Ammann unveils containerised QuickBatch mobile asphalt mixing plant
April 22, 2015
In response to customer demand, Ammann has developed a new QuickBatch 180 containerised mobile asphalt mixing plant that is easy to transport and quick to set up. It uses a simple “plug and play” electric system.
In Europe, MCT, Parker Plant, Rapid International and Simem have recently introduced new models to widen their respective ranges of offerings. Meanwhile in the US, CEI Enterprises is now offering an innovative new design of plant. CEI says that it has built the first of its Fusion ready-mix plants and installed it at the company’s manufacturing facility in Albuquerque. The firm is demonstrating the plant, which is said to benefit from hybrid process blending technology. The firm says it has utilised precisi
Control systems play a crucial role in effective and efficient asphalt production. Production manager Richard Stott works for Aggregate Industries and focuses on ensuring that output is maximised. At the same time, Stott also follows the company policy on utilising the most sustainable technology and processes available
Delivering on both fronts is no small task, but the firm has achieved that at its facility in Sheffield in the UK. RAP utilisation is high and meets the company’s sustainability goals. Pr
Asphalt production is a complex process featuring many variables - Mike Varner, chief engineer at Astec Inc discussed methods with Mike Woof
Asphalt production in a black art in more ways than one. It involves a complex process of mixing bitumen with aggregates under temperature and optimising this operation is crucial to maximise quality. But with so many variables, determining exactly what is going on inside an asphalt plant involves extensive research, sophisticated computer modelling and the use of a
Innovations in asphalt plant technology will help boost the use of recycled asphalt. Mike Woof writes. An Ammann asphalt plant located in Australia has been successful in using a high percentage of recycled feed materials. The Australian producer Downer recently created and laid an asphalt mix consisting of 99% recycled materials, including feed from somewhat unusual sources. The feed included toner from printer cartridges, tyres and glass and this is thought to be the first time a mix has been produced usi
