Surface Tech Announces Adoption of ASTM Standard D8395-23 for Aramid Fibers in Asphalt Mixtures

Surface Tech, a provider of long life, low carbon asphalt solutions for the asphalt industry, is pleased to announce the adoption of the ASTM Standard D8395-23 for Aramid Fibers in Asphalt Mixtures. https://www.astm.org/d8395-23.html This standardization sets a dosage of 2.1 ounces per US ton mix for aramid fibers, ensuring a consistent and uniform application of this low carbon performance additive.

The standardization of aramid fiber dosing is important for state department of transportation (DOT) projects, city projects, county projects, and commercial engineers in asphalt. With this standardized dosing, these entities can be confident that they are using the proper amount of aramid fibers to ensure the longevity and durability of their projects. As well as mandate the metered, continuous dosing method for best disbursement into hot-mix and warm-mix asphalt (HMA/WMA).

Surface Tech offers the ACE XP™ dry polymer, which is designed to deliver the ASTM standard of 2.1 ounces of aramid fiber per mix ton in a single dose.

In addition to the ASTM standardization, Surface Tech has also received EPD certification for its aramid fiber products.

Phil Blankenship, President/Owner of Blankenship Asphalt Tech and Training, said, “Standardizing aramid fiber for asphalt mixtures is key for customers to specify and receive high-performance aramid by simply requiring the international ASTM D8395-23 standard. This standard calls out the key measures of length, density, strength, modulus, and decomposition. These quality measures allow aramid to make asphalt mixtures better in rutting, cracking, fatigue, and structure.”

Surface Tech is committed to providing sustainable and innovative solutions to the asphalt industry, and the adoption of the ASTM Standard D8395-23 for Aramid Fibers in Asphalt Mixtures is a significant step towards achieving this goal.

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