Toolbox Tips
Jan 29, 2024
Measure Twice, Mark Once to Know Where Your Repair Begins
For the toolbox tips this January, plant repairs during the down season have taken center stage. Your quick tip this week reminds you to use a Sharpie marker during repairs. […]
Jan 15, 2024
Keep the Drum in Alignment
The weight of the drum and the weight of the aggregates you’re drying inside it will cause a downward axial thrust. It’s physics. One of the many reasons you want to counteract […]
Jan 08, 2024
Assess Your Plant Site for Efficiency
A common theme when any OEM or consultant visits the plant to advise on upgrades or fixes is how to get the plant to operate more efficiently. Even if you don’t plan to buy […]
Dec 18, 2023
Dress for Safety, Warmth During Plant Repairs
For off-season plant repairs, the team is outdoors in what could be blustery weather. Ice and snowpack make for slippery surfaces that require caution and appropriate footwear with good traction. (We’ll assume […]
Dec 11, 2023
Conveyor Chain Stretch Will Drag Profits Next Season
For the toolbox tips while it’s too cold to pave, plant repairs come to mind. The tip this week isn’t all that “quick,” but should help you assess the drag slat conveyor […]
Dec 05, 2023
Slow Down for Safe Plant Repairs this Month
For the toolbox tips this December, plant repairs will take center stage, but your team at AsphaltPro would like to offer a simpler message this week. Many companies and crews might be […]