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Plant Technology
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Astec, Inc. PMII-A Continuous Mix Blending Controls
PMII controls and monitors proportional control of aggregate feeders and the blending of asphalt, recycle, shingles and additives. PMII is ideal for retrofit applications. The PMII replaces existing PM96 control systems or can be installed new when manual controls are desired • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) helps reduce control system downtime • PMII helps you meet or exceed state automation requirements while allowing flexibility for customization • This flexibility also allows the control system to be easily and cost-effectively upgraded as needs change • Optional remote PC control software allows diagnosis of control system problems via the internet (high speed internet access required)
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ADM Tank Level Indicator
A shutdown may result if the levels sink too low without the operator noticing and ordering material in time but the ADM tank level indicator gives operators the ability to see fuel or asphalt tank levels from the control house. • Offered in a variety of types, including pressure gauges and radar, the indicators allow plant operators to see the levels from the control room rather than walking out to the tanks • This is useful on busy days when the operator may not have time to visit the tanks
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Systems Equipment Total System Control (TSC)
The Total System Control (TSC) is a plant control system to start, stop and monitor motors and manually load from silos. It is designed to be universally used in any plant, regardless of motors used and their function. • Completely configurable to match plant needs • Capable of using multiple displays in order to accommodate all required buttons for plant operation • Touch-screen monitors available to mimic control-console feel
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Clarence Richard Ez-Flo Control Systems
The Ez-Flo Control Systems is a feeding system that interfaces easily to an existing control system and procedures. • Designed for reliability and ease • All silos and feeders are equipped with every rental piece of equipment
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The Fleetwatcher Materials Management Solution (MMS) is a wireless telematics system for paving contractors that uses load cycle analysis to allow users to see where problems are occurring and correct them in real time. • Enables users to identify traffic problems in real time and reroute trucks on the fly • E-ticketing modules eliminate points of contact, streamlining the process and keeping drivers safe by maintaining social distancing • Transponders can be hardwired into trucks or installed via cigarette lighter adapter
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Heatec RECON Monitor
Heatec RECON is designed to keep operators informed about the status of asphalt storage tanks and hot oil heaters at their HMA plant. • Web-based system that uses a smart phone, tablet computer or PC • Display screen shows real-time status of the hot oil heater that heats asphalt tanks as well as the status of asphalt stored in tanks • One version shows status of the plant heater and up to three tanks; another version shows status of two plant heaters and up to six tanks • Other screens show trend data, which can be printed, that enables operators to better manage usage
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PlantDemand Online Scheduling Tool
• Streamline ordering process allows plant operators, sales people, the QC team, managers and engineers to store information in a centralized location • PlantDemand increases visibility by having a single true source of information which reduces the redundancy of order taking in multiple places • Visual order calendar helps users understand what plant must do in seconds on an intuitive order calendar with optimized order entry • Save time and frustration generating reports in a few clicks –instead of a few hours, the library of reports creates easy to read, clear reporting for more informed decisions
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HaulHub Analytics
With HaulHub Analytics, material hauling executives are now able to track and utilize performance data and monitor operations costs to optimize and improve their businesses. HaulHub Analytics metrics include driving, jobsite and plant cost breakdowns, jobsite costs per ton, costs relative to bid prices, fleet efficiency, fleet safety, and average plant and jobsite wait times, among other key data points. • HaulHub Analytics enables managers to view and utilize insights in real time to compare data on fleet, jobsite, plant, regional and national levels. Managers can now easily analyze operations over time and compare to industry averages. • Platform can track material movement, wait times and costs per ton in real-time, saving time and money while improving safety
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WEM4000 Asphalt Remote Printing Control System
Remote printing capabilities dramatically improve the speed and throughput of your operations, plus safety, by keeping drivers in their trucks and out of the control house. • Custom built remote printer enclosure is designed to house either a thermal or laser printer • When installed at cab height, the driver may pick up the scale ticket after weighing or loading without leaving the vehicle • The enclosure is constructed of industrial steel and comes standard with a heater and cooling fan system • Signatures, cameras and many other options can minimize interaction between plant and drivers
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MINDS Inc. LiveLoader App for Asphalt Plants
LiveLoader provides the loader operator with a realtime dashboard of practical contextual information regarding plant production. • All vital production information and statistics are now available inside the cab, in plain sight, updated in real-time • Current mix and percentages, next mix scheduled, feeders in use, amount of stone needed, levels and no-flow sensors, plus time-to-empty countdowns are displayed. Information is graphically displayed for intuitive understanding at a glance
Libra Systems NextGen Silo Safety System
The NextGen Silo Safety System guards against the most dangerous and expensive accident that can occur at an asphalt plant – inadvertently opening the wrong silo. Equipment damage, personal injury, litigation and lost production are all consequences of a silo accident. The NextGen3 Silo Safety System is designed to dramatically reduce these risks. • Significantly reduces the possibility of opening the wrong silo • Independent of, and compatible with, existing automation and manual switches; it blocks attempts to open the wrong silo • No operator interaction normally needed – it’s always on guard • Fully graphic screen
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Stansteel Tank Tracker
The Stansteel Tank Tracker has the ability to accurately measure and monitor the tank and silo levels in real time and at multiple remote locations. • Accurately measures liquids, solid materials and even bulk powders like mineral filler and can do so in cold or elevated temperatures • From your smart device, you will be able to manage all your silos and tanks on one screen. You can see real time levels and temperatures.
Tap on a tank or silo to see more information on your equipment • Contractors can switch views with the navigation bar to see active status of that tank or component
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Command Alkon APEX Asphalt Software
APEX Asphalt software enables trucks to check-in, load and ticket without interruption as well as controlling all of your asphalt batch operations with ease. Combined with a full range of tools for quoting, billing, reporting, performance analysis and transportation management, Apex Asphalt delivers a comprehensive solution for the asphalt supply chain.
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Systems Equipment ADP-100 Drum Mix Process System
Designed to proportion aggregates and additives according to prescribed mix design formulas, and to measure and control the liquid asphalt mass flow rate, so the blends are accurately interlocked to the measured aggregate flow. • Available with text-based format or with a Windows-Based Graphics enhanced User Interface. (Text-based backup for the ADP-100 is included with Graphics Package) • Integral belt scale totalizers • Direct interface to all brands of asphalt pump skids and metering devices • Feeders capable of being controlled and metered include: aggregates, dust, anti-strip, latex, crumb rubber, water, slurries and mineral filler
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Ammann Releases Dynamic RAP Addition Module
A unique product for effectively handling RAP content in various proportions and in varying conditions is the Ammann Dynamic RAP Addition. • This module is part of Ammann’s proprietary as Control System • Dynamic RAP Addition allows modification of the RAP ratio – even during production runs • The system helps plant operation and quality assurance staff compensate for the qualitative and quantitative attributes of the RAP being used
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WEM Analytics
WEM Analytics is a manager’s go-to tool to help identify the operational opportunities that have the greatest impact to production. • Web-based software that can be accessed by a desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphones’ web browser • Easy drag n’ drop interface lets you create additional dashboards for monitoring various functional areas of your plant, across any time span • Data is accessed from your automation control system, both PLC and transactional data, stored on the WEM SQL database. • Most dashboards have multi-tiered data – high level data that can be viewed with the option to dive deeper into additional details • Dashboards can be exported as images in various file formats, such as JPG, PNG, TIFF, etc. • Reports can be created, viewed or exported as PDF or CSV
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Volvo Haul Assist
The Haul Assist system shows how much material an articulated hauler has moved, providing operators data and real-time insights to help achieve optimal payloads and improve productivity.
• Standard on the A35G to A60H haulers and optional on the A25G and A30G models • Fully integrated with the On-Board
Weighing system • GPS-based Map feature allows operators to monitor hauler traffic around site and proactively adjust driving according to traffic conditions • All relevant information displayed on the in-cab Co-Pilot 10-in. touchscreen • In-cab productivity dashboard provides overview of current machine productivity status
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The Sentinel GPS Truck/Asset Management Solution allows users to gain more visibility into high-value trucking and hauling assets through one integrated, cloud-based solution. • Streamline your asset management tasks—saving time and money while improving asset utilization • Visual displays of truck status across all orders so that you’re always in the know • Choose what works for you or mix and match based on internal/external fleet • Options for simplistic vehicle mounted hardware or driver app • Exchange eTickets that meet DOT specifications
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TRUX Contactless Ticketing Solution
Trux Contactless Ticketing is a robust e-Ticketing solution that integrates sales orders and scale tickets directly into technology solutions for all participants in the material supply chain. • Allows contractors, dump truck drivers and material producers to safely and digitally record and track data from construction projects • Leverages unified digital dispatching, hauling and site contact load tracking and resolution software • Meets established requirements from the leading state DOTs across the country for digital ticketing
The Minds Drumtronic asphalt plant automation system is suitable for all makes, models and mechanical configurations. • Drumtronic optimizes production, collects key performance indicators, standardizes workflows, simplifies maintenance, uniformizes operator training and improves workplace communication • The software is engineered to bring the best practices in all production phases but is never opaque or too overriding
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MINDS, Inc. PlantManager Dashboard
The PlantManager gives plant owners a 30,000 ft bird’s eye view of your company's plants all in one powerful dashboard to help them spot issues at a glance and drill down into production and job data. • Multi-plant dashboard with all key numbers per location • Individual plant production details allow you to see real-time and historical of all production data like flow rate, tonnage, RAP, liquid asphalt and aggregate percentage and moisture, temperatures, deviations, etc. • Individual plant energy details measure current and historical consumption in KWh/T, BTUs/T, or Therms/T so plant owners can compare actual use with need
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ALmix Insignia Control System
The ALmix Insignia Control System (ICS) is where powerful tools meet a simple user-experience. ICS features the very latest in asphalt plant automation technology within the framework of an easy-to-navigate, point-and-click design. A comprehensive main screen is paired with a series of information-infused, operator-focused screens available at the click of a mouse. The optional ALmix mobile application allows management real-time remote viewing of plant data and critical plant information. • Automatic plant start-up and shutdown with sequence interlock • Multi-point capability for all calibrations • Burner ignition sequence and fault display
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Stansteel Hotmix Parts & Service AccuTrack Advantage Control
Accu-Track Advantage Control is a comprehensive system for controlling your entire plant, from proportioning the cold feed bins to selecting the storage silos and everything in between. • With today’s high production rates and stringent state specifications, it is essential that all possible control be provided to insure maximum plant operation with minimum downtime and superior mix quality • The system is able to control all operations using standard components and is designed, programmed, manufactured and supported in the USA
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HaulHub JOBSlip e-Ticketing
Instead of lost paper tickets holding up payment, JOBSlip helps contractors see all of their key data in the palm of their hand. • Capture key project data: Create notes, record material temperature and capture quality control data • Simplify paperwork: If you work with multiple producers in your market, JOBSlip captures all the ticketing data from various locations in an intuitive and easy-to-use app • Digitally sign: Enter your signature once during setup, and all your tickets will be eSigned and timestamped when you verify delivery in the app
