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Making Life Easier
The Gorman Group Increases Asphalt Emulsion Production and Reduces Man Hours
Astec's long-term silos are guaranteed to store conventional asphalt mixes for up to four days and can be utilized as conventional surge bins during busy times of the day.
When to Add More Storage to Your Asphalt Plant
The coming boom in infrastructure rebuilding means it might be time to add more storage capacity to your asphalt plant.
Advanced blue smoke systems are able to capture and condense blue smoke from both silo tops and from truck loadout.
How New Technology at Your Asphalt Plant Helps Increase Efficiency
Increase HMA plant efficiency through modularity, mobility, versatility and recyclability.
Increasing RAP content at the plant is a multi-faceted effort that requires planning across the entire operation, from collection, transportation and stockpiling of the material, through to the plant’s handling, mixing and processing of the material.
Increasing RAP Content at the Plant
Increasing RAP content at the plant requires the right planning, analysis and equipment.
As long as the shells were being replaced, Vulcan decided to upgrade the drum, including installing a purge door, adding a temperature switch to shut off the burner in case of a fire in the drum, and installing a thermocouple that tells the plant operator the temperature of the outer shell so he can read it in the control house.
Taking Advantage of Upgrade Opportunity
Shell replacement at Vulcan Materials Co. in Tucson provides for more RAP use
When E&B Paving was looking to replace a plant that was nearly 50 years old for their Noblesville location, it was no surprise that they turned to Astec, Inc. based on their long history.
Building Complete Trust in Asphalt Production
For over 50 years, E&B Paving has partnered with Astec, Inc. for help with 15 of their asphalt plants
Astec’s Advanced Customer Schools continue to evolve, giving participants more hands-on time to apply information presented during lectures. As the images from the 2020 programs show, the education lab environment reinforces curriculum covered during the eight four-day class-sessions held earlier this year.
Thanks to All Who Participated in Our 2020 Astec Customer Schools
Astec continues to build on Its industry-leading training program year over year
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Astec, Inc. Has Successful CONEXPO 2020
Despite the fears of COVID-19 impacting the show and its attendance, Astec, Inc. had a successful CONEXPO 2020. Here's what you missed if you couldn't make it to the show.
The SiloBot collects between 15 to 25 data points per weld seam creating approximately 100 different data points. Customer will be verbally informed about the measurements and wear spots found in their silos on the day of inspection and the information is sent back to the office via FedEx to be analyzed where a comprehensive report detailing the silo’s health is also created for the customer.
Safer Asphalt Plant Inspections Start with Innovative Technology
The SiloBot Inspection Service℠ not only keeps crews safe on the ground when completing silo inspections, but it also helps asphalt producers save time and money
Pictured: Jay Winford Jr., Michael Blantz, Sam Brock and John Harper.
NAPA Associate Member Council Honors Don Brock
Sam Brock, Don's widow, accepted the commendation at the 2020 NAPA Annual Meeting.
The Astec Voyager 140 highly portable asphalt plant. With production capacity of 140 tonnes/hour and RAP mixing capability of 50%, the Voyager 140 sets the standard for portability, production and sustainability.
Astec, Inc. Unveils CONEXPO 2020 Exhibit Plans
Visit Booth C30336 at CONEXPO 2020, March 10-14 in Las Vegas to see five of the companies flagship products along with much more from Astec Industries.
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Astec Technical Paper 129: Stockpile Management
Proper stockpile management is one the least expensive and most efficient ways to minimize moisture.
It’s the responsibility of the plant operator to ensure they are not exceeding dust limitations at the plant in order to comply with the Federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). Therefore, installing a baghouse that not only works efficiently, but also operates properly at all times, is paramount to mix production success.
The Importance of the Baghouse
A properly functioning baghouse will not only help you meet emission requirements, but also help your asphalt plant operate efficiently
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Astec E Pac™ Introduces Automatic Power Factor Corrector
The Astec E Pac™ power factor corrector senses the power factor and pulls in banks of capacitors to offset the reactive load, thereby keeping the power factor high.
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Astec BG 1800 Modular Batch Plant
The BG 1800 sets a new standard with its modularity, compact layout, maintenance friendliness and very well-thought expandability.
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Perfect Fit for a Retrofit
Astec’s PMIII control system makes converting from a batch plant to a drum plant easy and efficient at Ohio’s Kokosing Materials Inc.
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Practicing Sustainability at Asphalt Plants
Reducing the energy required to operate your plant will provide the greatest return in investment and emissions reduction.
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Kent Hood Brings the Tenacity of Being Self-Employed to his Work at Astec, Inc.
Hood serves as regional parts sales manager for the northwestern region of the United States where taking care of the customer is always first, just like it was when he was running his own business
Albuquerque Asphalt’s new plant is an Astec Portable 400 TPH 8-foot by 38-foot Double Barrel Drum Mixer equipped with a Green System Generation 3.0.
Plant Investment Positions Albuquerque Asphalt for Continued Growth
This New Mexico heavy construction contractor continues to add capabilities to maintain its status as a primary general contractor
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V.A. Paving is Building a Future with Astec, Inc.
When the second generation of V. A. Paving, Inc. decided to upgrade their asphalt production capabilities in Cocoa, FL, they considered what the third generation would need to be successful
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Making Life Easier
The Gorman Group Increases Asphalt Emulsion Production and Reduces Man Hours
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R. J. Noble Poised For Growth With New Double Barrel Plant
California asphalt producer invests in future growth by replacing limited batch plant facility with a state-of-the-art Astec drum plant, including storage capabilities of 1,800 tons at its Corona facility in Riverside County.
The Astec Silobot team, from left: Kris Robertson, Ben Shell, Chuck Simpson, Charlie Phillips and Alex Harrison. Not pictured are Albert Covington and Naaga Kodiboyana.
Safely inspect the inside of an asphalt storage silo
For an asphalt producer, the tedious process of erecting scaffolding inside an asphalt storage silo to manually inspect for damage can interrupt production for three days to complete the dangerous task of checking for holes and other wear-related problems
Marty Duggan, left, meets with Nick Dietrich of Peckham Materials, Bronx, NY, duing his initial tour of his new territory.
Astec’s Marty Duggan Uses His Asphalt Plant Operating Experience to Support the Needs of Customers
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CEI Congratulates Dr. Earl Ingram, Recipient of TACA 2018 Bob Beard Award