Understanding Rubber Deposit Accumulation on Airport Runways and Its Safety Risks

When an aircraft touches down, the landing gear wheels start rotating due to friction between the tires and the runway. This friction peels off some rubber from the tires until the wheel's rotation matches the aircraft's speed. As a result, the touchdown zone becomes prone to rubber deposit accumulation. These rubber deposits can have adverse effects, such as:

Obliterating runway markings, potentially confusing pilots during landing.
Creating a slippery surface, increasing the risk of runway excursions.

This makes regular runway rubber removal essential to maintain safety and clear visibility of markings.
Runway Rubber Removal Methods
Method Efficiency Ground Damage Re-treatment Dust Exhaust Gas Eco-friendly Influence on Aircraft Risk Conclusion
Chemical solvents Low Possible Need None None Unfriendly Corrosion Medium No
Hot compressed air Low Exist Need Yes Yes Unfriendly None High No
Hydroblaster High Exist Need Yes None Unfriendly Hard to vacuum Low No
High pressure water blast High None Needless None None Friendly None Low Best

From the above table, we can find that the rubber removal method using high-pressure hydroblaster and vacuum recovery system has great advantages over other glue removal systems.

Our Airport Runway Rubber Removal System Features

Integrated design of cleaning and recovery, one-time construction, no residue left.

Precisely control the pressure, glue removal without damaging the ground.

Environmentally friendly, no occupational health hazards.

Self-driving vehicle removal, high efficiency.

Remove and use immediately, no risk to the aircraft.

We have experience in rubber removal on airport runways.

2800Kg

The Max Working Pressure

45L/Min

Max Flow Rate

264KW

Recommended Power

40K PSI

20K-40K PSI Working Pressure option
We have experience in rubber removal on airport runways.

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