Rubber Removal FAQs

Q. 1 Will it harm the runway?
A. No. Whatever the surfacing material, our process is designed to give variable speed, pressure, and water flow to give the optimum amount of rubber removal with no damage to the integrity of the surfacing material.

Q. 2 How quick is it?
A. We normally treat between 500 and 800m2 per hour.

Q. 3 Is it expensive?
A. The price depends on many factors such as location, total area to be cleaned, degree of contamination, disposal of arisings etc. We shall be pleased to quote for each specific enquiry.
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Q. 4 How often can it be re-treated?
A. It can be treated as often as needed without any harm to the runway. Some of the larger airports have rubber removed four times per year.

Q. 5 What happens to the rubber once it has been removed?
A. The water used in the process is quickly separated from the solid particles during the settlement in the debris tank. The discoloured water is usually removed from site by licensed carrier, and the solid particles removed to land fill for safe disposal.

Q. 6 How quickly can you vacate the runway?
A. We can vacate the runway in less than one minute leaving only a damp surface.