-- cost advantage: compared with real ice, the construction cost of fake ice is only about 1/5 of that of real ice. -- site advantage: the imitation of bingbing market is not limited by site area, location and environment. Quick and convenient installation. Indoor or outdoor. --Seasonal advantage: enjoy skating all year round, no matter what the temperature is. hockey flooring tile super glide synthetic ice skating rink / tile / panel / hockey | --Low operating cost: no huge electricity cooling costs, no large amount of water for ice making.Easy to maintain and long service life. -- environmental protection: no pollution, no noise, recyclable.Save water and electricity. --Unique footless coaming system easy to install and remove.The ground is as good as new after demolition. -- convenience: the area of the ice rink can be adjusted at any time according to the market and business conditions. | ||
Comparison | Synthetic Ice | Conventional Ice |
Purpose | Multi-purpose | Skating |
Building | No special needs | Clear Span |
Floor | Any solid surface | Concrete or sand |
Power Plant | None | 2 compressors, etc. |
Technicians | None | |
Annual Maintenance | Minimal | Expensive & mandatory |
Maintenance down time | Minimal | Frequent during a day |
Speical equipment | Commercial scrubber & vacuum cleaner | Zamboni, driver & costs |
Water consumption | None | 2,600 gallons/day |
Hot water heating | None | Expensive & continuous |
Utilities (plant & air-handler) | None | 10,000-12,000/mont |
Installation time | 2,500 sq.ft./day | 4-6 months |
Safety factor | Virtually none | Frequent injuries |
Skaters' comfort | Very pleasant& dry | Generally cold & damp |
After resurfacing | 90% | 199% |
After 1 hour of skating | 90% | 85% |
After 2 hour of skatng | 90% | 78% |