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Plants
Sunbelt Asphalt Invests in Mix Production for Future Growth
Plant ownership has allowed the Atlanta-based paving company to control its own destiny
October 1, 2019
To create Sunbelt's asphalt plant, Reliable Asphalt helped the company source the drum from one place, the baghouse from another place, the silos from a third location and cold feeds and RAP from other plants. The trick was to marry all of this together and supply the missing pieces like ductwork, controls, plumbing components, the heater, etc.
Paving
Material Management Tools Control Costs & Improve Asphalt Quality
Technology like the Mat Manager from MultiFit can help contractors better understand their hot mix needs in real-time
September 25, 2019
While having proper calculations in advance is necessary to control costs, technology today is allowing contractors to manage how much material they’re using in real-time so adjustments can be made to prevent costly overruns.
Plants
A Quick Tutorial for Baghouse Operations
As plant operators, it is our responsibility to ensure that we are not exceeding dust limitations at the plant which is why proper baghouse operation is so important
September 2, 2019
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Plants
Should Your Asphalt Plant Rent or Buy Crushing Equipment?
With sales trending upward and the economy strong, experts say it's a fantastic time to get into aggregate production. But should you lease this equipment or own it?
August 14, 2019
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Plants
Six Ways to Improve Asphalt Plant Sustainability
Plant owners can take these small steps to improve their sustainability efforts today while looking towards larger green goals for the future
July 8, 2019
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Plants
Technology Improves Asphalt Plant Operations
Plant owners rely on automation to enhance work flow as production challenges grow
June 10, 2019
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Milling
Dealer Support Helps Chambers Excavating Dig in to Soil Stabilization
Ownership change brings new direction for Oklahoma City contracting firm
June 10, 2019
Chambers Excavating & Construction’s specialty is stabilization and it uses Wirtgen soil stabilizers/cold recyclers to get the job done. “We typically get 40 to 60 feet per minute with the Wirtgen machines,” Owner/President Cody Hill says. “They have increased our production by 30 to 40 percent, with the ability to run anything through them – fly ash, lime, cement or slurry – and achieve a quality finished product.”
Plants
Keller Construction Doubles Production with New Plant
Missouri contractor better serves their paving business and the state DOT with new ADM RoadBuilder Series Asphalt Plant
May 1, 2019
Keller Construction went from producing 40,000 tons per year with the Cedar Rapids plant to producing over 80,000 tons in 2018 with the new RoadBuilder plant.
Plants
Unknown Dangers of Tack Oils & Off-Loading
May 1, 2019
In most cases, it is very clear that most workmen received almost NO safety training in the handling of flammable materials like tack oil.
Paving
How Spray Pavers Help Improve Pavement Performance
Increased pavement bonding, enhanced aesthetics and a streamlined operation can all be achieved with this versatile machine
May 1, 2019
When sprayed onto pavement, tack coats functions as a “glue” to hold existing and new pavement layers together. This enhances the bonding of individual pavement layers so they function as a single, unified pavement for improved strength and durability.
Along These Lines
Learning About Recycled Tire Rubber & Modern Asphalt Pavements
A webinar series from the National Asphalt Pavement Association set to highlight the benefits of this evolving material
April 24, 2019
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Plants
Preventing Asphalt Plant Accidents
Cliff consults on a tragic accident, warning that diesel and heat don't tend to mix well
March 14, 2019
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Plants
Reduce Plant Energy Output by Covering Aggregate Piles
Wet aggregates increase asphalt plant fuel costs and create extra time and labor in order to stay on track with deadlines
March 14, 2019
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Plants
Innovation Improves Asphalt Plant Operations
New technology helps plant owners inspect their silos in a matter of hours, not days, saving thousands of dollars and keeping crews away from harm
March 11, 2019
The Astec Silobot team, from left: Kris Robertson, Ben Shell, Chuck Simpson, Charlie Phillips and Alex Harrison. Not pictured are Albert Covington and Naaga Kodiboyana.
Concrete
Ergonomic Advances Position Paving Equipment Operators for Success
Safety, productivity and ease of use have been enhanced through ergonomic advancements in asphalt and concrete paver design.
February 11, 2019
Wirtgen provides operators luxury heated seats and a glass windbreaker as standard in North America.
Plants
New Technology Helps Streamline Asphalt Plant Operations
PlantDemand software significantly improves material management and order scheduling, saving time and money
February 4, 2019
PlantDemand allows plant owners to give their suppliers a longer look-ahead. This means quarries, aggregate plants, refineries and additive manufacturers can warn of a potential material runout, or adjust their production modes as needed to balance their inventories and cash flow, resulting in far less downtime.
Rejuvenators
3 Asphalt Distributor Best Practices
Proper maintenance and operation ensures optimal performance
February 4, 2019
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Plants
How to Prevent Baghouse Fires
Proper procedure, attention to detail and operator training are keys to helping avoid disaster
February 4, 2019
Here is what could happen when an amateur thinks they know more than the guys that built their control system.
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