Eurogrip STS

Description

product image :: anti-skid coating used for steep incline on pedestrian footpath Anti-skid surface coatings for RO-RO link spans, ramps and similar to achieve improved slip and skid resistance.

Safe negotiation of steep ramps by vehicles is critically important to the rapid and efficient embarkation/loading of car ferries and to achieving adequate traction on bridges and on steep inclines. Anti-skid or high friction coatings are often used to improve the skid resistance of new build as well as providing a quick and easy remedy for existing slippery surfaces. Surfaces are inevitably degraded by use particularly as a result of heavy vehicle and 'tractor' movements and the high shear forces applied by slow moving vehicles when negotiating ramps.

Eurogrip STS is a high build coating that combines tough, flexible polyurethane resins with highly abrasion resistant aggregate. It has been specially formulated to accept a surface dressing of up to 5mm stone and to cure very quickly keeping disruption to the minimum and enabling a road or ramp to be returned to full use in about 3 hours depending on temperature. It also cures at low temperatures, adhering tenaciously to steel, and does not embrittle with age.

Benefits

Benefits include:

Improved safety, better braking, better traction
Long service life compared with other similar systems
Minimal disruption to commercial operations - (rapid cure)
Cold applied using mixer and squeegee
Low hazard materials
Reduced wear on vehicles
Resistant to oils and solvents
Combines high friction with waterproofing
Minimal maintenance
Suitable for a wide range of substrates (steel, bitumen, timber, etc)
Low initial and whole life cost

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Application

Ambient temperature should be between 5 and 30^oC 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 contact Optus. )

Preparation of Substrate

STEEL

Remove all rust, mill scale and surface contamination 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 and the residue flushed off with water.
Allow to dry thoroughly.

For other non-ferrous metals - refer to manufacturer.

PRIMING

Prime with Europrime FM within 4 hrs of surface preparation.
Allow to cure tack free (on average 2 hrs).
Eurogrip should then be applied during the following 10 hrs, 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 STS 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. Mix only one unit at a time.

Pour the mixed material onto the surface and immediately spread using a serrated squeegee to the specified coverage (do not spread too thinly).

Broadcast the chosen aggregate onto the surface ensuring that there is no resin showing through. Remove any tape when resin starts to gel and excess aggregate when the surface becomes stable. This will vary with both product and ambient temperature.

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Coverage/Cure Rate

Both coverage and cure depend on ambient and surface temperatures, the type and condition of the substrate and the aggregate temperature and size.

Coverage of the resin base generally falls in the range of 4 to 5kg/m²
Aggregate loading varies with the chosen aggregate size and type but is typically between 12 and 14kg/m²

Note: Always ensure that there is always excess aggregate available on site to achieve full coverage prior to sweeping.

Aggregate is available in a range of natural colours and sizes and in more vivid colours as coated aggregates.

Curing times

Initial set @ 20^oC: 1 hour
Open to traffic @ 20^oC:2½ hours

Packaging

Eurogrip STS is supplied in 23 kg units and in 3 components. Packaging is 3ltr pot (pack A), 10ltr pot (pack B) and 12kg bag (pack C).

Aggregate is not included and must be purchased separately to the customers specific requirements for anti-skid performance, colour and texture.

Health and safety

Refer to Health and Safety Data Sheets for each component of this product.



Quick Contact Details Tel: 0151 604 0001 Fax: 0151 678 2819 Email: info@optus.co.uk Browse Anti-Skid... Eurogrip 125 Eurogrip 1500 Eurogrip 3000 Eurogrip CT Eurogrip Marine Eurogrip STS Eurogrip SC	Eurogrip STS Description Anti-skid surface coatings for RO-RO link spans, ramps and similar to achieve improved slip and skid resistance. Safe negotiation of steep ramps by vehicles is critically important to the rapid and efficient embarkation/loading of car ferries and to achieving adequate traction on bridges and on steep inclines. Anti-skid or high friction coatings are often used to improve the skid resistance of new build as well as providing a quick and easy remedy for existing slippery surfaces. Surfaces are inevitably degraded by use particularly as a result of heavy vehicle and 'tractor' movements and the high shear forces applied by slow moving vehicles when negotiating ramps. Eurogrip STS is a high build coating that combines tough, flexible polyurethane resins with highly abrasion resistant aggregate. It has been specially formulated to accept a surface dressing of up to 5mm stone and to cure very quickly keeping disruption to the minimum and enabling a road or ramp to be returned to full use in about 3 hours depending on temperature. It also cures at low temperatures, adhering tenaciously to steel, and does not embrittle with age. Benefits Benefits include: Improved safety, better braking, better traction Long service life compared with other similar systems Minimal disruption to commercial operations - (rapid cure) Cold applied using mixer and squeegee Low hazard materials Reduced wear on vehicles Resistant to oils and solvents Combines high friction with waterproofing Minimal maintenance Suitable for a wide range of substrates (steel, bitumen, timber, etc) Low initial and whole life cost Return to TOP of page Application Ambient temperature should be between 5 and 30^oC 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 contact Optus. ) Preparation of Substrate STEEL Remove all rust, mill scale and surface contamination 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 and the residue flushed off with water. Allow to dry thoroughly. For other non-ferrous metals - refer to manufacturer. PRIMING Prime with Europrime FM within 4 hrs of surface preparation. Allow to cure tack free (on average 2 hrs). Eurogrip should then be applied during the following 10 hrs, 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 STS 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. Mix only one unit at a time. Pour the mixed material onto the surface and immediately spread using a serrated squeegee to the specified coverage (do not spread too thinly). Broadcast the chosen aggregate onto the surface ensuring that there is no resin showing through. Remove any tape when resin starts to gel and excess aggregate when the surface becomes stable. This will vary with both product and ambient temperature. Return to TOP of page Coverage/Cure Rate Both coverage and cure depend on ambient and surface temperatures, the type and condition of the substrate and the aggregate temperature and size. Coverage of the resin base generally falls in the range of 4 to 5kg/m² Aggregate loading varies with the chosen aggregate size and type but is typically between 12 and 14kg/m² Note: Always ensure that there is always excess aggregate available on site to achieve full coverage prior to sweeping. Aggregate is available in a range of natural colours and sizes and in more vivid colours as coated aggregates. Curing times Initial set @ 20^oC: 1 hour Open to traffic @ 20^oC:2½ hours Packaging Eurogrip STS is supplied in 23 kg units and in 3 components. Packaging is 3ltr pot (pack A), 10ltr pot (pack B) and 12kg bag (pack C). Aggregate is not included and must be purchased separately to the customers specific requirements for anti-skid performance, colour and texture. Health and safety Refer to Health and Safety Data Sheets for each component of this product.

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