Production Toolbox Tips
Sep 09, 2024
Get Consistent Results in the Plant Lab—Part 1 for Gyratory Specimens
For the toolbox tips this month, we’re concentrating on quality control/quality assurance, which means attention to detail. For the lab, let’s look at the way you make gyratory specimens. Quality […]
Aug 26, 2024
How to Keep Production “Up” While Crushing Recycle
To continue this month’s production theme, let’s take a look at running recycle at the plant. Specifically, look at the millings and chunks of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) going through […]
Aug 21, 2024
Three Strategies to Check the Materials Before Loading the Crusher
To crush or not to crush? Some material should not be put through the crusher, unless you want to spend a whole lot of time digging it out and/or repairing […]
Aug 18, 2024
6 Tips to Prevent Simple Recordable Injuries Around the Plant
At the height of paving season, a plant that’s down is a catastrophe. Your team will be rushing like mad to fix it and get production going again. Make sure […]
Aug 14, 2024
Where Does the Crusher Go?
In the annual aggregate-themed issue of AsphaltPro Magazine, Eagle Crusher’s Dan Friedman shared tips and ideas in our Expand Your Production series for producers who are ready to add recycle […]
Aug 05, 2024
Where You Process Your RAP Affects Your EPD
At this time, the A2 inputs for asphalt environmental product declarations (EPDs) consider the fuel and factors of transporting ingredients to the asphalt plant. If you’re situated in a quarry, […]
