Wed November 26, 2008
Bomag Upgrades Cockpit Seats for Better Visibility on Rollers
Bomag has redesigned its 66- and 78-in. (167 and 198 cm) tandem drum rollers to offer improved operator ergonomics and controls, better performance, and greater economy. The new BW266AD-4 has a maximum centrifugal force of 32,800 lbs....
Tue December 30, 2008
Asphalt Pavement Alliance Releases Report on Industry’s Readiness for Economic Stimulus
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance has released a report on the industry’s readiness to respond to an infrastructure stimulus package that may be developed by the new administration in Washington. The report, titled “Asphalt Pavement: Meeting The Challenge For America,” points out that the 4,000 asphalt pavement mixing plants all across America are ready to pave the way out of the economic downturn....
Sat November 22, 2008
Cat Vibratory Utility Compactors Tackle Asphalt, Soil
Caterpillar’s CB22, CB24, CC24 and CB32 vibratory utility compactors (UCOM’s) are versatile and highly maneuverable compactors that perform well on asphalt, soil or base materials. Common applications include parking lots, lane additions, city streets, shoulders, road repairs/patching, sport/athletics facilities, tight areas in site development projects and working as support rollers on larger job sites....
Sat November 22, 2008
Hypac Tandem Rollers Offer New Controls, Ergonomics
The C766D and C778D tandem drum rollers from Hypac feature a redesigned operator’s cockpit that provides increased comfort and control, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity, according to the manufacturer....
Sat November 08, 2008
Stone Construction Adds New Backpack Concrete Vibrator
Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has added a new backpack model to its Right Built Concrete Vibrator line. The new vibrator model features a 2.5 hp (1.8 kW). Honda engine and weighs just 24 lbs. (10.8 kg)....
Sat November 08, 2008
Double Barrel Dryer/Mixer Ideal for Reclaimed Asphalt
The Double Barrel dryer/mixer is a combination aggregate dryer and hot mix asphalt mixer with high productivity and low operating costs. The Double Barrel drum mixer is able to run up to 50 percent reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) with no added fuel cost, according to the manufacturer....
Sat November 08, 2008
Adjust Paving Width on the Fly With Bergkamp’s VSB
Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kan., offers its variable width spreader box (VSB) to provide better flexibility for micro surfacing contractors that work on highways, roads and other pavements where the width fluctuates throughout the job....
Sat November 08, 2008
Roadbuilder Asphalt Plant Produces Low Cost Per Ton
Roadbuilder Series asphalt plants, produced by Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc., offer precise control of mix designs at the lowest cost per ton of any parallel flow asphalt plants in the same class, according to the manufacturer....
Manuel Valdes - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Sun November 30, 2008
Shortage of Asphalt Delays Road Maintenance Projects Nationwide
SEATTLE (AP) Expect a bumpier drive. An asphalt shortage is delaying road maintenance projects in communities nationwide. Asphalt is becoming scarce as U.S. refiners overhaul their equipment to maximize output of highly profitable fuels such as diesel and gasoline, using inexpensive — and hard to process — crude oil....
Luz Lazo - RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH - Wed November 19, 2008
Precast Concrete Plant Expands in Dinwiddie Co.
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) The economy may have slowed, but a plant in Dinwiddie County that turns out at least 40 pieces of 45,000-lb. precast concrete a day, mostly for parking decks, is expanding. Tindall Corp....
