AIRPORT SERVICE - 5 IN 1

The German company RCS - Contracting GmbH offers one of the most technically advanced equipment and vehicle fleet in the world. With economic, environmentfriendly systems and more than 35 years experience of the management the following services are offered worldwide:

5 applications = 1 ARC·1000®

1. Rubber removal on runways
2. Removal of markings
3. Cleaning of large-scale areas
4. Removal of oil and deicer
5. Improvement of grip on any surface

→ Friction coefficient measurements including classification

SURFACE TREATMENT

The surfaces treated by RCS can be immediately opened to traffic after treatment, i.e. runways can be used completely. Depending on the assignment the following average surface treatment rate achievements can be obtained.

Rubber removal

→ 1,200 m²/ h

Increasing of friction coefficients on large areas

→ 2,500 m²/ h

Cleaning of asphalt drain surfaces

→ 3,500 m²/ h

The problems associated with dirty runways are well documented. Rubber and other residues built up, lead to reduced traction (lower friction values). If the friction value falls too low, it is out of the range accepted by the FAA (US Federal Aviation Authority).

ROAD MARKING REMOVAL

The most important success in stripe removal - pavement or road marking - is to remove the markings from asphalt or concrete without inflicting damage to the surface.
Traditionally, the markings are removed with grinders which use carbide or steel teeth and remove paint to the lowest level, causing grooving damages in average depths of 5 - 10 mm.
The RCS - Contracting system can remove fast and efficiently even the most durable pavement markings (e.g. thermoplastic lines) whether on roads or runways. The RCS system maintains the integrity of the surface and avoids any danger for motorists from grooving damage.

ROAD ADMINISTRATIONS & CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

→ Demarking of road lines
→ Increasing of friction coefficients by treatment of large-scale areas such as new concrete carriageways, asphalt drain surfaces etc.

FRICTION TESTING
Mu Meter FT 256

RCS Runway Friction Tester, type Mu-Meter FT256, is a continuous surface friction measuring and reporting system for testing airport runways, taxiways and road surfaces. The equipment consists of a small three-wheeled trailer incorporating electronic measuring systems which operate in conjunction with a computer, carried in a special towing vehicle that is equipped with a recommended water tank, water pump and nozzle bar.

RCS operators are trained and skilled to do requested friction tests as well as full classification runs in accordance with both:

→ ICAO FAA Annex 14, Volume 1, Attachment A, Section 7, Para. 7.1 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation Airport Services Manual Part 2 (Third Edition - July 1999).
→ Civil Aviation Authority CAP 683, Procedures for Runway Friction Classification & Monitoring.

RCS Contracting has the most modern, most environmentfriendly and most efficient machinery in operation worldwide.

More than 40 partners throughout the world allows a professional and fast reaction on all upcoming requests. For the time being RCS operates two truck fleets, one in Middle East and one in Europe. The partnership with one of the world's greatest logistic companies guarantees a fast and professional transport of our systems to any place in the world.

Innovative - Environment-friendly - Economical

The rubber deposits on runways and road markings are removed solely by water that is entirely withdrawn by suction along with all residues. On the vehicle, all essential components are hydraulically driven. The required power is taken by two sources: First, via the direct auxiliary drive system and second, via a gear, which is built into the drive shaft, with a hydrostatic drive. The 1,000 mm - surface cleaner (300 mm - for line marking removal), located between the first and the second axle, can be lifted up and swivelled back into the chassis within three seconds. In case of an emergency, the vehicle can be driven off the runway within 10 seconds.

The water level in the fresh water tank is monitored continuously. If the level reaches the lower point, the operator is warned visually.

If the level drops even further, the system switches automatically to the pressureless mode avoiding dry running of the high pressure pump. To ensure that the surface being treated is not damaged, the high pressure system shuts off the moment the driver steps on the clutch or brake.

The high pressure system can only be activated when the vehicle is actually in motion. Even at the full load (2,750 bar and 30 l/min, at a vehicle speed of 4.8 km/h) the water and debris is entirely sucked off the surface and drawn off into the waste water tank.

The ARC 1000 ® a further example of our modern technology which more than meets todays demands for environmentfriendly, innovative and economical products.

COMPANY PROFILE

The owners and the management of the company have been in business since 1975. RCS - Contracting GmbH has built partnerships with very well-known manufacturers and long-term application specialists all over the world before the company was founded.

This background ensures an absolutely professional service with the most modern technologies available on the market.

The company attaches great importance to customer support in initial aspects of application technology, especially the choice of the right system parameters in order to get the requested job done in the most time efficient and fully customer-friendly manner.

Long-term customer relations stand as a proof of acceptance of RCS - Contracting services and customer satisfaction.

TERMS AND CONDITION

→ for the cleaning of roadways, removal of roadway markings and
checking of friction values on roads, carriageways and runways.
24.01.2011 (PDF)

WORLDWIDE

Algeria - Australia - Austria - Bahrain - Brazil - Egypt - England - France - Greece - Hungary - India - Indonesia - Iran - Ireland - Japan - Jordan - Kenya - Korea - Kuwait - Lebanon - Libya - Malaysia - Morocco - Oman - Pakistan - Philippines - Qatar - Romania - Saudi Arabia - Scotland - Serbia - Singapore - Sri Lanka - South Africa - Syria - Tanzania - Thailand - Tunisia - Uganda - United Arab Emirates - Yemen

YOUR PROFESSIONAL PARTNER FOR AIRPORT AND ROAD SERVICES

Managing Director Godfrey Driscoll - Tareq Khalifa Al-Jassim - Victor Ramanan - Stephan Smets
Ust.-Ident.-No. DE 267626824
Registered Amtsgericht Charlottenburg - Germany
HRB 119012 B