At Skatewave®, we only offer the best product materials for the best quality and durability.
Materials matter. There are 12 product features and materials that set Skatewave® apart in the industry. Learn more about these features below. Then check out more product materials and features on page two. At Skatewave, we don't take shortcuts...and we never will.
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TekTrak™-Coated Steel Skating Surface
We use TekTrak™-coated steel skating surface. It's 12-gauge sheet HRPO steel that has factory-drilled, countersunk holes finished with zinc-enriched epoxy primer then powdercoated with TekTrak, a UV-stabilized textured Super-Durable TGIC polyester powdercoat.
Benefits: When combined with the ribbed frame and substrate, the steel skating surface is a thick, strong base for riders. A five-step wash-and-prep process ensures the paint will adhere perfectly to the ramp, then, in a two-step paint process, the primer is applied, allowed to set up, and the TekTrak textured topcoat is applied.
This ensures that when a bike peg or skateboard scratches the surface, rust won't spread over the entire surface. The multi-step protective coating process reduces corrosion and combats the effects of weather, environment and heavy-duty wear and tear.
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PEM® Nuts and Stainless Steel Fasteners
We use tamper-proof PEM nuts and steel fasteners that are press-fit into the cross-rib channels to attach the steel skating surface. These tamper-proof 5/16" x 1-7/16" stainless steel flathead screws have a blue nylon Loctite® coating to secure the surface.
Benefits: The majority of installation and maintenance is performed from the top down, which saves time and money on labor. Also, if the skating surface needs replacement, it's easier and more cost effective to just remove the surface and replace it, than having to replace the entire ramp.
These vandal-resistant stainless steel fasteners fit snugly into the recessed holes in the skating surface and secure tightly to the PEM nut threading, eliminating any trip hazard. Loctite ensures fasteners won't back out or loosen.
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Transition and Deck Frame
We use only heavy-duty, 11-gauge cross-rib channels robotically welded to 7-gauge end plates every nine inches. Powdercoated to resist corrosion.
Benefits: The ribs are precision engineered to be stronger than conventional ramp systems or sheet steel, providing riders with a stable surface. Robotic welding ensures consistency and strength throughout the obstacle. |
Guardrails
We use a single weldment comprised of 10-gauge perforated sheet steel, 42" high, with vertical 5/8"-thick solid-steel rebar every 3-1/2".
Benefits: Provides a safe, solid space to protect riders who are waiting their turn. Exclusive PVC coating won't chip or peel and protects guardrails from corrosion. It also acts as a temperature insulator in extreme hot or cold.
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Adjustable Foot Levelers
We use adjustable foot levelers that use rugged, 5/8" stainless steel threaded ball stems with a super-tough nylon foot and NBR rubber base.
Benefits: These allow the ramps to be adjusted up or down on uneven surfaces so the transition plate doesn't stick up and create a trip hazard. Foot levelers also allow water to run under the ramp and not puddle or encourage rust.
PEM® is a registered trademark of PennEngineering®.
Loctite® is a registered trademark of Henkel Loctite Corporation. |
Coping and Peg Plate
Coping - 2-3/8" galvanized and powdercoated steel tubing with aluminum end caps.
Peg Plate - 6"-wide stainless steel.
Benefits: Our steel tubing coping is galvanized to resist corrosion, and powdercoated to facilitate easy grinds. Caps ensure nothing catches skate wheels or gets placed inside. The coping has just enough reveal that riders can perform their tricks safely, without tripping.
The peg plate behind the coping protects the deck during grinds and tricks. Plus, it's more cost-effective to replace the 6" -wide plate than the entire deck. |