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Paratherm HE Heat Transfer Fluid

The Paratherm HE Heat Transfer Fluid is engineered for higher thermal and oxidative stability for heating asphalt tanks, mix plants and storage silos. • It's greater purity allows it to strongly resist degradation while holding thermal properties and maintaining efficiency

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ADM Storage Silos

Crane-set and self-erect asphalt storage silos, compatible with both the company’s own and similar competitive models of asphalt plants. • Self-erect silo capacities ranges from 30 to 300 tons, and stationary silo models hold between 100 and 300 tons • Available drag conveyors from 150 to 500 tph help deliver freshly mixed asphalt to storage silos • 4-in. fiberglass dual layer insulation provides superior heat retention • Heavy-duty steel barrel continuously double welded at the seams • All models incorporate skid-resistant maintenance platform, top perimeter guardrail and solid-steel toe-stop kick plate

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Maxam Raptor Entry System

Maxam's Raptor recycle entry system runs up to 50% RAP without superheating or blue smoke. • Standard on all

Maxam drums; retrofits to any counterflow drums or batch plant dryers • RAP is heated in the drum by the direct heat of the flame • Moisture in the RAP is vaporized in the drum and exhausted through the baghouse

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Gorman-Rupp Rotary Gear Pumps

Gorman-Rupp rotary gear pumps are built tough to handle all of your asphalt applications. • Handles clean, blended, emulsion or filled asphalts including abrasive limestone/silica sand roofing materials • Available in Medium-Duty, Heavy-

Duty and Extreme-Duty series • Various options allowing pumps to be correctly fitted for the specific asphalt application required

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Astec SEB SelfErecting Bin

Astec's Self-Erecting Bin (SEB) meets NTEP Handbook 44 specifications. • Portable unit combines five major plant functions into a single load • Drag conveyor transports mix to the bin where it's batched, weighed and loaded onto trucks • Also includes plant's control center • Entire system self-erects in less than 15 minutes

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Ace RAPWrangler

Recycling systems produce an even reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) size for drum mixers or batch plants, shredding RAP to suitable gradations. • Processes RAP at a rate of up to 250 tph • Eliminates need for off-site precrushing of RAP • 3 sizes to meet users' tonnage and site requirements • Powered by a 30-hp or 50-hp TEFC motor

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Homestead Asphalt Valve

The Asphalt Valve features an innovative actuation design to easily add or replace actuators in line without modification. • Full line of hot-jacketed 3-way and 2-way manual, pneumatic and electric actuated valves • Field mountable actuation kits available for existing

Homestead valves • Valve Types: full ports and hot jacketed • 1- to 8-in. sizes, flanged and threaded • 2-way shutoff and 3-way diverter patterns

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CMI Magnum Series Drum Mixers

Designed for both large stationary installations & highly mobile paving companies running CMI Super Portable series of plants. • Capable of meeting the most stringent air quality regulations, providing improved mix quality and lower cost per ton

• 30% + RAP with low maintenance costs and a single shell design • Tuneable performance provided by indexing slingers • Longest mixing zone in the industry

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Heatec's Heli-Tank Combination for Portable HMA Plants

The Heli-Tank includes a thermal fluid heater, unloading pump, metering system and storage tank • Reduced time and effort for plant relocations • The unit can include a fuel preheater, calibration tank, mixers, etc.

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Tarmac Dryers

Tarmac’s counter-flow dryers offer longer combustion flights for better flame development. • Moving slinger belt to adjust gas temperature to baghouse • Three RAP entry location options for higher RAP percentages • Trunnion or chain drive

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ALMix UF Series Drum Mixers

The UF Series of Counterflow Drum Mixers from ALmix represent the harmony of details and durability. Combined with a full line of auxiliary equipment, the UF Series is the heart of plant setups for producers of all sizes. • Portable and skid-mounted configurations, available in multiple drum sizes • Simple, ‘Unified’ design capable of producing high-specification mixes, exceeding environmental requirements, and performing exceptionally for years in the field • Bolt-in flight design, coupled with

VFD-controlled rotational speed allows for maximum efficiency, lower stack temps and reduced fuel consumption

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Kenco Engineering Baghouse Wear Parts

Kenco Engineering offers Coupling Shafts, Dry Bearings, and Pipe Castings to help solve wear problems in asphalt plant baghouses. • Kenco Coupling Shafts and Dry

Bearings are designed to couple augers in asphalt plant dust collection systems • They are cast from exclusive Kenco

K-Chrome 500 Brinell alloy and provide exceptionally longer wearlife than conventional chilled iron bearings • Dry Bearings are available in Round-Round (RR) or

Square-Round (SR) configurations to fit most applications • Kenco Coupling Shafts and Dry

Bearings must be used together in order to provide correct mating of alloys

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Gencor Ultra II Series Burner

Significantly reduces noise while providing efficient combustion of conventional fuels. • No refractory or combustion port requirement, burner is sealed to dryer for faster heat-up /cool-down • Provides improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions due to its patented flame shaping nozzle

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Blue Smoke Control X-VOCS Asphalt Plant Odor Control

The Blue Smoke Control division of Butler-Justice Inc. created X-VOCS to help eradicate odor-causing emissions produced as a byproduct during hot-mix asphalt production. • The X-VOCS System features proprietary carbon absorption technology designed to filter and remove up to 99 percent of odors and

VOCs, such as Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), from tanks • X-VOCS incorporates a five-stage filtration system. In the first three stages, a series of filters remove more than 95 percent of targeted particulates down to 0.3 microns. In the final two stages, carbon filtration beds remove remaining odors and volatiles • Ideal for new plants, and also is easily retrofittable into existing operations, with minimal modifications to the plant.

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Meeker Transfer Conveyor

The Meeker 500-TPH transfer conveyor features bolt in Ni-Hard cast floor liners, removable flop gate system, electric heat on floor, Rex planetary gearbox, bin indicator on headshaft and split return rollers.

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MAXAM Transporter Bintop Conveying System

Rides on rails, eliminating troubles associated with conveyors; and the OxiFree oxygen purge system provides an eco-friendly way to remove oxygen • Long term storage without oxidation • Lower maintenance cost • Retrofittable on any system

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Gencor Quick Draw Silo

Gencor Industries Quick Draw combines both fast load-out time and reduced segregation. • The Quick Draw silo system is designed to eliminate the jogging or reversing of trucks while on the scale

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CMI Portable SplitLevel Control House

The portable split-level control house incorporates an individual motor control center and operators control room on one chassis. • Control room is designed so that the operator has a higher vantage point to oversee plant operations with the added benefit of extra space underneath for storage • Both the motor control center and control room have their own independent climate control

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Tarmac Tri-Mix Warm Mix System

Simple yet effective warm mix injection system. • Injects water at up to 2000 psi • Consistent, lower viscosity AC for better coating • Lower mix temperatures can save 20% on burner fuel costs • Simple design and non-corroding components make the Tri-Mix virtually maintenance free • Fast installation and integration • Continuous compressed air purge when not in use • Standard controls with optional PLC controls

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Astec Fury Burners

A robust build and simple, construction makes the Astec Fury burner a low cost alternative to more expensive total air designs. • Designed to put 50% more combustion air through the burner, meaning higher combustion quality, better emissions and higher combustion efficiency throughout the entire firing range • Rapidly swirling, high-energy air for greater efficiency • Cleanly and efficiently burns oil or gas. Compatible with virtually all drum designs without complicated drum modifications • Fury burner is supplied with Astec’s exclusive heat tracing and insulation system on heavy oil burners

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CWMF Revolution D Drum

The Revolution D drum mixer is known for its heavy duty, rugged design. • This line of rotary dryers are used for asphalt, sand and specialty dryer applications • CWMF Revolution D rotary drums are manufactured for portable and stationary applications

Stansteel RAP Eater Drum

Offers increased performance and life of shell while maintaining beneficial Triple Drum design • Portable and stationary design, with no disassembly required for transport • The RAP Eater drum is continuous throughout its length. • Eliminates the costly inner stainless steel combustion chamber • RAP chutes, placed at the point of material returning to the main drum, • Breech-style RAP housing, equipped with spiral flighting, promotes smooth flow of

RAP into the drum and eliminates spillage.

WHILE THE ASPHALT RUNS HOT, THIS IS HOME AWAY FROM HOME

SYSTEMS control centers are designed with attention to rugged construction, operator comfort, and safe, logical integration of plant controls and switchgear. Custom buildings sold as shell only or with full turnkey operability. Most structures include installed electrical outlets, lighting, heating and air conditioning, cabinets, countertops, controls, and outdoor security lighting. Innovative custom-manufactured buildings are available in portable, stationary or relocatable models, as well as single-level, two-story, and split-level designs. All custom building specs considered. Structures can be used as asphalt plant control centers, offices, portable laboratories, weigh shacks, barge dredging control centers, switchgear enclosures, and more. Some available features include: • All-steel welded frame construction • Fully insulated floor, sidewalls and roof • Acoustical ceiling panels •Air conditioning and electrical heat • External vertical steel siding • White interior glass board wall paneling Many additional options offered. All custom options considered.

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CWMF Dust-Eater Baghouse

The Dust-Eater baghouse is offered in a portable or stationary configuration, ranging in size from 10,000 CFM to over 100,000 CFM • 3/16-in. shell construction • Inlet deflectors • 7-ft. x 10-ft. x 12-ft. inlet knockout box equipped with a series of deflectors and louvers allows the unit to collect the finer particulate for efficiency. It also aids in prolonged bag and component life. • Hose-less valve manifold

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Maxam ConVector Liquid Asphalt Heater / Agitator

A lower initial investment and significantly lower maintenance costs compared to conventional liquid asphalt tank heating/agitating systems. • Siphon jet pump induces a high speed, high volume recirculating flow, continuously and uniformly blending the tank, while improving heat transfer through the coils by. • Easily installed from outside the tank in either horizontal or vertical tanks, • No internal moving parts or submerged bearings to hassle with.

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D&H Horizontal Mixing Chamber

The D&H Horizontal Mixing Chamber is an innovative solution to mixing asphalt, rubber, polymer, or any dry powder. It effectively inline blends both small batches to continuous large-scale production. • Proven to handle heavily-modified asphalt blending production rates from 10TPH up to 60TPH+ of continuous use • 85 gallon, single-chamber, heatjacketed chamber • 200rpm single-speed electric motor and gearbox • Heat-traced with 2” high-density insulation • Backflow preventative device with overflow and dual-redundant highlevel safety switches • 2-in. liquid inlet, 8-in. x 8-in. dry feed inlet, 6-in. outlet, 4-in. drain and 6-in. sump to catch foreign metals

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Dependable, Economical, Available …

Since 1892, Homestead continues to be the most reliable manufacturer of asphalt valves. With cast iron and ductile iron material options, we offer a complete source of valves for any liquid asphalt application. Our full line of hot-jacketed 2-way shutoff & 3-way diverter valves provide a ready solution to meet your flow requirements. Homestead’s cutting-edge actuation design allows you to easily add actuators to your existing Homestead valves, in-line, without modification. Our fully stocked warehouse of valves and actuators offers you security in knowing that the valve you need is only a phone call away.

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Valve Types

n Full Port – Standard Port n 2-Way Shutoff and 3-Way Diverter Patterns n 1"-8" Flanged and 1/2"- 4" Threaded n Steam/Hot Oil Jacketed n Transflo Plug n Proportioning Plug

Valve Materials

n Cast Iron – to 450° F n Ductile Iron – to 650° F n High Temperature Seals

Actuator Types

n Pneumatic n Electric n Open-Close n Modulating

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Webster Combustion HDRA-RF Aggregate Burner

The model HDRA-RF long-nose style burner was developed in response to plant operators’ input on the need for a better technology than their existing burners. • The 125,000,000 BTU/hour multi-fuel burners deliver increased efficiencies and reduced operating cost per ton • This multi-fuel register-style burner for asphalt rotary dryers allows users to shape the flame by automatically controlling the register vanes to optimally fit their dryer and combustion zone • First burner to introduce dynamic flame shaping to the aggregate drying industry

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Astec Retrofit Asphalt Burners

Astec burners offer the latest in reliable burner technology combined with complete one-source responsibility. With retrofit capabilities, Astec is able to offer everything from a simple burner replacement to a complete installed system. • Astec's burner group engineers the burners to the specifications of each customer and manufactures each in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility • Astec can integrate new burner systems and equipment into existing operations or with equipment from any manufacturer

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Rains-Flo Sealing Systems

High performance and multi-purpose packing designed for general use including both water and petroleum base slurries, fuels, organic chemicals, resins, solvents and paints, asphalt and asphalt emulsions. • Can replace expensive mechanical seals in many applications • Specified and used by major manufacturers of equipment • Solvent extraction of oil from soybean flake, cottonseed meal. • Withstands the higher shaft speeds (up to 3000 ft/min.) frequently encountered in refineries and the chemical process industries • pH range 2-11.

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TURN ON THE HEAT: REALIZE THE REWARDS

Lower Your Operating Costs Improve Your Product Quality Improve Your Sustainability Enjoy Decades of Trouble-Free Efficiency Reduce Your Maintenance Needs

Lo-Density® Is Better!

Our 100%-efficient Lo-Density® drywell-style electric heaters provide clean, safe, reliable, and cost-effective heat — making them the best choice for heating your asphalt tanks, hot oil circulating systems, fuel oil preheaters, distributor trucks, and more.

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BROCK Dryer/Mixer Drum

BROCK Industries will now be one of only two companies building this style of dryer/mixer drum. • As a result, BROCK now offers the market a viable option for drum replacement and/or refurbishment in this style drum • BROCK also offers in field construction services for hot mix asphalt plants including repairs, maintenance and plant relocation services

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BROCK CounterFlow Drum Mixer

The 8-ft x 50-ft counter-flow drum mixer is built by BROCK in Chattanooga, TN. The company will be featuring a growing product line at World of Asphalt, booth #1967.

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Tarmac Baghouses

Tarmac offers stationary, portable or skid mounted baghouses. • Up to 40-in. negative pressure drop capable construction • Center section welded to hopper for fast set-up • Clean air duct built into baghouse upper • Enclosed pulse valves

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Gencor Ultrafoam GX2 System

Gencor's latest development in warm mix technology. • Consistent foaming at varying production rates • AC and water can be introduced at widely different flow rates and pressures • Water Flow Alarm senses water and transmits alert to the operator if loss of water flow to the unit occurs • Pump heater features a convective heat bulb used inside the pump enclosure to prevent pump and internal components from freezing • Weatherproof enclosure provides freeze and dust protection to the pump and electronic parts

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Meeker Freedom Air Baghouse

Features 1/2 compartment pulsing to allow even dust distribution. Bags installed at factory, Tapered exhaust inlet with distribution holes allows gentle flow of air. • Reverse air design • VFD control of turrets allows operator to maintain desired static pressure in baghouse. This can also improve bag life

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ADM EX Extended Drum

Designed to provide high RAP usage (handles up to 50% RAP) and total performance. • Generously sized diameter- to-length ratio to obtain higher tonnages • Efficiently sized and flighted drying zone

• Self-relieving recycle collar • Recycle-virgin aggregate premixing zone

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PHCo Lo-Density Electric Heat Options

Process Heating Company options provide unique electric heat benefits for asphalt plants. • Drywell-style heaters dissipate controlled heat as low as three watts per square inch • Environmentally friendly, heating without combustion, emissions, or spills • PHCo electric heaters typically last for more than 30 years, providing 100% efficient heat over their lifetime.

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Evans & Daniels Tire & Trunnion Grinding

Evans & Daniels specializes in resurfacing worn tires and trunnions. • The company uses custom-built grinding equipment to restore your equipment back to “like-new” conditions • Compared to drum, tire and trunnion replacement, resurfacing is, by far, the most cost-effective option • Grinding can be done during production (in most cases) or during scheduled downtime and usually takes just a few days to complete • Highly portable and require no cranes, lifting assistance or welded stand fabrication

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