
Shell Cariphalte - airfield
Shell’s polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) is specially formulated to meet the challenges of high performing airport runways, Cariphalte - Airfield is our most durable bitumen ever. That’s why it’s trusted by more than 100 of the world’s busiest airports.
Shell Cariphalte Airport Solutions
Every day, 4.2 million passengers board a flight*. With increased air traffic, bigger planes and more stringent safety regulations, our runways are being worked harder than ever before.
That is why we’ve developed our most durable bitumen ever: Shell Cariphalte. It’s specially formulated to meet the challenges of high performing airport runways: a proven, high-quality solution designed to make asphalt surfaces better able to withstand climatic extremes and higher contact stresses**.
Helping to reduce runway downtime
Time is money on an airport runway, so reducing the need for maintenance is key. We’ve developed a range of products to help speed up resurfacing, cut maintenance needs and increase the pavement lifecycle, helping you to keep runway downtime to a minimum so your runways can be ready for lift-off in no time. Our premium innovations include Shell Cariphalte Fuelsafe, specially designed to reduce degradation to make asphalt surfaces last longer when exposed to fuel leakage, helping to extend their life.
A global bitumen network
Our global network of manufacturing facilities and terminals means you can rely on us to be there when and where you need us. It’s why we are trusted by more than 100 of the world’s busiest airports, including Heathrow (鶹ý), Dubai International (UAE), Schiphol (Netherlands), Hong Kong International (Hong Kong) and Sultan Hasanuddin International (Makassar, Indonesia).
Shell have options for short to long-term supply contracts and can work with you to help manage risk and plan your business. Contact us to discuss your options today. to discuss your options.
* IATA 鶹ý review 2017
** Compared to Shell standard penetration bitumen