January 2019

Asphalt Contractor January 2019

The key benefit of intelligent compaction is greater control over the compaction results, which in turn provides better finished paved results.

Intelligent Compaction Still Key to Quality Asphalt Pavements

Scraper bars hold the water in between the scraper and drum to keep the drum lubricated. Check them regularly for proper adjustment and any excess wear, and replace them as needed.

Vibratory Roller Maintenance Has a Lasting Impact on Performance

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How to Avoid a Costly Shutdown at Your Asphalt Plant

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How to Avoid a Costly Shutdown at Your Asphalt Plant

The first element of preparation is to plan the work when the weather cooperates. Most chip seal operations, for example, require an air temperature of 70 degrees F or warmer.

How to Prepare Pavement for Surface Treatments

Switching to LNG Can Simplify Life for Asphalt Manufacturers

January 2, 2019

Two vertical LNG storage tanks, with a combined 28,000 gallons of capacity, were installed when the California Commercial Asphalt plant in Lake Elsinore, CA was transitioned to LNG as a fuel source. CLEANCOR LNG worked with the company and local permitting authorities to make the required changes in the air permits to enable the switch to LNG.

Material Transfer Vehicles

Maintain your MTV for Optimal Performance

Preventative maintenance on a material transfer vehicle can help prevent costly breakdowns

January 2, 2019

To help contractors put asphalt down faster, the use of Material Transfer Vehicles (MTVs) has been increasing as a way to use less trucks while reducing material and thermal segregation

Turn Downtime into Uptime

Make the most of seasonal downtime with these tips

January 2, 2019

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Is It Time for an Asphalt Plant Consultation?

Sometimes these visits can save you big money in the long run

January 1, 2019

I can fix most things and get it running, but this TM 40 Stansteel on Wake Island was a bit too far gone.... I was out there for International Bridge. The owner, Bill Toelkes was a bit of a comedian, I learned. On the way out to this plant he told me we needed to be running in two weeks. I assured him I would do my best. Imagine my surprise when we drove up to this thing.....

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