Layer thickness - 2-4,5 mm
A wearing course creates a safe surface for traffic and pedestrians and also serves as a preservation for the underlying surface. HIM supplies extremely strong, wear-resistant, lightweight, anti-slip wear layers for bridges, parking decks, oil rigs, jetties, landing stages and ramps. HIM wearing courses can be applied to steel, concrete, wooden and composite surfaces.
HIM wearing courses are flexible, waterproof and resistant to petrol, oils and de-icing salts. They meet all requirements regarding quality, durability, safety and the environment. This spring, HIM expects to acquire the BRL-K19143 certificate. This confirms that you can guarantee a very high-quality result with great durability!
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Since 1932 HIM has been applying wearing courses for various customers. Every situation is unique, but with our experience we know exactly what is needed.
HIM wear layers can withstand almost anything: heat, moisture, chemicals, impacts, scratches and heavy equipment load.
HIM works with a two-layer system for all wear layers. This is one less layer than all other companies. With this you save one step in the work cycle. This is both money and time saving!
Not entirely sure whether this floor is ideal for your situation? HIM wear layers are mainly used in situations where the following features are highly valuated:
HIM wear layers are available in various colors. We are happy to advise you and, thanks to more than 80 years of experience, we know everything about wear layers and their applications.
The speed at which the bridge deck or road can be reopened to traffic depends on the chosen system. We offer two variants. The Himgrip NT system (BRL K19143 certified) is walkable after 12 hours at 20°C and fully ready for traffic after 16 hours. Full chemical curing takes 7 days. The Himgrip Fast system (rapid curing) is walkable after just 4 hours at 20°C and fully ready for traffic after 8 hours. Full curing is achieved after just 3 days. Please note: lower outdoor temperatures will extend the curing time.
Skid resistance is determined by the broadcast aggregate. We typically use high-quality, abrasion-resistant aggregates (such as Mandurax or bauxite) with a specific grain size (e.g., 0.25-5 mm). This ensures a permanently non-skid surface that is safe for both cyclists and heavy traffic, even in wet conditions.
Our systems are developed for flexibility and adhesion to various substrates in civil engineering. With the correct pretreatment and primer, they are suitable for: steel (e.g., bridge decks and RoRo linkspans), concrete (e.g., parking decks and ramps), wood (e.g., bicycle bridges and scaffolding), and synthetic materials.
For optimal adhesion and curing, we recommend application at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. It is crucial that the substrate temperature is at least 3°C above the dew point to prevent condensation (and thus adhesion problems). Do you need to work in colder conditions or within a short timeframe? Then Himgrip Fast is often the preferred choice, as this system cures faster even at lower temperatures.
Yes, after full curing, our systems are highly resistant to de-icing salts, petrol, diesel, brake fluids, and oils. This protects the underlying structure (such as the concrete or steel of the bridge deck) against corrosion and deterioration caused by weather influences and leaking vehicles.
Significantly. Whereas asphalt layers are often centimeters thick, our wearing courses (such as Himgrip NT and Fast) have a thickness of only 2 to 4 mm. With a specific weight of approximately 1.8 kg/m² per mm of thickness, the load on the structure is minimal. This makes the system ideal for movable bridges and renovation projects where the structure cannot be heavily loaded.
