Rubber build-up on runways caused by repeated aircraft landings accumulates over time, creating a significant hazard. This build-up reduces friction and traction, increasing the risk of skidding and hydroplaning, which compromises the overall safety of runway operations.
Rubber build-up on runways primarily results from the landing and braking of airplanes. During landing, tires undergo significant friction and heat, causing rubber to be deposited on the runway surface. Over time, this rubber accumulates, especially in high-traffic airports where frequent landings worsen the issue. Each landing leaves behind a thin layer of rubber that builds more and more as each plane lands; eventually creating a surface layer of rubber.
Grip and friction are essential for safe landings and takeoffs; rubber build-up on runways makes landing extremely dangerous, especially when the surface is wet. To maintain control during landing or takeoff, friction allows the aircraft’s tires to grip the runway. Rubber deposits reduce friction, impairing grip and making it harder for pilots to stay in control.
A layer of water forming between the tires and the runway surface increases the risk of hydroplaning, which is made worse with the lack of traction. The consequences of hydroplaning are severe. They can potentially result in runway overruns or the inability to stop within the designated area, posing significant safety risks.
The Smart Choice To Remove Runway Rubber Build-Up
Avion is a cutting-edge solution for maintaining runway safety by softly eliminating rubber build-up. Its non-butyl, user-friendly formula guarantees effective rubber removal without damaging the runway surface. Avion is available to airports of all sizes because it’s simple and easy to use, requiring only standard equipment. Avion requires no additional training or investment in costly machinery, as it can be applied using common equipment readily available at airports, such as snow brooms, water trucks, and a few workers.
Avion helps extend the lifespan of runways while providing safety to landing planes, minimizing the frequency of costly repairs and maintenance, unlike high-pressure water blasting. By integrating Avion into your operations, you can significantly reduce the risks associated with rubber build-up, enhance the safety of aircraft operations, and improve overall runway conditions.
Additional Benefits of Avion
As stated before, Avion removes the rubber build-up and does so without harming the airfield’s surface integrity. Meanwhile, high-pressure water blasting destroys, cracks, and polishes the pavement, creating a slick surface, causing what was trying to be prevented in the first place.
The best part of Avion is how easy it is to use. You spray it down the runway surface and let it sit. Then, you lightly scrub the rubber away with a snow broom without any surface damage to the runway. Finally, you’ll rinse down the runway with fresh water.
This not only ensures the safety of passengers and crew but also reduces the economic impact of frequent maintenance, operational disruptions, and prolonged labor hours of clean-up.
Avion is the strategic investment in enhancing runway safety, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability.