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How Cracksealing Protects Overlays after Milling

Techniques to help prevent cracks in milled pavement from affecting new surface layers

August 18, 2019

Guided by the operator, routers follow cracks wherever they go.

Wirtgen W 200 Milling Machine Rehabilitates Brazil's Congested Road Network

Wirtgen W 200 large milling machine ran in continuous operation 24 hours a day during the rehabilitation work of two main Brazil traffic arteries

October 22, 2018

Site Manager Cleiton Farias de Jesus also appreciates the eco-friendly technologies of the W 200. They play a key role in ensuring that his company meets the ISO 14001 Environmental management standard.

What to Know Before Buying a Milling Machine

More decisions go into the purchase of this piece of equipment over any other

October 1, 2018

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Advanced-design Cold Mill Makes Quick Work of Urban Avenue

Blackrock Milling finds a versatile solution in its fleet of Wirtgen asphalt cold mills.

August 13, 2018

Beginning a night of cold milling in congested downtown Merritt Island, FL, Blackrock Milling cuts multiple passes 7 ft. 3 in. wide using its Wirtgen W 210i.

Minnesota Metro District Saves $800,000 Using 100% RAP

The greater Minneapolis area used cold in-place recycling for the first time in more than 30 years on Hwy 110, saving both time and money

February 5, 2018

This project was over $800,000 cheaper than the alternative thick mill and overlay, representing a cost savings of over 36%.

Mission Accomplished in Resurfacing of Air Force Base Runway

$8.1 million project included a brief, 96-hour window for milling the 9,421-ft.-long runway

November 7, 2017

The total milling depth of the project was 4.25” and required a total of 400 machine hours to complete. Turtle milled the first layer of asphalt at 2.25” and then milled the second layer to final grade using a machine control GPS system.

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.

Thousands Attend Largest National Pavement Expo Ever!

March 3, 2017

The 2017 National Pavement Expo, Feb. 1-4 in Nashville, featured the largest exhibit floor, greatest number of exhibitors and largest number of attendees in NPE history.

New Milling Machine Enhances Contractor’s Production

Rowe Construction Group enlists the services of its new milling machine on a challenging mobile home park project

January 24, 2017

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Milling Old Asphalt Key to Runway Reconstruction

Lois Kay Contracting performs its largest milling job of 2016 at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport using 3D technology

January 9, 2017

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Best Practices for Milling

Follow these tips to achieve both quality & quantity during your next milling project

December 12, 2016

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New Cutting Technology Can Increase Milling Productivity

Manufacturers of milling machines are improving cutting bits and by doing so are reducing milling time, maintenance and overall operating costs

September 13, 2016

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Precise Milling with Grade and Slope Technology

The ACE Grade and Slope Control System is a technological innovation that is designed to help milling machines and crews to be more productive.

February 15, 2016

On a recent project at O’Hare International Airport, K-Five Construction Corporation had a hump on a shoulder they were milling using a Roadtec RX-700e cold planer. This allowed them to easily switch from two-inch grading to two percent slope and then back to the two-inch grade without hesitation and in one pass. They finished within ¾-inch accuracy.

Mills Match Momentum

Equipment selection is key to efficient, productive jobsites

January 19, 2016

In 2015, Costello acquired three new Wirtgen W 220 cold mills with 8-ft. drums.

6 Steps Every Contractor Needs to Take for Growth

January 4, 2016

When scheduling jobs ACI Asphalt provides foremen with as much detail as possible on their iPad including location, job components, which employees will be working, and what equipment and traffic control is needed among other specifics. The information is accessible through the foreman’s app.

13 Paving Topics among 41 New Sessions at NPE 2016

October 9, 2015

In addition to its conference program NPE 2016 hosts an expanded exhibit floor (the floor sold out in 2015 in Nashville, above) on Jan. 27-29 and equipment giveaways by Case Construction (SV 280 skid steer) and KM International (KM 2-18X Infrared Asphalt Recycler).

Customized Cold-Planer Saves 50% of Costs, Time on CIR Project

New York State Highway 243 benefits from innovation

August 27, 2015

The modified cold planer used on Highway 243 had a 1.5-foot wider frame and no conveyors.

Milling Industry Stays a Step Ahead of OSHA

An historic partnership to keep workers safe leads to innovation and an effort to comply with OSHA before enforcement of the imposed silica dust rule

August 25, 2015

The Roadtec RX-600e, RX-700e, and RX-900e models include a dust extraction system which uses a hydraulic fan to remove dust from the primary conveyor and channel the material to the dump truck alongside the secondary conveyor.

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