SIS Air

SIS Air subsurface aeration system optimises root growth zones to create a stronger playing surface and reduce pitch damage and ongoing maintenance costs.

Field and Subsurface Benefits

SIS Air is an innovative subsurface aeration system designed to proactively manage soil moisture content, temperature and remove excess water from the soil profile. The SIS Air system can operate in either a vacuum mode to pull water out of the pitch, or pressure mode to push air through the rootzone.

Root Growth

Air exchange improves root growth and plant health.

Disease Prevention

Controlling soil moisture helps prevent algae, black layer and other diseases.

Durability

Increases playing surface resilience to wear and tear.

Microbial Activity

Promotes healthier, more disease resistant turf by increasing microbial activity.

Temperature Management

You can manage the whole temperature of the pitch through distribution of cold or warm air to ensure a consistent temperature throughout.

Undersoil Heating

Boosts the performance of undersoil heating during winter months.

Gas Transfer

Provides aeration and gas transfer in the soil profile in summer, forcing cooler air through the profile.

Water Removal

In extreme rainfall, the vacuum mode can extract water from the surface, reducing risk of match cancellation.

GROUND CONTROL

Our SIS Air systems are built with premium-quality materials, designed and installed by experts to help grounds teams deliver elite level surfaces year round. The SIS Air system is managed via an operator touch screen installed on the SIS Air control panel in the plant room.

The system can operate either in manual mode, pre-set daily scheduled mode or pressure for heat mode. SIS Air can be integrated with other systems, such as irrigation and heating, and fully automated through in-ground moisture, gas, and temperature sensors or via an external weather station.

SIS Air can be installed with the Formavoid system to create SIS Air Circulate, which helps reduce your water consumption.

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Vacuum Mode

The vacuum operation works by drawing air down from the playing surface through the pitch profile. This can help with the release of carbon dioxide from the surface.

Further to this, vacuum mode helps pull out dew from the playing surface.

This mode comes into its own during periods of heavy rain, maintaining near perfect playing conditions while reducing unnecessary and costly postponements.

Pressure Mode

The pressure mode moves air up through the pitch profile bringing oxygen to the root network, as well as controlling root zone temperature effectively throughout all seasons.

This mode of operation can boost the performance of under-soil heating during the winter months, and cooling in warmer climates. The pressure mode also aids with providing a solution to the problems caused by a shaded or sunny areas of the pitch.

SIS Air gives approximately 6 times more drainage capacity where it was tested against another non SIS Air stadium in Turkey.”

SIS Pitches

Berkay Sezen, Projects Director

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS, EVERY TIME.

Our pitch management systems have been installed worldwide across stadiums and training facilities to enhance the capabilities of ground teams.

Galatasaray
Trabzonspor
FC Copenhagen
HPCA Stadium
Fenerbahçe
Ferencvárosi TC
Inter Milan
Samsunspor
FH Hafnarfjördur

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Air & Stormwater Management

SIS Air can also be installed with Water Product’s Formavoid system to create SIS Air Circulate, a combined air and stormwater management solution for optimal pitch performance.

What is Formavoid?

Formavoid is a 100mm deep plastic void former designed to create strong columns and arches by integrating with fill material, leaving 60% open void space beneath for water management and storage. When filled with aggregates (1mm–40mm particle size), it forms a stable granular base with improved water storage capacity.

Formavoid can be filled with 30% void type 3 aggregate for subbase water attenuation or soil for green infrastructure applications.

SIS Air Circulate

SIS Air Circulate enables air distribution beneath the pitch, which can be heated or cooled for thermal control, while simultaneously managing drainage, rainwater, and irrigation water via cassette installation.

Harvested stormwater is stored in a void and recirculated for irrigation, reducing water consumption. Additionally, it maintains a minimal water table (approximately 2-3cm) to ensure ideal humidity levels for optimal root health.

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Subsurface Aeration Systems

Construct and Install

Our team can manage the entire installation process for you, as part of a pitch reconstruction. We ensure that the SIS Air system is installed correctly and that grounds staff are trained to use the system efficiently.

Supply Only

We offer SIS Air as a standalone unit for those who wish to install the system in their own construction project. Even when supplying SIS Air only, all installations are carried out by SIS Pitches engineers.

OUR INSTALLATIONS

Pitch Aeration Cost

The cost varies depending on many factors, including location and the system required. Contact our team to find out more.

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case studies

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Saving the Champions League from ‘Biblical’ Downpours at Galatasaray’s Rams Park

Responding to the increasing demand for high quality cricket facilities in India, SIS Pitches, a global leader in sports surface design, manufacturing, and installation, is proud to announce the completion of eight new hybrid cricket pitches

Pitch transformation at El Monumental Stadium complete

El Monumental Stadium, Argentina’s largest stadium has undergone a transformation, making it the most technologically advanced pitch in South America.

First hybrid grass pitch in Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Aviva Stadium, located in Dublin, Ireland, is the country’s premier rugby and football venue. It is known for hosting world-class sporting events and is home to Ireland’s first SIS Grass Hybrid pitch.

Glasgow Rangers showcase the versatility of SIS Grass Hybrid

The SIS Grass Hybrid pitch not only meets the high demands of football but also handles the use from concerts by artists like Harry Styles.

SIS Grass Hybrid celebrates global success

Our brand of hybrid pitches are 95% natural grass with synthetic fibres stitched into them to enable more playing hours and a faster recovery time.

SIS Grass Hybrid stitching installed at FC Barcelona Training Ground

FC Barcelona, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world, known for their high standards in sports performance and innovation, required advanced pitch technology for their training facilities.

Touchdown with the latest SIS Grass Hybrid technology at Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers required an advanced pitch solution, hybrid Grass, to improve field performance at their home stadium, Lambeau Field.

Pitch perfect SIS Grass Hybrid installation at BMO Field

BMO field in Toronto takes a huge step forward, installing SIS Grass hybrid pitch technology

SIS Air

Field and Subsurface Benefits

Root Growth

Disease Prevention

Durability

Microbial Activity

Temperature Management

Undersoil Heating

Gas Transfer

Water Removal

GROUND CONTROL

Vacuum Mode

Pressure Mode

Galatasaray

Saving the Champions League from ‘Biblical’ Downpours at Galatasaray’s Rams Park

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS, EVERY TIME.

Air & Stormwater Management

What is Formavoid?

SIS Air Circulate

Subsurface Aeration Systems

Construct and Install

Supply Only

OUR INSTALLATIONS

Pitch Aeration Cost

case studies

Saving the Champions League from ‘Biblical’ Downpours at Galatasaray’s Rams Park

Pitch transformation at El Monumental Stadium complete

First hybrid grass pitch in Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

Glasgow Rangers showcase the versatility of SIS Grass Hybrid

SIS Grass Hybrid celebrates global success

SIS Grass Hybrid stitching installed at FC Barcelona Training Ground

Touchdown with the latest SIS Grass Hybrid technology at Green Bay Packers

Pitch perfect SIS Grass Hybrid installation at BMO Field

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