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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.

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.

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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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

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

ADM EX-225 Drum Plant running up near the Canadian Arctic in the Yukon.

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.

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

Who Makes a Good Asphalt Plant Operator?

The most valuable skill around the asphalt plant is the ability to keep it running, focus on candidates with a mechanical background

June 4, 2018

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How Drones Improve Aggregate Management

Asphalt plants can benefit from investing in these tools to help measure stockpiles and more

May 30, 2018

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Improve Energy Efficiency Through Best Practices at Your Asphalt Plant

Reducing your plants energy consumption can save you big money while also enhancing revenue

May 1, 2018

Energy costs are driving most asphalt plant operations today. Many producers are looking to reduce costs in any way they can and one of the best ways to cope with volatile energy costs is to reduce consumption at the plant.

Asphalt Plant Safety Tips

When dealing with safety issues, you need to be careful and aware of issues all the time -- you need only be careless once for tragedy to strike.

May 1, 2018

Cliff's dad was the loader operator at this Barber Greene batch plant in 1948. He said an 'Overzealous plant operator got the mix too hot and set the thing on fire.'

New AC Tank Inspection Protocol Now in Effect

New guidelines have been established for above ground storage tanks that contain asphalt cement; here’s what you need to know

February 28, 2018

As a part of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented regulations that required any facility with a total bulk container storage capacity of 1,320 gallons or greater to develop and implement a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan.

Asphalt Plant Troubleshooting Requires Accurate Information

When it comes to determining what ails your asphalt plant, make sure to present all the facts to avoid further plant downtime

February 5, 2018

Most control panels are a ‘Rat’s Nest’ after a few years of many hands in the pie. That makes troubleshooting tough. Here is a panel we are building for an East Coast plant. This is in progress, so it will get a lot neater.

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