WalkNet
Walkable net structures made of reinforced fiber ropes create unique possibilities for the design of indoor and outdoor spaces. We implement your project from planning and engineering, production and assembly through to documentation and maintenance.
Whether horizontal or vertical climbing net structures for playgrounds, elegant nets as architectural highlights, or functional walking surfaces for indoor and outdoor areas – WalkNet can be created in many geometries and for different contexts.
- Walkable rope nets with high load capacity: Made of high-strength polyester with integrated steel reinforcement – load capacity up to 32 kN rope breaking force.
- Individual shapes and designs: Flexible design options with free-form shapes, mesh sizes according to EN 1176 or custom sizes, various node types, and edge connections.
- Wide range of colors: A palette of subtle, natural to bold colors that blend harmoniously into any environment or add deliberate accents.
- Safety approved according to EN 1176: Our net structures meet applicable safety requirements in accordance with EN 1176 and offer tested quality for use in public and private areas.
- Full service from a single source: From the initial idea through planning, engineering, and installation to maintenance.
This is how we implement your WalkNet
1. Consultation and planning
We develop the ideal net concept based on your requirements. Whether free-form structures, play and adventure areas, or architectural highlights – we will find the right solution.
2. Engineering and statics
We advise you on node design, mesh geometry, edge attachments, and fastening. We also develop the design, calculate the dimensions of the net, and determine its load-bearing capacity.
3. Manufacturing and installation
We manufacture your WalkNet in the desired configuration. Our installation teams then professionally install your WalkNet.
4. Documentation and maintenance
We provide comprehensive documentation for self-maintenance, as well as services for technical safety inspections, re-tensioning, repairs, and new integrations.
Specifications
The specifications of our WalkNet allow for the combination of various technical details. Create solutions in virtually unlimited shapes, sizes, and structural contexts.
Mesh geometry:
60° angle (for free forms)
90° angle (for square and rectangular net shapes)
Net nodes:
Type A suitable for horizontal nets with square meshes
Type B suitable for vertical nets with square meshes
Type C suitable for free-form shapes with diagonal meshes
Type D suitable for free-form shapes with diagonal meshes
Rope colors:
Beige, red, blue, orange, green, black
Other colors on request
Edge connections:
We tailor our approved end connectors to your specific net. We use a reinforced tying rope to tension and secure the net.
Net shapes:
Geometries in almost unlimited shapes and dimensions
Statics and net design by Jakob Engineering
Development of technical details according to customer requirements possible
Service and maintenance:
New connections, re-tensioning, technical safety checks, repairs
Documentation for self-testing and maintenance
Safety standards:
Net structures (mesh geometry and edge connections) comply with the applicable standards and safety requirements in accordance with EN 1176
Fire behavior confirmation:
Fire behavior testing for the reinforced fiber ropes product line was conducted by independent laboratories. The reinforced fiber ropes (woven into nets) achieve the following classifications:
- Fire performance classification in accordance with DIN EN 13501-1:2019-05 – Class E, Kiwa MPA Dresden GmbH, Classification Report No. P000405977/01 dated October 11, 2024.
- Smoke emission approved in accordance with DIN EN ISO 5659-2:2017-11 and toxicity tested according to DIN EN 45545-2:2026-02, Annex C – Level CITG met, Brandhaus Rhein-Main GmbH & Co. KG, Test Report No. 2024-1278 dated August 30, 2024.
- In addition, confirmation of the fire behavior of the steel reinforcement as a load-bearing component was achived. In this case, for a 1x19 spiral strand rope, 1960, B, sZ: Classification of fire behavior in accordance with DIN EN 13501-1:2019-05 – Class B-s1 d0, Kiwa MPA Dresden GmbH, Classification Report No. P000405977/03 dated October 11, 2024.
Combinations of mesh nodes and mesh angles
Combinations of edge connections
