Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit (previously known as Hitex PumaGrip Anti-Skid Surfacing Kit) comprises a two-component, polyurethane modified MMA binder and 100% road grade calcined bauxite OR granite aggregate.

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• Features & Benefits
• Technical Data
• Application Details
• Suitability of the Road Surface
• Preparation of the Road Surface
• Catalyst Addition Levels when using CM primer
• Weather Conditions
• Installation
• System Installation Procedure
• Catalyst Addition Levels
• System Installation Checks by the Installer
• Maintenance and Repair
• Aftercare

Features & Benefits

• Provides up to 2m² of coverage
• Designed for the repair of high friction surfaces
• Also great for ramps, entrances and walkways
• Supplied as a complete all in one solution
• No specialist equipment required
• Cold applied resin based system
• Proven MMA durability
• Fast curing time

Technical Data

* Dependant on ambient temperature and catalyst dosage

Aggregate

Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit MMA Buff/Dark uses 100% calcined bauxite aggregate OR Red/Green colour coated granite aggregates.

Material Performance

The properties of the installed product are designed to conform to the requirements below.

Spread Rates

• Aggregate
• Approximately 7 kg/m² using a 1-3mm stone
• Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit filled binder
• 2.3 - 2.8 kg/m² on typical substrates, more on rough or open textures

Application Details

• The installation and composition of Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit shall be as stated in the Method Statement.
• A Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit consists of a 6Kg Tin of polyurethane modified methyl methacrylate binder with blended fillers, BPO hardener powder. Chinese, Guyanan or Indian calcined bauxite aggregate graded 1mm – 3mm. A mixing Paddle, 6mm serrated metal spreader, pair of nitrile gloves and an instruction leaflet.
• 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 Method Statement together with all necessary Health & Safety Data Sheets and COSHH Risk Assessment for the Works 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 with texture depths of >0.5mm including >2.0mm without a pre-treatment, measured using the Sand Patch Test as defined in BS 598-105: 2000.
• 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 left to cool to 40˚C prior to the installation of the system. Concrete surfaces should be a minimum of 28 days old and must be primed using a 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, 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 CM primer needs to be catalysed according to the following table:

Catalyst Addition Levels when using CM Primer

Weather Conditions

• Installation of the system shall only be carried out with a road surface temperature of 0°C to 40°C.
• 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

• Installation of the system should only be carried out by competent individuals who have fully read the installation method statement and any supplemental information provided.
• System Installation Procedure:
• The Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit is a two-component cold applied chemically curing polyurethane modified methyl methacrylate compound, consisting of a pre-accelerated base resin, blended fillers, and a powder catalyst (BPO), supplied in pre-weighed quantities ready for on-site mixing. The total kit size is 6Kg Resin with 60g pot of BPO powder catalyst (More catalyst may be required for faster curing times in colder temperatures, please see the following table). The calcined bauxite aggregate is supplied loose in the kit tub itself and weighs 14Kg.

Catalyst Addition Levels

• The catalyst level is critical – the minimum catalyst level is 30g (Half 1 Pre weighed Pot) per 6kg 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.
• The system is available in a single grade for use at temperatures from 0°C to 40°C.
• Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit 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 Swarco Hitex Swarcoplast Repair Kit material can lead to premature gelling or curing, which can adversely affect product performance.
• When using the minimum catalyst level during hot temperatures, extra time should be given to stir the mixture to ensure the catalyst mixes in fully, to prevent any curing issues.
• Immediately prior to use, stir the binder thoroughly using the mixer provided until the resin is fully homogenised. Add the provided pot 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, a chemical reaction is occurring that if left in the pail will ruin the mix.
• The mixed binder and catalyst shall then be spread onto the dry prepared road surface uniformly with the spreader provided at a maximum coverage area of 2m² per kit. Coverage will vary according to the texture and porosity of the road surface.
• If there are any delays, the spreader must be checked before any work restarts to ensure that no cured material is left on the spreader, which could lead to low coverage rates and ultimately shedding of the material.
• On more open textured surfaces a lower area than 2m² may be achieved.
• The Chinese, Guyanan or Indian calcined bauxite aggregate provided, graded 1 mm – 3 mm (completely clean and dry) shall be broadcast over the binder ensuring that all areas are covered to excess. Where the binder bleeds through, more aggregate shall be applied. The layer of aggregate shall not be disturbed whilst the binder is still wet.
• The masking tape shall be removed immediately after the patch has been laid, before the binder begins to gel. After the binder has fully cured, the excess aggregate shall be removed by sweeping or other suitable means.

System Installation Checks by the Installer

• A visual check shall be carried out for uniform surface texture, blemishes, and any discernible faults.

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 cure. During the curing period no disturbance or trafficking of the system shall be permitted. Before opening to traffic at the end of the curing period the excess aggregate shall be removed by sweeping or other suitable means.