standards - The Institute of Highway Engineers

25/11/2014
GARRY DUNCAN
Local Authority Term Contracts
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Permanent Road Markings
Road Studs
High Friction Surfacing
Hydroblast Removal
Skid Steer Removal
Temporary Road Markings
 Permanent Road Markings
 Road Studs
 High Friction Surfacing
Thermoplastic Manufacturer
Technical Support
On Site Testing
Depot Locations
STANDARDS
2013 – 14 Turnover
£33.2M
UK’s Largest Supplier of Road
Markings to Local Authority
BSEN 1871 Road Marking Materials
Physical Properties
BSEN 1436 Road Marking Materials
Road Marking Performance for Road Users
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STANDARDS
Before Weatherline
BSEN 1871 Road Marking Materials
Physical Properties
Aggregates
Binder content
Polymers
Plasticisers
Pigmentation
Blass beads
Anti-Skid Media
Rheological Additives
After Weatherline at Night
Weatherline + at Night
WEATHERLINE +
The New generation of Road Marking
WEATHERLINE +
The New generation of Road Marking
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High Performance Marking Solution
Ambridge Weatherline and Weatherline Plus
High Performance Marking Solution
Ambridge Weatherline and Weatherline Plus
Weatherline is an award winning new generation of road
marking providing increased levels of retroreflectivity,
luminance and skid resistance.
Weatherline is an award winning new generation of road
marking providing increased levels of retroreflectivity,
luminance and skid resistance.
Weatherline meets minimum standards R4 > 200 / RW3 > 50
with S2 SRV > 50
Weatherline meets minimum standards R4 > 200 / RW3 > 50
with S2 SRV > 50
Weatherline Plus is a raised profile dot n line providing
enhanced performance especially in wet night conditions.
Weatherline Plus is a raised profile dot n line providing
enhanced performance especially in wet night conditions.
Weatherline Plus meets minimum standards R5 > 300 / RW5 >
100 with S3 SRV > 55
Weatherline Rib is based on the
same
material
technology
configured to provide additional
benefits of audible and vibration
warnings.
Weatherline Plus meets minimum standards R5 > 300 / RW5 >
100 with S3 SRV > 55
Weatherline Rib is based on the
same
material
technology
configured to provide additional
benefits of audible and vibration
warnings.
Weatherline products are designed
for road safety, durability and whole
life cost savings proving ideal for
this project
Weatherline products are designed
for road safety, durability and whole
life cost savings proving ideal for
this project
ROAD TRIALS BELGIUM
ROAD TRIALS BELGIUM
ROAD TRIALS BELGIUM
High Performance Marking Solution
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M1 JNC 12
Water-based Paint
with the latest Fastrack technology
Benefits of Fastrack Waterborne road marking paint.
MMA Cold Applied
It has a unique resin which works with a
specially coated bead.
50% thicker than most other paint
80% solid content
MMA Cold Applied
Magic Roundabout Hemel
Hempstead
2010 Applied Thermoplastic
Cost of Markings
£2898
Cost of TM
£9000
2x TM Crews with large diversion
Total =
£11898
Magic Roundabout
Hemel Hempstead
2010 Applied MMA Markings
Cost of MMA Markings
£8303
Cost of TM
£9000
2x TM Crews with large diversion
Total =
£17303
MMA Cold Applied
Magic Roundabout Hemel
Hempstead
Thermoplastic was lasting 1 year
Therefore by 2014
Thermoplastic be
£11898 x 5
Totaling
£59490
Saving £42,187 on this site
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MMA Cold Applied
WJ commitment to improving road safety
includes WeatherGrip: the latest in the awardwinning WeatherLine range.
TFL-approved WeatherGrip is a
cold applied coloured surfacing
system based on 2 part solventfree
Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
technology.
The innovative surfacing is
designed to provide bright
colour-fast skid and slip
resistant demarcation for
various large and small
highway and non-highway
applications.
Brief History of Roads Studs
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Easy to apply roll / spray
Highly durable in stress areas
Extensive range of UV stable colours
Adaptable texture
Encapsulated aggregate – no sweeping
Fast cure even in low temperatures
Reflective or non reflective options
WeatherGrip can be
uniquely adapted to
provide specific
performance
characteristics
aligned to the
projected use.
IDEAL for refurbishing existing demarcation areas
Day
and
Night
Allux Road Stud
Cats Eye / Halifax Reflecting Road Stud
1935
1958 Used on First Motorway
Prismatic
Lens Inset
Model 301
1999 / 2003
Stimsonite
Prismatic Lens
Technology
1987
3M Model 290
A Wide Choice
Glass Domed
Reflectorised
One Piece Glass
1995 / 2003
Submitted to BSI for EN1463 Approval and CE Mark
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Allux Innovation in Roads Studs
Investment
 High retroreflectivity incorporating the 3m Lens technology
 Great durability
 Quick and easy to install
 Minimum road re-engineering
 UK manufacture
 Utilise recycled materials
Engineering & Product Development
 Lower product cost & faster installation cost savings
 FULLY AUTOMATED INSTALATION – No operatives in the Road
Going forward
• WJ are investing in a new R&D Lab
• We are working with the OU (KTP) Knowledge Transfer
Programme.
• We are developing high build Quality paints
• We are developing Cold applied systems that will change
the way we operate.
• We are working with Glass bead manufacturers to improve
quality.
• We are looking into materials that react to weather
conditions.
• We are working with our clients to provide solutions to
challenging sites.
Innovation
Going forward
• We are investing in our application vehicle fleet
• We are investing in the materials we make
• We are investing in the manufacturing plant
• We are working to improve the safety standards of our
roads
• We are working to improve the quality of our industry
• We are working with European partners
• We are working on European standards committees
Thank You
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