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*SAMIcoat WX
Aggregate Pre-coat Emulsion
The life of many seals is significantly reduced through the loss of aggregate in the first 12 months. The use of a precoat, whose performance has been tested with the particular sealing aggregate will help to eliminate this problem where the stripping is not caused by lack of binder application rate.
SAMIcoat WX is a specially formulated bitumen emulsion aggregate Precoat. It provides optimum performance and is suitable for most aggregates, and is a more "environment-friendly" precoating product.
Why SAMIcoat WX Reduces Stripping
SAMIcoat WX is designed to effectively correct these primary causes for stripping:
- Most aggregates used in road construction are to some degree hydrophilic. The residue in SAMIcoat WX provides a surface layer on the aggregate, protecting the adhering bitumen from attack by water.
- SAMIcoat WX will penetrate and wet the surface dust layer, binding this to the aggregate and allowing the emulsion to fully wet the aggregate surface.
More information
For more information about SAMIcoat WX contact SAMI Bitumen Technologies.