Proven in Testing: Inside the Lab with Infinet
When you design something to live outdoors - exposed to weather, repeated impact, and constant use - performance can’t be assumed. It has to be measured.
That’s what the Infinet team set out to do: to quantify how the system performs under real-world conditions. The goal was simple - to ensure every hoop we produce meets the same standard of strength, safety, and reliability expected of public infrastructure.
Cycle Endurance Testing
The first test replicated years of active use through an automated mechanical rig, repeatedly passing a basketball through the fin system to simulate continuous play.
Infinet completed over one million cycles with no structural failure - confirming the product’s ability to withstand the equivalent of many years of high-traffic play.
The results reinforce what we’ve seen in the field: reduced maintenance, fewer replacements, and consistent performance over time.
Fin Strength Testing
A Fin Strength Test was then performed to evaluate the integrity of individual fins under load. A 100kg weight was applied to a single fin in order to test the limits of material strength and weld quality.
The fin maintained its shape and structure under the entire load, with no cracking, bending, or weld distortion. The test confirmed that each fin can endure well beyond the stresses of normal play - demonstrating the structural confidence built into every Infinet.
Static Load Testing
A Static Load Test was then conducted to assess structural integrity under extreme force. Incremental weights were applied to the hoop assembly to determine its load-bearing limits.
The results demonstrated that the Infinet hoop and support system comfortably exceeded the loads expected during regular use. The data confirmed the strength of the materials, welds, and design - providing a significant safety margin beyond real-world conditions.
Cold Climate Performance
Infinet was designed to overcome one of the biggest challenges faced by traditional nets in cold climates - material failure caused by moisture and freezing.
Studies such as those published by the Professional Association of Climbing Instructors (PACI) - “Wet Rope Dangers” - highlight how rope fibres absorb water, then stiffen, weaken, and fracture when frozen. This process rapidly degrades rope nets, leading to fraying, tangling, and eventual breakage. Chain nets, while more resistant to moisture, are prone to corrosion and failure due to rust in low temperatures.
Infinet’s solid polymer fins eliminate the key weakness found in rope - water absorption. This means they aren’t subject to freeze–thaw expansion that causes damage over time. Combined with powder-coated steel components, the system is expected to retain its flexibility and strength in colder environments, based on its material properties and current field performance.
Performance Confirmed
Together, the results validate what has already been observed across installations: Infinet remains reliable, safe, and low-maintenance in real-world environments.
The testing also provides measurable data for councils, schools, and recreation departments assessing long-term infrastructure investments.
Summary
Infinet’s durability and performance have now been proven under both laboratory and real-world conditions. The findings confirm the system’s suitability for outdoor play environments across varying climates - from Australian heat to North American snow.
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