Pavement Texturing Technology
Texturing Roads & Runways For Your Safety
WINNING PHILOSOPHY
Skidabrader services the needs of airport and highway engineers who have structurally sound pavement with surface problems. The most technologically advanced equipment, operated professionally, allows maximum productivity in short work windows. Fully instrumented controls and plenty of horsepower insures the operator can quickly and easily produce the specified surface every time, without excuses.
EXPERIENCE
The Skidabrader team of operators have over 100 years of combined surface modification, texturing and surface preparation. We operate to the industries highest standards for safety and testing requirements. When a Skidabrader is on the job, an industry expert is also on the job which includes Skidabraders' 20+ years of references.
EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
The pressure is always on the pavement engineer to break out and replace aging pavement, but many times an inexpensive repair procedure can prolong its life expectancy and safety. The Skidabrader is designed, built, and operated, to serve in this effort. Our entire staff pledges their complete support in providing this industry with the best pavement repair services possible at the lowest price. For that purpose, we are continually interested in receiving your feedback on how we are doing.
A Track Record of Safety and Success
Skidabrader is built in the USA and has been operating
in North America for more than 30 years
782,000 square yards
111 lane miles
The Cause Way twin span bridge over 23 miles long is the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. The Skidabrader restored its surface to a safe texture and helped complete the project in 90 days ahead of schedule.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
145, 000 square yards
2 Machines in 2 Days
Major aircraft manufacturers
use this operating airport
for braking tests.
Skidabrader textured this
runway to targeted skid
numbers that met FAA specifications within 2 days.
Rosewell, New Mexico
1,794,662 square miles
255 lane miles
This large scale project spanned nine parish districts and consisted of all Interstate Highways and was completed in 41 working days with 2 machines. Skidabrader textured the roads to lower wet weather accident rates.
Louisiana Statewide Contract
The Skidabrader
PERFORMANCE
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Clean, Dry Operation
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No Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
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Truck-mounted Electromagnets Are Used
On All Airport Projects -
Excellent Friction Numbers with Reduced Tire Wear and Rubber Build-up
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Highly Productive Equipment Reduces Lane Closures
The Skidabrader
ADVANTAGE
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Promotes Surface Drainage
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Reduces Hydroplaning
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Improves Both Micro and Macro Texture
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Retexturing Extends the Life of the Surface
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Prepares Surface for Sealers and Overlays
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Environmentally Friendly
The Skidabrader
SOLUTIONS
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No Damage to Finger Joints or Drainage Inlets
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No Airborne Contaminates
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No Contaminated Run-off
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Truck Mounted Vacuum Unites Facilitate
Off-Site Blasted Material Disposal -
Highly Economical Solution to Hydroplaning and Friction Management
