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Puzzle Mat 3D ®
The World’s Easiest Rubber Tile to Install
From Patent Innovation to an Unmatched Market Leader
Since its debut at GaLaBau 2018, Puzzle Mat 3D® has established itself across Europe—especially in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Its reputation is built on exceptionally easy installation, initially valued primarily on playgrounds. Over time, municipalities and public agencies recognized its full potential: thanks to the smart interlocking system, sub-base costs can be reduced on a project-by-project basis, and additional edging restraints are often unnecessary. The tiles interlock like a modular building kit, creating a permanently stable surface. Even under heavy use, they do not shift. If needed, individual tiles can be replaced quickly and easily. Puzzle Mat 3D® is therefore suitable both for premium projects with the highest performance requirements and for cost-efficient solutions where budget and long-term value matter.
Common Application Issues with Conventional Tiles
Traditional impact-attenuating surfacing systems typically use pin connectors or plastic dowels. When installed correctly—with staggered joints and proper edging—these systems can hold together. However, they come with two major drawbacks: High labor intensity, and susceptibility to sub-base errors. Even well-compacted sub-bases can develop irregularities—something that occurs even with experienced landscape contractors. The result: tiles lift, overlap, or create hazardous gaps. Puzzle Mat 3D® eliminates these issues through its patented 3D interlock. The combination of its puzzle shape, intermediate elements, and knob-and-indentation technology creates a secure horizontal and vertical connection—without the need for edging restraints.
The 3D Solution
With Puzzle Mat 3D®, the typical challenges of conventional safety surfacing systems are a thing of the past. Installation is far easier than poured-in-place surfaces, and maintenance becomes significantly more efficient. Individual tiles can be replaced without disturbing the rest of the area. Because the elements hook together and form a unified system, the structure remains exceptionally stable. For this reason, Puzzle Mat 3D® is now used not only on playgrounds, but also in calisthenics zones, ball sports courts, and pedestrian walkways. At the core of its success is the patented 3D interlocking principle, which allows for secure system integration including corner and edge tiles—forming a long-lasting, modular composite system. The system has also been successfully tested for infiltration performance, joint-friendliness, and ball rebound characteristics.
Ausschreibungstext
Puzzle-shaped rubber granulate tile, 55 × 55 cm, with drainage channels on the underside; horizontal and vertical interlocking elements preventing uplift or rotation. Tile thicknesses: 4.5 cm, 6 cm, and 8 cm. Colors: red, black, gray, green. Certified according to DIN EN 1177 and DIN EN 1176 for fall heights of 1.60 m, 2.20 m, and 2.80 m.
Critical Fall Height (HIC)
| HIC | Thickness | Weight |
| 160 cm | 4,5 cm | 8,9 kg / pcs |
| 210 cm | 6,0 cm | 11,8 kg / pcs |
| 280cm | 8,0 cm | 16,5 kg / pcs |
