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Introducing the Schmidt Stratos Salting Unit

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SIMA Snow and Ice Management Rates Charles Glossop

What happens here

The Schmidt Stratos salting unit is presented, a piece of equipment designed for salt application. This unit can carry approximately 2,000 gallons of liquid brine and 10.5 tons of dry granular material. It is used for pre-treating, which involves applying liquid brine to pavement before a snowstorm to prevent snow from bonding to the surface, making snow removal easier and reducing the amount of post-storm salt needed. The unit is designed to be a slide-in mount for the back of a tandem or tri-axle truck.

Goal: Understand the capabilities and applications of advanced salting units for pre-treatment.

Tools and materials

  • Tandem or Tri-Axle Truck Various — Mounting and transporting the salting unit
  • Dry Granular Material — Post-treatment and general de-icing
  • Liquid Brine N/A — Pre-treating pavements to prevent snow bonding