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Skirt Wear Gauge
Gauge showing skirt wear limits.
Suction Head Guide Roller
Small roller at the front of the suction head that follows surface contours. Prevents the head from digging into uneven tarmac.
Surface-Texture Sand-Patch Test
Field test using graded sand to determine macro-texture depth. Required on UK trunk-road surface-dressing sites to verify skid resistance.
Spray Bar End Valves
Individually controlled valves for neat start/stop of spray lanes.
Suction Hose Clip
Heavy-duty clip securing flexible suction hoses to duct flanges. Stops vibration-related leaks under high vacuum pressure.
Survey Control Points
Fixed points used to align long lines.
Spray Bar Isolation
Valve isolating bar for maintenance.
Suction Mouth
Opening under the nozzle where air velocity captures debris.
Sweep Plan Route
GIS-optimised route for city sweeping.
Spray Bar Section Valve
Solenoid valve controlling each spray-bar section individually. Enables accurate binder control at varying carriageway widths.
