Heat of Summer Paving Products

WWhether your crew is called on to perform pavement maintenance or new construction, it’s hot work for them in the height of summer. This month’s product gallery offers a sampling of paving and pavement maintenance/preservation tools and machines to get the job done, but don’t forget the safety elements crewmembers need close at hand.

We’ve all experienced the danger that heat plays in our industry— not only from the weather but also from construction materials at times. These very real dangers offer warning signs. Your body begins to feel fatigued, your skin begins to crawl, you feel light-headed, and the rest is downhill. These symptoms are all signs of heat stress and heat fatigue.

If you’re thirsty, you’re already in the first stage of heat stress. Your body is sending a signal that you should heed the warning and fix the problem.

The go-to option has always been a combination of sugary drinks or water. While these choices are better than nothing, there is now a line of hydration products designed to address heat stress.

Atlantic InfraStructure’s paving crew teamed up with Sword Per formance Inc., a manufacturer of an all-natural hydration drink line that contains no preservatives or dyes, no harsh chemicals, and has a proven track record of preventing heat stress and fatigue. The SWORD® product is targeted for extreme industries and conditions, such as those paving contractors face every day.

“Our paving crew is utilizing Sword’s ice pop in the afternoons,” said Marilyn Grabowski, managing member. “They feel an immediate increase in energy, and we see an increase in their performance.”

This product can help employees view hydration as another part of PPE. Just as a hard hat protects the head and steel toe boots protect the feet, SWORD® is designed to protect from the inside out.

“We wanted something to drink that is easy on the stomach with no gritty aftertaste, and we believe we have formulated that product,” said Robyn Zlotkin, president of Sword Performance Inc. “Flavored with all-natural fruits, no added sugars, and manufactured in the United States, the SWORD® brand truly is drinkable PPE.” (For more information, visit the Sword Performance Inc. website.)

To further address the issue of heat stress, the fourth-generation and family-owned safety products company Magid, based in Romeo ville, Illinois, will join MISSION® and the Korey Stringer Institute to launch the first National Heat Safety Coalition with a goal to develop an Industrial Heat Safety Protocol to eliminate heat-related illness and resulting injuries in the workplace. Further details about the co alition are slated to be released later this year. At this time, Magid and MISSION have teamed up to launch a new line of PPE products.

Magid Cool Powered by MISSION includes cooling bandanas, cool ing neck gaiters/face covers, cooling towels and cooling skull caps— all designed to combat industrial heat illness in the workplace and the financial ramifications it has on businesses worldwide. Accord ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, every day 11 workers are seriously injured or die from heat stress. Magid Cool’s proprietary MISSION cooling fabrics are designed to provide reusable, chemical-free cool The Atlantic InfraStructure crew paves in the heat of summer, and now views hydration as another form of PPE. Photo courtesy of Sword Performance Inc.

ing, which cools the fabric to 30 degrees below the average body temperature in less than 60 seconds, and stays cool for up to two hours.

Magid Cool uses MISSION’s proprietary and patented instant cool ing technologies that professional athletes, such as Serena Williams and Dwyane Wade, have relied on for years. Workers in any hot condition stand to benefit from this new line of innovative instant cooling products. Heat stress, which can range from minor cramping to heat stroke, has many causes. These include: • High temperatures and humidity; • Dehydration; • Bulky PPE and equipment; • Poor workplace regulations; • Heavy physical exertion; • Direct sun exposure; • Limited air movement; and • Poor health or chronic health conditions.

“Heat stress is a serious, potentially life-threatening issue that is completely preventable,” said Sarah Anderson, director of product management at Magid. “Our new line of products powered by MISSION uses state-of-the-art evaporative cooling technology to give instant relief from overheating. Using our product along with necessary precautions like staying hydrated and taking consistent breaks will help reduce heat-related illness and injuries on the job.” (For more information, visit the Magid Glove website.)

ASPHALT KINGDOM

Asphalt Kingdom, founded by Judson Burdon, has launched the Surface Area Measurement Tool, an online-based mapping tool, to help professionals in the sealcoating and asphalt maintenance industry to calculate the amount of sealer or crackseal needed per job site without having to visit the location. The tool uses Google satellite technology to find the location, zoom in and out as needed, and measure the asphalt surface area. The tool also provides two types of calculators: one for sealer and one for crackfill.

For more information, contact Meg Robinson at (866) 399-5562.

BERGKAMP

Bergkamp Inc., Salina, Kansas, offers its pothole patcher rental program to eliminate capital expenses and allow agencies to get ahead with street maintenance programs. This allows busy public works departments to bring an all-in-one FP5 Flameless Pothole Patcher or an SP5 Spray Injection Pothole Patcher into their fleets.

“The new pothole patcher rental program offers rental terms to fit agencies’ needs, including long- and short-term rentals and a rental purchase option,” noted Todd Bigler, government sales manager for Bergkamp. “It’s a great way for agencies to gain a late-model pothole patching unit, without having to go through the months-long purchase cycle.”

Agencies interested in renting either of the patchers should contact Todd Bigler at (785) 829-1354.

CAT

Caterpillar Inc. announced in June it acquired select assets and hired employees from the robot and autonomy technology solutions company Marble Robot Inc., San Francisco. The acquisition is part of Caterpillar’s automation and autonomy strategy and demonstrates its commitment to the next generation of jobsite solutions. Building on its leadership in autonomous mining, the company plans to leverage the expertise of the new team to bring scalable solutions to meet the changing needs of construction, quarry, industrial and waste industries.

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

General Equipment Company, Owatonna, Minnesota, offers the new SG7 SurfacePro™ Edge Grinder for commercial contractors. Intended for smaller areas, it is designed to accommodate a wide variety of surface preparation applications, such as leveling concrete and asphalt.

The heavy-gauge steel frame is ergonomically designed to allow the operator to work in a fully upright position. This reduces the potential for lower back pain, strained knees or other occupational-related health issues, while increasing productivity.

The SG7 includes a detachable handle and weighs only 27 pounds (12.3 kg) without a blade, making it easy to lift and transport, according to the manufacturer. Other standard features include Anti-Vibe™ caster wheels and a 1.5-inch (38.1-mm) diameter dust connection port and hose to handle applications with dust control requirements. The SG7 also comes with a flexible

dust shroud that incorporates a flip-up edge for improved viewing of the grinder cup edge when operating near features such as walls. The edge grinder comes supplied with a 7-inch (178-mm) diamond cup wheel.

For more information, call (507) 451-5510.

GTECH

Construction workers often share the same equipment and the same work vehicles, which can become costly and time consuming to contin uously have to clean, especially during the pandemic. GTech Clean is an EPA approved spray, from GTech Protection, a division of Force Train ing Institute, which is designed to kill 99.9 percent of bacteria and viruses including human coronavirus, influenza, mildew, mold and more. The spray leaves a microscopic protective barrier on hard and soft sur faces that continues to kill bacteria and viruses for up to five days. The non-toxic and non-flammable formula is safe to use in most environ ments and is skin-friendly. GTech Clean does not contain harmful chemicals and there is no need to dilute the solution or wipe it away af ter spraying it. Users just spray the area they want to disinfect and let it air dry. By using GTech Clean, businesses can save money on having to hire a cleaning company to continuously disinfect workspaces or shared vehicles.

For more information, visit the GTechProtection website.

JOHN DEERE

John Deere, Moline, Illinois, unveils a new, low monthly payment program dubbed the “Own It” program for select compact construction equipment models. Specifically, the 17G and 30G excavators, 312GR and 316GR skid steers, or 317G compact track loader are eligible to receive special financing options.

“We are eager to offer a program that can financially support com pact equipment customers and empower them to become machine owners as they grow their businesses,” said Juan Raya, manager, Glob al Compact Construction Sales at John Deere Construction & Forestry. “The ‘Own It’ financial program provides flexibility for customers maintaining small fleets.”

For more information, contact your authorized John Deere Compact Equipment Dealer.

ROADTEC

Roadtec Inc., Chattanooga, has reinvented the material transfer vehicle (MTV) with the SB-3000. The SB-3000 is focused on safety, comfort and productivity, the three things customers said are important to them. The engine is at the ground level, which means service and access points are easily reached from ground level. The SB-3000 has a 35-ton storage capacity and is powered by a Stage 5, Cummins® B6.7 engine.

The overall machine height is lower, and that, coupled with all wheel drive, improves transportability. The SB-3000 has optional four-wheel steer: front only, crab, coordinate, and rear-only. The machine’s ship ping height of 11 feet, 3 inches allows it to be moved easily from site to site and allows flexibility when selecting a trailer for transport, accord ing to the manufacturer. Because the FXS is permanently in place, there is no need to manually raise or lower the exhaust at any time, including With a nod to its history and an eye toward the future, the SB-3000 is a familiar yet entirely re-invented Shuttle Buggy.

during transport. The operator lifts the C1, drives the machine onto the trailer, and swings in the seats to ready the machine for transport.

All new operator stations are focused on safety and comfort. The main operator is closer to the action while maintaining sight lines and the ground operator is now protected inside the structure of the machine.

Improved safety and comfort features include: • Ground access to all start-up checks • Backlit control pods • Fixed Fume extraction • Lighted egress bridge and ladder • A tight turning radius • Bright lighting • High visibility cameras

For more information, visit www.roadtec.com

SITE

SITE, based in Chicago, has announced it will partner to exclusively sell Utilis’ Hydro-Scan, to identify parking lots with underlying mois ture issues. This innovative new product provides soil moisture data derived from satellites to detect moisture issues in parking lots. SITE currently provides site assessments to thousands of commercial cus tomers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Partnering with Utilis, a leader in satellite-based infrastructure assessment, the tech nology uses L-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data taken from a satellite. The technical capabilities of L-band SAR allow it to penetrate and measure soil moisture down to 10 feet below ground.

For more information, visit the Site Technologies website.

TAKEUCHI

Takeuchi-US, Atlanta, announces the TB225 compact hydraulic excavator for the North American market. The brand new TB225 features all steel construction, an operating weight of 4,993 pounds, a dig depth of 8 feet 5.5 inches, maximum reach of 14 feet 4.2 inches, and a bucket breakout force of 4,339 pounds. The retractable undercarriage on the TB225 allows the machine to easily navigate job sites with limited ac cess, according to the manufacturer. The automatic fuel priming system, auto deceleration, and dual element air cleaner are standard features for the 19.6 horsepower US EPA Final Tier 4 Yanmar engine.

Standard equipment includes an LCD multi-informational display, automatic load sensing two-speed travel, pilot operated joystick controls, and a back fill blade with pin-on extensions.

The operator’s station features a ROPS/TOPS/OPG protective structure, along with a suspension seat and adjustable arm rests.

For more information, contact a Takeuchi dealer in North America.

VÖGELE

The 10-foot, SUPER 2000-3i tracked paver from Vögele, a division of The Wirtgen Group, Antioch, Tennessee, was designed primarily for high ways and large-scale projects. It comes with Vögele’s user-friendly ErgoPlus 3 operating system and can be combined with the VF 600 extending screeds (with extending units mounted in front of the basic screed), or with the VR 600 or AB 600 screeds (with extending units mounted be hind the basic screed). The AB 600 extending screed has both vibrators and a tamper for optimum compaction, making it ideal for paving recy cled material.

The 2000-3i features a 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 250 horse power (186 kW). Intelligent engine management with ECO mode supports low fuel consumption and low-noise operation.

It featureslarge material hoppers with a capacity of up to 16.5 U.S. tons (15 tonnes), wide hopper sides and sturdy rubber baffles. The hydrauli cally operated hopper front is designed to prevent mix from spilling The 10-foot, Super 2000-3i tracked paver from Vögele offers a hopper capacity of up to 16.5 U.S. tons.

when trucks change. The wide conveyor tunnel and separate hydraulic drives for the conveyors and augers support a high laydown rate of up to 1,540 U.S. tons per hour (1,400 tonnes/h).

Large-diameter auger blades of 16 inches (40 cm) with a precise pitch offer an optimum head of material in front of the screed when paving across large widths or at lower engine speeds. Specially developed by Vögele, the unique auger flight design supports a long service life.

For more information, contact Matt Graves at (615) 501-0600 or matt.graves@wirtgen-group.com.

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ATS ASPHALT / BITUMEN testing equipment line

Bending Beam Rheometer 3 (BBR3)

Performs flexural tests on asphalt binder and similar specimens with integrated touch screen display.

Pyro-Clean®

Safely cleans lab equipment by pyrolysis.

Bending Beam Rheometer 2S (BBR2S) Performs flexural tests on asphalt binder and similar specimens.

Vacuum Degassing Oven (VDO Touch)

Removes air bubbles created during the in-service oxidative aging of asphalt binder by the PAV.

Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO Touch)

Simulates short-term aging of asphalt.

Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV4) S imulates in-service oxidative aging of asphalt.