Elastomac

What Is Elastomac?

Elastomac is a hot-applied thermoplastic repair system engineered for permanent pothole repairs, cracking, edge failures, failed patches and surface defects. Unlike cold-lay patching, Elastomac bonds with the existing surface, forming a waterproof, flexible and load-bearing repair that helps eliminate repeat visits.

Why Elastomac Outperforms Traditional Repairs

• Up to 97% CO₂ reduction compared to repeated throw-and-go patching.
• Zero waste — no spoil, no excavation waste and reduced disposal requirements.
• Traffic-ready within minutes — helping reduce closures and disruption.
• Fully impermeable — helps stop water ingress and freeze-thaw damage.
• Hot-applied bond supports long-life performance with reduced edge fretting.
• Flexible repair — suitable for high-stress areas exposed to repeated loading.

Where Elastomac Is Used

Platinum 3Sixty installs Elastomac across a wide range of highway and commercial environments, including:

• Highways and strategic routes
• Bus lanes and high-stress traffic areas
• Car parks and retail access roads
• Industrial yards and freight routes
• Utility reinstatement defects
• Ironworks surrounds and localised surface failures
• Crack, joint and edge deterioration

Installed to Roadmender Specification

All installations follow Roadmender Elastomac guidelines, including surface preparation, heating control and correct hot-applied placement technique. This helps every repair deliver measurable carbon, cost and operational benefits.

Elastomac vs Traditional Throw-and-Go Repairs

Traditional cold-lay and throw-and-go repairs are often used as temporary interventions. While quick to install, they can fail prematurely due to poor bonding, water ingress and repeated trafficking.

• Throw-and-go repairs often lead to repeat visits and repeat disruption.
• Elastomac repairs are designed to provide a longer-life, permanent repair.
• Carbon savings can be significant because repeat interventions, traffic management and waste are reduced.
• The system helps reduce edge fretting, cracking and early failure around the repair.

Elastomac Installation Process

Every Elastomac repair is delivered using a controlled, specification-led process:

• Defect inspection and preparation
• Removal of loose or failed material
• Controlled heating of the Elastomac compound
• Hot-applied placement to achieve full bond
• Finished flush to the surrounding surface
• Rapid return to service once cooled

Permanent Pothole Repair Across Kent & the South East

From our East Kent base, Platinum 3Sixty focuses on pothole repair and highway maintenance across Kent, East Kent, the M25 corridor and South East motorway corridors, with additional coverage across Essex, Surrey, Sussex and Hertfordshire for suitable works.

For a full breakdown of our pothole repair service, including open potholes, alligator cracking, failed patches, joint failures and HGV surface defects, visit our dedicated pothole repair page.

Case Studies Featuring Elastomac

Elastomac has been used by Platinum 3Sixty in demanding live environments where rapid curing, low disruption and long-life surface performance were essential.

• A41 Brent Cross Interchange – Early-Stage Elastomac Surface Repair
• Eurotunnel Freight Routes – Rapid-Cure Pothole Repairs
• Green Wrythe Lane – Live Highway Elastomac Repairs
• Albert Bridge – Restricted-Access Elastomac Surface Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elastomac suitable for live traffic environments?
Yes. Elastomac cures rapidly and can be trafficked within minutes, helping minimise closures and disruption.

How long does an Elastomac repair last?
Elastomac is designed as a permanent repair, with service life measured in years rather than short-term temporary patching cycles.

Does Elastomac help stop potholes coming back?
Elastomac forms a waterproof, flexible repair that helps reduce water ingress, edge fretting and repeat failure around the defect.

Is Elastomac more expensive than cold-lay?
Initial cost can be higher than temporary patching, but whole-life cost is usually lower where it prevents repeat visits, repeated traffic management and further deterioration.

Elastomac Applications

Elastomac is installed across a wide range of highway and commercial environments where permanent performance, rapid return to service and carbon reduction are important.

To explore where Roadmender Elastomac is most commonly used — including potholes, bus lanes, junctions, ironworks surrounds and surface preservation — view our Elastomac applications guide.