R3

Specialists in airport runway maintenance, friction surveys, and safety assessments

R3 and our sister company Roadgrip offer a comprehensive solution in the airport industry, ensuring standards of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance for airport surfaces worldwide.

R3 Services:

Friction Surveys and Safety Assessments:
R3 specialises in precise friction surveys using GripTester, crucial for maintaining optimal runway conditions and enhancing aircraft braking performance. These surveys support new constructions, resurfacing projects, and routine maintenance, ensuring airports meet rigorous safety regulations.

AeroMonitor: Airport Pavement and Asset Management:
AeroMonitor is our advanced software solution that optimises Airport Pavement and Asset Management. AeroMonitor provides intelligent insights to predict, protect, and enhance operational efficiency. It minimises downtime, reduces maintenance costs, and strengthens safety protocols, ensuring airports operate smoothly around-the-clock.

Advanced Testing and Evaluation:
Utilise Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD), crack surveys, 3D surface modeling, profilometer, IRI (International Roughness Indicator), Pavement Condition Index (PCI), Pavement Classification Number (PCN), and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for comprehensive airport surface evaluation.

Roadgrip Services:

Comprehensive Runway Maintenance:
Roadgrip offers over 25 years of expertise in airport runway maintenance, including rubber removal, line painting, runway grooving, AGL, and surfacing. They employ the Trackjet XL system for advanced rubber and line removal, ensuring compliance with international standards.

Synergistic Collaboration:
By combining R3’s advanced technology in friction surveys, safety assessments, and AeroMonitor with Roadgrip’s expertise in runway maintenance and comprehensive surface evaluations, we provide integrated solutions that optimise airport surface management. Our collaboration ensures airports worldwide achieve the highest safety standards and operational efficiency.

Global Reach and Innovation:
With a global footprint spanning major international hubs and regional airports, our dedication to innovation drives continuous improvement in airport safety and performance. We invest in research and development to offer solutions that meet evolving industry standards and operational challenges.

Commitment to Excellence:
Our combined expertise ensures airport surfaces are safe, compliant, and optimised for performance. Together, R3 and Roadgrip support airports in achieving operational excellence and reliability, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of global air travel.

 

Products

R3 Smooth Ride

The Challenge The traditional surveying process for road resurfacing is time consuming and can result in expensive errors. Conventional workflows would typically involve hammering pegs into the ground every five metres longitudinally and then measuring the …

Asset and Pavement Management Software

Introducing AeroMonitor: the comprehensive SaaS solution that streamlines Airport Asset Management, providing you with intelligent insights to predict, protect, and perform efficiently. Harnessing advanced technologies, AeroMonitor minimises downtime, reduces maintenance expenses, and enhances safety protocols, …

R3 Runway Services

The Challenge The continual monitoring of runway surfaces is not only mandatory under international guidelines but important for whole-life management of an airports most critical asset. With ICAO Annex 14 changing, a greater emphasis is being placed …

AIRFIELD PAINTING

RUNWAY MARKING TAXIWAY PAINTING RAMPS, APRONS & GATES We use a range of cutting-edge pavement marking & striping products to suit a variety of surfaces and climates. Depending on the type of pavement, the weather, and …

RUNWAY RUBBER REMOVAL

HYDRO BLASTING CAPTIVE SHOT BLASTING CHEMICAL TREATMENT Working with the most up-to-date ultra high-pressure water systems, Roadgrip is able to remove rubber deposits to the highest level of cleaning without wearing or polishing the asphalt or …

AUTICAL GROUND LIGHTING

RUNWAY EDGE, THRESHOLD LIGHTING & PAPI TAXIWAYS & STANDS POWER DISTRIBUTION & CONTROL SYSTEMS Our Aeronautical Ground Lighting team can handle the entire lighting project for you including sourcing, preparation, coring, and installation of airfield lights, …

AIRFIELD GROOVING

AIRFIELD SURFACE DRAINAGE ANTISKID GROOVING SURFACE RE-TEXTURING Grooving has been shown to significantly improve drainage on airfield runways & taxiways. This reduces the risk of hydroplaning, reduces stopping distances & makes it safer for aircraft to …

R3 Friction Services

AVIATION REGULATION COMPLIANCE R3 provides a CAA/FAA/ICAO compliant friction testing service for airfields around the world Using Continuous Friction Measurement Equipment (CFME) we are able to accurately monitor, measure, and report on the friction of your surface. Our …

PAINT REMOVAL

HYDRO BLASTING SHOT BLASTING Working with the most up-to-date ultra high-pressure water systems, we can remove redundant or failing pavement markings/striping, without wearing or polishing the asphalt or concrete pavement. We operate a fleet of UHP machines …

ASPHALT PRESERVATION & REPAIR

ASPHALT REJUVENATION ASPHALT PRESERVATION MICROSURFACING FUEL RESISTANT SURFACING Roadgrip’s asphalt treatments will help extend the serviceable life of asphalt and prevent cracking, raveling, and stone loss from airfield runways and taxiways; preserving the asphalt surface and …

CONCRETE REHABILITATION & REPAIR

From minor civil engineering projects to full apron & ramp rehabilitation, Roadgrip offers a full repair service including diamond saw cutting, joint forming, removal/replacement of old sealant, resin surfacing solutions & patch repairs. Our teams are …

Company News

Case Study: Bristol Airport Friction Survey

Who Bristol Airport, a crucial hub in the UK’s aviation network, recently faced a critical challenge in ensuring its runway surface met the requirements of the UK Civil Aviation Authority's CAP683 regulations. To tackle this, the …

Contact

R3
Grovebury Road
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
LU7 4SQ
  • +44 (0) 3333 312 097

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