Aviation/Aircraft De-Icing & Anti-Icing Fluids

 

 

 

Gary Lydiate, Chief Executive of Kilfrost commented: “Track renewals can be affected in two main ways. Firstly, the frozen ballast in the ground can significantly slow down the excavation of the old ballast, including the lifting of the old rail panels. Secondly, the new ballast arriving to site in the auto hoppers when frozen cannot escape down the funnel chute.

 

 

Kilfrost AGT can also be used to suppress dust, which can be created when track renewal work takes place in the proximity of populated areas or stations and can present challenges when railways are busy with commuters. The humectant and binding characteristics of the product mean it agglomerates particles and holds them together. Unlike when using water as a dust suppressant, Kilfrost AGT is still active even when dried.

 

Kilfrost’s range of products also includes Kilfrost Rail Plus, a specially formulated mono-propylene glycol based anti-icing fluid which prevents ice forming on the conductor rail. Kilfrost Rail also has this function and both products are suitable for use on points and switches. In addition, Kilfrost Rail is approved for the anti-icing treatment of brake callipers and associated riggings and Kilfrost Rail Plus has recently been approved for use on pantographs.

 

Finally, Kilfrost TDIce and Kilfrost TDIce Plus have been developed to be used as a de/anti-icing fluid within Swedish-based Nordic’s anti-icing systems. Kilfrost TDIce fluids are an effective means of de/anti-icing rolling stock, in particular the bogie area.

 

With its Super Grip, PowerPellet and Liquid Melt products, Kilfrost has also developed a range of materials for use on platforms, crossings and walkways.