Jul 25, 2017
Material is dumped into the vibrating hopper. At the end of the hopper, material flows across the 2-step, 5-foot grizzly deck. Smaller material slips between the bars, allowing it to […]
Apr 27, 2017
Whether it was on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March or released in the past few months in preparation for season startup, new technology and equipment has landed in the […]
Feb 27, 2017
When quality control techs collect samples of liquid asphalt cement (AC) at the asphalt plant, attention to safety is paramount. That’s why the team at Stansteel, Louisville, Kentucky, designed the […]
Feb 27, 2017
The team at CEI Enterprises, Albuquerque, New Mexico, has developed a containerized asphalt-rubber blending system that fits on two standard 8-foot by 40-foot shipping skids. Here’s how it works. An […]
Dec 20, 2016
Producers need to take advantage of winter downtime to get asphalt plants in optimum condition for season startup—that’s a given. Let’s dive right into modern ideas. The manufacturers who […]
Dec 20, 2016
At the asphalt plant, moisture, emissions and fuel inefficiency are the enemy. To help reduce moisture in reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) being fed to the plant, the team at Ray-Tech […]
Nov 22, 2016
It may sound like a contradiction to use combustion to lower emissions, but industry has both smart operations and ever-advancing technology to reach the goal of more environmentally friendly output. […]