Fall Protection

Children play with total commitment. They climb a little higher than last time, leap from the rung into the distance and try out what they dare to do. If a fall does happen, it should end gently. The ground beneath the equipment matters just as much as the equipment itself.

TÜV-certified safety surfacing tiles

Our safety surfacing tiles are TÜV-certified. The playground standard DIN EN 1176 requires impact-absorbing surfacing from a fall height of 60 centimetres.

Prequalified in the HPQR

Our evidence of suitability for public procurement procedures has been verified and is filed in the prequalification register.

Delivery time of two to three weeks

As a rule for safety surfacing tiles and grass mats. The exact details are given for each product.

6 products

espas Spezialkleber für Fallschutzplatten

espas special adhesive for fall protection slabs

33,32 €

On sale

espas lawn grid mat

From 60,45 €

64,14 €

On sale

espas fall protection slab fall height 1.5m

From 49,27 €

52,24 €

On sale

espas lawn grid mat

From 47,00 €

49,86 €

On sale

espas fall protection plate fall height 2m

From 41,41 €

43,91 €

On sale

espas fall protection plate fall height 2m

From 69,50 €

73,66 €

Grass mat made of red rubber granulate with an open grid pattern

Safety surfacing mats and tiles for playgrounds

Whether nursery school, school grounds, public playground or residential estate: which safety surfacing mat is right depends on the fall height of the equipment above it. We offer safety surfacing tiles made of rubber granulate for fall heights of up to 1.50 metres and up to 2.00 metres, as well as grass mats in two thicknesses: 45 millimetres for fall heights of up to 1.50 metres and 65 millimetres for fall heights of up to 2.10 metres. With the grass mats, the area can be stabilised and greened at the same time. For paths and borders, path edging made of rubber granulate complements the area.

Safe ground allows children to try things out. Children who climb, balance and jump train coordination, strength and sense of balance along the way. We show how much space an item of equipment takes up together with its safety surfacing, for example, with our play towers.

How large the impact area must be and which types of ground the standard permits is set out, with the formula and an overview, in our safety surfacing calculation. You tell us the dimensions of your area, and we prepare a drawing showing the arrangement of the equipment and the safety surfacing areas required.

Red safety surfacing tiles made of rubber granulate, laid in a staggered pattern with connecting pins at the edges

Rubber mats for the playground: material and safety

Our safety surfacing tiles are rubber mats made of rubber granulate: they cushion the impact and are TÜV-certified. Four tiles make one square metre, which keeps the area easy to manage even where the cuts are complicated. We offer the matching special adhesive for laying.

The playground standard DIN EN 1176 requires impact-absorbing surfacing: from a free height of fall of 60 centimetres across the entire impact area, and for swings and slides regardless of height.

We usually deliver safety surfacing tiles and grass mats in two to three weeks. As with all our products, the espas guarantee also applies to safety surfacing.

Delivery from ten square metres

We sell safety surfacing tiles and grass mats from an area of ten square metres, and a surcharge for small quantities applies to smaller amounts. For larger areas, you order whole pallets directly on the product page. For any of our products, we will prepare a separate quotation for you on request.

How much safety surfacing area does your play structure need?

Advice on 0561 574 63 916 Enquire by email

Frequently asked questions

From what fall height is safety surfacing required?

From a free height of fall of 60 centimetres, DIN EN 1176 requires impact-absorbing surfacing across the entire impact area. For equipment that forces movement, such as swings and slides, this applies regardless of height.

How thick must safety surfacing mats be?

The thickness depends on the fall height: our grass mats are 45 millimetres thick for up to 1.50 metres and 65 millimetres for up to 2.10 metres. You also choose our safety surfacing tiles according to fall height, for up to 1.50 metres or up to 2.00 metres. For loose-fill material such as wood chips, bark mulch, sand or gravel, the playground standard specifies a layer of at least 20 centimetres for fall heights up to 2.00 metres and 30 centimetres up to 3.00 metres, in each case plus 10 centimetres, because children displace the material as they play.

What ground is suitable for safety surfacing mats?

We will work out with you which sub-base your safety surfacing mats need for your area, most easily by phone on 0561 574 63 916. For laying the safety surfacing tiles, we offer a matching special adhesive, and four tiles make one square metre. Grass mats stabilise and green the area at the same time.

What alternatives are there to safety surfacing tiles?

Wood chips, bark mulch, sand and gravel are also permitted up to a fall height of 3.00 metres. In Germany, grass is permitted up to 1.50 metres, as long as the grass cover stays permanently unbroken; a maximum of 1.00 metre is recommended. Loose-fill material does, however, need intensive maintenance: the area must be checked for debris, loosened and topped up where necessary. In return, the material can be played with, and as a natural product it blends into its surroundings. With safety surfacing tiles, loosening and topping up are not needed, which is why they are usually the lower-maintenance solution.

How large must the impact area be?

A free falling space of at least 1.50 metres must be kept around the equipment, measured from the outermost part. Swings and roundabouts have their own dimensions: for swings, the minimum falling space is the chain length times 0.867, plus 2.25 metres; for roundabouts it is at least 2.00 metres, and for turntables 3.00 metres. From a fall height above 1.50 metres, the area increases according to a fixed formula. You will find the calculation, including a table, on our safety surfacing calculation page.

Is there safety surfacing that looks like grass?

Yes, our grass mats: they stabilise and green the area at the same time, so that it keeps its natural appearance. They are available for fall heights of up to 1.50 metres and up to 2.10 metres.

Made with Experience and Care

With experience, craftsmanship and attention to detail: In Kassel, we manufacture many components for our playground equipment ourselves. For thoughtfully designed playground solutions.

Simple structure

All play equipment is largely pre-assembled and only needs to be assembled and installed on site.

Made in Germany

espas produces the components in its own factory in Kassel, thus securing jobs in Germany since 2005.

Short delivery routes

Our location in Kassel is centrally situated in Germany. From here, we coordinate the delivery of our playground equipment.

Affordable top quality

Through a controlled purchasing and production process, we achieve low prices with top quality.