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Case Study: Cold Recycling with Foamed Bitumen

Resource-saving technologies are more in demand than ever before and the cold recycling process has been proving its credentials for many years while still meeting the demands of tomorrow

September 12, 2017

With foamed bitumen, it is possible to pave high-quality base courses cost-effectively using cold mix

Wirtgen 3800 CR Recycler Put On the Spot in San Jose Resurface Project

3800 CR recycler is working in situ with Vogele VISION 5200-2i tracked paver to remove and transfer recycled material to the paver to resurface San Jose's main traffic arteries

August 21, 2017

The milling and mixing rotor of the Wirtgen 3800 CR granulates the damaged asphalt layers to a depth of 18 cm. At the same time, cement is mixed in and water and bitumen emulsion or foamed bitumen are injected into the mixing chamber via injection bars. The final mix is transferred via the discharge conveyor directly to the material hopper of the Vögele paver which then paves true to line and level. Afterwards, Hamm asphalt rollers compact the pavement.

How to Add Shingle Grinding to Your Asphalt Business

Wolf Paving adds shingle grinding to their plant operations to save resources and money

June 1, 2016

Through shingle grinding, Wolf Paving has recycled 85,000 tons of shingles in six years, reducing their need for 85,000 barrels of oil and keeping 140 cu. yds. of shingle material out of landfills.

How Batch Plants Can Increase RAP Production

The RAP-PAK system from Meeker offers a better method for getting recycled materials into the mix

September 16, 2015

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How to Work with Thinlays

Thin asphalt overlays, designed specifically for preservation of existing pavements, are gaining momentum in the industry and need to be treated differently than typical overlays.

August 14, 2015

Thinlays are a popular approach to pavement preservation because of their ability to provide improved ride quality, reduce pavement distresses, maintain surface geometrics, reduce noise levels, reduce life-cycle costs, and provide long-lasting service.

NPE 2016 Heads to Charlotte

March 9, 2015

Equipment Innovations Introduced at National Pavement Expo

Exhibitors saved their latest, major pavement-maintenance products to unveil at the 2015 NPE show in Nashville

March 5, 2015

Unlike most sweepers, this new item runs off a single engine vacuum sweeper from Vacall operates on just one engine for both the cab and sweeping operations.

Asbestos in Asphalt? Handle with Care

Hazardous materials can make road construction an even more dangerous business.

February 3, 2015

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Material Processing & Debris Handling

Exceeding the RAS Standard

January 29, 2015

JML Energy Resources LLC in Brentwood, TN, uses the Peterson 4700B Horizontal Grinder for daily production of recycled asphalt shingles (RAS).

Renovate, Recycle, Restore

The 3 Rs of California State Highway 137

January 12, 2015

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Professor Patents Vegetable-Oil-Based Asphalt

‘Bioasphalt’ made from used cooking oil for less than $200 per ton is tested to handle and perform like petroleum-based asphalt

October 1, 2014

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Rooftop Shingles Get New Life on Chicago Airstrip

O'Hare becomes the first airport in the U.S. to receive FAA approval for recycled asphalt shingle use on runway and taxiway construction.

September 25, 2014

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Brazilian Contractor Uses Cold-in-Place Recycling in Major Highway Rehab

A train consisting of a water truck, emulsion tanker truck, cold planer, mobile recycle trailer, paver, steel roller compactor and rubber tire compactor used cold-in-place recycling to rehab and repave a Brazilian highway

September 15, 2014

The roadwork train consisted of a water truck in front, emulsion tanker truck, Roadtec RX-900e cold planer, Roadtec RT-500 mobile recycle trailer, a Caterpillar paver, a Cat steel roller compactor and a Cat rubber tire compactor.

Full-depth Reclamation, RAP & Micro Surfacing

January 16, 2014

A reclaimer and emulsion tanker introduce emulsion to the RAP, placed on top of a cement-treated subgrade.

Hot Mix Materials Focuses on Production

February 4, 2013

Hot Mix Materials, located in Kansas City, MO, operates a Tarmac, Intl. counter-flow drum mix plant that produces 300 tons per hour.

Innovation, Materials of Lafarge Plants Maintain New Mexico Market Share

An Albuquerque plant utilizes production of WMA and RAS to stay ahead of competitors

September 6, 2012

Lafarge upgraded the Albuquerque plant in 2010 from a 350 tph batch plant to a Gencor 500 stationary drum plant with foaming capabilities.

Harnessing Efficiency and Quality Control with Crushing Equipment

Lindy Paving crushes RAP onsite achieving several benefits

September 5, 2012

Lindy Paving, headquartered in New Galilee, PA, utilizes several Eagle Crusher units to monitor the quality of its reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) by recycling and crushing the materials onsite.

Cold Foam In-place Recycling Offers 'Green' Benefits

As roads continue to fail and budgets become increasingly tight, cities, counties and states must look for alternatives to maintaining their roads. FMG, located in San Jose, CA, is one contractor utilizing a green and sustainable method to preserving roads. The cold foam in-place recycling method was used by FMG in the Monterey Road project for the City of San Jose.

May 1, 2012

The cold foam in-place recycling method was used by FMG during the Monterey Road project for the City of San Jose.

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