Asphalt Plants, Equipment & Applications

Cougar MDC12-400/700 vibrators from Martin Engineering offer powerful bulk material movement for concrete pump trucks, salt/sand/gravel/fertiliser spreader trucks and volumetric mixer trucks. Able to be retrofitted to most standard brackets, the high-efficiency design is said to use less current and runs at a lower temperature, while retaining the same power as comparable models. The result is longer equipment life with lower operating expense and maintenance costs by reducing material buildup, slow

China is well on the way to getting the world’s newest, longest bridge over water – with the help of Shell Bitumen. Guy Woodford reports. China has marked the completion of the main bridge deck section at the Chinese mainland’s side of the landmark Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, using bitumen solutions and technical expertise from Shell Bitumen. As a global leader in bitumen technology, Shell Bitumen was selected as the exclusive supplier of specialised bitumen solutions for the main bridge deck. The

Asphalt Drum Mixers president Mike Devine has issued some tips to help asphalt plant operators looking for all-important spring start-up efficiency.

Atlas Copco is changing its corporate structure. Its Hydraulic Attachment Tools division will now become part of Epiroc from January 1st, 2018. Provided its shareholders approve, in 2018, Atlas Copco will become two separate global groups of companies. Atlas Copco will focus on industrial customers while Epiroc will concentrate on mining, infrastructure and natural resources equipment. The hydraulic attachment tools division manufactures excavator attachment tools such as hydraulic breakers, cutters, pulve

Traffic areas are permanently subject to heavy and fluctuating loads, and allowance must therefore be made, in the base course design, for the particularities of each application.

Geossynthetics have offered a tried-and-tested base course reinforcement solution for many years, performing a key function by increasing bearing capacity and improving traffickability, says Huesker.

“Further benefits include their high resistance to mechanical loads, straightforward installation, cost-effectiveness and eco

Ammann began North American sales of its popular asphalt-mixing plants in December 2016 – and two of its most prominent models are on show in Las Vegas.

Versatility is said to make ABA 100-340 UniBatch one of the most popular Ammann plants. Branded a lower-cost alternative to other plants, the model is also said to be easy to operate and maintain.

ABA 100-340 UniBatch is also said by Ammann to offer more flexibility than some other plants. Easily customisable, Ammann on-site engineering can ensure the