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On the CoverThe team at Northeastern Paving bought its first plant and quickly outgrew its production capacity. See the related story on page 52.

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Editor’s Note5 Pledge Your AllegianceBy Sandy Lender

Around the Globe6

Mix It Up8 Recycle With a Plant In-PlaceFrom NCAT

Keep It Up16 How to Get Ahead During the DowntimeBy Sandy Lender

Producer Profile24 Five Ways to Ensure Family Business SuccessBy Henry Hutcheson

Project Management26 Lay Out Project Plans Like a Windrow of MaterialBy John Ball

Product Gallery60 Paving and Pavement Maintenance EquipmentBy AsphaltPro Staff

That’s a Good Idea63 Pour a Foundation for Tack, EmulsionsBy John Ball

Here’s How it Works64 Tarmac’s Sand Drying Plant

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Pledge your allegianceAt a seminar for pavement maintenance strategies at a property management companies meeting one evening, I found myself giddy with amusement. Because I attended the meeting as a guest of a sealcoating company who serves as a vendor for many of the companies in attendance, I maintained my composure and merely took notes as fast as my pen could move. In other words, I refrained from shouting “preach it” as Martin Applebaum, who is a general manager at Driveway Maintenance, Inc., in various parts of Florida stated: “The purpose of the welded wire mesh is to hold the concrete when it cracks. Concrete is going to crack. If there’s anything I want you to take away from this talk, it’s this: concrete is going to crack.”

Now, let’s get something straight. I think a cracked and failing concrete pavement is a safety hazard and a vehicle maintenance nightmare. Applebaum shared some of the reasons that back up my opinion.

“The reason that you cut joints in concrete pavements is because it wants to crack. The joints are structural designs. It’s a control joint. Now, like my children, they don’t always listen….That’s the weakest point in the pavement….You get corner breaks be-cause joints are the weakest point of the concrete pavement.”

If I had an ounce of proof, I’d start a conspiracy theory that the PCA and its ilk are in cahoots with the less scrupulous car mechanics out there. For example: my con-spiracy followers would post on facebook that for every shock absorber sold, the PCA gets a kickback. We’d tweet that for every cracked engine block that gets replaced, the

materials engineer that specified the gray matter gets a discount on the state’s college tuition for his or her first-born.

I get to flirt with such ideas because I have no inter-ests in the concrete industry. Unlike corporate entities that produce multiple publications, we just have as-phalt. That’s why it’s difficult for me to understand the dual citizenship. Yes, members of the asphalt indus-try can partner with members of the concrete industry for overall transportation legislation and funding. Yes, members of the asphalt industry can use concrete plat-

forms for tank farms and weigh scales (see related article on page 63). But haven’t we noticed the underhanded plays for material specs tied to funding? Has the push to make concrete look like some kind of panacea for global cooling gone unnoticed?

It gets under my skin when members of the asphalt industry shake their heads and say they can’t “take sides” when it comes to market share in the marketplace. Stand-ing in the middle of the road is a good place to get run over.

While hedging bets by producing and placing both asphalt and concrete pave-ments might seem wise to a board of directors that doesn’t mind stretching exper-tise thin, I think savvy CEOs make a choice. I think we all pledge our allegiance to the process that will prove fruitful, sustainable, environmentally sound, and to the end, perpetual.

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Industry News and Happenings from Around the WorldafrICaThe Argus Africa Bitumen 2015 conference to be held Feb. 4 and 5 in Dar es Salaam, Tanza-nia, will include topics such as the evolving sources of supply for the African market, in-vesting in the African road industry, the logis-tical challenges around operating in the Afri-can bitumen market, performance of bitumen specs and varying requirements across the continent, the growing use of emulsions in the African market, road maintenance in the mar-ketplace, and overcoming key challenges for contractors operating in the African market. Visit http://www.argusmedia.com/Events/Ar-gus-Events/Europe/Argus-Africa-Bitumen/Register for registration information.

BrazIlBrazilian Magazine Fundações and Obras Geotécnicas has awarded Strata Systems, Inc.’s sister company Geo Soluções Ltd., a Milton Vargas Award. The award is granted by a body of 45 professors of the chief engi-neering universities in Brazil who assess no-table projects and individuals in a total of nine categories including innovation, envi-ronment, foundations, geosynthetics, foun-dation work, infrastructure work, work for sustainability, smart solution work and pro-fessionalism.

CanaDaThe 2015 International Scrap Recycling In-dustry Exposition will be held in Vancouver April 21 through 25, 2015. Will you need to up-date your passport? Check the site at http://travel.state.gov for travel info and http://www.isriconvention.org/ for convention info.

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ColoraDoGet ready to celebrate quality at the 2014 “Best in Colorado” Asphalt Awards Dinner & Program Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Denver International Airport during the 42nd Annual Rocky Moun-tain Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show (RMACES), which will be held Feb. 25 through 27. Visit www.rmaces.org for regis-tration information or contact Becky Roland at (303) 551-3066.

ConnECtICutWhen you call in for parts or service at BJM Pumps, Old Saybrook, Conn., a new voice may greet you. Monet Morrison has joined Lau-rie Auger and Michele Gometz in customer service. She studied public administration at Virginia State University and comes to BJM Pumps with more than 15 years of customer service and sales experience.

florIDaMake sure you’re registered to attend the 60th Annual National Asphalt Pavement Associa-tion meeting in sunny Florida. This year’s con-vention takes place on gorgeous Marco Island in Southwest Florida from Jan. 25 through 28, 2015, at the Marco Island Marriott. Get more information at www.asphaltpavement.org/annualmeeting.

GEorGIaFriday the 13th could be very lucky this Febru-ary. Join the Construction Angels at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Construction Angels Sporting Clay Shoot. The funds raised from the event will assist the families of construction work-ers throughout the state of Georgia. Register online through www.constructionangels.us by Jan. 13 for your chance at the grand prize.

IllInoISMidwesterners looking for compaction equip-ment during the off-season have a new rep at BOMAG Americas, Inc., of Kewanee, Ill. The company has promoted Sergio Solis from his inside sales support position to field territory manager in the Midwestern region to succeed Larry Keach, who has retired. You can reach Solis at (309) 312-0416 or [email protected].

marylanDBaltimore City recently became one of the first local jurisdictions to adopt the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). In 2007, the city was one of the first in the nation to man-date LEED Silver for non-residential buildings. In adopting IgCC, Baltimore made modifica-tions to the code that allow for the use of porous asphalt to mitigate the urban heat island effect (UHI). The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) and the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) worked with Baltimore during the code adop-tion process, successfully addressing an area

where IgCC is biased toward the use of concrete over asphalt for UHI mitigation. The success of the APA and MAA is significant as the industry moves forward to work with other jurisdictions as they adopt green construction codes. Source: National Asphalt Pavement Association

mInnESotaThe filtration systems manufacturer Donaldson Company, Inc., Bloomington, Minn., loses a key contributor to its growth this January when Peg-gy A. Herrmann, vice president of disk drive and microelectronics retires. Herrmann has been with the company for 25 years. CEO Bill Cook stated, “When Peggy started with our company, our total sales were less than $300 million. As a result of her leadership roles in both our engine aftermarket and disk drive businesses, she was a key player in building our company to the $2.5 billion size we are today.” In good news for the company, Trudy Rautio who serves on the board of directors for the Travel and Tourism Adviso-ry Board to the U.S. Department of Commerce, among others, will join Donaldson Company’s board of directors effective Jan. 30, 2015.

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VirgiNiaThe Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is revising its specs for cold central-plant recycling, developing permissive use specs that will allow alternate bids on cold recycling vs. traditional asphalt construction methods, and working on a mix design class to help contrac-tors learn how to design cold recycled mixes and perform quality control testing on those mixes. See the related article in this month’s Mix It Up department. Source: National Center for Asphalt Technology.

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Cold central-plant recycling (CCPR) is gaining interest as a cost-effec-tive alternative for base layers in

pavement reconstruction. CCPR com-bines reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) with foamed or emulsified asphalt in a cen-tral production plant without the applica-tion of heat. The resulting material is han-dled much like asphalt mixes during pave-ment construction; the material is placed

with conventional pavers and compacted with traditional rollers.

The CCPR process provides an oppor-tunity to use excessive RAP stockpiles in a beneficial application. Although the CCPR material is similar to that produced using cold in-place recycling (CIR), CCPR offers more opportunities for quality control dur-ing production and can also be used in ar-eas where CIR would be impractical. CCPR

has been used more often in the western United States, including California and Ne-vada, where it has been used successfully on city streets and other low-volume appli-cations. While the technique is not new, ad-vances in binder materials, RAP processing and cold mix production have made CCPR an increasingly attractive choice for pro-ducing an economical material for a long-lasting pavement.

the mobile cold recycling mixing plant from Wirtgen America was used during test track construction.

Recycle With a Plant In-PlaceFrOM nCAttest track sections evaluate use of cold central-plant recycling for high-volume roads

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Virginia’s experience on i-81In 2011, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) placed a CCPR base on a 3.66-mile section of I-81 in Au-gusta County. This high-profile project combined three recycling processes—CCPR, CIR and full-depth reclamation (FDR)—for the first time on one Inter-state highway project.

the i-81 in-place pavement recycling tour garnered a high level of interest from contractors in Virginia. As you can see in the bottom left photo, the mix was delivered via conventional haul truck. the paving crew used conventional paving methods with the ingersoll-rand pF-3200 to place the cold recycle mix and used conventional compaction methods to get excellent density for a smooth base. All three images are courtesy of tom saunders, VdOt.

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Significant deterioration of the existing underlying pavement structure warranted complete reconstruction of the right-hand lane. The existing asphalt was milled, leav-ing just 1 inch of asphalt that was processed using FDR with the existing aggregate base and upper portion of the subgrade. The RAP from milling was then mixed with foamed asphalt and [other material] in an onsite CCPR mobile plant and placed in a 6-inch layer using conventional paving equipment. The CCPR base was covered with 6 inches of conventional asphalt over-lay. In the left-hand passing lane, the exist-ing pavement structure was in better con-dition. Because no reconstruction of the aggregate base was needed, this lane was recycled in-place using the CIR method to a depth of 5 inches (following a 2-inch pre-mill operation) and topped with 4 inches of conventional asphalt mix.

Using these time-saving onsite recycling methods allowed VDOT to employ a unique traffic-management plan incorporating a single lane closure and detour for passen-ger cars. If conventional construction tech-niques had been used, the reconstruction project could have required building an-other lane to accommodate work-zone traf-fic and could have taken years rather than months to complete. Recycling not only saved time on this project, but also saved huge quantities of new materials, as well as the fuel consumed in transporting them. By using onsite recycling techniques, this $7.64 million project allowed the repair of deep failures at significant taxpayer savings and with substantially less construction-related traffic delays.

CCPr research at nCat Pavement test trackVDOT is sponsoring three sections on the 2012 NCAT Pavement Test Track research cycle to further evaluate the use of CCPR base material for high-volume applica-tions. To determine the structural contri-bution of CCPR base in pavement design, all three sections are instrumented for re-cording structural response under load-ing. Sections N3 and N4 are comparing the overlay thickness of conventional asphalt mixes (6 inches vs. 4 inches, respectively) when placed over a CCPR base. Section S12 compares FDR with the conventional base and subgrade construction used in N4.

Cross-sections of the three VDOT-sponsored test sections are pictured in Figure 3. All three were built on the same subgrade material. Sections N3 and N4 were built on a crushed granite base course, while S12 featured a stabi-lized base course that was construct-ed using FDR, treated with cement and compacted in place. A CCPR layer was constructed above the base layers. Su-perpave mixes were placed on top of the

Figure 1. straiN respoNse Vs. time

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CCPR layer and each section was sur-faced with stone matrix asphalt (SMA). Section N3 had the thickest asphalt con-crete layers (6 inches total), while the other two sections used approximately 4 inches of asphalt concrete above the CCPR. Strain gauges and temperature probes were embedded during construc-tion. Although other gauges were also installed, the focus here is solely on the horizontal strain measurements as an indicator of how bottom-up cracking may develop. The temperature probes monitor mid-depth pavement tempera-ture crucial to understanding the envi-ronmental effects on these pavements.

Production of the CCPR base at the NCAT Pavement Test Track is shown in the picture on page 8. The RAP was first processed to a top size of ½-inch and then mixed with 2 percent foamed as-phalt binder and 1 percent Portland ce-ment in an onsite mobile cold recycling

plant. The CCPR material was placed in a single lift and compacted to a target layer thickness of 5 inches using conventional paving equipment.

A fleet of heavily loaded trucks cir-cles the track 16 hours a day, five days a week, resulting in 10 million equivalent single axle loads (ESALs) applied over a two-year period. The sections have been subjected to weekly structural response monitoring since the onset of traffick-ing October 2012. Figure 2 shows the horizontal strain response in each sec-tion through January 2014. As expected, the lowest strain levels were measured in S12 where the stabilized base course contributes to less overall bending of the asphalt concrete layers. The highest strain levels were observed in N4, which had the thinnest asphalt concrete over the conventional aggregate base layer, while section N3—with 6 inches of as-phalt concrete—experienced interme-diate strain levels. Also of note is the gen-eral insensitivity of S12 to the change in season and temperature. While N3 and N4 both experienced significantly high-er strain levels during the warm summer months and lower strains during cooler periods, S12 did not—presumably due to the stabilized base course not chang-ing appreciably with temperature. Since cracking has not been observed in any

of these sections, it remains to be seen what effect the various strain levels have on cracking performance. At this point, the sections are all performing well.

In addition to monitoring the strain re-sponse, the sections are tested using the falling weight deflectometer (FWD) sev-eral times per month. This testing helps determine the backcalculated modulus of the asphalt concrete. Figure 3 shows the backcalculated asphalt concrete modulus of each section at a standard ref-erence temperature of 68oF. The scatter in the data on particular test dates repre-sents normal spatial variation through-out each section. Linear trendlines fit to each data set show that the moduli are generally holding steady over time. This is an indicator of structural health, as one would expect a drop in modulus, or highly erratic modulus values, if dam-age were occurring in a section. N3 and N4 show a very slight decline over time while S12 seems to have a slight increase over time. This may be due to the back-calulation process attributing some of the stabilized base material, which is cur-ing over time, to the asphalt concrete. In any case, the backcalculated moduli val-ues are signs of sound structures through this point of the experiment.

Continuing use of ccpr in VirginiaTo date, both the I-81 recycling project and the CCPR test sections at NCAT are showing good performance. “VDOT is testing these recycling technologies in real-world, heavy-application scenaries, and based on the successful performance we’ve seen so far, we’d like to move for-ward on additional projects,” Trenton Clark, director of engineering for the Vir-ginia Asphalt Association said. VDOT is currently revising its specs for CCPR as well as developing permissive use specs that will allow for alternate bids on cold recycling vs. traditional asphalt con-struction methods. A mix design class is also in the works to help contractors learn how to design cold recycled mixes and how to perform quality control test-ing during production.

Source: Reprinted with permission of the National Center for Asphalt Technology

CCPr offErS morE oPPortunItIES for qualIty Control DurInG ProDuCtIon anD Can alSo BE uSED In arEaS whErE CIr woulD Be impractical.

Figure 3. cross-sectioN oF VDot sectioNs at 2012 Ncat paVemeNt test track

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It’s easy to overlook maintenance ac-tivities when you’re busy with projects during the paving season. Production,

more tons, uptime, and other mantras from our make-hay-while-the-sun-shines business practices keep our eyes on work-ing the job at hand, not necessarily clean-

ing and maintaining the equipment that keeps the job going smoothly. The folks at Caterpillar released some information in their Nov. 5 Cat Heavy Construction Equip-ment newsletter that shows the construc-tion industry average of preventive main-tenance hours spent is 35 percent, and

the industry average of dollars spent on maintenance costs is 8 percent of revenue. Their author asked, “[D]o you want to run your company like an average one, or do you want to model your business decisions after companies who are out ahead of the industry?”

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usually you can see the brass fittings of the nozzles on spray bars. in this image the tack has built up until the mechanic is going to have a difficult time getting to the brass fittings again. some workers use a small hand-held torch to loosen the material and scrape it off. some workers spray Wd-40 on the built-up tack and work it loose. some workers prevent the whole mess by rubbing down the nozzles at the end of the work day when the spray bar is still warm enough to make the job easy. photo courtesy of John Ball, top Quality paving.

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At first, the idea of spending 3.5 hours out of every 10 on preventive mainte-nance seemed outlandish. Is that amount of time necessary? The paver should be in the field laying beautiful mats. The compactor should be rolling those mats to smooth perfection. Neither machine should be sitting in the workshop bay while a mechanic scrutinizes some tiny part with a magnifying glass.

Or should it?As reported in the December issue’s

equipment gallery, the team at Atlas Cop-co has launched a whole new structure for making equipment rental centers more ef-ficient. The company states it’s the first equipment manufacturer to offer multi-ple service centers throughout the United States specifically to support rental cen-ters. They’ve built eight service centers to handle the “big” projects such as clutch re-placements, coupling changes and refur-bishments that rental companies might not have the expertise to perform. This

clears the rental center’s schedule for mi-nor calls and critical items that key cus-tomers need taken care of immediately.

Now that’s the repair segment of main-tenance. That’s the kind of downtime you want to avoid by putting preventive main-tenance time into your weekly activities. (We’re not even talking about the cost of the actual parts, shipping charges, labor, etc. incurred during an unplanned down-time event.) So the answer to the question is yes. Yes, crews do need to put adequate

time into preventive maintenance to keep equipment up and running smoothly. Un-fortunately, 35 percent of time spent is a questionable industry average, and the Equipment World survey from which Cat got its information could undergo review.

“That’s absolutely wrong,” John Ball said. “Preventive maintenance does not happen the way it should. There’s not even an incentive out there to get em-ployees to perform maintenance the way they should. You’re lucky if you have half an hour at the end of the shift for main-tenance. Even if it’s a veteran crew that knows better, they’ll get back to the yard, shut down and go home. They don’t even wipe down the lights or the mirrors. We have gorgeous backup mirrors and cam-eras on the new Hamm machines that are out now and these guys aren’t main-taining them to keep them safe. That has to change.”

A contractor in South Florida who wished to remain anonymous had a skid

While this distributor truck helps us understand the importance of cleaning tack spray bars while they’re still warm, it also shows some other problems. do you see what’s wrong in this picture? A department of transportation official could stop this driver and fine the company for the missing mud flap. What else do you see that needs repair? photo courtesy of John Ball, top Quality paving.

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steer loader undergoing repairs at press time. The problem? One of the crew members left the diesel cap off after fill-ing the tank. On one hand, the super-visor was pleasantly surprised that the crew member had taken the time to “gas up” the machine prior to leaving after his shift one night. On the other hand, the su-pervisor was angry because his crew now has a couple thousand dollars in repairs; the local mechanic has been cleaning de-bris from the tank and connected systems in the machine. Those are billable hours while the skid steer is down.

The problem with the skid steer might have been averted if workers had been paying attention to routine machine checks at the end of their shift. That time, Ball said, is the opportune time to clean equipment and prevent future problems. For example, another company that will remain anonymous left the spray bars of the distributor truck caked with material after multiple uses rather than taking ad-

vantage of cleaning up heated, malleable, more liquid tack at the end of the shift.

“With tack, it’s very hard to get any mess off the bar or the nozzles,” Ball said. “You can use a release agent, but you have to put a lot on there. For tack, you’ve got to get at it while it’s nice and hot. You must get at it while the machine’s still hot. Clean it while you’re still on the job at the end of the shift to save yourself extra work, harder work or even downtime later.”

It’s not enough to be aware of these problems. Company owners and supervi-sors need to do something about the lack of preventive maintenance. The folks at

Cat included an excellent list of tips in the Nov. 5 newsletter. Those are spelled out in the sidebar at xxxx. In essence, you want to create a preventive main-tenance schedule with the assistance of available technology. Companies such as Roadtec out of Chattanooga, Tenn., have telematics like the Guardian soft-ware that keep track of hours the machine has been working, hours the machine has been idling, hours since the last rotor bar change, etc.

Be aware that simple preventive mainte-nance such as wiping down hopper wings, cleaning the spray bar on the roller’s drums, turning the nozzle on the striper to prevent drying in the tip, etc. are the gen-eral knowledge maintenance items that equipment operators won’t have technol-ogy telling them to do. You can check with your OEM for the latest telematics it offers to assist with monitoring maintenance ac-tivities, and then map your plan to make preventive maintenance a higher percent-age of your schedule.

“ClEan It whIlE you’rE StIll on thE JoB at thE eND oF the shiFt to saVe yourSElf Extra work, harDer work or eVeN DowNtime later.”—JohN Ball, top Quality paViNg

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Non-family businesses can learn a lot from family businesses. A re-cent Harvard Business Review

study reports “Family businesses outper-formed non-family businesses during the boom years leading up to the 2008 reces-sion, and during the 2001 and 2008 reces-sion years.” Family businesses were less likely to lay off workers during the lean times, and more likely to maintain their emphasis on socially responsible pro-grams. But that’s just the businesses that survived. Others closed their doors.

With 25 years of business management and family business consulting experi-ence, I’ve seen the patterns that can lead to major problems. And they’re almost al-ways preventable.

The factor that enables family busi-nesses to rise to the top is trust. Family members can potentially trust one an-other far more than non-family members. But trust can erode. For instance, when a family member can’t or won’t perform at

the necessary level, when there’s a sense of entitlement, drug abuse, laziness. And that can have serious, business-killing consequences. If the business is profes-sionalized, there will be a way to deal with those issues. But too often, safeguards are not in place. Let’s look at some safe-guards. I have five top success strategies family businesses can use:1. Keep the lines of communication open.

Schedule regular family meetings to discuss issues of concern and top-ics such as business transition, busi-ness performance and responsibili-ties. Include all of the family members, no matter where in the hierarchy their jobs fall. Exclusion creates animosity. Create a family manual that lays out the ground rules for how the meetings will take place to ensure everyone gets a chance to be heard, and impediments to communication are left at the door.

2. Assign clear roles and responsibili-ties. As a family member, it’s natural to feel that everything is “my” business. However, not every thing is every fam-ily member’s responsibility. Job defini-tions prevent everyone from jumping in to tackle the same problem, and help ensure the business runs smoothly.

3. Keep good financial data. The down-fall of many small businesses and family businesses is not having solid data. Have a single point of contact to manage the finances. If you’re small enough, you can rely on a family mem-ber. Otherwise, you’ll need to bring in a qualified accountant. You may cringe at the cost for this, but the difference between a good accountant and a bad one is the difference between knowing exactly where you are on the road and trying to drive with a mud-covered windshield.

4. Avoid overpaying family members. Market-based compensation is funda-mental and essential. Parents in fami-ly businesses tend to overpay the next generation, or pay everyone equally de-spite differing levels of responsibility.

Both are bad practices. The longer un-fair compensation practices continue, the messier it will be to clean up when it blows up.

5. Don’t hire relatives if they’re unquali-fied. Competence is key. Family busi-nesses are a conundrum: The fami-ly aspect generates unqualified love, while the business side cares about profits. Thus, family members will be hired to provide them with a job, even though they’re not qualified. The rem-edy is to get them trained, move them to a role that matches their skills, or have them leave.More than 70 percent of all businesses

are family businesses. They account for a significant number of new jobs. But that’s not the only reason they’re so important. They’re motivated by profits, but also by other important considerations: pride in the family name, building something for future generations, and philanthropy. For those reasons, they contribute in tremen-dous ways to social stability. They make our communities better.

Henry Hutcheson is president of Family Busi-ness USA and specializes in helping fami-ly and privately held businesses successfully manage transition, maintain harmony and improve operations. Hutcheson has an MBA from Columbia Business School, and is a pop-ular speaker at professional, university and corporate-sponsored events.

Five Ways to Ensure Family Business Success By henry hutChesOn

hutcheson’s new book is “dirty little secrets of Family Business: how to successfully navigate Family Business Conflict and transition.” (http://dirtylittlesecretsoffamilybusiness.com)

24 January 2015

Astec parts salesman TRAVIS SNEED is passionate about working with his

UKC Grand Nite/ PKC Champion coon dog Cannonball. It’s a passion matched only by his

dedication to working with his customers.

Anyone can stock parts and ASTEC stocks a lot of parts. In fact, it’s the world’s largest inventory of parts for asphalt plants. But ASTEC doesn’t just stock parts. ASTEC has a team of people who are focused on delivering the industry’s best customer service.

The common thread among all these people is passion. It’s passion that drives them to be the best at everything they do. And it’s passion that sets ASTEC apart from the competition. Any part, any brand. We can help.

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project management

I had the opportunity to work with Border States Paving, Inc., of Far-go, N.D., in the fall and would like

to share some of the paving team’s best practices here. The highway project we worked on gave the perfect opportunity to prepare clean longitudinal and trans-verse joints, and to set up bonus-worthy rolling zones. The project might differ from your typical job in the way the mix

was delivered to the hopper. We can dis-cuss the good ways the team lined up ma-terial delivery, too.

Let’s begin with the most important part of any project—safety. I’m proud to share Border States Paving has an ac-cident prevention program where they strive for “Goal Zero.” That means the top management wants no incidents and no injuries. They spell it out on their

Lay Out Project Plans Like a Windrow of MaterialBy JOhn BAll

this perfect windrow has no openness, no sagging. the worker you see on the right is the dump person and is key to the operation. she is the one who pulls the lever that opens the belly dump to create the beautiful windrow of material you see here. the BG/650 you see in the background has a motor, but it’s not self-propelled. it can’t “drive” itself down the road. it needs to be pushed.

26 January 2015

project management

website: “We participate in a Workforce Safety & Insurance Safety Management Program and our team members step up to the plate to participate in safety com-mittees at every job location.”

Next, consider the equipment you’ll use on your project. Border States set up a portable asphalt plant to supply this proj-ect, which included 10 miles of two-lane highway plus side roads and stub outs. For the mainline, they had a ride spec to meet. That meant taking care of some patching and leveling before placing the

top course. They wanted to run automa-tion, of course, and this was the first time the crew had used two skis.

When they bought their Vogele pav-er, they only purchased one 30-foot ski, which was MOBA technology. When they decided to do the highway job, they need-ed to use two skis, so they attached a Top-con ski with Topcon technology that they had on hand. It’s a 25-foot ski. This ar-rangement put a lot of pressure on the screed operator because he had to work from two sides of the machine. (Since the

project’s completion, the team has pur-chased an additional MOBA ski to even out the paver.)

They paved at a pace of 24 feet per min-ute by placing about 4,000 tons, then set-ting back to pave the next 4,000 tons in the adjacent lane. An 84-inch drum Hypac served as the breakdown roller. They used a Dynapac 84-inch drum roller for inter-mediate and another steel roller with rub-ber tires for the finish. In the end, they achieved the ride spec with a smooth 10 miles of pretty asphalt pavement.

tOp: the topcon ski is out about 2 ½ feet matching the joint on the new mat. the material is about ½-inch above the joint for perfect compaction to take place. the guide bar is out for the paver, which is paving 14 feet wide. the endgate is tight to the edge. it’s a different apparatus from the MOBA device, which is on the other side of the paver. BOttOM: the crew ran MOBA technology on the other side of the machine. this ski is 30 feet long and on the side of the road that is rough. We didn’t want to match the rough edge, of course, so we kept the ski close to the paver.

28 January 2015

project management

this side view shows where the back strike-off plate is and how clean the space is between the pickup machine and paver. there’s a hard linkup between the pickup machine and paver right behind that rubber tire. the air pressure in the tire needs to be between 90 and 100 pounds. When the conveyor gets loaded up, you don’t want it to buck up and down. you need the strike-off to remain against the ground. you need the front tires to remain level. there’s a conveyor belt that helps the mix stay in control going into the hopper insert. so pick up the material without choking the machine, without causing it to buck, to keep it homogenized and to drop it in a controlled manner into the hopper insert. in this case, the team at Border states made the 8 to 10-ton capacity hopper insert. insert: here’s a closer look at the clean surface behind the strike-off.

30 January 2015

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the traffic out on the plains is a little different than that you experience in urban paving zones. Farming equipment and trailers filled with corn went by on occasion. you can also see the compaction team in this picture. looking from the back of the paver, you can see the hypac in breakdown position. the dynapac machine is the intermediate roller.

leFt: this is the truck depositing the mix. they don’t open the belly dump any further than this. they’ll end up with too much mix on the ground and it’ll overflow the paver if they open it too far. it takes years of practice and experience to get this just right. riGht: 25 tons of mix runs out about 190 feet. At each connection, there’ll be tire marks where the finished truck pulls away. look at the mud flaps providing a nice V shape. the trucks have two chambers in them.

32 January 2015

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were met.• Two thirds agree their job performance will improve.• 96% agree their job performance will somewhat improve.• Over two thirds felt Web-Based Training is more effective than

Classroom Training.• 100% will refer it to others.

test results:• The Operators improved 44%.• Two thirds had over 10 years experience and they improved 40%.• ROI:2/3 gave it a payback within 6 months.• Nearly 1/4 of them felt the payback was going to

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ContraCtor’s 25 operators said:• 92% was at the least as to what they expected.• Over half felt the content was excellent or perfect.• 80% agreed the contents met their expectations.• 96% agree that at least somewhat that expectations

were met.• Two thirds agree their job performance will improve.• 96% agree their job performance will somewhat improve.• Over two thirds felt Web-Based Training is more effective than

Classroom Training.• 100% will refer it to others.

test results:• The Operators improved 44%.• Two thirds had over 10 years experience and they improved 40%.• ROI:2/3 gave it a payback within 6 months.• Nearly 1/4 of them felt the payback was going to

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in this picture, you can see they’ve just taken off from the joint in the foreground where the yellow arrow is pointing. that’s a beautiful transverse joint that came out great. they’re paving 14 feet wide with a 4-foot shoulder, which factors into the rolling pattern. the roller operator’s name is sandy and she did a great job of being consistent with the pattern. she’s op-erating an 84-inch drum hypac roller at 4,000 vi-brations per minute. it might look a little different to most of us because it has a shield on it. Out there on the plains there’s a lot of wind. she also has a shield behind her back because the wind out there cuts right through you. take a look at the mat where the smaller yellow arrow is pointing. she crosses over her stop marks.

Dillman builds tough equipment.Equipment that performs reliably for years. Equipment you can count on to produce high quality asphalt mix. Full plants. Single components. Individual parts.

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roll wIth Ittake ambient temperatures and wind conditions into consideration when modifying a rolling pattern, but follow general rolling zones to set it up. in this example, the breakdown roller is 84 inches wide. that lets the operator make three coverages of the 14-foot mainline and 4-foot shoulder mat. she drives up within 40 feet of the screed and rolls back about 250 feet.1 drive up + 1 drive back along the joint side = 1st passSet over1 drive up + 1 drive back along the mainline edge, crossing over stop mark = 2nd passSet over1 drive up + 1 drive back on the shoulder = 3rd passSet over1 drive up to get within 40 feet of the screed and begin the pattern againthe augers feed any stray material into the center windrow. the slats pick it up and feed it into the pickup ma-

chine. the endgates—see the yellow arrow—float about a quarter of an inch above the pavement to keep from gouging or picking up stray gravel.

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The QAS 25 generator for heavy-duty use is de-signed to withstand the rigor of demanding use in the field. Considering the extreme weather events

North America has experienced the past few years, pro-viding mix at the earliest possible date and time can mean asphalt plants run before utilities are back online. Atlas Copco Portable Energy announced it’s ready to assist in the most environmentally responsible way possible. The new QAS 25 generator now comes equipped with an Isu-zu 4LE engine and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to achieve Tier 4 final emission levels.

The QAS 25 is mounted on a frame and surrounded by an enclosure formed from galvanneal steel and powder coated for a long-lasting, scratch- and corrosion-resistant surface. The generator is equipped with a Leroy Somer AREP alternator for optimal motor-starting capability and features DeepSea 4510 controls. The unit comes stan-dard with two-wire remote start capability and features a 72-gallon fuel tank for a 45-hour run time.

The QAS 25 comes equipped with an optional trailer with tie-downs for transport on a flatbed. Skid units con-tain fork pockets for forklift transfer. All units come with a standard single-point lifting eye in the enclosure for ma-neuvering with a crane.

Jim Siffring is the product manager, generators for Atlas Copco Construction Equipment. For more information, con-tact him at (303) 887-1218 or [email protected].

Plug in the PlantBy JiM siFFrinG

tier 4 final generators bringportable energy to asphalt plants

the new Atlas Copco QAs 25 generator is equipped with an isuzu 4le engine and a diesel Oxidation Catalyst (dOC) to achieve tier 4 Final emission levels without the need for diesel exhaust fluid or a diesel particulate filter system.


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Reduces Waste

ABOVe: A pile in the distance is soon to be crushed and screened by the irOCK rds-15, which will process the stack into several grades of usable material. ABOVe riGht: irOCK’s rds-15 is a four-bar impactor, three-stage mobile crusher that has proven to be the right machine for ramirez & sons.

38 January 2015

Waste, downtime and lagging production rates are some of the most detrimental factors

in a business. Ramirez & Sons, Inc., a fam-ily-owned construction company based in Hobbs, N.M., was able to turn big waste into big profit, and downtime into output with the help of a new crushing machine.

Expansion waiting to happenRamirez & Sons was formed in 1982, but is built on generations of industry experi-ence dating back to the 1920s. Now led by fourth-generation professional contrac-tor Alonzo Ramirez Jr., the company is the second largest paving and aggregate pro-vider in Hobbs, N.M.

Ramirez & Sons began as a general earthwork and construction company. To-day, the company offers general excava-tion, site prep, highway paving, and both water and sewer utility work. In 2010, the company enhanced its capabilities even further with the addition of its first hot mix asphalt (HMA) plant.

While asphalt recycling has certainly brought value to the company, plant manag-er and crushing/hot mix superintendent Ken Smith felt they could bring more to the table. Because Ramirez & Sons was only recycling asphalt, it was missing out on other saleable materials. Being able to provide high-quality recycled concrete and aggregates would at-tract new customers. Smith also knew the company would be able to use the material

in its own operation, cutting time and costs associated with outside material purchasing.

Without the right crusher, the company lacked the versatility it needed to process these materials. Smith also noted that their hourly production rates of roughly 120 tons per hour (TPH) weren’t as high as he felt they could be. The equipment should have been producing more, but it broke down frequently. End-product quality wasn’t up to par, and a lot of potentially usable mate-rial was being left as waste. That all changed when Smith met with Ramirez & Sons’ long-time equipment dealer, Warren CAT, to ex-plore new machines that could ramp up pro-duction and allow the company to offer larg-er amounts of more saleable material.

a hard and fast SolutionWarren CAT, one of the largest Caterpillar dealerships in North America, was Ramirez & Sons’ exclusive equipment dealer. Smith shared his goals for the new machine and the team at Warren CAT picked out the IROCK RDS-15 for him. The unit has a four-bar im-pactor, three-stage mobile crusher that would process a variety of materials, includ-ing concrete and other aggregates, at ton-nage rates that could double Smith’s hourly output. Smith decided to lease the machine first and see how it would stand up to the company’s demanding production sched-ule. After two months, the company pur-chased the machine, cementing its place as the primary crusher in its fleet.


Smith saw production rates more than double, to approximately 300 TPH. This means that based on a typical 12-hour day and an average six-day week, tonnage out-put has gone from 8,640 tons to 21,600. The impact continues to grow with each week that passes. In addition to sheer out-put, the company also has been able to di-

versify its sales offerings from four prod-ucts to nearly 15, including various sizes of recycled concrete, aggregates and asphalt.

The machine’s configuration enables Ramirez & Sons to produce three differ-ent, precisely sized, materials at once. This offers Smith the versatility and efficiency of producing multiple products while en-

suring they’re accurately sized for the best sale potential.

While increased production rates and profits are both key, Smith says the prima-ry benefit is zero waste. As Smith expected, Ramirez & Sons’ newfound diversity has opened up the company to a new custom-er base and more opportunity. An oil boom

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APE-107 Esstee 70,000 cfm cyclone style dust collector, support structure

APE-109 Gencor 30,000 gallon, coiled, very clean, skid mounted liquid asphalt tank

APE-114 CMI 400 tph triple drum design, complete asphalt plant, 3 recycle feeders

APE-115 Barber Greene DM-55 portable, parallel flow drum mixer, Hauck burner

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APE-120 Truss frame conveyor, 24” x 49’ long, gravity take-up, belt scale, supports

APE-121 Channel frame 12” x 24” x 88’ long, gravity take-up, belt scale, supports

APE-122 Astec 9’ x 32’ dryer assembly, Hauck 520 burner with controller, duct work

APE-123 Astec 70,000 cfm baghouse complete, skid mounted, compressor, all electrical

APE-128 Portable 30K gallon coiled tank, 2 agitators, Heatec heater and unloading pump

APE-131 Systems Equipment control house, 2 room, 12’ x 27’, all electrical for 400 tph

APE-133 Heatec 30,000 gallon coiled, skidded, liquid asphalt tank, very clean

APE-134 Hauck EcoStar 25 total air burner with matching BCS 5000 controller

APE-135 Single deck screen 5’ x 12’ with stand, off 400 tph plant

APE-136 Astec 75 ton self erect silo system, like new chain, slats, floor

APE-138 Bituma Stor 200 ton silo with safety gates, 400 tph drag slat, excellent

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“I personally inspect each piece of equipment represented”

happening in Hobbs and other nearby cities has resulted in several oil companies using Ramirez & Sons’ 3/4-inch minus material for parking lots and temporary roads.

Maintenance requirements have been minimal and mostly include routine items like keeping the machine lubricated and changing the oil. One unique feature that contributes to this is IROCK’s innovative ROCK BOX, an alternative to typical dis-charge chutes. The box uses a shelf system with abrasion-resistant wear bars that al-

low crushed material to build up and act as a wear liner, cutting down on wear liner re-placement.

Smith said he’s impressed in terms of lon-gevity of the wear parts. He cites the blow bars as a prime example. With other crush-ers, he has had to change out the bars within four weeks. Comparatively, now he expects to get at least 2,100 total hours out of the bars – seven times as long as previous crushers.

“When a machine runs smoothly and doesn’t require attention, it’s easy for

it to go unnoticed,” Smith said. His phi-losophy is, as long as it’s running, he’s happy. And that’s important to a compa-ny that operates up to 12 hours a day, six days a week.

Ramirez & Sons is holding onto the top performer in its equipment fleet and plan-ning to add more from the same family of machines. They’ve said goodbye to lag-ging production rates, excessive down-time and waste, and have welcomed the newest team member to their family.

OppOsitie: ramirez & sons was formed in 1982, but is built on generations of industry experience dating back to the 1920s. leFt: ramirez’s processing plant manufactures several grades of aggregate material. riGht: the ramirez & sons paving crew is ready to lay down the asphalt material being dumped into this Vogele Vision 5203-2 paver.


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In a new feature for 2015, AsphaltPro Staff introduces you to the state asphalt pavement association (SAPA) executive directors. We’re starting with Brian K. Wood, the chairman of the 2014-2015 SAPA directors. Wood has been a great resource for common sense, best practices information to share with the asphalt industry since AsphaltPro’s inception and it’s a pleasure to share some of his insight again. He’s served as the director of the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky (PAIKY), Frankfort, Ky., which was formed in 1938, for nine years.

full name: Brian K. Wood

how long have you been in the asphalt industry? 14 years

Do you have a degree related to the industry? Bachelors and Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky. When I was first shown how to run an asphalt extraction/gradation test, we burned off the asphalt by throwing a match into a metal bowl and watching it ignite!

how many producer and/or contractor members are in PaIky? 31. Our membership represents about 95% of all the tons produced each year. I was very fortunate that my predecessor (Dean Blake) had done a wonderful job of uniting the industry around our trade association.

what is your favorite method for recruiting new asphalt professionals to the industry in general? and why? We regularly speak to the students at University of Kentucky, University

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of Louisville and Western Kentucky University while in their upper level asphalt/materials courses and try to increase their awareness and interest in the asphalt industry.

when do you hold your annual meeting? Our Winter Training School is typically held in February. We host a summer meeting as well but typically not stand-alone seminars.

Do you have a trade show/expo in addition to your annual meeting? Yes, however, we only allow our associate members to exhibit (membership has its privileges). We are a 3-person office and with such a small office, it takes all hands on deck to pull off a meeting of 500 to 600 attendees.

about how many member asphalt projects do you visit per year/paving season? 10+

about how many member asphalt plant tours do you assist/are you a part of per year? 5+

about how many member asphalt open house events do you attend per year? 1

about how many state agency or Dot meetings do you attend per year? 3

on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being none at all; 5 being very much), how much of a threat to your members’ marketshare/livelihood is the concrete industry in your state? (5) We feel like it is a big threat here given the aggressive marketing tactics from the concrete industry.

The concrete industry formed a chapter of the ACPA here over a decade ago with the sole purpose of taking away market share. They have previously introduced and attempted to pass legislation that would mandate their version of life cycle cost analysis.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being none at all; 5 being very much), how much difficulty are your members having in finding qualified workers for their asphalt paving or production crews? This isn’t a huge issue here yet but we all see the trend developing in the years ahead. If we see a significant uptick in the economy, we are likely to experience that phenomenon as soon as that happens.

pAiKy executive director Brian Wood checks out the asphalt work at the airport.


on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being none at all; 5 being very much), how involved are your state elected officials in transportation issues such as funding and infrastructure improvements? (5) Funding for infrastructure is a top priority of our association and we have made a much better effort in recent years to be politically active on this issue.

on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being none at all; 5 being very much), how involved are your asphalt members in transportation issues

such as funding and infrastructure improvements? (5) Our members stay very engaged in the political process.

Could you share an example of a time when your state aPa hosted elected officials to educate them on the need for highway funding or asphalt materials or construction work force development, etc.? We have hosted plant tours for our transportation committee members in the Kentucky General Assembly as well as members of Congress.

here Brian Wood joined other state execs and nApA staff to discuss the marketing moves for the asphalt industry. these two photos courtesy of nApA.

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Get to know Brian wood why (or how) did you join the

asphalt industry? I was active in student associations while in college – serving on boards and volunteering to organize meetings, events and speakers. When I saw this position advertised, it occurred to me that I could actually get paid to do that for a living!

what is the most challenging part of your job, and why do you think it’s a challenge in your state? The economic downturn has been difficult. When production is low and members working harder for fewer tons, more problems tend to bubble to the surface. High water covers a lot of stumps and I look forward to the day when the economy recovers and our elected

leaders also provide us with a long term plan for ample and stable highway funding.

what do you find most enjoyable about your job as an executive director of a SaPa? The people. I really enjoy working with (and for) the company owners in this state and find it very rewarding when I can help them on issues that contribute to the success of their individual businesses.

what do you see as the most important part of your job as an executive director of a SaPa? Advocacy. My role is to represent the industry, promote the product, and help steer agencies, legislation, and regulations in a direction where asphalt is preferred and where our members can be most successful.

tOp: project visits are part of the job of the state executive director. here Brian Wood discusses the finer points of a project with the eaton crew in the field. BOttOM: pAiKy doesn’t typically host stand-alone seminars, but lunch-and-learn sessions give members a chance to brush up on new information.


Editor’s Note: Some of the information pre-sented in this article was used in the “Save Big Money on Your Plant’s Heating Bill” article in the January 2012 edition of AsphaltPro.

If the ambient temperature where you produce asphalt doesn’t typically re-main above the temperature of your

liquid asphalt cement (AC) or heat trans-fer oil, you’ll want to insulate piping and tanks. As you do with any equipment or ac-cessories, you’ll then want to monitor and maintain the insulation.

Ron Henry of Heatec, Chattanooga, re-minded owners: “Insulation of jacketed asphalt piping—or any other piping with heated materials—is extremely important. The first reason is fuel savings. Some cus-tomers tell us that insulated piping saves them about $15,000 per year. The second reason is conservation of energy.”

Considering the changes that have gone into effect concerning coal plants and pow-er generation in the United States, elec-tricity costs should start their sharp incline soon. During presidential campaigning, candidates of both parties told the voting public that electricity prices would neces-sarily rise during the second term. The rea-son for the utility price increase would be tied to the regulations the Environmen-tal Protection Agency (EPA) would bring against the coal industry.

As of late 2014, new EPA rules are bring-ing hardship to coal-fired power plants. The Associated Press has reported that at least 32 such plants will close with an ad-ditional 36 such plants being affected in a costly way. The trickle-down effect means utility bills are doing exactly what we were told they would do: rise.

The good news for plant owners is util-ity costs can be controlled by cycling stor-age heating, keeping large storage tanks at a reasonable temperature and then boost-ing their material’s temperature prior to loading or use, and maintaining insu-lation to keep it functioning optimally. Normal weather conditions don’t destroy insulation, but ground men performing maintenance checks should include the condition of insulation on their checklists after high winds or hail storms and during annual winter maintenance. If you have concerns, point a temperature gun at the area of concern to measure how much, if any, heat is coming off the spot. An owner can easily see a 10 percent or more ener-gy loss when insulation isn’t doing its job.

Rick Rees, the technical director for Stansteel/Hotmix Parts, Louisville, Ky., assured owners, “Once insulation and protection covers have been installed cor-rectly, the system should last for years.” But consider what your plant upgrades entail. “Additions to hot oil circuits are sometimes made and not insulated,” Rees said. “This decreases the efficiency of the hot oil circuit.”

“The aluminum skin is critical to pro-tecting the insulation,” Jim Grida of Re-liable Asphalt Products, Shelbyville, Ky., said. “Make sure there are no breeches in the skin that could cause the insulation to deteriorate and the pipes to corrode. The joints of the skin should be silicone, or paste them regularly. Check them to make sure the seals are intact.

“Also, the hot oil lines can leak and fur-ther compromise the insulation and lines. Make sure all jumper lines are attached correctly and not leaking. Replace older

insulation when it’s lost its value. Inspect sections of insulated pipe with a temper-ature gun to see if there is any significant heat loss. Those sections should be rein-sulated using a newer insulation and skin.”

As Rees pointed out, insulating the pip-ing on the HMA plant conserves fuel con-sumption, which minimizes the fuel costs of operating the hot oil heater. That means the hot oil system operates efficiently.

“With non-jacketed hot oil lines the transfer oil loses heat at a much more rapid rate, which in turn causes the hot oil heater to run constantly,” Grida con-curred. “The hot oil heater isn’t allowed to run through its normal cycle and there-fore greatly increases the heater’s fuel consumption. The contractor can easily see a 10 percent or more energy loss. Con-stant heating and reheating can cause a breakdown of the thermal transfer oil as well as build-up in the hot oil lines. He should also consider the condition of the hot oil heater and its efficiency.”

Pipes aren’t the only insulated portions of a plant that can affect costs. Take a look at the tank farm. Heatec’s Henry takes us back to a time when the thickness of insu-lation around asphalt tanks was not what it should have been.

“Years ago, three inches of insulation was standard and six inches was an option. But three inches is less than optimum. Six inches is close to optimum…” Henry said the 6-inch thickness has been standard on Heatec tanks for at least a dozen years.

“New equipment generally uses newer insulation technology,” Grida said. “The older tanks were primarily covered in as-bestos, wool or fiberglass insulation, and the new equipment comes equipped with

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mineral fiber or dense foam insulation in thicknesses from 4 to 10 inches.”

Depending on your take, insulation of thicknesses beyond six inches is over-kill—and could be detrimental to your purposes. “Thickness greater than six inches provides diminishing returns,” Henry said.

Tank insulation rarely sees damage, but older tanks may have new insulation needs. Rather than getting rid of an older tank, a producer may opt to re-insulate. Henry pointed out that this is something plant personnel, an outside contractor or the original manufacturer can do, but he said it’s sure easier to plan ahead and let the tank manufacturer do it at the factory instead of doing it in the field.

“Adding insulation to an old tank is very difficult to do in the field even if the tank is in top condition,” Henry said. “It’s very labor intensive. When buying a new tank, never get one with three inches of insula-tion with the thought of adding more in-sulation later,” he cautioned. “Increasing the insulation thickness is far more cost-

effective when done at the factory instead of the field.”

Grida set producers’ minds at ease con-cerning maintenance, saying the owner always has the option to let someone else do the labor. “Most suppliers offer instal-lation of the insulation as a service. We [Reliable Asphalt] have completed sev-eral jobs that involved skinning and insu-lating an existing tank. It not only dimin-ishes heat loss, but it also provides a bet-ter aesthetic look for the tanks. There are several factors when considering a tank for refurbishing such as amount of coke

in the tank currently and condition of the direct fire tube or coils.”

If you decide an older tank is a good candidate for updated insulation, you have options that could save big bucks on heating costs as new EPA regulations influence heating and other costs. Of course, the insulation you see every day around pipes and elbows deserves a close look for leaks or severe weather damage so you can keep high utility costs at bay there. Take a moment to consider your in-sulation condition around the plant and see what you save.

InSulatIon By thE numBErSBe aware of the actual costs involved in operating without at least 1-inch insulation in your piping. look at the heat loss comparison between a typical hMA plant with 300 feet of piping and no insulation versus 1 inch of insulation.

the plant with no insulation on its pipes suffers a heat loss of 213,500 Btu (per 100 feet of pipe). Multiply that by 3 to equal 300 feet of pipe and you have a loss of 640,500 Btu per hour, for a total heat loss per day of 15,372,000 Btu.

the plant with 1 inch of insulation on its pipes sees a natural heat loss of 15,000 Btu (per 100 feet of pipe). Multiply that by 3 for a loss of 45,000 Btu per hour, for a total loss per day of 1,080,000 Btu.

you can save 14,292,000 Btu per day with the addition of 1 inch of insulation on pipes.

if you convert that to fuel, lack of insulation costs you 117 gallons of extra fuel/day (hot oil heater output), which means you spend about $350 more per day (at $3/gallon).

source: stansteel/hotmix parts


Aside from his faith, nothing is more important to Shane Barrington than family. The owner of North-

eastern Pavers, Granbury, Texas, got his start in the asphalt business working for his father, eventually teaming up with him to form a start-up paving operation in the northeast Oklahoma town of Colcord. More than 35 years later, that company employs about 120 people in peak season and counts all four of his sons among its senior staff. Each of the young men excels at a different facet of the operation; each is committed to the business his father loves. With the replacement of an ADM 250 ton per hour (TPH) plant with a new one providing more production capacity, the entire Barrington clan is seeing Texas-sized rewards for their efforts.

Intro to asphaltShane Barrington’s first encounter with as-phalt production came in 2003 when, af-ter years of working with his father and as a subcontractor to several area firms, he de-cided to strike out on his own.

“Throughout the 1980s, during which time we relocated to Granbury, Texas, I had been working hard to build up the business and to establish a solid reputation,” he said. “One of the firms we were subcontracting to had us provide sealcoat work for TxDOT and, by 1993, I decided that was what I re-ally enjoyed doing. Working with TxDOT provided a lot more stability and a whole lot less chasing people to get paid.

“During this period, we enjoyed tremen-dous growth. But my dad decided that, largely because of the quick pace, it was time to back off and let me take the helm, so to speak. Though he was no longer with the

company, he left behind a legacy that hard work and perseverance will always provide good results—a work ethic that I embraced than and continue to do so today.”

From 1995 to 2003 the company grew in sales from $1 million a year to more than $12 million. During that period, the scale of work changed as well, with the sealcoat op-eration being complimented by more and more hot mix work.

“To supply the hot mix operation, we worked with asphalt suppliers all around Granbury; all the large producers have a number of plants in any direction for 50 miles. As the paving operation grew, we were buying anywhere from 100,000 to 150,000 tons of mix a year from those companies. By 2003, I just felt we needed to look into buying a plant of our own. As luck would have it, I found a used plant in Houston, which one particular owner had purchased but never erected because of permitting issues. So, along with a friend of mine who had recently retired from as-phalt production, I drove down to Hous-ton to see if it would work for us.”

The plant they found in Houston was a 1997 model MileMaker 250 from Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM), Huntertown, Ind., which Barrington says could easily have been mistaken for new. Shortly after it had been purchased and erected in Kentucky, circum-stances forced a change in that company’s business strategy and a subsequent sale to the Houston organization.

“When we got there, we found that it had all the books, all the plans, everything; it was like that plant had just come from the fac-tory,” Barrington said. “I made him an of-fer, he accepted and not long after, we were back down there hauling nine truckloads of

asphalt plant back to Granbury. Understand that, at this point, we’d laid a lot of asphalt but had never made any—much less erect-ed a plant. We brought it to a 10-acre site we owned and literally laid it all out on the ground in preparation for assembly.”

It’s worth noting that before they got the plant erected, one of the largest as-phalt producers in the region contacted Barrington to offer him $7.50 off every ton he bought from them. Despite the more than $1 million annual savings he could re-alize, he turned that down.

“I know that as long as I had large projects, my trucks would be first in line to get mate-rial from them,” he said. “However, I also knew that as soon as I had a small project and someone else had a large one, I’d get pushed to the back of the line and run the risk of not getting mix at all. I grew up dealing with that and did not like it. We pushed forward with our plant construction and had the whole process, from foundation work to startup, completed in about 60 days.”

Start of Something BigWith the introduction of the new plant in 2004, things continued to improve as Bar-rington’s company, in addition to doing a limited amount of private work, began running TxDOT mix. When the company won the bid to produce mix for TxDOT’s maintenance projects, Northeastern Pav-ers hit its stride.

“Between our own projects and the Tx-DOT work we had an outstanding first year, producing just over 150,000 tons,” Barrington said. “In subsequent years since then, we’ve made additional equip-ment purchases—a new paver, a Shuttle Bugger, etc.—which, while allowing us to

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Armed with a new plant, the Barrington family has dramatically increased production while securing long sought-after business


tackle some really high production work, also made us realize how undersized our plant had become. We did things to try to maximize production, we upgraded our drag slats; we did everything but touch the bag house. We’d maxed it out and had to face facts: we needed to upgrade.”

The relationship Barrington had de-veloped with ADM since buying the used plant put the Indiana company at the top of the list of manufacturers Northeast-ern would consider. While others came in with very impressive proposals, he said it was ADM’s willingness to work with them to make the deal happen that secured it for them.

“Maybe it’s because that’s the way I like to do business,” he said. “I want my cus-tomers to be fully satisfied with what we bring to the table and ADM did the same for us, both in terms of price and in ad-dressing an extremely tight window to startup. When all was said and done, we chose one of their newest models, a 400

TPH EX Series with capabilities for run-ning RAP and RAS, which figure largely in TxDOT’s paving plans.”

Northeastern’s EX Series plant features three 200-ton storage silos, five 30-ton bins for material ranging from fill sand to 1-inch minus; a pair of 20-ton recycle bins and ADM’s unique single-drum counter-flow technology, which uses separate dry-ing and mixing zones to maximize heat transfer and fuel efficiency. Barrington said the manufacturer offered a number of add-ons during the purchase process that seemed minor at the time, but have since come to be key for them.

“ADM said they would include drag slat heat and silo heat, which, because we are in Texas, I really didn’t think we’d ever use,” he said. “However, I was wrong; we’ve found the silo heaters to be excellent for holding material overnight and we’ve seen virtually no increase in our electric bill. We run the material, put it into the silo, and then turn the heat on at the end of the

day—so it’s not really building heat, it’s just maintaining it. It’s a really economical storage solution that we never anticipated.”

According to Barrington, the drag slat heat has also proved a nice plus. Realizing that the drag slat generally has a tendency to wear out the quickest, he has his crew turn the slat heat on for a couple hours before they are ready to start up, then shut it off at start-up. “Because all the components are warm, there is literally no drag going on,” he said. “That is a benefit that all our counterparts up north have and we’re finding it to be one of the smartest things we could have done.”

One of the biggest surprises Barrington has realized is the overall efficiency of the new plant. Shortly after startup, he said, he had real suspicions that something was wrong. Based on production figures they were getting, he felt there was no way they could be running a plant of that size for so lit-tle cost in fuel and electricity.

“Compared to the old plant, we’ve seen a 30 percent increase in fuel consumption,”

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shane Barrington bought his first plant from a private contractor in houston, but began a relationship with Asphalt drum Mixers (AdM) to get replacement parts, service and auxiliary equipment over the years. When it was time to upgrade for more capacity, northeastern turned to AdM for the new eX series plant. in the center photo at right, shane and his son Casey show how proud they are of the family business. they’ve increased their potential by providing their own mix.


he said. “But, because the EX Series plant is twice the size of the previous one, we can run it half as long to get the same volumes of material. Also, the fact that my crews now consistently get material when they order it, means paving overtime has disappeared. There are savings in just about every facet of the business.”

Embrace recyclingRecognizing the inherent value and ben-efits of using recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) in its mix designs, Northeastern Pavers had the EX Series plant designed with that recycling component in mind. For the RAP, Barrington said they grind up overlay material from their projects and bring it back to the yard for sub-sequent processing. RAS on the other hand, is purchased from Thelin Recy-cling in Ft. Worth.

“While Texas is generally known to use high ratios of RAP, we ourselves, do not. Our mix designs with TxDOT are at 12 percent on RAP and 3 percent on RAS,” he said. “We feel that, when RAP levels get to a certain level, the existing asphalt in the material becomes brittle and prone to ex-

cessive cracking; we are finding a similar issue with the RAS. We recently started to use a latex injection system adding 1 ½ to 2 percent latex into these materials. We feel the latex can add enough elasticity back into it that cracking will no longer be a problem. In my mind, there’s no doubt that RAS is important. It’s a replenishable commodity; there are roofs coming off every single day, every hailstorm. What better place to put it than in our roads?”

The specialty mixes have not affected overall production. In fact, Barrington said they recently set a personal single day record, producing 2,920 tons.

my four SonsBy nature, Shane Barrington isn’t easily impressed. But he admits to being im-pressed when his second son Cody came into his office a few years back and said: “I found the woman I’m going to marry and I want to be in business with you.” Three years into a business degree, he left school to join Northeastern and, like his brothers, has made his mark in the organization.

“I’m one of the luckiest men in the world,” Barrington said. “Every day I can

come to work to a job that I love and share my workday with all of my sons. My old-est, Marc, 30, is a partner and junior vice president and oversees the hot mix pav-ing operation. At 27, Cody, also a part-ner in the company, is the Northeastern’s chief estimator and manages the sealcoat facet of the business. Caleb, age 24, han-dles all of our quality control and does it so well that we never miss a bonus and I can’t remember what a penalty is.”

Barrington had another reason to be proud recently when, shortly after start-up of the new plant, ADM called him to say that his youngest son, Casey, 21, the plant operator, was a superb asset to the company. “There’s no better compliment a dad can get,” he said. “My sons have all been key to the success we’ve enjoyed over the years and I couldn’t be happier.”

Far from the small startup they once were—Northeastern did gross sales of about $50 million last year—Barrington and his sons are all in agreement that they might want to level off at this point for a bit rather than continue the upward trend. “But we have a great team in place and a plant that thrives on production,” he said. “So you just never know.”

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Silo: Bituma-Stor® stationary hot mix storage silo. Deluxe silo is fully insulated, skirted and includes an anti-segregation batcher, mix waste bypass chute, Low- and Mid-Level Bindicators, hot oil heat on the cone and gates and a square top access deck with handrails. A heavy duty support structure manufactured from Wide Flange Beam that allows for an extra large drive through clearance area. This is a state-of-the-art storage system with dual loadout gates to aid in the prevention of mix segregation and horizontal safety

GTB-5064L GENCOR® (1) 150 TON WEIGH BATCHING SILO SYSTEM 400 TPH Main Drag Slat: Gencor® 32” x Nominal 86’ long heavy duty drag slat conveyor rated at 400 TPH. Slat Conveyor features include: • Single strand 6” pitch, Heavy Duty roller chain in good condition • Blade type weld on slats in good condition • Ni-Hard Cast floor liners in good condition • Single walkway to silo top with easy access to idler bearings, etc. • Full length removable top mounted inspection covers • Electric heated conveyor bottom with insulation and metal covers • Heavy Duty Drive Motor and Gear Reducer.

This silo is a 2001 Model NG-30 Astec stationary hot mix weigh batching storage silo with load cells. Deluxe silo is fully insulated, skirted and includes: A top mounted anti-segregation batcher, Mix Level Bindicators, hot oil heat on the cone and gates and a square top access deck with handrails. A heavy duty support structure manufactured from Wide Flange Beam that allows for an extra large drive through clearance area. This is a state-of-the-art storage system with dual load-out gates on the 8 Ton Weigh Batcher to aid in the prevention of mix segregation. This later model silo has had less than 200,000 tons of mix stored in it and the owner reports it to be in very good to excellent condition. It was an outer silo in a multiple silo system with limited use that the owner no longer has a need for. This Silo would be a perfect addition to a contractor’s existing Silo System where additional mix storage is needed.

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Silos: Two (2) stationary 200 ton nominal capacity silos with 7½ Ton capacity weigh hoppers. Additional features of the silos include bin level indicators, Hot Oil heat on the cones and gates, insulated and skinned, bintop anti-segregation batchers, Nominal 400 TPH bintop transfer conveyor, stair accessible service platforms around weigh batchers, etc.Main Slat Conveyor: The Main Slat Conveyor is rated at a nominal 400 TPH. Additional features include 6” pitch #9856 dual strand chain, 3/4” x 6” blade type slats, 100 HP Drive Motor Assembly, heavy duty casting type wear resistant floor, heavy duty rated bearing assemblies throughout, etc.Controls: Included with this system is the silo control panel. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a quality, storage Silo System with weigh hoppers at a fraction to the cost of new!

Silo System: Astec Add-On portable Silo consists of (1) 200 Ton capacity silo and is equipped as follows:ASTEC, 200 ton capacity, portable hot mix storage silo: • Silo has an oil heated cone and an Oil Sealable single Gate with frame mounted oil storage reservoir and pump assembly • Silo is also equipped with Bin Level Indicators • Bintop mounted anti-segregation and totally enclosed 3 Ton capacity batcher • Enclosed cone on silo for maximum heat retention • Bolt-on Tandem Axle and Fifth Wheel assemblies for portability.NOTE: This silo has only stored approximately 40,000 Tons of Mix since being completely rebuilt and would be perfect for adding to an existing system or matching up with a compatible used main Slat Conveyor for a starter silo system.

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gates. This silo was an outer silo on a triple silo system with limited use that the owner is parting out. This silo would be a perfect addition to a contractor’s existing Silo System, where additional mix storage is needed.

One (1) 150 Ton Weigh Batching Silo: One (1) Gencor® 150 ton capacity storage silo. This silo is the deluxe full skirt design for maximum heat retention. It is also fully insulated with electric heated cone and loadout gates. The silo has an oversized cone opening with clam style discharge gates and enclosed anti-segregation batchers on the silo tops. The silo discharges into a nominal 8 Ton Weigh Batcher suspended on three load cells.

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Paving and Pavement Maintenance Equipment By AsphAltprO stAFF

As we begin a new calendar year, AsphaltPro begins a new way to examine the equipment, products and services available in the marketplace to asphalt professionals. Of

course we will still focus on the items relevant to an asphalt busi-ness, but we have a new approach to make the focus more useful to you, reader and end user.

Notice this month that all equipment and services listed in the Product Gallery relate to the “paving” side of the industry. From the information we receive and solicit from OEMs and consul-tants, we’ve selected just the bits that pertain to laying and com-pacting a gorgeous asphalt mat, or maintaining and preserving any pavement surface, or profiling and testing the road for per-fect quality assurance. When you see the Paving and Pavement Maintenance Equipment headline for our Product Gallery, you’ll know you have the latest and greatest in the paving/preservation/testing side of the asphalt game.

Then wait until you see what we have for you next month.

hyDraulic DriVe, lateral moVemeNt For wIrtGEn’S mIllA large cold mill with a hydraulically driven milling drum that’s movable from side-to-side is at the heart of the new Wirtgen W 200 Hi. The design solves a number of user problems, and is based on the proven W 200i/W 210i platform. The W 200 Hi milling drum offers a hydraulically driven milling drum assem-bly that can be displaced 16 inches to the right or the left, pro-viding contractors maximum flexibility for operating in tight quarters. The movable milling drum assembly is the highlight of the W 200 Hi. With a hydraulically driven milling drum, the complete assembly can be displaced by up to 32 inches. This lets the W 200 Hi work around such obstacles as storm water inlets and street lamps. The new milling drum assembly can be moved while in operation, and gives the cold milling ma-chine a zero edge on both sides. As a result, a single machine can now be used to work right up to, and flush with, curbs or concrete barriers, both on the right and left side. This will al-low trucks to move in and out of the traffic stream quickly in the direction of travel. The new W 200 Hi is powered by a Tier 4 interim-compliant 580-horsepower engine. The operational features of the larger Wirtgen mills will be found on the W 200 Hi, such as Level Pro automatic level control, the Parallel-to-Surface (PTS) system developed by Wirtgen, or the Intelligent Speed Control (ISC) system. An optional Vacuum Cutting Sys-tem (VCS) to reduce particulate emissions at the cutter head is available.

For more information, contact Bruce Monical at [email protected].

the Wirtgen W 200 hi has a 580-horsepower engine, yet includes features of the larger mills. here it cuts flush to a barrier.

here the W 200 hi mills in tight quarters.

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Cat® 825k ComBInES StrEnGth, EffICIEnCyThe new four-drum Cat® 825K compactor incorporates Caterpillar’s Machine Drive Power (MDP) system. The system is an exclusive feature to Cat equipment designed to enable operators to attain compaction specs with mini-mal passes. Adding available technology for mapping and for storing and analyzing data creates an intelligent com-paction system that provides comprehensive project man-agement. With a maximum operating weight of 78,326 pounds, the 825K develops 405 net horsepower from its Cat C15 ACERT™ engine. The C15 ACERT is available with emissions-control technology to meet either US EPA Tier 4Final/EU Stage IV for higher regulated countries. An En-gine-Idle-Shutdown system conserves fuel by stopping the engine after a pre-set interval of idling, and a Delayed Engine Shutdown feature protects the engine by stabiliz-ing operating temperatures before shutdown. Caterpillar’s MDP system measures the soil’s load-bearing strength to assess compaction. The system—which works efficient-ly with single- or four-drum configurations, smooth or padfoot—senses the rolling resistance of the material be-ing compacted (the measure of its load-bearing strength) to determine the degree of compaction. Compaction data can be downloaded or wirelessly transmitted to the online VisionLink® user interface for analysis and reporting, us-ing a computer or mobile device. The overall system pro-vides a means to attain optimum productivity, job quality, and profitability. The 825K operator’s job-site awareness is enhanced with an available rear-vision camera or the Cat DETECT system, which monitors the work area and re-ports potential hazards in the machine’s path. Standard cab-mounted LED warning strobes keep nearby workers informed of the 825K’s presence.

For more information, contact www.cat.com/requestCatinfo.

D+C haS a fIElD aPP for thatDexter + Chaney has debuted the latest in its new line of mobile applications for the construction industry: Spec-trum Equipment Field Entry. The Equipment Field En-try app is a simple tool for gathering and analyzing equip-ment data in the field. With the app, users can select a job and view all equipment assigned to it, or view the location of equipment in the field. The app can be used to enter data such as usage hours and odometer readings and track fuel transaction or amounts of fuel dispensed. Equipment Field Entry can also track scheduled maintenance tasks, inform-ing users of when maintenance is due and recording when maintenance tasks are completed. The Equipment Field Entry app connects directly to Dexter + Chaney’s Spec-trum Construction Software suite, allowing for data to flow seamlessly into the system to keep financial and proj-ect information up to date. The app can also work offline and sync with Spectrum when connected to the Internet.

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The app includes Bluetooth capability that enables it to au-tomatically connect and communicate with fuel tank flow meters. The Equipment Field Entry app works with tablet devices and iPhone and Android smart phones, and is avail-able at both the Google Play and iTunes app stores.

EConomIzE ICBOMAG Americas of Kewanee, Ill., brings compaction mea-surement technology to mid-size tandem vibratory rollers with the Economizer as an optional feature on its BW138AD-5 roller. The Economizer system is designed to save time and money by providing operators with real-time mat data. The BW138AD-5 Economizer uses an acceleration sensor to mea-sure the stiffness of the target material across the entire com-pacted area. Data from the sensor is instantly displayed via a series of 10 yellow LED lights on the roller’s instrument panel. The number of illuminated lights on the LED display increas-es in conjunction with increased compaction levels, allowing the operator to react to changing conditions. The Economizer signifies that maximum compaction has been achieved when the number of illuminated lights does not increase with sub-sequent roller passes. Additionally, a red LED light on the dis-play warns of potential over-compaction, thereby preventing fractured aggregate. A sudden drop in the number of lit LED lights indicates a weak spot in the material, allowing opera-tors to immediately analyze and remedy that particular area of the project. Powered by a Tier 4i 45.3-horsepower, water-cooled Kubota diesel engine, the BW138AD-5 delivers a maxi-mum centrifugal force of 10,800 pounds. Offering a working width of 54.3 inches, the roller includes larger 35.4-inch diam-eter drums and provides dual vibration frequencies of 3,480 or 2,820 vpm. Additionally, the roller’s bolt-on oscillating and articulating joint improves maneuverability by allowing the rear drum to follow the same path as the front drum while turning. A suspended and vibration-isolated operator’s plat-form includes a fully adjustable seat for added comfort, while allowing clear visibility of the drums. Operator efficiency is enhanced with multifunctional dual travel levers and Smart Drive steering wheel that provides more working room and a full view of all machine controls. The BW138AD-5 is equipped with a pressure water sprinkler system that includes a high-capacity 81.9-gallon water tank for extended operation in-tervals between refills. Filtered spray nozzles and automatic interval sprinkler control contribute to water savings, while solid windscreens ensure that the drums receive sufficient coverage even in windy conditions. Flexible, spring-actuated scrapers further contribute to optimum water distribution. Standard safety features on the BW138AD-5 include foldable ROPS with seat belt, back-up alarm, emergency stop button, and front and rear working lights for night operation. The roll-er’s engine hood and instrument panel are also lockable to protect against vandalism.

For more information, contact BOMAG at (309) 853-3571 or [email protected].

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paVeXpress eases paVemeNt DesigNDesigning the right pavement for the job got easier in late 2014 thanks to PaveXpress, a free Web-based pavement design scoping tool for roadway and parking lot pavements. PaveX-press can be downloaded for free at www.pavexpressdesign.com. It creates technically sound pavement structural de-signs for flexible and rigid pavements based on widely accept-ed industry standards from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO). PaveXpress is designed for use by local agencies, engineers, architects, con-sultants and engineering students who need a reliable way to quickly determine the necessary pavement thickness for a giv-en section of roadway or project. The software only asks us-ers for inputs required to create technically sound pavement designs, and it suggests industry-accepted defaults where ap-propriate. Context-sensitive help and guidance are available at every step of the scoping process to aid users. The simplified pavement design tool is based upon design equations from the 1993 AASHTO Guide for the Design of Pavement Structures and the 1998 Supplement to the AASHTO Guide for the De-sign of Pavement Structures. PaveXpress was developed by Pa-via Systems, a leader in the development of software and tech-nology for the transportation infrastructure sector, with fund-ing from the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations. Planned future updates to PaveXpress will add modules for the design of overlays, as well as tools for mechanistic-empirical pavement designs.

For more information, visit http://asphaltpavement.org.

aCE torwEl PrEPS for wIntEr SPrEaDInGThe snow and ice management division of ACE Torwel, Inc., Bellingham, Mass., has released its Economizer dual-motor 12V electric pick-up truck spreaders and announced improve-ments to its Economizer gas-over-hydraulic pick-up truck spreaders. If you supplement your commercial business with winter pavement clearing, here’s the information.

12V electric pick-up spreaders: With spreader wireless con-trol, you can operate two motors independently with variable speed conveyor and spinner disk for precise rate and pattern control, according to the manufacturer. A new, optional swing-up spinner chute makes unloading material faster, along with making the cleaning process more efficient and complete. Tip-ping the spinner chute up also allows for easy trailer hitch ac-cess. Performance advancements target more efficient, reli-able snow and ice control in 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.5 and 3.0 cubic yard models. ACE Torwel’s improved Economizer dual-motor electric V-box spreaders are lightweight and feature stain-less steel or painted 14-gauge steel construction. Operators can control the flow of material with an in-the-cab wireless control panel that features stop, start, variable conveyor speed and variable spinner disk speed.

For more information on either product, visit www.acetorwel.com or call (800) 225-9415.


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Pour a Foundation for Tack, EmulsionsWhen Midsouth Paving needed

to add some storage tanks, they had to turn to pouring con-

crete. Luckily, the paving crew had expe-rience in many trades. When you need to add trackless tack to your operation, you may find it easier to supply your own mate-rial than to go out seeking it from another

supplier on a per-job basis. Trackless tack can be a challenging material to work with when you must move it from container to container to distributor truck, etc. The team at Midsouth Paving elected to set up a vertical tank that would hold 10,000 gal-lons of the material and another storage tank to hold regular emulsion at the Hun-

stville, Ala., plant. That’s a good idea! The paving crew has experience in multiple trades, so the team got to work building a foundation for the tanks.

John Ball is the proprietor of Top Quality Paving, Manchester, N.H. For more informa-tion, contact him at (603) 493-1458 or [email protected].

the Midsouth paving crew poured a concrete foundation and went to great effort to smooth it out and make it a sturdy platform for the two new incoming storage tanks.

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A feed system conveys wet sand to the dryer.

Step 1

Long combustion flights inside the dryer allow optimum burner flame development.

Step 2

The moist sand moves through the dryer at a rate of 43 to 210 TPH, depending on drum diameter.

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Dry material is discharged to another conveyor for stockpiling, loading or use.

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Tarmac’s Sand Drying PlantWhen it comes to saving on fuel

costs, drying material needs to be an efficient process. Read-

ers may already be aware that the team at Tarmac International, Inc., Lees Sum-mit, Mo., manufactures a number of as-phalt plant systems. The company also designs and builds frac sand and gener-al construction sand drying plant equip-ment based on rotary convection dryers. Here’s how it works.

A feed system conveys wet sand to a co-current or counter current dryer. Within the dryer, the combustion flights are lon-ger than what one would find in an asphalt production dryer. These longer combus-tion flights allow optimum burner flame development.

Depending on the dryer diameter, the material moves through at a rate of 43 to 210 tons per hour (TPH). Assuming the product has a moisture content of 6 percent by total weight, at a 500-foot elevation, with a 220oF material discharge temperature, the OEM offers the following statistics.

For more information, contact Tarmac at (816) 220-0700.

Show uS how It workSIf you’re an equipment manufacturer with a complex product, let us help you explain its inner workings to the readers of AsphaltPro magazine. There’s no charge for this editori-al department, but our staff reserves the right to decide what equipment fits the parame-ters of a HHIW features. Contact our editor at [email protected].

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asphalt Plant Equipment .............41Contact: Tom HolleyTel: 706-595-3268 or [email protected]

astec, inc. ........................ 25, 42, 61 Contact: Tom BaughTel: [email protected]

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Clarence richard Co….................. 33Contact: Clarence RichardTel: [email protected]

Cwmf Corporation .......................21Tel: 877-457-3938www.CWMFasphalt.com

Dillman Equipment....................... 34Tel: 608-326-4820www.dillmanequipment.com

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Fast-measure…… ......................... 63Tel: 888-876-6050www.Fast-measure.com

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homestead Valve.......................... .19Tel: [email protected]

kenco Engineering .......................45Contact: [email protected]: 800-363-9856www.kencoengineering.com

libra Systems .............................. .49Contact: Ken CardyTel: [email protected]

meadwestVaco .............................31Tel: 800-456-4034www.evotherm.comwww.mwv.com

meeker Equipment ....................... 29Contact: Jeff MeekerTel: 215-361-2900Cel: [email protected]

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rock Systems… ............................40Contact: Mike Bruce,[email protected] orVicki Savee,[email protected]: 916-921-9000www.rocksystems.com

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Systems Equipment ......................15Contact: Dave Enyart, Sr.Tel: 563-568-6387Dlenyart@systemsequipment.comwww.systemsequipment.com

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top quality Paving ....................... 65Contact: John BallTel [email protected]

transtech Systems Inc ................60Tel: [email protected]

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Up-Time vs Up-KeepEach Rotochopper shingle grinder is designed with one simple goal—maximizing the value of your shingle waste by minimizing wear costs and maintenance downtime.

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caterpillar, iNc. - paViNg amPlItuDE CalCulatorThe Paving Amplitude Calculator App is a productivity tool that helps road construction professionals determine the proper amplitude setting for their asphalt compactor to maximize compaction efficiency. The tool processes user inputs to provide a recommended amplitude setting. Contractors using Cat asphalt compactors can also get instruction on how to set up their particular model/vibratory system to provide the recommended output.

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