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Quality Control

InstroTek NoNuke Non-Nuclear Asphalt Density Gauge

Instrotek, Inc.

The InstroTek NoNuke is the first non-nuclear density gauge to offer system error warnings and advanced measurement technology which can result in a more accurate and precise density and percent compaction measurements.

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New Technology from Ammann Helps to Reduce Asphalt Plant Operating Costs

Ammann America Inc.

All asphalt production businesses want to minimize the cost of ownership. The lower those expenses, the more competitive asphalt prices can be – and the higher profits can go.

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How to Leverage Data at Your Asphalt Plant for More Efficient Production

Automation helps asphalt producers track what’s happening at their plant in real time so they can better understand their operations

At the end of the day, the more time you put in to understanding the data your asphalt plant can provide you, the more you will end up getting out of it. Work with software companies to find out where your plant should start investing and obtain onsite training for your data packages to get the most out of your investment.

Validating Innovative Pavement Performance

Cargill ANOVA Asphalt Solutions

Major effort underway to unify testing data and criteria validate innovative pavement performance across the 50 states.

There is a coordinated effort by Cargill, the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University and Minnesota’s MnROAD partnership to bring standardization and data equivalency across different pavement performance testing methods employed by individual states.

How Do You Decide When to Upgrade Your Control House?

Cliff's advice on this is simple: If a control house is costing you down time, FIX IT.

Sometimes rebuilding means fixing the issues which have caused the control house to become a “rat’s nest” of loose and frayed wiring due to so many people trying to fix this and that problem.

Causes & Cures for Segregation in Asphalt Pavements

By identifying where segregation can occur, asphalt producers and paving professionals can work to prevent this problem

Segregation in asphalt has detrimental effects on the final performance of a roadway. The pavement will have reduced fatigue life, rutting, raveling and moisture damage. These effects can cause a severe reduction in pavement life. While there are many of causes for segregation, there are also many way to avoid it.

[VIDEO] Six Ways to Improve Asphalt Plant Sustainability

Here are the top six ways you can improve asphalt plant sustainability.

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How to Combat Inadequate Flow of Your Asphalt Plant Hot Oil System

It's important to know how the system works and what can cause problems

If there was a simple, easy way to measure the flow rate of hot oil circulating through the coil, the heater could automatically shut off if adequate flow were lacking. Unfortunately, devices to measure flow rates directly are not well suited to hot oil systems. That’s why an indirect method is used that relies on pressure measurements.

Should Your Asphalt Plant Conduct an Energy Assessment?

By creating a culture of energy efficiency at your production facility, companies can find easy ways to save big money through an energy treasure hunt

One of the best ways to cope with volatile energy costs is to reduce consumption at the plant.

ALmix Portable RAP System

Recycled Asphalt Pavement or RAP continues to be a driving component of today’s asphalt plant designs and the ALmix Portable RAP System can help asphalt producers meet their mix recycling goals.

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Crushing & Screening Plants

Kleemann MOBICAT MC 120 Zi PRO Jaw Crusher

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

With an output of up to 717 tons per hour, the MOBICAT MC 120 Zi PRO is built for natural rock applications.

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V.A. Paving is Building a Future for Successful Asphalt Production

When the second generation of decided to upgrade their asphalt production capabilities in Cocoa, FL, they considered what the third generation would need to be successful

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