules used in industrial and mechanical production. |
| Over 40 mm | Specialized industrial applications requiring coarse granules | Applied where very coarse particle sizes are needed for technical performance. |
Installation Steps (Technical Guide — Wet Pour & Infill Systems)
⦁ Prepare a clean, level concrete or asphalt base.
⦁ Apply a base layer of SBR granules mixed with polyurethane binder as the bonding layer.
⦁ Mix colored EPDM granules with binder to form the top layer (typical thickness: 10–25 mm, depending on the application).
⦁ Level, smooth, and allow to cure completely (drying time depends on binder type and weather conditions).
⦁ Perform quality control tests, including shock absorption (F0/PAS) before handover.
⦁ Lay the artificial turf over a prepared sub-base.
⦁ Evenly spread SBR or SBR+EPDM granules using specialized infill equipment.
⦁ Brush and compact the surface to ensure uniform distribution (typical infill: 8–12 kg/m² for football pitches).
⦁ Final cleaning and testing for ball rebound and surface uniformity.
✅ We recommend installation by trained professional teams to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
⦁ Clean surfaces annually and remove residues to prevent pore blockage.
⦁ Check infill density and top up every 1–3 years as needed.
⦁ Inspect binder adhesion in wet pour surfaces every 3–5 years.
⦁ Remove stains and oil spills immediately using approved rubber surface cleaners.
⦁ Conduct shock absorption and adhesion tests after floods or extreme weather events.
Important Note: Follow the supplier's thermal expansion instructions—for large spaces, leave expansion joints at the edges.
From Used Tires to High-Quality Rubber Granules — The Manufacturing Process
Transforming used tires into high-quality rubber granules lies at the heart of our factory’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Instead of burning waste tires or letting them accumulate in landfills, we convert thousands of tons annually into valuable, eco-friendly products through a precise, multi-stage process:
• Collection of Used Tires:
The process begins by collecting discarded tires from automotive workshops, recycling centers, and waste depots. Each tire is inspected to ensure it’s free from unwanted materials such as dirt or oil residues before processing.
• Shredding:
Powerful shredding machines break the tires into smaller pieces, separating the key components — rubber, steel wires, and textile fibers.
• Separation of Components:
Advanced technologies are used to separate materials. Magnets extract the steel, while air separation systems remove textile fibers. The purified rubber pieces become the base for the granulation process.
• Granulation (Grinding):
The clean rubber pieces are processed through specialized mills to produce granules of different sizes. The granule size can be customized according to each application’s requirements, providing flexibility in production.
• Screening and Cleaning:
The granules are passed through a series of sieves to ensure consistent particle size. They are then washed and dried to remove any impurities — ensuring high purity and superior product quality.
To meet diverse industrial standards, our plant employs two key grinding methods:
• Mechanical Grinding:
This method uses high-torque machinery to shred and mill tires into granules. It’s ideal for large-volume production, delivering durable granules suitable for heavy-duty applications.
• Cryogenic Grinding:
A cutting-edge process that freezes rubber using liquid nitrogen or solid CO₂, making it brittle and easy to fracture. The frozen rubber is ground into fine, uniform granules with minimal contamination.
This method yields smoother, cleaner granules — ideal for precision applications.
Selection of grinding technology depends on the end use:
mechanical for durability, cryogenic for fine uniform texture.
Our facility integrates German and international-grade machinery for precision and efficiency — featuring Siemens motors and SKF bearings.
Advanced hydraulic systems and electronic control panels ensure operational accuracy, reduce error rates, and enhance the final product’s consistency.
This level of transparency highlights our engineering excellence and builds trust with professional B2B clients seeking reliable, high-quality rubber materials.
Sport Floor’s integrated recycling lines handle up to 50,000 tons of used tires annually, with each shredder capable of producing up to 1,000 kg of granules per hour.
This high-volume capability ensures reliable supply and scalability for both local and international markets — a critical advantage for B2B importers and large-scale project developers.
Superior Quality
Design Flexibility
Eco-Friendly Materials
Outstanding Technical Support
| Stage | Brief Description | Main Techniques / Equipment Used | Output / Purpose of the Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tire Collection | Collecting used tires from various sources and performing an initial inspection. | Transport vehicles, specialized storage areas. | Complete tires ready for initial processing. |
| 2. Tire Shredding | Shredding whole tires into smaller pieces to facilitate separation and component isolation. | Primary shredders (dual-shaft machines). | Small rubber pieces ready for wire and fiber separation. |
| 3. Component Separation | Separating metals (steel wires) and textile fibers from the rubber. | Powerful magnets (for steel), air separation systems (for fibers). | Pure rubber pieces free of metallic and textile impurities. |
| 4. Rubber Grinding (Granulation) | Converting rubber pieces into granules of different sizes. | Specialized grinders, mechanical or cryogenic grinding technologies. | Rubber granules with specific sizes (e.g., 1–4 mm or 5–8 mm). |
| 5. Granule Cleaning and Refining | Sorting granules by size and purifying them from any remaining contaminants. | Screening systems, washing and drying units. | High-quality, clean rubber granules ready for final use. |
FIFA Quality & FIFA Quality Pro Certificates
International Sports Federations Approvals
Global ISO Certifications
European Standards (EN)
Global Quality Certifications – Performance and Safety Assurance
The wide range of international certifications obtained by Sport Floor Factory stands as solid proof of the superior quality of its recycled rubber granules, reinforcing customer confidence worldwide.
The factory’s rubber granules fully comply with the requirements of the FIFA Quality Programme for artificial football turf.
This ensures optimal playability, superior comfort, and maximum protection for athletes during running, sliding, and falls — essential for professional-grade sports fields.
Sport Floor holds ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management.
These certifications confirm the company’s commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility throughout its production processes.
All products bear the CE Mark, signifying compliance with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.
This certification is essential for export to the EU market and demonstrates that the products are safe, reliable, and of premium quality.
The factory strictly adheres to the EU REACH Regulation, ensuring all rubber granules are free from hazardous substances and fully compliant with international environmental and health standards.
All products meet ASTM standards that define and test the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of rubber.
This guarantees shock absorption, durability, and safety across all applications — ensuring consistent performance in varied conditions.
The rubber granules meet EN71-3 safety requirements, ensuring they are non-toxic and safe for children’s playgrounds and pets.
This standard limits the migration of heavy metals and harmful organic compounds, ensuring total safety.
The factory complies with DIN standards, recognized globally as benchmarks for evaluating sports flooring performance.
This guarantees high safety, resilience, and play performance in sports facilities and arenas.
Direct Supply from Egypt to China In 2025, Sport Floor successfully executed direct export operations from Egypt to China, supplying premium SBR rubber granules to some of the largest sports construction companies in Asia. Certified by the Russian Sports Authority Our SBR rubber granules are officially approved by the Russian Sports Authority for use in artificial turf football fields, confirming our compliance with international sports flooring standards. Leading Supplier in the Middle East Since 2021 Since 2021, Sport Floor has signed long-term supply contracts with major clients across the Arab world, becoming the largest rubber granule supplier in the Middle East for sports flooring and playground applications.
Pricing — Varies by Order Time, Quantity & Specifications
The price range depends on:
Rubber type (EPDM is more expensive than SBR), required weight, shipping & customs costs, color treatment, and technical specifications.
Approx. USD 0.25–0.30 / kg for large volume purchases.
- Approx. USD 0.8–2.5 / kg depending on color quality, purity, and quantity.
Starting from USD 25–60 / m² for small projects — varies by thickness and specifications.
Approx. USD 0.25–0.30 / m² depending on infill density and granule type.
Important Note: The above prices are indicative. For an accurate quote, please send us your project details (quantities, purpose, country, required specifications – shipping port name), and we will provide a detailed offer within 72 hours.
Strategic factories and warehouses in China, Dubai, and Cairo ensure fast delivery and full logistical support to clients across the globe.
Extensive manufacturing and installation experience with full compliance to international quality and safety standards.
High production capacity capable of supplying large-scale projects (stadiums, sports cities) and small facilities (schools, playgrounds, parks).
Comprehensive services including 3D design, materials supply, full installation, quality assurance, and after-sales maintenance contracts.
EPDM offers superior UV resistance, color stability, and surface durability, making it ideal for top layers.
SBR is a cost-effective option, suitable for base layers or infill material in artificial turf and playground flooring.
Yes. EPDM granules are non-toxic and safe when installed according to standards — including shock absorption (ESD) testing and proper surface coating. They comply with EN71-3 and REACH safety standards for children’s play areas.
With over 20 years of export experience, Sport Floor has shipped to 47+ countries worldwide.
We provide all required documentation — including Certificate of Origin, shipping reels, and customs papers — to ensure smooth and reliable delivery for every shipment.
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Whether your project is a fitness center, light play area, balcony, or commercial walkway, if you’re looking for a cost-effective yet durable solution like 2 cm rubber flooring, we’re ready to provide:
⦁ A free field sample,
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Contact us today — let’s transform your space into a durable, safe, and functional surface built to last.
A sports materials and flooring engineer with over 18 years of experience in designing rubber and artificial turf flooring systems. He has overseen the implementation of gym and playground projects in China, the Middle East, and Europe, and focuses on selecting materials that balance performance, cost, and sustainability.
M. Liu Jin Product Development Manager at Sportfloor