Our fleet of Stripe Hog waterblasting
systems provide the lowest cumulative
impact force of any rubber removal
method in the industry today. This
impact force rating is one-half that of
traditional waterblasting systems. Since there are no chemicals or
detergents, the structure of the asphalt is protected from the aggressive
dissolving action of chemicals and detergents. Without the use of
rotating brushes, the surface of the runway is protected from the
abrasion and polishing
caused by steel bristles.
Waterblasting.com technicians and the Stripe Hog® equipment we use
provide consistent results every time. We prefer to perform test strips
before the work is started to demonstrate how our performance will
meet or exceed specifications.
We use only water with our removal process. No harsh chemicals or
abrasion of your surface. The force of the water, combined with the
microscopic nature of a water molecule, means that water can get in
and out of the tiniest of pores. The water carries out with it the rubber
previously trapped in the porous surface of the pavement.
Our immediate recovery method does not allow the debris to resettle
into the pores leaving your runway cleaner which means the numbers
of cleanings required will be reduced.
The final recovered waste water product is filtered to 100 microns.
When disposal is finally needed, the solids (recovered rubber deposits
or paint particles) are easily disposed of in a nearly dried state into
an appropriate container or dump site.
In addition to our technicians adhering to our high safety standards in
all our operational procedures they can vacate and clear any runway
they are working on within seconds of notification.
The age, type and thickness of a runway marking will determine the
level of aggression required for removal. Our Stripe Hog waterblasting
systems, operated by certified technicians, offer you the best option
available in the industry today for effective marking removal with the
least amount of damage to your runway.
Waterblasting.com’s technicians have removed millions of square feet
of rubber and paint at airports around the world and have the
experience that you want when you hire a company to work on your
runways!
Our equipment inventory includes truck mounted, self propelled
mobile and hand held removal systems perfect for each specific need,
from gate markings to hard-to-reach areas in parking garages.
Whether it is rubber deposits, curing compound or painted markings
our vacuum recovery system leaves the surface clean and dry within
minutes.
Waterblasting.com can perform friction tests both prior to and after the
rubber removal process if needed. We
test both the macro and micro
textures.