Ice can lead to hazardous conditions on roadways and on vehicles. It is also challenging to combat, particularly if you’re facing freezing temperatures. It’s a nuisance that anyone who experiences winter weather has come to understand, and also come to determine the best ways to work around it.
Thankfully, we have de-icing spray technology that can be used in many different ways. For everyday drivers, you can use de-icing sprays on your car windows and windshields. For commercial needs, a liquid sprayer can help with de-icing roads and parking lots to protect drivers – or sidewalks for pedestrians.
How Does De-Icing Spray Work?
There are different types of spray that can be used for de-icing purposes. Some sprays use chemicals, while others turn to a saline solution. The most common roadway treatment is a saline solution that is put down before the ice hits, but also used when there is ice on the roads.
Most small products for de-icing windshields contain some sort of ethylene glycol mixture. This is a molecular combination that reduces the freezing point, allowing the ice to simply melt away when it is sprayed with the compound. In some cases, that compound may not be enough to melt the ice.
The thing about some solutions is that they contain chemicals that eventually will make their way into the ground. This is why so many of the Department of Transportation and commercial protocols have turned to saline solutions instead. They are far more environmentally friendly and still effective.
The challenge of using acetates for de-icing purposes is that they can lead to rust and other issues if they aren’t washed off a vehicle or machinery.
Chloride de-icers like sodium chloride have become the most common solution because they are effective with low freezing points and quick results.
The idea behind any de-icing spray or solution is to lower the freezing point of water in order to create a brine that will make the roadways less slick for the people that must be out on them. The right choice for any location could depend on the weather conditions and the temperature in that area.
Liquid Sprayer De-icing Technology
When it comes to fighting ice on commercial spaces, such as roads, highways, and parking lots, the use of a liquid sprayer becomes imperative. Our Liquid Rage sprayer is a versatile machine that allows compatibility with different vehicles or tractors in order to attach the sprayer and get the work done.
The Liquid Rage sprayer uses a KAGE specialty attachment plate to make placement simple, no matter what type of vehicle or machinery you attach it to. The liquid sprayer is ideal for preventing icy conditions, but can also be used in the summer months for other spraying needs. It comes loaded with various attachments to handle your tasks.
Benefits of De-icing Spray or Liquid Spray Technology
There are some really great benefits to using de-icing spray as a pre-treatment to combat snow and ice. Why use a liquid? Check out these top benefits.
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Application is Precise
When you use a liquid sprayer with a suitable liquid solution, you have more control over the application process. This allows you to ensure that your sidewalks, roadways and other areas are treated appropriately. The application is precise and even across the surface. You can control how much is applied and where it is applied. This contributes to efficiency and usefulness of the spray application.
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Non-Stick Application
You’ve heard of non-stick for cooking, but it’s important with de-icing solutions as well. Liquid sprayers apply a solution that won’t allow ice to stick, which functions as a non-stick layer on the pavement or concrete it is applied to. This helps to keep snow and ice from accumulating or freezing in those treated spots. It also makes it much easier for the snow plows to treat and remove ice and snow after it happens.
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Lasts to Make a Difference
One of the advantages of using liquid de-icing technology is that it lasts. You put it down and it doesn’t just run off or melt overnight. It won’t get plowed up when they are cleaning the snow and ice off the road. It’s put down onto the pavement and it stays there much longer. In some cases, it might even work for multiple ice and snow scenarios before it has to be reapplied.
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Economical
Using a liquid spray is an economical choice. Since it lasts longer, is easy to apply, and it works effectively, you can spend less time treating and scraping the roads. Will there still be some required work when ice and snow happens? Sure. But the workload will be less, and accidents should be reduced as well.
Let Us Help with Your De-icing Spray Needs
When it comes to making sure you have a liquid sprayer that can handle the winter weather or the summer weather, we’ve got you covered. KAGE provides a variety of solutions to handle all seasons, especially snow and ice. Check out our liquid sprayer technology, or look at your snow plow and clearing solutions to find what works best for your needs.
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