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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Product Highlights
The grit used is very often calcined bauxite. Its size depends on the degree of anti-slip required and is usually between 1 and 5mm. For vehicle loading a 1-3mm grade is normal. The system is easy to lay and unlike many others cures very quickly. Disruption is minimal and surface can be returned to normal use in about 3 hours depending on temperature. To protect against staining and help with maintenance, the surface can be sealed with a clear seal coat such as Optiseal AR.
The final color of the system is the color of the grit which fully covers the surface. This usually varies from buff to gray. If other colors are required these can be achieved by using coated grit or a colored seal coat.
- Benefits
- Reduced breaking distances, reducing the frequency of accidents
- Long service life compared with other similar systems
- Cold applied using mixer and squeegee
- Low hazard materials
- No need to remove road markings
- Resistant to oils and solvents
- Minimal maintenance
- Minimal traffic disruption
- Suitable for a wide range of substrates (bitumen, concrete, timber, steel, etc.)
- Low initial and whole life cost
- Does not embrittle with age
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Uses
- Highways, on hills, junctions, bends, roundabouts, before pedestrian crossings and level crossings, subways, traffic plates, etc.
- Car parks, on ramps, aisles, bays and pedestrian access and decorations.
- Footbridges, over roads, railways, rivers and canals.
- Stair treads, railway platforms, airport baggage handling areas, engine sheds, ports, jetties and pontoons.
- Application Procedure
Ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 30°C during application and cure. Dry weather conditions and a dry substrate are essential. For low temperature application or application onto a ramp or steeply sloping surface refer manufacturer.
Surface Preparation and Priming
Substrate Preparation Priming Concrete Concrete surfaces must be at least 30 days
old. Remove all contamination and detritus
including oils and greases, laitance, algae,
moss, etc. Lightly texture the surface by
vacuum blasting /or other mechanical means,
Remove residue by vacuum. Deep oil
contamination to be removed using hot
compressed air. Existing thermoplastic
markings to be removed or worked around.
Dry thoroughly.Apply Europrime CT, and
allow to cure tack free (on
average 2 hours). Apply
Eurogrip within 24 hours
of tack free failing which
the area must be
reprimed. If left longer
than 3 days the surface
should also be lightly
abraded.Bitumen
Bound
MaterialsThe surface must be in reasonable condition
and of sufficient strength to accept the
surfacing (must not soften at high
temperatures), not excessively smooth*,
rutted, cracked or subject to aggregate
raveling, etc. It must be at least 30 days old
and have a surface texture that will provide a
good mechanical key eg/SMA or open graded
materials (refer Optus). Sand carpet or
materials using high penetration bitumen are
generally unsuitable as substrates. Remove all
contamination including oils and greases.
Existing thermoplastic markings to be removed
or worked around. Sweep clean to remove all dust.
Allow to dry thoroughly. *Depending on the condition
of the surface it may need to be lightly textured.No primer required Timber Timber must be completely dry throughout
before considering treatment. Timber
contaminated by oils and greases, etc, is not
suitably for treatment. Lightly sand and
sweep/vacuum clean. If possible timber
products should be sealed all round.Apply Europrime CT, and
allow to cure tack free (an
average 2 hours). Apply
Eurogrip within 24 hours
of tack free failing which
the area must be
reprimed. If left longer
than 3 days the surface
should also be lightly
abraded.Steel Remove all rust, mill scale and surface
contamination from steel by grit blasting and
other mechanical means to a bright rust free
surface (SA2½). Oil and grease contamination
should be removed with a suitable cleaning
fluid/degreasant and the residue flushed off
with water. Allow to dry thoroughly.Apply Europrime FM
within 4 hours of surface
preparation. Allow to
cure tack free (on
average 2 hours).
Eurogrip should then be
applied during the
following 10 hours failing
which the area should be
reprimed.Surfacing (Base & Aggregate Scatter)
Strict compliance with the mixing and laying procedure is critical - mixing times must not be exceeded. Materials include Eurogrip 3000, which comes as 3 components. It is used in conjunction with the customer's chosen aggregate.
Pour the contents of Pack B into a suitable mixing vessel and mix using a drill and paddle until homogeneous. Whilst still mixing add the contents of Pack A and continue mixing for a further 20secs. Whilst still mixing slowly add the contents of Pack C and continue for 40secs until a homogeneous mixture is achieved. Pour the mixed material onto the surface and immediately spread using a serrated squeegee - do not spread too thinly (refer to coverage rates). No areas of the substrate should show through. Broadcast the chosen aggregate onto the surface ensuring that there is no resin showing through. Remove any tape when the resin starts to gel and excess aggregate after the surface has become stable. This will vary with both product and ambient temperature.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Coverage and Cure
Both coverage and cure depend on ambient and surface temperatures, the type and condition of the substrate and the grit temperature and size. Coverage of Eurogrip 3000 shall not exceed the following:
- Foot traffic: 2.0 to 2.5kg/m2 (av. 10.2/m2/unit)
- Vehicle traffic: 2.5 to 3.0kg/m2 (av. 8.4m2/unit)
Aggregate (grit) loading varies with the chosen size and type. Typically it will be:
- Foot traffic: 5kg/m2 (0.9 to 1.4mm grit)
- Vehicle traffic: 9kg/m2 (1 to 3mm grit)
Always ensure that there is excess grit available on site to ensure full coverage prior to sweeping. Aggregate is available in a range of natural colors and sizes and in more vivid colors as coated aggregates.
- Initial set @ 20°C: 1 hour
- Open to traffic @ 20°C: 3 hours
Safety & Health
- Health and Safety
Gloves, overalls and barrier cream should be used when working with Eurogrip.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- Eurogrip 3000 is supplied in 23kg units and in 3 components.
- Packaging is in 3 liter pots (pack A), 10 liter pots (pack B) and an 11kg bag.
Storage & Handling
- Cleaning
Eurosolve should be used for cleaning tools, etc