South Ayrshire - Jetpatcher^® Takes To The Road

South Ayrshire Council in partnership with East Ayrshire Council have purchased a specialist vehicle called a Jetpatcher^®, that will be used to repair potholes and other road damage.
Leader of South Ayrshire Council Councillor Andy Hill said: "The Jetpatcher^® is a marvellous piece of machinery, that assists staff in carrying out quick and lasting road repairs. With this machine there is no need for temporary repairs, the work is carried out in one process.

"I am delighted that South Ayrshire and East Ayrshire Councils have been able to invest jointly in this new technology, which will be of benefit to so many people."

The Jetpatcher^® is a truck mounted road patcher, which enables potholes and surface blemishes to be repaired quickly and inexpensively. A long hose with a hand held nozzle delivers compressed air and aggregate mixed with bitumen. When making a repair air is first used to jet out any debris and water from the hole. The bitumen emulsion is introduced into the air stream, and forced into any cracks and fissures, sealing the defect. The prepared cavity is filled with a mixture of aggregate and emulsion which harden almost immediately.

The process offers many advantages over traditional patching methods such as semi-permanent repairs, greatly increased production, little or no waste, reduced waiting time, no need for compaction equipment and improved health and safety.

For more information go to South Ayrshire Council website.

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