Rhinophalt roads - made to last

Ultracrete Rhinophalt is a cold spray-applied road surface preservation system that ensures the bitumen’s essential oils are not broken down by UV light. This means that the integrity of surface aggregate is not lost, cracks are not formed, and therefore water cannot penetrate the surface leading to eventual pothole formation. Now available through Instarmac’s Ultracrete brand following a strategic alliance with its manufacturers, ASI, Ultracrete Rhinophalt has been installed on many of the UK’s motorways
April 3, 2013 Read time: 2 mins

Ultracrete Rhinophalt is a cold spray-applied road surface preservation system that ensures the bitumen’s essential oils are not broken down by UV light. 

This means that the integrity of surface aggregate is not lost, cracks are not formed, and therefore water cannot penetrate the surface leading to eventual pothole formation.

Now available through 240 Instarmac’s 2492 Ultracrete brand following a strategic alliance with its manufacturers, ASI, Ultracrete Rhinophalt has been installed on many of the UK’s motorways – including a large section of the M40. Instarmac says that, according to 2309 Highways Agency figures, the M40 has the highest availability rates on the UK motorway network. Within the first 30 minutes of application, the carrier agent in the Ultracrete Rhinophalt solution is said to soften the surface course, and allows the gilsonite-rich preservative to seep into the surface and restore the bitumen binder’s chemical balance. The simultaneous application of fine grade aggregate improves initial skid resistance. Instarmac claims the carrier agent evaporates in just one to three hours following application, leaving the road surface ready for traffic.
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