Bitumen Emulsion Sprayer BS-500 from TICAB Modern asphalt distributors or bitumen emulsion sprayers spread the material over the road. Why is it necessary? Bitumen emulsion is a gluey substance that increased adhesion for reliable bonding. Quality material features good penetrating properties due to liquid consistency and can be used in cold weather. In addition, it provides thin layer coating, resulting in rational material consumption of material. Bitumen emulsion also allows reducing the consumption of energy spent for heating and liquefaction of the material before use. How to Apply Bitumen Emulsion: Cover Roads with Asphalt Distributors The emulsion can be applied to the surface both manually using a watering can, brush, roller, etc. and mechanically using relevant equipment. Of course, using bitumen sprayers is the right solution. It deals with highly efficient and cost-effective road machinery specially designed for distributing emulsions.  What are their key advantages? Bitumen spray pavers provide even coating. Asphalt distributors optimize workflows. They ensure the best possible adhesion of bitumen emulsion with the road. Emulsion application machines allows saving on human resources. Generally, bitumen sprayers perform the same as other types of road repair machinery. They make the road serve longer, allowing save and comfortable vehicle and foot traffic. Bitumen emulsion spraying machines are easy to operate being installed on trailers or chassis. Various models have different tank volume. So, one can choose the bitumen distribution system, regarding the road repair project.

According to the accepted design and operational parameters, streets and roads must have sufficient capacity and load-bearing capacity, strength, elasticity, plasticity of the road surface, as well as smoothness, roughness, slipperiness of coating. To ensure accordance to quality and reliability parameters, using high-quality asphalt and concrete mixtures is crucial. Modified materials are also used to increase resistance to wear and temperature fluctuations. Road Repairs and Municipal Equipment Today Modern road repair technologies mean much more than just using high-quality materials. The latest innovations are characterised by a comprehensive approach, solving several problems simultaneously. What exactly do manufacturers focus on when developing and manufacturing road repair and maintenance equipment? Environmental friendliness. The best road maintenance equipment minimises emissions during repairs. For example, asphalt recyclers allow contractor using recycled materials when producing new asphalt mixtures. Wind mitigation technologies used in the development of pavements reduce noise and vibrations, which contributes to a more comfortable environment for drivers and residents of nearby areas. Modern road surfaces are also resistant to severe frost, heat, rain and other adverse weather conditions. The use of road equipment like crack sealing machines allows us to quickly eliminate defects and improve the road surface without significant delays in traffic. The latest advances in road construction equipment are versatile and flexible, adapting to different types of pavements and operating conditions. However, even the most advanced road repair technologies cannot solve the problem with little cost and effort if it is not detected at an early stage. Therefore, the road construction industry pays a lot of attention to the creation and development of effective systems for auditing and monitoring road conditions. In addition, the entire development vector is aimed at using renewable resources and technologies that ensure the long-term viability of roads, taking into account environmental standards.

Much like other sectors of the construction industry, asphalt paving is undergoing a transformation. Traditional road construction and maintenance methods are taking a backseat to more efficient and sustainable innovative practices. These advancements in asphalt paving involve a variety of technologies that aim to improve quality and durability while reducing environmental impact and simplifying construction and other workflows. This post deals with innovations that change the game of asphalt paving. It also highlights new accomplishments that revolutionize modern asphalt paving, from materials to machinery. Infrared Asphalt Heating Heating asphalt with infrared plates is a method used in pavement maintenance and repair, specifically for rejuvenating and repairing asphalt surfaces. This technique involves using infrared radiation to heat the asphalt to a specific temperature, which softens the material and makes it more pliable. Here are some key aspects of this process: • Infrared Technology: Infrared plates or heaters emit infrared radiation, which heats the surface of the asphalt without directly burning it. This process is uniform and can selectively heat targeted areas. • Material Rejuvenation: By heating the asphalt, the oils and binders in the material are revitalized. This rejuvenation helps restore the asphalt's original properties, improving flexibility and reducing the risk of cracking. • Repair Process: For repairs, the heated asphalt can be easily reshaped or reconfigured. This makes it possible to fill in cracks, patch holes, or even overlay new asphalt material without requiring complete replacement. • Efficiency and Effectiveness: The use of infrared heating can speed up the repair process compared to traditional methods. It also minimizes the need for extensive machinery or heavy equipment, making it a more environmentally friendly option. • Applications: This technique is commonly used for pothole repairs, crack sealing, and surface leveling, ensuring that the asphalt retains its durability and longevity after repairs. Overall, heating asphalt with infrared plates is an effective method that enhances repair quality and extends the life of paved surfaces. MIRA-1 Infrared Asphalt Heater Asphalt Recycling from Old Millings Asphalt recycling implies reclaiming and reusing asphalt pavement material. This ecologically-friendly technology helps contractors reduce waste and conserve resources. Old road coating is repurposed for new pavement construction or pothole repair. Asphalt recycling is notable for the following benfit: • Environmental friendliness: Recycling asphalt reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, conserving natural resources and minimizing the environmental impact of new asphalt production. • Cost-Effectiveness: Using recycled materials can lower construction and maintenance costs, as reclaimed asphalt is often cheaper than purchasing new aggregate and binder. • Energy Savings: The recycling process generally consumes less energy compared to producing new asphalt from raw materials, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions. • Performance: Asphalt that contains a percentage of RAP can perform just as well, if not better, than conventional asphalt, benefitting from the properties of the aged material. • Regulatory Compliance: Many municipalities and states encourage or require the use of recycled materials in public works projects to promote sustainability. Asphalt recycling is an effective way to manage existing pavement materials, save costs, and reduce environmental impact while producing high-quality pavement solutions. This practice plays a significant role in sustainable construction and infrastructure maintenance. RA-800 asphalt recycler, portable asphalt plant Road Construction: Final Words Our future looks prospective regarding innovations and win-win solutions that solve a wide range of issues in road construction. New techs can bring the quality and sustainability of roads, driveways, and other asphalt paving surfaces to a new level. Moreover, the road repair industry is constantly evolving, transforming road works safe, cost-effective, and snappy processes.

Today, enterprises have a unique opportunity to optimise road construction and repair works using modern technologies. Accelerated workflows, high quality workmanship, and cost savings are strong arguments in favour of implementing innovative solutions . Asphalt recycling with a special complex for patching and reconstruction of roads for various purposes is one of them. What Is Asphalt Recycling and Why Is It Needed? Asphalt recycling is the process of reusing old asphalt concrete to create new asphalt or asphalt components. This process is becoming more common due to the need for reduction of material costs, environment protection, and increased efficiency of road projects. The main stages of asphalt recycling look as follows: • Collection and dismantling. The old pavement is collected by milling or other methods into large pieces, which are then transported to specialised facilities. • Crushing. The collected asphalt mix is crushed into smaller fractions to prepare it for further use. • Cleaning. The crushed asphalt is cleaned of soil, stones, and other impurities. • Processing and mixing: The cleaned material is mixed with new components like new asphalt bitumen and inert materials, to create a new asphalt mix. • Use. The final mixture can be used for street patching, new road construction, and other road projects. Benefits of recycling asphalt: • The use of recycled asphalt significantly reduces the cost of new materials. • Recycling reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfills and eliminate the need for new raw materials. • Asphalt production using recycled materials typically requires less energy, which positively impacts on the environment. • When properly processed, recycled asphalt can be as good as, and, in some cases, better than new material. Asphalt recycling is an important practice in the construction and maintenance of road infrastructure, contributing to sustainable development and resource savings. What Equipment is Needed for Asphalt Recycling The use of an asphalt recycler is cost-effective, as it requires minimal expenditure on fuel and employee salaries. In addition, you get a high quality of the starting material. An asphalt recycler is a specialised road equipment designed to recycle old asphalt pavement and use it to prepare new mixtures. These are powerful and modern machines capable of crushing, mixing and preparing new asphalt from recycled materials on site. Some models have a milling function. But even if they don't, it's not a problem, as the old asphalt layer can be removed by heating with an infrared asphalt heater. In general, recyclers are popular on road construction sites because they can significantly increase recycling efficiency. Main advantages of an asphalt recycler: 1. Efficiency. The equipment allows you to do the entire procedure on site, which reduces the time and cost of transporting materials. 2. High quality. The machine ensures the uniformity and stability of the quality of the recycled asphalt, which is important for the durability of the road surface. 3. Flexibility. The asphalt recycler can be used for various types of projects, from small repairs to large road construction, which makes it possible to adapt to changing conditions. 4. Reduced energy costs. Recycling asphalt with a recycler eliminates the need to transport the finished product, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and energy costs. 5. Technological efficiency. Modern asphalt recyclers are equipped with advanced technologies that allow for real-time process control, increasid efficiency, and accuracy. Recycling pavement and using asphalt recycler is an important step towards sustainable development in the construction industry, conserving resources, reducing costs and having a positive environmental impact.

Asphalt pothole repair becomes necessary when freeze-thaw cycles ruin asphalt. There are three common solutions that resolve the problem with relatively little expense and effort. You can restore damaged asphalt using pothole patching, dig-out patching, or mill patching. Pothole Patching – Pros and Cons Instead of asphalt repair, you can use manufactured pothole patches to fix the problem to temporarily solve the problem. Since patches can be used only in warm weather, they are popular in cold climates. This method seems cheap. Yet, the lifespan of patches is short – from several days of a couple of months, depending on their fickle chemical bonders. Unfavorable weather also affects the patch performance. Hence, patches keep the road save until more long-lasting solutions are applied. Mill Patching for Superficial Damage This type of short-term repair is relevant in case of surface-level damage of certain sections of asphalt or general asphalt fatigue. Mill patching is pretty quick and affordable. It requires saw cutting and involving a backhoe or loader for excavation. In this case, smooth pavement is ensured. But athough the road will live longer than if you chose pothole patch, you may face reflective cracking after freeze and thaw cycles. Dig-out Patching for a Stable Structure Dig-out patching is one of the reliable asphalt patching techniques. This type of surface repair prolongs the road’s life. The method implies removing the asphalt around the hole, further leveling the base, and compacting asphalt with a roller. Such patching is indispensible in case of deep potholes. Why You Need Infrared Heaters for Pothole Repairs Cold path asphalt is notorious for its limited durability and usually results in frequent reapplications. Hot-mix asphalt is more efficient solution. It provides the best possible bonding if pre-heating using an infrared heater takes place. Moreover, this way of repairing potholes saves money! For this purpose, you can use equipment like our MIRA 1 to quickly reach the right temperature and heat the area around the pothole. Then you only need to add a little material to patch the hole. There is no need to cut the asphalt and spend money on a large quantity of new asphalt. MIRA-1 Infrared Asphalt Heater Do you want more perks? Then, please note MIRA 3. This complex for asphalt pothole repair can heat and recycle asphalt, increasing your savings. According to the latest research, preheating with infrared asphalt heaters, asphalt patching repaired by hot mix asphalt with 30% recycled asphalt pavement provide the best possible performance, reducing energy consumption and carbon emission. MIRA-3 Asphalt Heating Complex (Heater + Recycler + Bitumen Emulsion Sprayer)

Road machinery stands guard the creation of high-quality coverage. Moreover, it contributes to the development of out-of-the-box solutions for the design of facilities and private property. Those involved in road repair and maintenance know that infrared asphalt heaters help them make emergency or patching repairs with minimal resources. You no longer need to cut the asphalt with a road milling cutter, throw out pieces, pour resin over the site, and use a large amount of new asphalt to patch the pothole. Instead, you take an infrared asphalt heater, install it on the damaged area and heat the coating. The heated asphalt melts and partially covers the pit. You can only add a small amount of new asphalt to completely close the pit. This method is very popular in the field of road repair and maintenance. However, a few people know that infrared heaters are able to create real beauty Embossed asphalt by Stamping: How and Why Paving stones always look beautiful. But the high price and labor intensity of works sometimes hinders the implementation of artistic ideas. Should you drop the subject? No way. The use of asphalt heaters allows you to jump into stamping and imitate tiles and other relief images on the road surface. Here's how it looks in reality: What do you need in order to make such beauty on your site? First, please think of necessary equipment. You will need an infrared asphalt heater and a vibro- plate or roller. In addition, take a metal cliché (mold) to stamp in the form of tiles. The algorithm of actions looks as follows: Heat the asphalt with an infrared heater. Apply the mold to the area with softened road surface and press it with the vibro-plate to evenly bury it in asphalt to 5-7 mm. Remove the mold and let the asphalt harden. Optionally, you can cover the entire textured surface with colored or even fluorescent paints or paint only grout lines to achieve custom visual effects. In addition, you can use molds of different sizes, shapes, and configurations, creating ingenious relays on asphalt. Important to Remember! It is necessary to completely deepen the mold into asphalt, so that you do not feel it under your feet. It is important to warm up the asphalt well with an infrared heater so that it enters the coating easily and slowly. These measures minimize the stress effect on the surface and prevent cracks due to the impact of vibro-plates on it. Overheating asphalt is also not worth it. The complete lack of resistance of the road surface at the moment you immerse the mold won’t make the surface perfect, and grout lines will be unstable and too sharp. Here are other important factors to consider: The speed of movement of the vibration plate matters. The slower it moves, the greater the punching force is created. Therefore, maintaining balance is crucial. For example, it is worth speeding up the movement at the beginning of the process, when the surface is still hot, and slowing it down as the asphalt cools to get a quality stamp. We recommend considering mold density and stamping force to achieve a proper result. Do not forget to spray the water directly in front of the vibro-plate while it moves. If you do this beforehand, asphalt will cool down too quickly. Think carefully about the vibro-plate’s size. Large ones are necessary for the implementation of commercial or government projects, while smaller ones are suitable for work in residential complexes or on sidewalks. This is important because stamping areas with high cross-country ability and transport loads require the laying of reinforced asphalt mixtures and, accordingly, additional force during stamping. It is necessary to understand well what the heating area is, since there may be hot and cold areas as they affect the stamping. The front and rear edges of the treated area can receive less heat, which requires additional time for heating. Take care of a quality cliché. It should be dense and flexible. Insufficient rigidity and the ability to stretch individual mold patterns can lead to distortions during stamping. Clichés with long wire ropes are quite difficult to work with, since such ropes can move under the weight of the vibro-plate. In such cases, the stencil is often tamped manually. Or you can buy a stamp with steel ribbons attached to restrict movement. Generally, working with molds that imitate common bricks is the easiest. Advantages of Stamps on Asphalt Pavement over Conventional Tiles Maintenance required with stamped asphalt pavement is minimal. No individual tiles will fall you off during the winter season because of freezing or excess moisture during the thaw. You do not have to worry about pulling weeds that grow through the cracks of an ordinary brick layout. Textured road surfaces improve the street landscape of intersections, shopping centers, pedestrian squares, residential streets, and entrances. The technology of stamping on asphalt or asphalt concrete allows you to simulate many types of masonry, stone, and tiled patterns of varying complexity. Textured coatings have practical value. Water flows more quickly through grout lines in bad weather conditions, providing better traction with vehicle wheels.

Seal and save: handing cracks in the road surface as a smart way to extend service life of asphalt. A violation of the integrity of pavements starts with small cracks. If you are late with prevention coating destruction will be significant. Moreover, restoration will cost you a round sum. Can you address the problem early to avoid full-fledged repair? After all, cracks are increasing with each passing day, making branches. Actually, everything can be solved quickly and easily, if you have a crack sealing machine . This type of road maintenance equipment helps you remove longitudinal, transverse, and mesh cracks that arise from moisture and extreme temperature changes. Why Should You Use a Crack Sealer? 75% of untreated asphalt cracks develop into potholes within three years, while only 1% of sealed damages lead to similar problems during the same period. The life of the coating is extended to 5 years. The road can be opened to traffic almost immediately after filling. Do you need more arguments? The following are quite convincing: Asphalt crack sealers are designed for priming, preventing water from accessing the base of the road surface. Bearing capacity of the roadway structure base is preserved. Crack fillers can work in small areas and eliminate cracks of different directions, outlines, width, depth, and length. Quality equipment ensures complete water resistance and durability of the sealed crack. Asphalt and blacktop crack fillers provide uniform heating of the entire volume of bitumen mastic and its operating temperature’s  long-term saving. Reliable special equipment guarantees a stable supply of material under pressure while maintaining its operating temperature. Sealing cracks in asphalt has the lowest cost of work to preserve the road surface. Simply put, the dollar spent on preventive crack sealing is more useful than the dollar spent on repairs. What Is the Crack Sealer for Asphalt and Concrete? Asphalt crack sealer machinery is road special equipment that seals cracks in asphalt and joints between concrete slabs. It carries out the process of placing the bitumen emulsion in small damages on the surface of the coating, which prevents the penetration of moisture and other particles or materials into the lower layers of the coating. Modern crack sealers of seams and cracks in asphalt use bitumen sealants resistant to weather conditions, ultraviolet radiation, and aging under the influence of atmospheric phenomena. Equipment is also suitable for filling shrinkage and deformation joints in asphalt and concrete. If you need more information about equipment or would like to acquire any for your needs, please leave comments.