Haul road friction management
Drive SAFER ... train SMARTER!
Stay in control with ADE FRICTION to prevent unplanned vehicle slides and improve site safety
We understand that the safe operation of mining haul trucks depends on more than just machinery – it relies on the road beneath them. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive training package and App built around haul road friction management to allow you to make better decisions.
Safer roads.
Reduced risk.
Higher productivity.
Smarter haul road management with the ADE FRICTION App
Pair the cutting-edge ADE FRICTION App with the expertise of our skilled team ... you get more than just training – you get a program built around your specific needs.
From equipment type and operating environment to changing seasonal weather, our tailored training adapts to keep your workforce prepared year-round.
With practical demonstrations and site-specific strategies, we give operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams the confidence to measure, manage and optimise haul road friction. No more guesswork with water management – the ADE FRICTION App ensures the right amount, every time!
The ADE FRICTION App helps to make 'informed' decisions that prevent incidents
Slippery haul roads can lead to dangerous and costly vehicle slides!
Stop guessing when it comes to water management. The ADE FRICTION App gives you the power to apply the right amount of water every time.
Backed by hands-on demonstrations and tailored site strategies, ADE’s training equips operators, supervisors and maintenance teams to measure, manage and optimise haul road friction everyday regardless of the conditions.
The result ... reduced risk, safer operations and greater productivity.
With the ADE FRICTION App, mine sites can:
Identify low-friction zones before they become hazards
Optimise water truck usage and spray settings
Improve traffic management and safety protocols
Comply with site and industry safety standards
Reduce downtime and potential damage from incidents
Lead the way by adopting a proactive approach in quantifying friction minimising guesswork
Overview...
ADE FRICTION is a free iPhone App designed to revolutionise your haul road watering operations and maintenance strategies. With this powerful tool, you can quickly measure the Coefficient of Friction (CoF) of unsealed roads, ensuring your operations are running smoothly and safely – which can directly compliment a metred road speed watering system such as ADE SPRAY.
Measure coefficient of friction
Easily assess the friction of haul roads to ensure optimal conditions for safe and efficient operations.
Unified water truck operations
Classify haul roads and match water truck spray outputs to friction requirements. Regularly audit operations to ensure compliance with procedures.
Wet weather decision making
Improve your wet weather decision-making process by corroborating with friction data to help decide when to stop, start of limit traffic operations.
Evaluate maintenance performance
Assess road maintenance strategies and timelines. Measure road sheeting to compare substrate performance and costs. Maintain high standards of road quality and reduce tyre wear.
Detailed data reporting
Each test result includes GPS position, date / time, slope and CoF for precise tracking and analysis.
Comprehensive data exporting
Save and export friction test results, complete with attached notes and photos for thorough documentation.
Measure road sheeting to compare substrate performance and costs with the ADE FRICTION App
Track, record and review friction data in real time with the ADE Friction App, designed specifically for mining operations.
The ADE FRICTION App delivers a simple, fast, and accurate way to capture and manage friction testing results, right from your smart device.
Key features and benefits ...
Easy-to-use interface for fast testing and reporting
GPS tagging for location-based analysis
Real-time results to support operational decision-making and ground speed control
Seamless data storage and export functionality
Assists you to classify haul roads and match water truck spray outputs to friction requirements
Improve your wet weather decision making by corroborating with friction data to help you decide when you when to stop, start or limit traffic operations
Evaluate maintenance performance by assessing road maintenance strategies and timelines
Measure road sheeting to compare substrate performance and costs
Book a friction audit and training
With decades of experience in mining safety and innovation, ADE understands the critical role road conditions play in fleet safety and operational efficiency.
Contact our sales team to book a friction audit and training. Our experienced team will build a comprehensive tailor-made onsite training package specific to your requirements.