A major asphalt company that operates several batch and drum plants converted one of their set-ups to a rotary recycle mixer plant. The conversion included screening and weigh bridge, recycle bins, new total plant controls an upgraded dryer shell and a new 3-silo system that included slat conveyors. After the conversion, the producer was getting
A company operating in multiple states contacted Stansteel/Hotmix Parts & Service to help them buy a new plant. When our technical team started asking questions about the existing plant the customer said, “He ran very inconsistent mix and he’d been fighting it for a very long time.” He also mentioned his CMI Triple Drum
Knowing how much mix is in your silo is a critical component to the overall efficiency of your entire plant. Without constant and accurate monitoring a catastrophic event could be in the making. For example, there was a contractor who had a six silo system that consisted of two rows of three silos in
Running an asphalt plant requires a number of parts working together seamlessly in order to achieve top notch results. As with any complex machinery, problems can arise and need attention. One example of this was when a customer had problems maintaining heat in their A.C. Tanks even though the heater was running non-stop. The
Reliability in equipment is essential to a profitable asphalt operation. Just a small interruption in production can effect a company’s bottom line. If your plant is not operational then you are not making money. At Stansteel our main purpose is to get you up and running no matter what equipment you are using. We
