Product Gallery
Even More Production Equipment for More Tonnage To get consistent production, your operation requires on-spec materials delivered in a metered, measured fashion. For the savvy plant operator, perusing lists of parts and services such as what you’ll find on the next few pages is part and parcel of doing business. The plant and production related original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who provided information for this department signify by their participation that they’re engaged in educating the marketplace. They’re ready and willing to share not only their products, but also their expertise with you when you reach out for more information. Those who are also advertising partners who support this publication have live links to their favored landing page for your convenience when you view this department on our website at https://theasphaltpro.com/ departments/product-gallery/. Be sure to let these folks know you saw their information in The AsphaltPro magazine and make use of their knowledge and experience in the industry to enhance your bottom line.
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ASTEC
While almost any Astec burner can be configured for a retrofit application, Astec recently launched a new burner designed to offer several advantages for retrofit customers. When creating the new Astec Versa Jet™ burner, Astec engineers reimagined the asphalt plant burner to create a new system that takes an evolutionary leap forward. According to the manufacturer, advantages the Versa Jet burner delivers for retrofit applications include: a versatile platform that has the capacity to fire at a range of rates and can be easily configured to meet production needs, the option to reuse an existing fuel train, compatibility with virtually all drum designs without complicated drum modifications, the ability to work with existing controls, and a unique platform that permits quick setup. The versatility of the Versa Jet burner means it can also be easily relocated to a different plant if the need arises. In addition, the Versa Jet burner uses less energy
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The Versa Jet burner from Astec is designed for use in retrofit applications. than other comparable burners, according to the manufacturer. For more information, visit: https://www.astecinc.com/products/dryingmixing/burners/versa-jet-burners.html
BROCK
BROCK, Chattanooga, Tennessee, announces Junior Lasley has joined the company as manufacturing manager. Lasley comes to BROCK after spending all 33 years of his working career at Astec Inc. At the time of his departure, he was responsible for most of the manufacturing facility that produced hotmix asphalt equipment. Commenting on the addition of Lasley, Ben Brock, president and CEO of BROCK, said, “We are very excited and humbled to have someone of Junior’s knowledge, experience and character heading up the manufacturing arm of our company. He is an expert in his field and has been around the art of manufacturing hot-mix asphalt plant equipment for 33 years. He is a tremendous addition to our team and will be fantastic for our customers.
“With the addition of Junior to our team we are able to allow Anthony Caldwell to focus completely on our in-field Construction Services efforts,” Brock continued. “Anthony had been leading both manufacturing and construction. These moves, along with others that will be announced soon, are only possible with the incredible support of our customers. We thank our customers, and we remain focused on providing quality products, outstanding service and great relationships.”” For more information, contact Travis Sneed at (423) 476-9900 or visit www.brock.industries.
CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar offers in the 9- to 11-tonne (10- to 12-ton) wheel loader class, the new Cat® 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders, stating they are up to 10% more productive and lower maintenance costs up to 20% when compared to the previous 980M and 982M powershift models. New to this class of medium wheel loaders, the Cat 980 XE and 982 XE models feature a Caterpillar designed and manufactured continuous variable transmission (CVT) that delivers increased fuel efficiencies up to 35% and lower maintenance costs up to 25% compared to the M series models. These new wheel loaders include an expanded technology platform to increase machine performance and improve operating efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Standard Cat Payload with Assist on all 980 and 982 series loaders is designed to provide an accurate weighing of bucket payloads, so operators can load to target the first time every time. This new technology includes lowlift-weigh and manual tip-off functions. For more information, visit your local CAT dealer.
COMMAND ALKON BROCK has brought a new manufacturing manager with 33 years of experience in HMA equipment on board.
Command Alkon, Birmingham, Alabama, and Libra Systems, a subsidiary of Command Alkon, are pleased to offer the Silo Safety System to ensure the safety of the driver and vehicle and eliminate loss of material in overhead silo
