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Grades
of Bitumen Emulsions
Bitumen
Content Classification Uses
40%
K1-40 (click
here for data sheet). Concrete curing, mist
spraying, tack coating.
55%
K1-55 Concrete curing, grass growing, grouting
patching, sealing, formation and sub-base,
surface dressing. Tack coating.
60%
K1-60 Grouting, patching, sealing, formation and
sub-base, surface dressing.
70% K1-70
Surface dressings
POLBIT (click
here for data sheet).
A mid polymer modified cationic emulsion, manufactured with a polymer
modified bitumen. This material conforms to the roadnote 39 specification
for intermediate polymer modified surface dressing binder.
FORTCOTE
(click
here for data sheet).
A
strong polymer modified surface dressing emulsion. It utilises the
technology of a strong polymer modified bitumen.. This material conforms
to the roadnote 39 table NG9/8 specification for premium surface dressing
emulsions.
The
addition of polymers to the bitumen emulsion improves the low temperature
adhesion and elasticity.
MACADAM
BONDING
For domestic or private use we would recommend a standard 40 of 60
% tack coat. For the more heavily used works then we may recommend
a modified tack coat. See below for more information. Supplied in
205 litre drums or in bulk. 20/25 litre containers can be supplied
on request.
POLYBOND
(click here for data sheet)
A Polymer modified
bond coat in accordance with BS EN 14023.
Sealants
COLD SEAL PAINT is supplied in 20 litre buckets for
easy use. This product has various uses from crack sealing on driveways
and pavements to painting on roofs to disallow the penetration of
water. The main use for Cold Seal tends to be for sealing the vertical
edges in trenches.
HOT JOINT PAINT comes in the same size packaging
but the product is solid. It requires heating up in a bitumen boiler.
Primarily used to seal up the edges of freshly laid tarmac. Hot Joint
Paint is also available in red for red tarmac edges.
OXIDISED
BITUMEN
Also know as blown bitumen, it is used in the roofing industry to
seal the felt to the roof. Requires heating. Supplied in paper kegs
POT HOLE REPAIR
Easypatch – is a patching material which is applied cold –
there’s no need for hot asphalt, Easypatch can be applied to
any shape hole, and needs no compacting, allowing for a quick cost
effective & user friendly solution for both domestic and highway
repairs.
ANTI-SKID
OVER BANDING MATERIALS
Anti-Skid is used in areas that breaking is required such as approaches
to junctions or roundabouts, pedestrian crossings or normal traffic
lights. Other areas that require good tyre grip is on sharp bend or
steep slopes. Of course, it doesn't have to be used on roads alone,
it’s also used on steps and disabled access ramps. Requires
heating. Supplied in 20litre buckets
POPPY
RED AND BLACK SLURRY SEAL
Ideal for central reservations, footways, cycle ways and driveways.
Once mixed with sand in a drum type cement mixer, will give you a
better look and get longer life out of the existing surface. Supplied
in 20litre buckets or 205litre open top drums.
LIQUID
RED RR3
– For addition to Macadam’s and Asphalts
This product
contains a high level of pigment suspended in a solvent hydrocarbon
medium.
Advantages:
- Easier to
control than powder, so less waste and contamination.
- Requires a
shorter mixing time than dry powder.
- Suitable for
pumping at ambient temperature.
- Easier to
control levels of liquid red from a console.
- Saves on binder.
1.5-2.0 kg less required for every 10kg if liquid red used.
- Purpose built
storage tanks to hold materials are available.
- Supplied in
pre-weighed low melt bags or specially designed 2 tonne portable
tanks.
- Fully automated
system can be designed.
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