runway de-icers

1. Preparation: Ensure that the runway surface is free from any large accumulations of snow or ice. Runway inspections may be necessary to identify areas requiring de-icing treatment.
2. Application Equipment: Liquid de-icing fluids are typically applied using specialized vehicles equipped with spraying systems. These vehicles may vary in size and capacity depending on the size of the runway and the volume of de-icing fluid required.
3. Spraying Technique: The de-icing fluid is sprayed onto the runway surface in a controlled manner to ensure even coverage. Operators typically follow predefined patterns to ensure that the entire runway is treated effectively. For more information please visit the product page.
4. Timing: Liquid de-icers are often applied just before or during snowfall or freezing rain to prevent ice from forming or to melt existing ice and snow. Timing is crucial to maximize the effectiveness of the de-icing fluid.
5. Liquid Runway De-icers are available in 1000L IBC containers and in bulk.

1. Preparation: The solid de-icer can penetrate through a snow or icy layer on the runway or taxiway. If possible, similar to liquid de-icing, ensure that the runway surface is clear of any large snow or ice accumulations before applying solid de-icer.
2. Spreader Equipment: Solid de-icers are typically spread using specialized vehicles equipped with spreader mechanisms. These vehicles distribute the de-icer evenly across the runway surface.
3. Application Technique: The spreader mechanism releases the solid de-icer in a controlled manner as the vehicle moves along the runway. Operators adjust the spread rate to achieve the desired coverage and thickness of the de-icing layer. For more information regarding the spread rate please visit the product page.
4. Timing: Solid de-icers are often applied proactively before snowfall or freezing rain to prevent ice from forming on the runway surface. They can also be used to provide traction on icy surfaces during adverse weather conditions.
5. Packaging: Solid Runway De-icers are available in 25kg sacs, 500kg Bigbags and 1000kg Bigbags.

• Biodegradability: Both potassium acetate and potassium formate are biodegradable substances. When released into the environment, they can break down naturally over time, reducing the risk of long-term environmental pollution.
• Low Toxicity: These compounds generally exhibit low toxicity to aquatic organisms and terrestrial organisms when compared to other de-icing agents or chemical alternatives. This characteristic minimizes the risk of harm to ecosystems and wildlife if they enter water bodies or soil.
• Non-corrosive: Potassium acetate and potassium formate are less corrosive compared to chloride-based de-icing agents like sodium chloride (road salt). This property reduces damage to infrastructure such as bridges, roads, and vehicles, thereby potentially lowering maintenance costs and environmental impacts associated with corrosion.
• Lower Environmental Impact during Application: Potassium acetate and potassium formate have lower environmental impacts during application compared to some alternatives. For example, they have been used as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional de-icing agents on airport runways and roads due to their lower impact on vegetation, soil, and groundwater.
• Reduced Energy Consumption: In some applications, potassium acetate and potassium formate can offer energy-saving benefits. For instance, potassium formate is used as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas exploration. It helps to reduce the viscosity of drilling fluids, enabling easier drilling and potentially reducing energy consumption during drilling operations.
• Renewable Sources: These compounds can be produced from renewable resources such as biomass-derived acetic acid or formic acid, contributing to sustainability goals by reducing reliance on fossil fuels for chemical production.
• Alternative to Harmful Chemicals: Using potassium acetate and potassium formate as alternatives to more harmful chemicals in various applications can contribute to overall environmental improvement by reducing the release of pollutants into the air, water, and soil.

Supply chain & logistics

As the winter approaches runway de-icing  is crucial to keep an airport open. Proviron has extensive experience in supplying these crucial products on time. With more than 45 years of experience, our company has never failed in supplying an airport during the winter period. Please contact our sales specialist via provifrost@proviron.com to discuss your requirements. Proviron will be delighted to assist in setting up logistics to satisfy your requirements for security of supply.

Commercial service

Proviron has 2 commercial contacts for its de-icing business: David Carbonez & Louis Pype. By having its own in-house commercial service, Proviron can ensure a fast response and high level of customer service. Proviron is a family-owned company that differentiates itself from the competition by giving every customer the VIP treatment and by guaranteeing extreme flexibility. During each winter season, Proviron offers a single point-of-contact (SPOC) for every customer. This SPOC is reachable 24/7 and handles all aspects of the business (commercial, technical, operational, environmental, etc.).

R&D

Proviron has its own de-icing R&D team and works closely with the Cryotech R&D team from the USA, ensuring it is a world leader in de-icing product innovation. Runway samples can be analyzed by the Proviron lab, to examine properties such as refractive index, viscosity, appearance and pH. Proviron also has a team of full-time QSE experts tasked with providing a quality management system that guarantees a controlled, high quality, manufacturing, testing, inspection and delivery process.