Types of High Friction Surfacing
When it comes to high friction surfaces, there are several types that can be used in various applications. These include:
- Roughened surface
- Textured surface
- Rough surface
All of these types of surfaces can be used to create different types of objects. These can be created by using sandpaper or a scouring pad, and are typically used on objects that will be in contact with other objects or surfaces.
Where is High-Friction Surfacing Used?
Some of those areas where anti-skidding or high friction properties are desirable includes:
- Pavement Surfaces Susceptible to Icing
- Bridge Decks
- Pedestrian Walkways
- Bus Stop Areas
- Roundabouts
- Steep Grades
- Intersections/Intersection Approaches
- Horizontal Curves and Ramps
You can either own a private road or maybe work in a tie-up with the council, you need to use this high friction surface to provide a safe environment. Many injuries and accidents can be saved.
But high friction surfaces can be found in a variety of places. They are often found in places where people are likely to encounter a lot of friction, such as on a sidewalk. They can also be found in places where people are likely to be moving a lot of large objects, such as a factory floor.
Benefits of High friction surface Treatments
In the world today, where everything is becoming faster and more efficient, it is no wonder that many people are looking into ways to increase friction on their surfaces. There are many different types of friction treatments that can be applied to different types of surfaces, but the most common are high friction coatings.
High friction coatings are a type of coating that can be applied to different types of surfaces to increase the friction between the surface and the object or person on it. They can be applied in a variety of ways, but the most common is to apply them as a thin film over the surface.
- Increased traction: – This is one of the greatest benefits of HFS. It highly increases the traction. The layer is of two-part epoxy topped with hard and fractured aggregate.
- Safer driving: – The traction becomes high which is why the driving becomes extremely safe on this road. In fact, in humid weather or, rainy seasons, it becomes extremely tough to drive because of the friction. So, that is reduced.
- Durability: – With the high friction surface, the roads become more difficult and the day-to-day wear and tear do not harm the road much.
- Fast installation: – The installation of this is extremely quick. Otherwise, the road would have been blocked for many days which is impossible with highways and busy roads.
This type of coating is great for increasing the friction between different types of materials, and it is also great for increasing the grip of the surface on objects. Particularly during wet weather, at some locations, pavement surface friction deterioration can be a great factor and this can be worsened due to:
- Excessive vehicle speed
- Distracted driving
- Driver error
High friction surface coating is also great for reducing the amount of dust and other debris that is picked up by the surface, and it is also great for reducing the amount of oil and water that is picked up by the surface.
