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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.
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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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.
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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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.
Plants
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.....
Plants
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.
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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
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