Skidabrader Runway Rubber Removal Equipment

Maintaining airport runways is a critical task that ensures the safety and efficiency of air travel. One of the most challenging aspects of runway upkeep is the removal of rubber deposits left by aircraft tires during landings. Over time, these rubber buildups can reduce friction, leading to hazardous conditions for planes during takeoff and landing. Skidabrader has the essential tools for runway maintenance, specifically focusing on equipment that facilitates effective and efficient rubber removal.

Essential Runway Maintenance Tools for Rubber Removal

Runway maintenance involves a variety of specialized tools designed to clean, resurface, and restore the pavement. Among these, rubber removal equipment plays a vital role. The primary tools used include:

• Water Blasting Systems: Skidabrader maintains a fleet of UHP machines that efficiently remove rubber, oil, and environmental spills using 160-degree water with complete recovery.

• Chemical Removers: Skidabraders' specialized water-soluble solvents break down rubber deposits, quickly leaving no caustic or harmful residue behind to affect the pavement, landing, runway light, or the environment.

• Skid Abraders: The "Skidabrader" is an advanced machine that combines a patented high-velocity bi-directional blasting technique to efficiently remove rubber and provide friction and texturing that meets the runway's specifications. While doing this, it is also able to recycle the shot blast, separating the contaminants and keeping them from becoming airborne until disposal.

Indianapolis International Airport

How Skidabrader Runway Maintenance Improves Safety and Efficiency

Using the proper runway maintenance tools is crucial for maintaining optimal friction levels on the runway surface. Rubber deposits can create slick spots, especially in wet conditions, increasing the risk of aircraft skidding or hydroplaning. Regular removal of these deposits ensures:

• Improved Aircraft Traction: Clean runways provide better grip for tires during landing and takeoff.

• Extended Pavement Life: Removing rubber prevents surface degradation and reduces the need for costly repairs.

• Compliance with Safety Regulations: Aviation authorities require regular runway maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Reduced Downtime: Efficient equipment minimizes the time runways are closed for maintenance, ensuring smooth airport operations.

• Emergencies: Our machines can be operational within 3 minutes and exit a job just as quickly in case of an emergency.

• Technology: We have laser-guided alignment and closed-circuit systems to ensure longitude passes run parallel.

• Power: 1000 Horsepower units can texture 360 degrees around the aggregate to provide the fastest and most economical method for addressing friction requirements.

  
  

Investing in high-quality runway maintenance tools, including runway rubber removal equipment, enables airports to maintain safe and reliable surfaces while optimizing their maintenance schedules and operations.

Toronto Pearson International Airport

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George Bush International

Jorge Chavez International- Peru

These innovations help airports maintain high safety standards while reducing operational costs and environmental impact.

Maintaining clean and safe runways is a complex but essential task for airports worldwide. Utilizing the right runway maintenance tools, including advanced runway rubber removal equipment, ensures that rubber deposits are effectively removed, thereby preserving runway friction and safety. By adopting best practices and embracing new technologies, airport maintenance teams can maintain runways in optimal condition, supporting safe and efficient air travel.