Permanently seal, protect and rejuvenate ageing asphalt.
SteelGuard XL restores minor pavement surface profile loss, and permanently seals asphalt surfaces against accelerated deterioration from sun, wind and rain, and mild chemical attack.
A premium asphalt protective coating
SteelGuard XL is an ideal protector of asphalt in areas of heavy traffic, such as air and seaports, and it lengthens the life of lightly trafficked roads where oxidation becomes the main cause of surface deterioration.
Prevents accelerated deterioration of asphalt.
ASPHALT IS UNDER CONSTANT ATTACK.
SteelGuard XL – is an asphalt protective coating designed to extend the life of asphalt. This technology provides protection before your pavement becomes aged and brittle, preventing costly future repairs. Compared to other pavement preservation techniques, SteelGuard XL provides a level of protection that is economical.
Sun, rain and poor weather all take their toll. If the pavement is not protected the asphalt will deteriorate, weaken and begin to shed particles as the binder loses strength, becomes brittle and fails. The loss of small particles gradually allows the loss of larger stones (FOD), cracking, water penetration, and accelerated failure. Timely intervention including protection treatment with SteelGuard XL will protect the value of your asset and reduce expenditure in the long run.
With Steelguard XL, it takes less material to produce better results. SteelGuard XL is 60% solids. One coat of SteelGuard XL provides more material than two coats of typical asphalt sealer — for less money!
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Driveways
Playgrounds
Car parks
Cycle ways and shared paths
Urban and local roads
Airport runways.
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Striping contrasts better
Faster curing — open to traffic faster
Higher resistance to power steering marks, less tyre scuffing
Blacker than most sealcoats, stays blacker longer
Binds to oil spots better
Tougher and more durable
Protects asphalt in high-wear areas, and where exposed to lengthy oxidation
Reduces need for maintenance, repair or replacement
Cheaper and better than chipsealing old asphalt road surfaces
Lower embodied carbon than alternative.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Installation
SteelGuard is a single package, water dispersed, polymer modified slate and mineral filled, black, bituminous asphalt coating. The product, following minimal dilution with portable water, may be easily applied by squeegee or spray applied by licensed applicators with proper, heavy duty commercial equipment.
Application:
Apply only onto clean, dry, or damp surfaces from which all contaminates have been removed; i.e. detritus, oil spots, line marking etc. Areas upon which a high build-up of grease or loose paint exists should be scraped, wire brushed and cleaned to completely eliminate oil residue from underlying, sound asphaltic substrate.
Prior to application it is recommended that these areas be further prepared via surface priming with an Oil Spot Treatment. SteelGuard XL may be modified for special applications with a variety of polymers, adhesion packages, set control additives and select size aggregates for friction/skid promotion.
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STEELGUARD XL CASE STUDIES
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Pavement maintenance objectives exceeded - Christchurch Local Roads
SteelGuard XL application in Christchurch suburban streets has overachieved expected pavement maintenance outcomes. This case study profiles pavement preparation, benefits of SteelGuard XL properties and how the product was applied with a pavement saver machine to achieve uniformity.
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Blemished pavement rejuvenated - Summerset at Monterey Park, Hobsonville
The use of SteelGuard XL rescued what was proving to be a tenuous problem with a structurally sound but blemished pavement. This case study profiles how SteelGuard XL was applied to remedy a stained and partially gouged pavement in a prominent area of the village. It outlines how this was accomplished firstly by completing a pressure wash, then applying two coats of SteelGuard XL to achieve a standout finish befitting the adjacent waterfront Clark villas.
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Upgraded pavement surface matches with new interchange - Truman Lane, Tauranga
SteelGuard XL provided an upgraded pavement surface that matches with interconnecting infrastructure improvements. This case study profiles the resurfacing of a section of Truman Lane to match with infrastructure improvements aligned to the SH 2/SH 29A Te Maunga interchange.
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Salvaging a failing chipseal surface - Carmichael Road, Tauranga
In this case study, SteelGuard XL application mitigates significant texture issues with a failing chipseal surface. This case study illustrates how SteelGuard XL bound a failing surface together achieving a cape seal surface treatment.
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Loose aggregates bound with sealcoat - Rowena Crescent, Taupo
Rowena Crescent in the Taupo District had a previous chipseal surfacing solution that was not performing and generally had a lot of loose aggregate. This SteelGuard XL case study profiles SteelGuard XL’s use as both a rejuvenation treatment and seal coat.
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Asphalt preservation - Bridie Avenue, Manix Place, Tashi Place, Matamata
As part of a new focus by the Matamata-Piako District Council a methodology was adopted focused on asphalt preservation and rejuvenation. SteelGuard XL was substituted for a chipseal overlay. This case study examines how oxidised pavements over the 20-25 year mark in this subdivision have been rejuvenated.
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Preserving asphalt appearance - West Harbour
The use of SteelGuard XL for this project ensured that an acceptable pavement treatment was undertaken to preserve the asphalt appearance in this neighbourhood, particularly in the Courtney’s gated area where many premium houses were located close to the waterfront. This case study illustrates how effective SteelGuardXL is as a rejuvenation treatment, rapidly applied over three streets covering an area of 4,100m2.
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Staged rejuvenation of old asphalt - SeaLink Terminal, Wynyard Quarter
SteelGuard XL application allowed existing ferry ground infrastructure to be rejuvenated to coincide with the opening of a new hub for SeaLink ferries to Waiheke and Great Barrier Island. This was achieved without any interruption to ferry journeys. This case study profiles how SteelGuard XL was used to rejuvenate existing asphalt surfaces in stages including some older surfaces with exposed aggregates that had degraded due to construction traffic.
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Creating a wearing surface - Russell Boat Ramp Upgrade
SteelGuard XL provided a final surface coat for the Russell Boat ramp carpark and ramp approach. This case study profiles how SteelGuard XL has provided a wearing surface for the Russell boat ramp approach and parking area, overlaying structural asphalt. SteelGuard XL’s coverage with higher film thickness due to higher aggregate/binder content helped fill in any voids in the asphalt.
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Tying in new and old asphalt - International carpark changes at Auckland Airport
SteelGuard XL provided a cost-effective resurfacing option for lower-level carparks after construction work to add an elevated level above was completed. This case study outlines how SteelGuard XL provided an effective solution for this carpark retrofit project, tying in the new and aged asphalt.
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Reducing the risk of FOD - Mumbai Runway
The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) is one of the busiest in India having over 950 flight movements each day with a single runway in operation. The runway was exhibiting signs of aging with ravelling, creating issues with FOD. SteelGuard XL was chosen as the desired solution for the runway and shoulders.
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Extending the life of runway approach - Pago Pago International Airport
SteelGuard XL proved to be an ideal product application for American Samoa’s airport providing extended life for the aging runway approach asphalt. This case study profiles how SteelGuard XL was applied flexibly in stages, without defects, to fit in with aviation operations and changeable tropical weather patterns.