Roads and Runways
The number of cars worldwide continues to increase along with a growing number of airline flights, putting extra pressure onto roads and runways across the globe. The surfaces need to be free from cracks and able to withstand heavy loads and harsh environmental conditions to ensure vehicle and plane safety.
H.B. Fuller Road and Runway Sealing Solutions
Innovative Solutions for Durable, Safe, and Sustainable Infrastructure
We specialize in providing sealing solutions tailored to meet the rigorous demands of roadways and airport runways. Our sealants play a key role in ensuring safety, from protecting lights and embedded wires, to sealing cracks and saw cuts.
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Roads
In roads, traffic detector wire loops are used to detect the presence of vehicles to trigger a gate, barrier or traffic light. They are installed in grooves cut into the surface, which are exposed to various environmental and mechanical stresses such as water, temperature fluctuations, heavy traffic loads, and road debris. Sealants play an essential role by securing and protecting the embedded wires and ensuring the long-term functionality of the system.
Our Q-Seal™ 290S & Q-Seal™ 295M polyurethane sealants have been developed as a protective seal for traffic detector wire loops, providing long-lasting protection against water, chemicals, and abrasion. The fast curing systems also help to minimize road closure times.
The sealants are effective for filling and sealing saw cuts and cracks, ensuring surfaces are well-maintained. They prevent water penetration that could lead to freeze-thaw damage and surface deterioration, extending the lifespan, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring road safety. With surfaces being exposed to constant vibrations and weathering, our flexible formulations accommodate future movement.
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RunwaysA well-lit runway that is free from cracks is critically important, especially when it comes to safety.
Runways rely on a large number of lights. Because the lights are exposed to harsh conditions—like temperature extremes, heavy loads from aircrafts, water, chemicals, and debris—sealants are necessary to ensure their long-term durability and reliable operation.
Our Q-Seal™ 295-P606 has been specifically formulated for the installation of runway lights. It provides a weather and chemical-resistant waterproof seal for runway lighting where an FAA P-606 material is required. The sealant maintains electrical integrity and safety and is resistant to high loads and environmental stress, helping to protect electrical components and lighting fixtures from damage.
The sealant is also formulated as a crack sealer, helping make vehicle and plane safety a reality by ensuring the surface is well-maintained. Runways are subjected to extreme loads from aircraft, weather fluctuations, and environmental factors. The sealant prevents deterioration by sealing against water and debris. Its flexible formulation accommodates future movement.
Polyurethane (PU) Sealants
Unlike other competitors, H.B. Fuller has designed polyurethane solutions to meet both runway and road sealant needs. Polyurethane was chosen over epoxies or polyesters, which can emit dangerous carcinogens. Our polyurethane products are softer, less brittle, and allow for more elongation. And, unlike other products that must be transported by ground or sea due to its chemical nature, our product may be flown on airplanes.
Our PU Sealant Advantages:
- Weather and chemical-resistant waterproof seal
- Does not expand or flow above the joint
- Low solvent and VOC formulations
- Exceptional resistance to de-icing salts (including 50% by weight potassium acetate), gasoline, hydraulic brake fluid, and motor oil
Why choose H.B. Fuller for your road and runway sealing needs:
- Durability: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, heavy loads, and harsh environmental conditions.
- Performance: Engineered for long-lasting performance in high-traffic areas like highways, urban streets, and airports.
- Flexibility: Allows for expansion and contraction of materials due to temperature changes, minimizing cracking and damage.
- Ease of Use: Simple application processes, and rapid curing times.
- Sustainability: Low VOC formulations to promote sustainable infrastructure development.
Contact us for more information on how we can help with your next project.
