Road Surface Retexturing
ARC 3400®
The ARC 3400® is a compact surface treatment system designed for roughening (retexturing) of surfaces, rubber and paint marking removal on roads and airports (removal of traffic signs) as well as surface cleaning of roads and runways with a working width of 3,400 mm.
A powerful high-pressure pump generates working pressures of up to 2,500/3,000 bar and water volumes of up to 88 l/min. Thus, a complete lane on roads and highways can be treated in one go. The 5 cleaning devices, 3 at the rear and one at each side of the truck, with a working width of 800 mm each can be individually activated and deactivated.
Small, inaccessible areas can be handled with the hand cleaner MCD 360 that is available for all our special vehicles.
ARC 3400® – High-Performance Runway and Road Maintenance System
The ARC 3400® from SMETS Technology is an ultra-high-capacity hydroblasting machine developed for professional runway rubber removal, road marking removal and large-scale pavement retexturing. With an adjustable working width from 3,400 mm up to a maximum of 4,000 mm, the ARC 3400® is designed for airports, highway authorities and infrastructure contractors requiring maximum productivity and operational efficiency.
Using advanced ultra-high-pressure waterblasting technology, the ARC 3400® efficiently removes:
- Runway rubber deposits
- Highway and road markings
- Thermoplastic and cold plastic markings
- Surface contamination
- Worn pavement layers for retexturing
- Industrial coatings and residues
The system restores pavement texture and skid resistance while minimizing damage to the underlying surface structure. Compared to grinding or abrasive blasting methods, hydroblasting technology offers a more precise, environmentally friendly and pavement-preserving solution.
Maximum Productivity for Airports and Highways
The ARC 3400® is specifically engineered for large-scale infrastructure maintenance projects where minimizing closure times is critical. Its ultra-wide cleaning head significantly increases operational output for:
- Airport runway maintenance
- Highway marking removal
- Motorway rehabilitation
- Pavement surface preparation
- Runway retexturing
- Large roadway cleaning projects
The reduced number of passes improves efficiency, lowers operational costs and minimizes traffic disruption during maintenance operations.
Advanced Hydroblasting Technology
The ARC 3400® combines powerful ultra-high-pressure pumps with intelligent control systems to deliver precise and consistent cleaning performance under demanding operating conditions.
Operators can optimize:
- Water pressure
- Nozzle rotation speed
- Cleaning intensity
- Working speed
- Surface treatment performance
- Which cleaners to activate
This flexibility allows efficient adaptation to different pavement types, marking systems and contamination levels for both airport and roadway applications.
Sustainable Infrastructure Maintenance
SMETS Technology hydroblasting systems are designed for environmentally responsible surface maintenance. The ARC 3400® performs cleaning and surface preparation using only water without chemicals or abrasive media.
Benefits include:
- Reduced pavement damage
- Lower dust generation
- Reduced environmental impact
- Lower lifecycle maintenance costs
- Improved pavement longevity
- Reduced waste generation
Combined with optional water recycling systems, the ARC 3400® supports sustainable airport and roadway maintenance operations worldwide.
Design and Performances ARC3400®
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Max. Working Width
3.400 mm
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Average Performance
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TANK VOLUME
17 m³
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MAX. HIGH PRESSURE PERFORMANCE
2.500 / 3.000 bar
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Max. Pump Performance
88 l / min
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Speed during operation
3 – 80 m/min (0.18 – 4.80 km/h)
steplessly adjustable
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Rotation of nozzles
0 – 2.500 rpm
steplessly adjustable
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Possible Cleaning Options
5
