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Plants
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.
Plants
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.
Plants
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.
Plants
Using a MMS at Your Asphalt Plant
Installing a moisture measurement system for your drum plant can improve mix consistency.
September 3, 2018
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Plants
S.T. Wooten Invests in Upgrades
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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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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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Plants
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.
Plants
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.'
Plants
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.
Plants
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.
Plants
R.E. Pierson Responds to Demand
Mid-Atlantic asphalt producer adds heavy-duty facilities to better serve diverse customer base
January 31, 2018
Six cold feed bins and three RAP bins keep the plant well-supplied.
Plants
Basic Decisions When Buying an Asphalt Plant
Choosing what type of plant to purchase can be a daunting task when you figure in how much storage you need, what controls to purchase and more. Here, Cliff demystifies the asphalt plant purchasing process.
January 2, 2018
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Burner Tuning for Liquid Propane
January 2, 2018
This baghouse illustrates the kind of damage that an LP explosion can cause
Plants
7 Tips for Spring Startup at Your Asphalt Plant
Keep your plant in top operating condition after the cold winter months with these startup steps
January 1, 2018
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Scotty's Asphalt Invests in Technology to Boost RAP/RAS Production
Vine Grove plant is latest addition to the Kentucky company's asphalt production evolution
December 4, 2017
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Plants
Natural Gas Burner Tuning
The burner tuning procedure is complex and exacting, but the results are well worth the effort. In addition to reducing emissions you can expect improved fuel efficiency over a poorly tuned burner.
November 1, 2017
The Hauck NovaStar burner from Honeywell Thermal Solutions has met the most stringent air quality regulations for combustion-related emissions on hot mix asphalt plant.
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