Tri-American is the Northern California distributor for Crafco, Inc. Pavement Preservation Products and equipment. With four manufacturing facilities and international distribution, Crafco has the distinction of being the world's largest supplier of crack and joint sealants for the pavement industry with a proven track record of success. It is also the only company that manufactures both sealants and application equipment.
Since 1976 Crafco, Inc. has been the leader in the research and development of quality sealant products for street and highway application. Crafco offers a wide selection of Pavement Preservation Sealant products that are formulated to perform in a wide range of climatic conditions.
Crafco sealant specifications meet and exceed all Federal and State recommendations. Crafco produces Roadsaver, SuperSeal, Parking Lot Sealants, PolyFlex Sealants, Thermo Fix, TechCrete, Loop Detector Sealant, High Slope Sealant, Pavement Joint Adhesive, SuperFlex Sealant and Custom specified sealants.
For AC pavement cold joints, concrete to asphalt interfaces, and perimeters of patch repairs
The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) study* on longitudinal joints has determined that Crafco Pavement Joint Adhesive is the winner for reducing longitudinal joint cracks and joint failure over all other joint sealant products and techniques tested. The studies took place over a six-year period (Sept. 1995 - July 2001) and were performed in five states: Pennsylvania, Colorado, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. These tests confirmed that longitudinal joints in asphalt pavement, if not treated, would encounter cracking, raveling and eventually fail due to water infiltration, thermal movement and low density. They have found that Crafco's hot-applied modified asphalt composition effectively bonds paving passes together creating a watertight seal during thermal movement resulting in improved long-term performance of the joint with no significant cracking. This product is also effective for waterproofing exposed edges of asphalt concrete pavement areas such as at the curb gutter, and shoulder interfaces. Additionally, waterproofing can be assured where manhole covers and hand valves (gas, water, etc.) are installed in asphalt concrete pavement. Like other Crafco products this product is easy to apply using Crafco's Melter/Applicator equipment.
Crafco Marker Adhesive The right choice for marker application is the Crafco Marker Adhesive System. Crafcos Marker Adhesive System includes both application equipment and
Marker Adhesive
CRAFCO Hot-Applied Bituminous Marker Adhesive is a hot-applied bituminous material which, when properly used and applied, bonds markers and reflectors to both asphalt and concrete pavement surfaces. The adhesive is supplied as an easy to use single component material which is easily melted and poured or pumped onto pavement surfaces. Since it is a hot melt composition, the adhesive sets up on cooling and is ready for traffic in less than 5 minutes. Heating can be performed in either directly or indirectly heated melting units. The adhesive contains no rubber polymers which can degrade at application temperature.
Crafco Hot-Applied Flexible Pavement Marker Adhesive is a hot-applied thermoplastic bituminous material which, when properly used and applied, bonds markers and reflectors to both asphalt and concrete pavement surfaces. Hot-Applied Flexible Pavement Marker Adhesive is supplied as an easy to use single component material which is easily melted and poured or pumped onto pavement surfaces. Since it is a hot melt composition, Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive sets up on cooling and is ready for traffic in less than five minutes. Hot-Applied Flexible Marker Adhesive is formulated with premium asphalt, polymers and additives to produce a unique material which hold markers in place and remain flexible at temperatures down to 20°F (-7°C).
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Qwikstix Adhesive
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Crafco Qwikstix is a hot applied polymerically modified resinous composition which is designed to provide a quick, easy method to adhere pavement markers, delineator post, temporary markings or anything else that needs to be adhered to asphalt or concrete surfaces. It is also used for small scale filling and sealing of cracks in asphalt or concrete pavements. Qwikstix is ideal for use by Cities, Counties, State Agencies, Fire Departments, Park Services, Golf Courses or any other industry to adhere product to pavements and for crack sealing.
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Detack
Open freshly crack- sealed pavements to vehicle and pedestrian traffic immediately and eliminate sealant pick-up and tracking with DETACK. DETACK is an economical, biodegradable liquid from Crafco that eliminates sealant tack when sprayed onto freshly applied hot pour sealant. Now you don't have to wait until the sealant has cooled before opening the pavement to traffic. DETACK application is a one-man operation that saves money, time, and increases efficiency. DETACK is the smart choice over messy sand, aggregate, or toilet paper applications and reduces set up and tear down time for lane closures. If you're stuck for an economical, time saving, detackifying solution for hot pour sealant then DETACK from Crafco is your answer.
Eliminates tracking Eliminates blotting Eliminates sticking Increases production Decreases job cost Protects sealant integrity Increases safety Remains active for 1 hour Applies over hot sealant
