Very often, bitumen emulsion is used for surface treatment of asphalt and waterproofing of various structures, a peculiar system in which the particles of the main component are represented in the water phase in the form of isolated elements. To ensure that such a medium does not exert a bonding effect, all kinds of additives - emulsifiers are actively used. It can not be denied that bitumen waterproofing is beneficial in terms of saving resources and environmental purity. Typically, experts in the process of working with different brands of base material. In this case, the compositions obtained can differ significantly in properties.
Any bitumen emulsion requires the addition of a solvent, and its quantity should be fairly accurate. Otherwise, precipitation of individual components or excessive dissolution of the mixture may occur. The solvent is used as an agent reducing the viscosity of the composition. As for the water contained in such a waterproofing, the cationic mixtures are less sensitive to added volume than anionic analogs. The latter of them react intensively to the amount of impurities contained in the liquid added.
In the production of mixtures, a special plant for the production of bitumen emulsion is used, which has a complex structure. It includes: a main unit with a colloid mill, electronic control systems, metering lines of water and bitumen, storage tanks for various materials, as well as pipelines and pumps. The work is carried out on the principle of thorough mixing, assuming further emulsification of the composition. The quality of the final product depends very much on the homogeneity of the mixture and the pretreatment.
Almost all equipment units are made of materials that are not subject to corrosion, which allows achieving the maximum service life. This particularly applies to units and parts that have direct contact with the aquatic environment. Currently, only automated equipment is used, which allows obtaining a high-quality product when the bitumen emulsion meets all the requirements. The number and characteristics of products are measured by special sensors. Proceeding from the fact that the properties of the finished mixture depend on the emulsifiers, the plants appear devices capable of sucking the components in two directions.
Before the bitumen emulsion is applied to the surface, the substrate must be carefully prepared. To do this, get rid of the old cover and from various debris, leveling potholes larger than three millimeters. Then priming with emulsion composition is carried out. The consumption of the mixture is particularly affected by the type of surface to be treated. Looking at the packaging, you can see the average consumption of the product. When the water from the solution evaporates, a thin film of bitumen will remain on the surface, protecting the next coating.