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Runway Rubber Removal

Carbonized rubber deposits on airport runways cause a dangerous loss of friction making the touchdown zone slippery and hazardous, endangering the lives of pilots, passengers and the ground crew.



Hi-Lite’s modern, specialized equipment and dedicated, well trained staff make Hi-Lite the premier airfield rubber removal service in the business. Hi-Lite offers...

  • the highest production rate per hour
  • an impeccable safety record

  • environmentally sound practices
  • dependable service

  • top quality work

Hi-Lite has perfected the art of responsible runway rubber removal from airport runways and taxiways enhancing the safety of airfields around the world. Hi-Lite has dedicated itself to developing a variety of ways of performing high quality rubber removal including the R4 process, waterblasting and the chemical process.
Chemical Process

Chemical Process

Hi-Lite uses AEROGREEN Runway Rubber Remover, a very effective chemical cleaning technology, in combination with the heavy duty scrubbing action, to dissolve the carbonized rubber residue build-up that can make the touchdown zone on airport runways hazardous.


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Waterblasting

Waterblasting

Hi-Lite’s custom built “Rubbernator” waterblasters can perform a six foot wide cleaning pass, removing up to 30,000 square feet of rubber per hour. The trucks are equipped with rear view cameras, monitors and auxiliary lights for safe, productive, high quality work in all conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


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R4™ - Responsible Runway Rubber Removal Process

R4™ - Responsible Runway Rubber Removal Process

Hi-Lite Airfield Services innovative R4 process is the most effective way to remove dangerous rubber from the runway surface. It involves pre-treating the built-up rubber on the runway with AEROGREEN Runway Rubber Removal followed by light waterblasting.



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