THE ANSWER TO PERILOUS POTHOLES!Pro-Phalt SA is the Southern African Licensee of Nu-Phalt Ltd., the UK-based patent owners and builders of the Nu-Phalt Infrared Road Repair System.
Pro-Phalt SA is currently testing a locally assembled system which they intend to launch throughout SA during the last quarter of 2009.
This revolutionary system mends surface defects such as potholes, trench surface repairs, and reinstatement of failed seams by recycling the existing macadam using infrared technology.
What is the Pro-Phalt System?
A self-contained road repair unit, the Pro-Phalt system is transported in one vehicle and can be easily operated by two people. Locally-assembled, the system mends surface defects, effects trench surface repairs, and reinstates failed seams, recycling the existing road surface to create a longer-lasting repair in approximately 20 minutes.
While the infrared heater produces a heat-sealed, seamless repair to re-establish the original integrity of the road, only a small amount of new material is needed to complete the repair, allowing for minimal disruption to traffic flow and the surrounding environment. This results in a quick, clean repair with little effect on the area or its residents.
At home and at work?
Potholes and road defects affect each of us, from the road to the driveway. And, with over 15 million potholes on South Africa's roads, Pro-Phalt is the faster, more effective solution to road repair hassles. From roads to car parks, this system can repair more defects in a day than traditional methods. In residential areas, a Pro-Phalt repair means little dust, reduced noise, and no waste. This, in turn, means minimal disruption to residents and neighbors. A repaired driveway can be back in use in a number of minutes!
How does it work?
The repair process consists of heating the surface area of the pothole to recycle the existing macadam and to reduce the chance of future weak points. An environmentally-friendly bitumen emulsion is then added to the repair.
The repair is then raked, and rolled to a seamless joint in order to rejuvenate the defective area. The unique ‘nit’ heater raises the road surface from an ambient temperature by means of pulse-heating cycles which ensure there is no adverse effect or burning of existing surfaces. Any extra material is drawn, as needed, from the system’s onboard ‘hotboxes’. These processes improve productivity and eliminate wastage. The entire heat cycle takes around 8 minutes, and a typical pothole repair is ready for any load vehicle to drive over it within approximately 20 minutes.
Is it safe?
The Pro-Phalt system has been designed to minimise the risk and impact to operators, the surrounding environment, and the public.
What about the environment?
The Pro-Phalt system is more environmentally-friendly than traditional road repair systems. The use of one vehicle, infrared technology, and recycling rather than waste processes reduces the environmental impact of such a repair. Along with reduced noise, no dust, and low gas use, Pro-Phalt repairs last longer than traditional repairs, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint. These factors ensure a longer-lasting, stronger, surface for vehicles and pedestrians!
Combining innovative thinking with technical expertise, Pro-Phalt represents the future of road and pothole repair. Innovative, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly, finally an answer to perilous potholes!
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Contact: Sydney Russell (Technical Manager): 084 207 3631 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
