Decorative Products

Product specification and technical data

HitexPrint Embossed Decorative Thermoplastic Surfacing

HitexPrint material is part of the innovative HitexPrint system. The finished

surface is designed to mimic the appearance of traditional brick setts, cobbles,

paving or flags, without the associated maintenance costs.

Hitex International Cloister Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4ELTELEPHONE +44 (0)151 355 4100 EMAIL info@hitexinternational.com WEBSITE www.hitexinternational.com

HitexPrint is a hot-applied wearing course consisting of blended thermoplastic polymerised resins, plasticiser, graded granite aggregate, selected fillers and pigment. It is surface dressed with either sand or glass beads prior to being embossed with a patterned grid tool.

HitexPrint is manufactured in a wide range of colours and textures for specialist installation. HitexPrint material can be modified for use in a range of different climates and conditions.

Why HitexPrint?• Excellent long term cost effectiveness• Very low maintenance• No excavation necessary - fast to install• High skid resistance • Through colour - fully pigmented throughout the surfacing• UV stable colour range• Improved safety over traditional paved surfaces• Wide range of design applications

Typical applicationsHitexPrint can be applied to concrete, bituminous and most other substrates providing they are in a stable condition. Typical uses include:

• Traffic calming schemes• Raised junctions, central reservations, speed tables & roundabouts• Home zones and urban regeneration projects• Parking bays• Crossing points• Urban landscaping

Compliances/approvalsThe management system of Hitex Traffic Safety Ltd has been assessed and registered as meeting the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO 14001.

Colours/patternsPigment is fully dispersed throughout the material. HitexPrint is a highly adaptable system, with numerous pattern/colour combinations. For our full range of design options, please consult our Decorative Surfacing Solutions brochure.

Application methodPlease consult the relevant Installation Method Statement.

Technical dataTable 1 Physical properties

Relative density 2050 kg/m3Installation temperature ≥ 4˚C (air/road)Application temperature 190˚C - 225˚CMaximum safe heating temperature 230˚CCooling time 45 mins @ 23˚CSkid Resistance Value (SRV) 60+Wheeltracking rut rate 45˚C <1.5mm/Hour

Table 2 Binder specification

Property Test method Specification

Softening point ˚C BS 2000 Part 58:1988 100˚C minimumFlow resistance BS 2499 Part 3: 1993 (Mod.) 5% maximumFlexural mandrel text Hitex 0.4 N/mm2 minimum @ 23˚C

Table 3 Aggregate specification

Property Typical value

PSV (Polished Stone Value) 63+AAV (Aggregate Abrasion Value) 4.0

Spread Rates

Coverage rates 25m² per tonneInstallation depth Typically 15mm

Packaging & storageHitexPrint is supplied in 25kg meltable polyethylene bags on 1.25 tonne pallets (50 bags per pallet). 1 tonne pallets are available by request (40 bags per pallet). All pallets are shrouded and stretch-wrapped for protection.

It is recommended that HitexPrint product should be kept totally dry and stored away from direct sunlight and areas of potential contamination.

Health & safetyFor further information consult the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). DisclaimerThe information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief

as at the date issued. The information and recommendations are offered for the user’s

consideration and examination for the purposes of health, safety and environmental

requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific

property of the product. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy itself as to the suitability of

such information for its particular use and to carry out their own COSHH assessment.

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