Integrated Ammann solutions for asphalt production

Integrated solutions for asphalt production

Leading the way since 1869, Ammann’s reputation for asphalt plant innovation continues to push the boundaries of economy and efficiency. This turnkey approach ensures that used and new equipment customers are never left behind.

A Counterflow 120 drum mix plant

Ammann’s mobile asphalt core sample machine manufactured in South Africa by Kenzam Equipment

Ammann asphalt plants are high value assets designed to deliver decades of service. Now this life can be extended even further with the latest Ammann retrofit technologies. These can also be installed on other OEM plants.

“Retrofits are proving to be a popular option for contractors and asphalt suppliers who wish to delay large capital equipment replacement decisions. For this reason, Ammann’s strategy is to assist the industry by upgrading older plants so they can run for longer and more efficiently,” explains Rocco Lehman, general manager, Ammann South Africa.

Ammann asphalt plants are distributed in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa by Kenzam Equipment, which is responsible for new equipment sales, maintenance, refurbishment and parts. In turn, the Ammann road construction and allied machine range is sold and supported by ELB Equipment in South Africa.

Asphalt plant retrofit offerings

Key proprietary Ammann retrofit technologies include: - upgraded capabilities for older plants to produce recycled asphalt pavement products - burners that enable the use of multiple fuel types, while delivering reduced noise levels - the Amix mixer, a compact and proven solution for increasing plant capacity - the as1 Control System, which creates an intelligent and intuitive operating environment. Other practical examples include the upgrading of baghouse systems, or the addition of one where it didn’t exist previously to ensure compliance with the latest environmental legislation.

Consultancy service

As part of its turnkey retrofitting service, Kenzam will carry out a detailed assessment of the client’s existing plant. Ammann and Kenzam also plan to offer a consultancy service to help clients maintain and optimise efficiencies within their supply chain and business operations. This will range from expert advice on asphalt production through to the best paving and compaction equipment setup. This consultancy service will prove beneficial for both existing and new entrants to the asphalt market.

Associated product solutions

In addition to Ammann’s OEM technologies, a range of associated products supplied by Kenzam Equipment now also form part of the offering to customers.

Kenzam Equipment forms part of the Kenzam group of companies that specialise in the manufacture of ancillary products for sustained asphalt production, catering for customers across sub-Saharan Africa. Examples include drum decanters, emulsion plants, plus mobile and static bitumen tanks. “South Africa’s current bitumen shortage has led to a sharp increase in imported drummed products, spurring growing demand for our drum decanters,” explains Richard Hurst, director, Kenzam Equipment.

Mobile asphalt lab

New Kenzam manufactured products that have now been added for Ammann customers include containerised asphalt labs, a crucial element in plant calibration and the consistent production of high-quality asphalt products.

This partner offering in terms of mobile labs will be a world first for Ammann. Kenzam will also be producing asphalt core sampling machines for the contracting market.

New plant sales

Alongside its retrofit solutions, Ammann anticipates an upturn in new asphalt plant sales as larger-scale road projects start to gain momentum during 2021 and going into 2022.

Popular Ammann plants sold to date in southern Africa include the Counterflow 90 and 120 asphalt drum mix plants. The most recent Counterflow sale was to a contractor in Zimbabwe in 2020.

“We’re excited about future prospects in the road market and continue to work closely with our customers to ensure that we’re always ready and responsive,” Lehman concludes.