Crafco’s EZ Series II crack sealing melters combine safety, productivity, efficiency and reliability to supercharge your crew.
With an extensive line of specialized sealants and outstanding service, Crafco is the most trusted name in crack sealing.
Independent studies have shown for decades that crack sealing is the most cost-effective method of pavement preservation, prolonging service life well beyond that of untreated pavement. Crafco helped pioneer the pavement preservation industry nearly 50 years ago, and we’ve never stopped developing and refining our sealants to provide the best quality and performance.
Every batch of Crafco sealant starts and ends with testing to ensure quality control. First, we test the asphalt base that’s used in most of our sealants, making sure it meets certain criteria. Once the mixing process begins, the resulting sealant is tested twice — once halfway through the batch, and again at the end of the production run.
The result is a durable, high-performance sealant that you can trust to meet or exceed specifications. Crafco offers specialized sealants for every climate, condition and intended use. Your Crafco representative can help you choose the right sealant for your application, but here are the basics:
Sealants must stretch and rebound as the road moves from thermal expansion and contraction. Your sealant should stay pliant in the winter without cracking but shouldn’t become too soft in the summer heat. Selecting the right sealant for your climate is crucial.
Pavements with a high volume of fatigue cracking can further ravel if repaired with a highly elastic crack sealants compromising the waterproof seal. Crafco manufactures performance crack sealants designed to accommodate pavements in fair to poor condition.
Parking lots and pedestrian areas present a special challenge for crack sealant due to low-speed vehicle traffic and foot traffic. Sealants used in these areas must resist tearing under twisting tires and must not stick to tires or shoes. There may be other factors to consider, such as pavement slope, so consult your Crafco representative for expert help choosing the right sealant for your application.
Sealants must stretch and rebound as the road moves from thermal expansion and contraction. Your sealant should stay pliant in the winter without cracking but shouldn’t become too soft in the summer heat. Selecting the right sealant for your climate is crucial.
Pavements with a high-volume of fatigue cracking can further ravel if repaired with a highly elastic crack sealant, compromising the waterproof seal. Crafco manufactures performance crack fillers designed to accommodate pavements in fair to poor condition.
Parking lots and pedestrian areas present a special challenge for crack sealant due to low-speed vehicle traffic and foot traffic. Sealants used in these areas must resist tearing under twisting tires and must not stick to tires or shoes. There may be other factors to consider, such as pavement slope, so consult your Crafco representative for expert help choosing the right sealant for your application.
The Federal Highway Administration conducted a study in the 1990s to establish the most cost-effective solution for treating cracks in asphalt pavements. The study showed that routing, cleaning, and then sealing cracks with an overband of sealant dramatically improved the lifespan of crack sealant to an estimated 7.7 years, which in turn prevents further deterioration of the pavement.
Crafco led development of the crack sealing method in the 1970s and 1980s, and we continue to conduct and participate in ground-breaking research to extend the life of infrastructure.
Read the FHWA study:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/ltpp/99143/99143.pdf
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