Bituchem produce a range of emulsions suitable for a number of applications but work in accordance to the BBA HAPAS Roads and Bridges regulations. Each emulsion is a mixture of polymer bitumen, water and emulsifiers which in turn prepare the surface for the laying of chippings which finalises the road surface ready for use. Bituchem have two popular surface dressings, - Polbit and Fortcoat

Surface Preparation for application of Emulsion Binder

As the emulsions contain water, - cold temperatures, rain, and damp atmospheres do not permit a surface dressing to be completed successfully so the product is very much seasonal. In season the emulsions can be adapted to a certain extent in order to manage the unpredictable weather conditions. However, this is only to cope with fluctuating ambient temperatures, not damp conditions.
In order to get a good finish, contractors will sweep the existing surface, remove any obstacles, for example cats eyes and cover any drain lids or service access points

Supply and Delivery

Bituchem supply the emulsion in bulk by tanker to site. It is then transferred from the tanker into either heated holding tanks supplied by Bituchem or to onsite sprayer tanks provided by the contractor who is undertaking the job. If necessary, Bituchem can apply the binder without the need of contractors if instructed.