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You’ve seen it firsthand: rubber streaks accumulating on your runway, dulling its once-pristine surface and filling the grooves designed for grip. With each landing, you know the stakes are growing higher. It’s not just about appearances—this buildup is a real safety hazard, especially in wet weather. The slick, rubber-coated surface can feel like ice under an aircraft’s tires, risking overruns, costly repairs, and operational delays. As an airport operator, finding an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solution is more than just a task—it’s a necessity. Avion is the smart solution to the problem, and advances the environmental standard in rubber removal detergents.
High-pressure water blasting has long been used as a method for removing runway rubber buildup. While effective, it comes at a significant cost. Decades of data show that the intense force of water blasting often causes surface degradation, leading to expensive and time-consuming resurfacing or repaving projects. Beyond the immediate financial burden, this method can result in lengthy runway closures, disrupting operations and revenue for airports.
While water blasting has its place—such as for paint and marking removal—its long-term impact on pavement durability makes it less than ideal for regular rubber removal. Airports need a safer, more effective, and environmentally friendly solution.
Powerful, Safe, and Sustainable: How Avion Is The Environmental Standard In Rubber Removal Detergents
Avion’s rubber removal detergent offers the perfect balance of performance and protection. Its formula avoids harmful chemicals like butyl, alkylphenol, and nonylphenol ethoxylates, which are known to harm aquatic ecosystems and disrupt hormonal systems in wildlife. Instead, Avion is composed of 100% EPA Cleangredients, ensuring it is safe for workers, the environment, and your pavement.
This eco-friendly composition doesn’t compromise on performance. Avion achieves 90% rubber removal effectiveness with just one application, reducing labor and downtime. The application process is straightforward and requires equipment already standard at most airports, such as snow removal machinery, eliminating the need for costly specialized tools.
Improving the Environmental Standard In Rubber Removal Detergents
Avion’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its safe formula. The detergent is biodegradable, breaking down into harmless components within weeks of application. Even better, the zinc from the rubber deposits—a necessary nutrient for plant growth—is absorbed by vegetation around the runway aprons. This natural process, known as phytoremediation, helps decontaminate the surrounding environment, leaving it healthier and more resilient. By choosing Avion, airports not only protect their runways but also contribute to a greener, cleaner ecosystem.
Why Choose Avion for Rubber Removal?
- Enhanced Pavement Longevity: Avion eliminates rubber buildup without degrading the pavement, keeping surfaces stronger for longer and delaying the need for costly resurfacing projects.
- Quick and Efficient: With 90% effectiveness in one application, Avion saves time and labor costs, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Eco-Friendly Formula: Free from hazardous chemicals, biodegradable, and utilizing phytoremediation, Avion ensures environmental safety.
- Easy Application: Compatible with standard snow removal equipment, Avion makes rubber removal accessible and cost-effective.
Protect Your Runways and the Planet: The Environmental Standard In Rubber Removal Detergents
Runway rubber removal doesn’t have to come at the cost of pavement durability or environmental safety. With Avion, you can maintain the traction and safety of your runways while safeguarding the environment and streamlining operations.
Ready to switch to a smarter solution for rubber removal? Contact our team today to learn how Avion can help you extend the life of your runway while protecting your personnel and the planet.
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