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How to Avoid a Costly Shutdown at Your Asphalt Plant

Understanding and paying attention to asphalt system life cycle management can help you plan for, and avoid, a breakdown

January 2, 2019

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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.

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

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.....

How NOT to Operate Your Asphalt Plant

Cliff visits an asphalt plant in desperate need of help...and well-trained operators

December 3, 2018

Cliff has seen it all on his travels helping asphalt plant owners improve their operations. This visit was a challenge.

Reducing Waste, Improving Roads

Michigan installs first recycled tire chip seal application in the United States

December 3, 2018

While the hot rubber chip seal (HRCS) construction is similar to a traditional chip seal, it requires a special asphalt binder distributor. Because the reacted rubber modified binder has a high viscosity, a normal distributor that would be used for an asphalt emulsion application would have had difficulties to spray the rubber modified binder.

Louisville Paving Invests in Innovation to Improve Efficiency

New tank monitoring technology helps increase accuracy while keeping workers safe

December 3, 2018

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5 Tips for Maintaining Your Paver

Abuse and neglect of a machine will always cost you something, maintain it now to prevent breakdowns during the season

November 27, 2018

It’s important to take the time to make sure your paver is in prime operating condition and your paver operators are the key to this. They know how the machine performs each day and will be paramount to understanding when something isn’t right. This is why they should be the ones to perform the daily maintenance checks on the machine.

Consider More Than Price When Evaluating Asphalt Plant Fuel Types

Cost alone shouldn't be the only determining factor when deciding that fuel your plant should run on

November 1, 2018

Differentiating Recycled Asphalt Materials

As the use of recycled materials continues to grow, so should your knowledge of the basic characteristics of recyclables commonly used in asphalt mixtures

November 1, 2018

Some recycled materials, if processed and used properly, can achieve the same or better performance than conventional mixes and the use of these materials is on the rise.

What to Know When Buying an Asphalt Paver

When making an investment in a new asphalt paver, manufacturers encourage contractors to look beyond initial purchase price

November 1, 2018

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Should You Repair or Replace Asphalt Plant Components?

What's the real cost of saving money when it comes to repairing instead of replacing?

October 1, 2018

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Mobility is Key to Paulsen’s Success

New Astec Portable Double Barrel asphalt plant keeps paving contractor on the move delivering high-quality mix for major road projects throughout Western Nebraska

October 1, 2018

It’s not uncommon for Paulsen to move its new portable plant six or more times during the paving season.

Wirtgen Group Machines Paving the Way for New Istanbul Airport

A Wirtgen Group fleet comprising over 50 machines and plants are playing a vital part in the construction of the world's biggest airport

September 10, 2018

The entire fleet of 12 SUPER pavers is working 'hot on hot'. This means the seams are significantly better protected against water penetration and can withstand stresses for longer.

Do Asphalt Professionals Need a College Education?

There are over 30 million jobs in the USA that pay over $60K a year and a vast number of them are unfilled because today’s youth has been indoctrinated to believe that if you don’t have a college degree, you will struggle to get through life.

September 3, 2018

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Should You Own an Asphalt Plant?

Advantages of and considerations to make before purchasing an asphalt plant

September 3, 2018

Shorter material transport times alone can greatly contribute to efficiency and a fast return on investment. Shorter hauls mean fewer trucks are needed, saving fuel, vehicle wear and labor costs. They also make road crews more productive, never leaving them waiting for materials.

Using a MMS at Your Asphalt Plant

Installing a moisture measurement system for your drum plant can improve mix consistency.

September 3, 2018

S.T. Wooten Invests in Upgrades

Henderson plant location installed a new drum, updated its dust collector and added a third silo to boost productivity

June 4, 2018

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