Surface Drying

A specialist machine can be utilised to dry and warm surfaces, usually roads, runways and race tracks – In the fastest possible way.

The machine travels over the surfaces and the hot airstream moisture, water, snow or ice leaving a dry surface for numerous applications to be applied.

The surface temperature is monitored constantly and the area can be dried without affecting the original surface construction, as the temperature, airflow, diffuser height and speed is adjustable and is fully controlled by the operator.

The machine consists of a small turbine engine mounted on a trailer with a specially designed air diffuser. The trailer is towed by a 4x4 vehicle and is very manoeuvrable and flexible to fit in most areas.

The entire process is equipped with all the necessary safety demands and the necessary paperwork such as method and risk statement, insurance, health and safety policy, operational manual and fully trained and skilled CSCS operatives.

In an ideal environment the machine can dry up to 5,000sq.m per day.

Uses

To dry and warm road surfaces for surface application such as anti-skid, white lining, decorative finishing, membrane and waterproofing, surface draining applications.
To dry and warm bridge joints ready for sealing.
To clear snow and ice from runways and other transport networks.
To dry test tracks and skid pan areas to measure traction and remove the slipperiness as a result of rain, black ice or snow.
To dry drag strips and race circuits from rain affected areas.
To clean sandy race circuits from dust, sand, debris and spillages of fluid.

Clients

Eurovia – Olympic Park
Bardon – Dartford Tunnel
Scottish Highways – Lake Lochmond
Carillion – M40 Junction 3-4
Millbrook – Drying of skid pads
JMS Lincoln – Liskeard Retail Park, Cornwall
Asphalt Reinforcing – M40
Delmar Flooring – A9 Helmsdale & A433 Westonbirt
Morrison Construction – Drying of Oval Circuit surface
Santa Pod Raceway – Drying of race track
Rockingham Motor Speedway – Drying and debris removal

Technical Specification

Exhaust/Diffuser Temperature – 100-400°C
Weight of Machine – 1,500kg
Fuel – Jet A1
Noise – 85db at 5 metre

Cost

Drying from £0.60 per sq.m. (Depending on surface formation and wetness)