Better Roads Digital Magazine
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Thawrox DE-SNOW WITH TREATED SALT 50 percent." nasalt.com waterways or vegetation. There is less bounce and scatter, and less binding and clumping in the spreader, says Thawrox. It "eliminates the need to install pre-wet equipment and provides better coverage than pre- wetting techniques," says Thawrox, and it "reduces or eliminates the need for sand and sand clean-up." What's more, says the company, it's quicker and more effective than untreated salt and "reduces corrosion by Write 56 on reader card Using Thawrox treated salt instead of untreated salt can reduce applications by 20 to 30 percent, says its manufacturer. Combining the performance of liquid de-icing technology with rock salt, Thawrox was awarded the "Design for the Environment" label by the EPA. It leads to a signifi cant reduction of chlorides entering the environment, and its nonstaining coolant will not impact roads, is the industry's premier de-icing product, combining the performance of liquid de-icing technology with proven melting effects of rock salt. Using Thawrox instead of untreated salt reduces applications by 20-30% per storm. That equals lower labor and equipment maintenance costs – so your de-icing dollars go further than ever before. ® , X m DO MORE WITH LESS Quicker, longer and more effective performance using less salt. need to – or by law have to – use chains. Onspot chains allow the operator to engage and disengage tire chains by a dashboard switch to enhance traction in snow and on ice in forward or reverse. Onspot chains are now available from more than 200 OEMs as a factory-installed option and from more than 1,400 dealers throughout North America, says the company. They're also available from International Truck, Daimler Truck and PACCAR on their ship-direct programs. onspot.com FROM THE CAB Don't stop and get out in the cold and snow when you APPLY CHAINS Write 57 on reader card HANDLING WITHOUT HASSLES Thawrox is pre-mixed for a precise, evenly blended product that uniformly covers 100% of the rock salt. VERSATILE, POWERFUL • Free flowing salt from the stockpile • Reduces binding and clumping in the spreader TACK COAT Versatility is a standout feature of Transpo's Bondade, a tack coat for potholes that is effective for use on hot- and cold-patch repairs, damp or dry holes, pavement overlays, cold joints and emer- gency repairs. Repairs using Bondade will last up to 85-percent longer than conventional methods, says the company. Simply apply the Bondade solution as a bonding agent (even under wet conditions), and continue with your repair with cold patch as you would with a tack coat. It doesn't require a special container or equipment for its use or disposal. transpo.com Write 58 on reader card • Eliminates the need to install pre-wet equipment • Better coverage than pre-wetting techniques • No on-site liquid storage or expensive application equipment necessary AN ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTION Thawrox was awarded the Design for the Environment (DfE) label by the EPA for its many environmental benefits: • Natural, environmentally friendly additives • Safe, clear roads achieved with less overall product Are you looking for a sweet ride that just screams OCD? Not to mention one that is tough, reliable and incredibly efficient. The Sweepmaster 400 is loaded with all the goodies, such as easy access to the engine and hydraulics, a spacious interior cab and a broom rotation of 250 RPM. It's definitely the one mean cleaning machine that never backs down from a good mess. • Significant reduction of chlorides entering the environment • Non-staining colorant will not impact roadway, waterways or vegetation Visit www.laymor.com or call 800.323.0135. Write 152 on Reader Service Card 45 February 2012 Better Roads • Reduces bounce and scatter – 95% stays in the targeted application area YOU COULD GO WITH ANOTHER BRAND. OPERATIONAL SAVINGS The savings you'll experience with Thawrox go well beyond the reduced investment in rock salt. • Good adhesion to roadway with continuing residual effects • Reduces fuel and labor costs • Works in cold temperatures (5˚F / -15˚C) • Less wind-borne loss of finer salt You could also ride a girl's bike to work. • Fewer application trips leads to better allocation of equipment and optimizing routes. • Reduces or eliminates the need for sand and sand clean up • Reduces corrosion by 50% – extending the life of your equipment and roadway hardware • Less time spent coordinating multiple raw-material sources