PumaTrack comprises of an MMA binder system, lead/heavy metal free pigments, aggregates and fillers. PumaTrack is available in a wide range of colours, making it suitable for many different schemes.

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• Features & Benefits
• Compliances/Approvals
• Technical Data
• Application Details
• Suitability of the Road Surface
• Preparation of the Road Surface
• Catalyst Addition Levels when using Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer)
• Weather Conditions
• Installation
• System Installation Procedure
• Catalyst Addition Levels when using PumaTrack
• System Installation Checks by the Installer
• Maintenance and Repair
• Aftercare

Features & Benefits

• Simple application ensures even, slip resistant finish
• Good slip resistance providing enhanced safety
• Tough and durable with a long service life
• Catalyst controlled, rapid curing, typically 30-40 minutes
• Non-toxic binder system
• Fast and easy to apply
• Highly resistant to discolouration
• Can be used on concrete or metal surfaces with Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer)
• Can be adapted to suit particular climatic requirements
• Typical uses:
• Cycle routes
• Paths/walkways
• Smaller scale works e.g. car parks, factory loading bays
• Road crossings

Compliances/Approvals

Compliant with BS EN 1871 Physical Properties.

The management system of Swarco Hitex Traffic Safety Ltd has been assessed and registered as meeting the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 14001.

Technical Data

PumaTrack requires the use of a catalyst to enable curing of the system.

* Dependant on ambient temperature and catalyst dosage

Application Details

PumaTrack is applied to the substrate using a squeegee. For a textured slip-resistant surface, finish with roller or apply suitable aggregate.

On concrete, polished or metal surfaces Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer) should be applied to the surface before application. New bituminous substrates should be allowed to weather for a minimum of 28 days with suitable adhesion tests to be carried out on small areas before installation.

• The installation and composition of PumaTrack Rollable Road Surfacing System shall be as stated in the product specification and this installation method statement.
• PumaTrack Rollable Road Surfacing System consists of a Methyl Methacrylate binder, blended fillers, pigment(s), aggregate, and property modifying additives.
• A programme of work shall be agreed with the purchaser prior to commencement of installation. Requirements for the provision of sufficient working area, plant, safety and, if required, protection to the system shall be agreed.
• The current installation method statement together with all the necessary Health & Safety data sheets and COSHH risk assessment shall be deposited with the purchaser and maintained on-site.

Suitability of the Road Surface

• The system is deemed suitable for use on Highways with concrete or bituminous surfaces.
• The purchaser should ensure that the pavement structure is adequate to support the traffic without undue cracking or deformation during the expected life of the system.
• New bituminous substrates should be allowed to weather for at least 6-8 weeks prior to the installation of the system. This is because new bituminous substrates can contain residues of oils and additives which can inhibit adhesion and curing. Depending on the type of substrate, this can take even longer than 8 weeks, and tests should be carried out on a small area before the full application commences to ensure the adhesion is fine.
• Concrete surfaces should be a minimum of 28 days old and must be primed using a Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer) prior to the installation of the system.

Preparation of the Road Surface

• The areas to which the system is to be applied shall be clearly defined and marked by the Purchaser prior to commencement of work on-site.
• Any imperfections in the road surface not acceptable to the Installer shall be reinstated with a material approved by the Purchaser in consultation with the Installer.
• The road surface shall be clean, dry and free from ice, frost, loose aggregate, oil, grease, road salt and other loose matter that may impair the adhesion of the system.
• Where the road surface does not comply with the above it shall be cleaned by the Installer or others, by grit blasting, high pressure water jetting, low pressure water/abrasive blast cleaning, scarifying, scabbling or other means approved by the Purchaser. To remove dust and other loose matter the road surface should be vigorously brushed or treated with hot compressed air. Any oil visible on the road surface shall be removed by washing and scrubbing with a suitable detergent solution followed by flushing with clean water or by other suitable means.
• Existing road markings, ironwork, road edges of area to be treated and road studs shall be suitably masked.
• On concrete substrates, Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer) shall be applied using a short pile paint roller or serrated edge squeegee at a typical coverage rate of 0.4kg/m², depending on the substrate texture and porosity. The road surface temperature shall be between 0 and 40°C. The Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer) needs to be catalysed according to the following table:

Catalyst Addition Levels when using Swarcoplast Primer Roll 120 (previously CM Primer)

Weather Conditions

• Installation of the system shall only be carried out with a road surface temperature of 0°C to 40°C and with a relative humidity of ≤85%. At temperatures below 5⁰C, the pails should be warmed to above 5⁰C.
• Ambient and road surface temperatures shall be recorded at the start and, if the weather is variable, during the installation process.
• Road surfaces shall be dry before and during the installation of the system.
• The curing period for the prevailing weather conditions shall be notified to the Purchaser.

Installation

System Installation Procedure

• The PumaTrack system is available as a single grade for use at substrate temperatures from 0°C to 40°C
• PumaTrack pails should be kept out of direct sunlight during storage and use. Storage at elevated temperatures can lead to degradation of the system. Application of hot PumaTrack material can lead to premature gelling or curing, which can adversely affect product performance.
• PumaTrack rollable surfacing system is a two-component cold applied chemically curing Methyl Methacrylate compound, consisting of a pre- accelerated base resin, blended fillers, pigment(s), aggregate, trace amounts of property modifying additives and a powder catalyst (BPO), supplied in pre- weighed quantities ready for on-site mixing. For the amount of BPO powder catalyst required for the installation temperature, see the following table:

Catalyst Addition Levels when using PumaTrack

• The catalyst level is critical – the minimum catalyst level is 100g per 20kg pail. Using less catalyst will cause partial curing and lead to product failure. Excessive levels of catalyst can lead to premature gelling and curing, which can lead to reduced adhesion to the substrate and product failure.
• Immediately prior to use, stir the pail thoroughly using a mechanical mixer until the resin is fully mixed. Add the correct amount of BPO powder catalyst and mix thoroughly for at least 30 seconds. Ensure that the binder at the bottom and sides of the container is completely mixed in. Do not delay once the catalyst has been added, as a chemical reaction is occurring that if left in the pail will ruin the mix.
• The mixed binder and catalyst shall then be immediately spread onto the dry prepared road surface uniformly with a serrated squeegee at the desired thickness. Typically a 4mm serrated squeegee will be used to give a uniform thickness of 2mm. For higher levels of durability, a thicker squeegee should be used (e.g. 6mm). The binder should then be backrolled to give the desired texture depth. A short pile roller can be used to give a finer texture depth.
• The applied material should be rolled as soon as possible after being squeegeed to avoid any gelling or partial curing before the texture has been rolled in.
• If there is any delay to the work, the squeegee must be checked before work restarts to ensure that no cured material is left on the squeegee, which could lead to lower coverage rates, and thus reduced durability.
• The squeegee should also be regularly inspected to ensure that there is no wear to the teeth, as this can also lead to lower coverage rates and reduced durability.
• PumaTrack is made to tight quality tolerances. However, for larger areas, use material with the same batch number wherever possible. If different batch numbers are used on a single area, colour comparison checks should be made between each batch of product being used before any application starts.
• On more open textured surfaces a greater material usage may be required to ensure adequate coverage of the surface.
• The masking tape shall be removed promptly as the work progresses, before the binder begins to gel.

System Installation Checks by the Installer

• A visual check shall be carried out for uniform surface texture, blemishes, and any discernible faults.
• A check shall be made on completion of each site to determine the quantities of material used.

Maintenance and Repair

• In the event that damage occurs during the installation or during service the system shall be repaired as follows:
• The damaged and or de-bonded system shall be cut back to firmly adhering material, squaring off the area to be reinstated.
• The area to be repaired shall be cleaned, dried and the perimeter masked, allowing a 50 mm overlap on the existing well adhered system.
• The system shall then be applied in accordance with the system installation procedure.

Aftercare

• Any remaining masking shall be removed and the system allowed to fully cure. During the curing period, no disturbance or trafficking of the system shall be permitted.
• The Installer should endeavour to inspect the site after 24 hours and carry out any necessary remedial work.