1/4 Inch Recycled Rubber
We make 1/4 inch recycled rubber from quality truck tires in Galion, Ohio. It’s all-black material.
This is a coarser size than our mesh crumb. If a spec says 1/4 inch, don’t substitute 10/20 mesh or another crumb grade unless the specifier agrees. It’s also not the same product as our all-black rubber mulch made from semi tires.
1/4 Inch Rubber for Playgrounds
A lot of playground jobs that want a loose rubber surface call for a larger particle, and 1/4 inch is a size we get asked for. The rubber doesn’t break down the way wood chips do, so the surface holds up longer.
Depth matters because of fall height. The playground designer sets a depth to match the equipment. Installers and owners use ASTM F1292 to test how the surface absorbs impact. Ask us for a spec sheet on the rubber itself.
More on that work is on our playground surfaces page.
Equestrian Arena Footing
Some horse arenas mix recycled rubber into the footing. Footing contractors often want a coarser size than turf infill, and 1/4 inch is one of the sizes that comes up.
If you have a footing recipe or a size already in the arena, send it. We’ll tell you what we can supply.
Baseball Field Rubber
Batting cages, bullpens, and some practice areas use a coarser recycled rubber rather than a fine turf-infill crumb. 1/4 inch is a size that fits some of those jobs. Warning tracks and infield mixes are specified by the field designer. If that’s the work you have, send the spec.
For crumb rubber infill on a synthetic turf baseball or football field, start with our sports turf infill page and the mesh grade the turf company named.
Packaging and Shipping
1/4 inch recycled rubber ships in bulk bags or bulk loads, by truckload nationwide. Custom sizes are available on request.
1/4 Inch Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | 1/4 inch recycled rubber |
| Material | All-black recycled rubber from truck tires |
| Size range | 1/4 inch |
| Produced at | Willig Tire Recycling North, 352 South St., Galion, OH |
| Packaging | Bulk bags or bulk loads |
| Shipping | Shipped by truckload nationwide |
| Physical properties | Spec sheet available on request |
| Custom sizes | Available on request |
Other Sizes
We also make 10/20 mesh, 20 minus, 20/30 mesh, 30 minus, and TDF chips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/4 inch recycled rubber?
It is a coarser size than mesh-designated crumb. We make it from truck tires in Galion, Ohio, and it is all-black material. It is often used for playground surfaces, some equestrian footing, and certain baseball field rubber applications such as batting cages.
Is 1/4 inch rubber the same as rubber mulch?
No. 1/4 inch is a sized recycled rubber product. Our rubber mulch is a separate all-black mulch made from semi tires. If your job calls for mulch, see the rubber mulch page. If it calls for 1/4 inch, order this product.
Can 1/4 inch rubber be used on playgrounds?
Yes, when a playground spec calls for a 1/4 inch size. Surfacing depth has to match the fall height of the equipment, and installers use standards such as ASTM F1292 to test impact attenuation. Ask us for a product spec sheet.
Do you sell 1/4 inch rubber for horse arenas?
Some arena footing mixes use a coarser recycled rubber, including 1/4 inch. Send the size your footing contractor specified and we will tell you what we can supply.
How is 1/4 inch recycled rubber shipped?
In bulk bags or bulk loads, by truckload nationwide. Custom sizes are available on request.
Request a Quote
Tell us the size, how much you need, and where it’s going. We’ll confirm availability and how we can load it. You can also email sales@willigtire.com.