Surface sterilisation aims to eliminate pathogens, pests, diseases, spores and other harmful microorganisms without chemicals, and without harming soil composition. Fineturf worked with global specialists on a highly manoeuvrable unit. Pipes transfer steam under heatproof covers. The objective is 85°C in the top 65mm of the profile for a full hour, and 60°C below that.
Chemical-free surface care
Steam Surface Sterilisation
Fineturf are pleased to announce the introduction of steam surface sterilisation – adding to their already extensive range of services for the construction, installation and maintenance of sports surfaces and surrounding facilities.
Overview
What you need to know.
- Target
- 85°C in the top 65mm for one hour, 60°C below
- Chemistry
- No herbicides or pesticides, steam only
- AELTC 2024
- Nine courts including Centre Court and Court One
- Also used at
- Lord’s wickets and Queen’s Club Centre Court
Recent and notable workAELTC Wimbledon · Lord’s · The Queen’s Club
Thermal targets
Heat the profile, not the chemistry.
As AELTC adapts to climate and environmental pressure, steam sterilisation is now a major part of the programme to manage weeds, pests and disease. It is a rolling programme so courts can stay open longer for members.
The same process works on cricket and football surfaces. At Lord’s, Fineturf sterilised four key wickets on the square.
CricketSurface sterilisation aims to eliminate pathogens, pests, diseases, spores and other harmful microorganisms without chemicals, and without harming soil composition. Fineturf worked with global specialists on a highly manoeuvrable unit. Pipes transfer steam under heatproof covers. The objective is 85°C in the top 65mm of the profile for a full hour, and 60°C below that.
As AELTC adapts to climate and environmental pressure, steam sterilisation is now a major part of the programme to manage weeds, pests and disease. It is a rolling programme so courts can stay open longer for members.
The same process works on cricket and football surfaces. At Lord’s, Fineturf sterilised four key wickets on the square.
CricketProcess
How we deliver the work.
Position the sterilisation unit
The manoeuvrable unit is situated beside the surface being treated.
Transfer and retain steam
Pipes transfer steam retained with heatproof covers.
Achieve thermal targets
85°C in the top 65mm for one hour, and 60°C below that.
Support ongoing programmes
Rolling programmes help venues manage weeds, pests and diseases while keeping surfaces open longer.
Related projects
Verified work in tennis court construction.
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