A BBA HAPAS-approved installer, HMS has more than 30 years' experience laying hot-applied high friction surfacing to roads, footpaths, and pedestrian crossings for local authorities and other main contractors.

Applications

  • Junctions

  • Roundabouts

  • Pedestrian crossings

  • Motorway slip roads

  • Sharp bends

  • Cycle or bus lanes

Hot-Applied High Friction Surfacing

BBA HAPAS-approved hot-applied high friction surfacing works by combining thermoplastic resin-based material with calcined bauxite aggregate that is then heated to a safe working temperature and applied to road surfaces.

The aggregate improves tyre grip by creating numerous high contact pressure points to improve braking distances and reduce the chances of vehicles skidding on uneven surfaces, sharp bends or tight corners, paticularly in wet conditions.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Can be laid in temperatures from 0 - 35°C

  • Cures in 15 - 20 minutes

  • Improved road and public safety

  • Reduced braking distances if vehicles need to stop suddenly

  • Lowered risk of skidding if brakes are applied sharply

  • Highlighting potential road hazardous areas

  • Flexible surfacing solution that can be laid to metal, concrete and tarmac

  • Winter-grade materials are available on request

  • Wide choice of colours for hazard identification