How to choose an asphalt tarpaulin?

Asphalt Tarpaulin

Essential for transporting, protecting, and maintaining the quality of asphalt mixes, the asphalt tarpaulin guarantees efficiency and durability. OTEXIO offers standard or custom-made models combining strength, performance, and safety. Asphalt tarpaulins maintain the temperature of hot asphalt mixes during transport while effectively protecting your waste and materials (sand, rubble, wood, equipment) from rain, wind, and dust.

What criteria should be considered when choosing an asphalt tarpaulin?

Choosing a tarpaulin suited to your skip is not limited to dimensions alone. Several technical criteria influence the product’s performance and durability.

Resistance

Thermal tarpaulin for asphalt
The primary role of a standard thermal tarpaulin is to maintain the heat of the asphalt mix. The tarpaulin is black in color. Thanks to a specific fabric, the tarpaulin limits heat loss during transport in a skip or truck. This solution ensures better application on site and reduces material loss.

Tarpaulin resistant to punctures and tears

Mechanical resistance is essential. An asphalt tarpaulin must withstand intense conditions: friction, heavy loads, and temperature variations. OTEXIO tarpaulins, made from high-quality PVC, offer excellent longevity and optimal safety, even with repeated handling.

Durability

An asphalt tarpaulin must remain reliable over time. OTEXIO models are manufactured using robust materials (PVC fabric, silicone) and reinforced with hems and metal eyelets to ensure secure fastening with elastic cords or other accessories.

Maintenance

Maintenance is simple: regular cleaning with clear water helps preserve the tarpaulin’s quality and prevents the accumulation of asphalt residue. Thanks to their specific composition, OTEXIO tarpaulins are designed to resist grease, bitumen, and construction site products.

Recommended composition and weight for your asphalt tarpaulins

What weight should you choose?

Our TARPLINE BPU range, made from 100% waterproof high-temperature polyester, is highly resistant and non-stick. No tearing degradation thanks to its 350 g/m3 weight. We also offer a lighter tarpaulin weighing only 270 g/m3.

What composition?

OTEXIO tarpaulins are mainly manufactured from PU-coated polyester and treated against UV rays. They are 100% waterproof.

When should an asphalt tarpaulin be used?

Asphalt transport

The main use remains covering hot asphalt mixes in truck skips. Thanks to a thermal tarpaulin, the asphalt maintains its temperature and quality until application on site.

Various protections

A tarpaulin can also be used as protection against rain, wind, or dust. It protects your sensitive products and materials on construction sites, in storage, or during transport.

Material storage

Tarpaulins are ideal for temporary storage of materials: sand, rubble, wood, or equipment. They help secure your supplies and prevent damage caused by bad weather.

Equipment or material recovery

A tarpaulin can also be used to quickly recover and move lightweight products or equipment. Feel free to discover our product page with all the technical specifications of our asphalt tarpaulin, as well as our entire TARPLINE® range.

Tarpaulins

OTEXIO, your manufacturer of custom-made or cut-to-size asphalt tarpaulins

OTEXIO, specialist in tarpaulins and nets, develops industrial textile solutions adapted to the collection, transport, and storage of waste and materials such as asphalt. Thanks to our expertise, we provide a wide range of standard and custom-made products designed to meet the specific needs of your construction sites.

You can order directly from our OTEX’PERTS, present throughout France to advise and support you, or place your order online on our website for standard dimensions.

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