About Space Bitumen Emulsion Products in Productivity Road, Vadodara

SPACE Rapid Setting Cationic Bitumen Emulsion ( RS -1 )
Confirming to IS 8887-2004
Track Coat

Track coated application is a light spray of Bitumen Emulsion, which may be hand or machine sprayed. It is used to ensure a good bond between an old and a new bituminous surfacing layer. It is normally applied very thin and evenly over the entire surface.

Advantages

Easy and uniform spray

Low temperature cure

High adhesive properties

Prevent lateral movement of structural layers

Water resistant and enchances easy drainage of water

Provides an impervious layer to prevent water ingress from table below the road layers.

Objectives

To ensure a proper bond between existing surface and the new bituminous course being placed over it.

To ensure longevity of the road, it is important that the new bituminous surface bonds firmly with underneath surface
To coat and bond loose mineral particle on the surface of the surface layer
To seal surface pores and make the surface water-resistant
To impart structural stability and prevent lateral movement of layer
To assist adhesion between the base and super impose surface course

Type of Surface

Qty. of Liquid Bituminious Material (kg.per 10 sq.mtr.)
Normal bitumen surface
2.0 to 2.5
Dry and Hungry bitumen surface
2.5 to 3.0
Granular surface treated with primer
2.5 to 3.0
Non-Bituminous surface :
3.0 to 4.0
(i) Granular base (not primed)
3.5 to 4.0
(ii) Cement concrete
3.0 to 3.5

Specifications
Residue on 600 micron IS sieve % by mass
Max 0.05%
Viscosity @ 50 degree C (Saybolt), sec
20-100
Storage stability after 24 hour, % Max
Less than 2
Binder - Residue by evaporation % Min.
Min 60%
Setting Time
-20 to 50 minutes

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