Services

Friction Test

Definition of Friction

“the ratio of the tangential force needed to maintain uniform relative motion between contacting surface (aircraft tyres and the pavement surface) to the perpendicular force holding them in contact (distributed aircraft weight to the tyre area)”

– ICAO Airport Services Manual, Part 2 Pavement Surface Conditions, Chapter 1.5.12 page 1-6

Why Friction Testing

  • to ascertain the current friction values on the runway surfaces
  • to compare these values to the relevant international standards
  • to assist airport operators in determining the necessity for rubber removal
  • compliance with ICAO

Runway Cleaning

Rubber Removal System

  • 99% – 100% rubber, paint & oil removal
  • Best possible friction values
  • optimum care of runway & parking apron
  • no damage to grooves
  • no damage to AGL fixtures
  • no damage to joints sealing
  • no post cleaning FODs
  • highest availability of runway & parking apron
  • increased intervals between cleanings
  • effective on all surfaces – Asphalt, Anti-skid, Concrete, Grooved, Non-grooved
  • able to vacate work areas within 3 minutes leaving a dry, waste free and
  • immediately usable traffic area
  • runway lights cleaned within same operation
  • high environmental care. No corrosive chemicals. Trouble free waste disposal

Photometric Test

Airfield Ground Lighting

Visual Docking Guidance System