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COVER STORY How to Properly Maintain Your Screed A clean, level and well-adjusted screed helps ensure a quality mat. | 32 SPECIAL REPORT: RECYCLING & CRUSHING

10 Is it Time to Crush It? Why Cincinnati Asphalt expanded their paving operations into material crushing.

13 5 Common Questions about Jaw Crushers Answered There are many types and styles of crushing equipment. Choose the right one for your operational needs.

16 Should Your Asphalt Plant Rent or Buy Crushing Equipment?

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22 Recycling & Crushing Products Crushers, screens, grinders and more recycling equipment for your asphalt business.

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26 How Technology Helps to Fix Problems in the Paving Operation Control everything from the asphalt plant to your paving speed with one mobile app.

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44 Asphalt Paver Spec Guide Compare over 70 models of asphalt pavers to help you make the best purchase for the needs of your paving business.

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56 Five Tips for Sizing Paving Equipment Trailers How to match trailers to your asphalt paving fleet needs.

70 Pavement Test Tracks Advance Asphalt Design in Safe, Collaborative Manner Through research and partnerships, innovation to build better roadways nationwide is happening very quickly in Alabama and Minnesota.

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onstruction crews across the country work every day alongside fast-moving traffic, knowing their lives depend on drivers being alert, patient and cautious.

However, as many workers will tell you, drivers are hardly ever all three of those things at once.

As a result, over 3,300 people, including an estimated 650 construction workers, have been killed nationally in work zone crashes over the past five years. Additionally, more than 35,000 people annually are injured at these work sites.

While many factors contribute to this increase in fatalities, experts point to distraction as the leading cause of work zone accidents and are trying to find ways to help deter distraction while driving.

Sure, several states have deployed handsfree laws and doubled fines for speeding in work zones, but do you want to know what gets my attention more than anything else while driving? A cop.

OPERATION HARD HAT While New York’s Move Over Law requires workers to slow down and move over for construction (and even doubles fines for speeding in a work zone), the state felt those efforts hadn’t been enough to keep workers safe.

“The people who work on the roads are just that — people. With husbands, wives, children and parents who simply want to see them get home safely after work,” the New York State Department of Transportation said in a statement. “When you see our orange and yellow, we want you to slow down. Their lives depend on you.”

To help show drivers how important this is, the New York State Police and the Department of Transportation launched “Operation Hardhat” as a joint initiative to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the

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importance of safe driving through active construction and maintenance work zones on state highways.

During this sting, members of the New York State Police patrol DOT work zones in various counties on various weeks to enforce work zone speed limits and ensure motorists are obeying flagging personnel. Troopers are also on the lookout for motorists who violate the state’s Move Over Law, which applies to emergency and work vehicles.

During this enforcement effort, drivers weren’t always made aware that troopers were present in the work zone, as many of them were dressed in construction safety vests and hard hats. So far, three counties have participated in Operation Hard Hat — issuing over 350 tickets for various infractions including speeding, use of a cell phone while driving and failure to obey the flagger. More counties are expected to extend this type of initiative as well.

WHY AREN’T MORE OFFICERS BEING USED? As Operation Hard Hat proves, drivers tend not to pay attention in work zones when they aren’t aware cops are present. However, those flashing red and blue lights make drivers much more likely to obey the law.

While there is an increased cost to having cops on the site, in our eyes, ensuring worker safety is well worth the money. Perhaps it’s time to add funds to construction bids that include the cost to use uniformed police officers in your work zone. Or maybe states should start a separate fund to pay for this service. Perhaps officers will even step up and volunteer their time to help. We believe one life saved is worth all the time and money spent.

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So instead of continuing to rely on someone else to do it, the company decided to bring the operation in-house.

“We decided to purchase a crusher for multiple reasons,” Joey Madden, owner of Cincinnati Asphalt says. “First, because we felt strongly that in the

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aggregate prices would continue to rise (which is what has happened recently in our market) and there is a big need for a durable value product. Second, we feel that the Ohio Department of Transportation will continue to explore the use of spec recycled concrete on roadbeds in the future as they have approved BlastFurnace Slag, which is an inferior value product aggregate in our market.”

Cincinnati Asphalt knew that by bringing crushing operations in-house, they could not only be more competitive in their bidding, but they would also be able to add additional revenue streams to their company by selling material to customers.

IN-HOUSE DECISION Madden and his company acquired ACT, a crushing company, in 2016 from the original owner that was retiring. ACT has been in existence since 1999 and with the acquisition, Cincinnati Asphalt is now able to produce aggregates, recycled/crushed concrete aggregate, crushed asphalt, topsoil, fill

Cincinnatti Asphalt is careful to process their product at a rate which they can ensure a clean material. That allows them to run at an average of 275 tons per hour but they have the capability to run more than double that production rate with their equipment.

dirt and more at their two facilities in the area.

Once the company chose to bring crushing operations in-house, they needed to decide what crushers they were going to purchase and get their staff properly trained on operating them. Before they could begin operation, Madden and his crew had to make sure the company was prepared for the task of completing these tasks themselves.

“We had to make some changes internally for sure,” Madden says. ”Our company’s number one priority is safety.

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Cincinnati Asphalt developed a detailed maintenance plan that they knew would be critical for success in their crushing operation. The company also acquired active mining permits on their sites which allow them to operate under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources rules and regulation.

The company knew that buy bringing crushing operations in-house, they could not only be more competitive in their bidding, but they would also be able to add additional revenue streams to their business by selling material to customers.

with crushing and have an extremely detailed safety plan, extensive safety and operation training, and you have to implement all of these items prior to beginning a crushing operation.”

Cincinnati Asphalt developed a detailed maintenance plan that they knew would be critical for success as well. The company also acquired active mining permits on their sites which allow them to operate under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources rules and regulation.

Additionally, they trained and added multiple employees to this operation for quality control and safety.

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operate their crushers the right way that would give them the best product at the best price.

“We really wanted to be able to control quality,” Madden says. “Now we are able to be 100% in charge of our quality control. The most critical part of crushing concrete to State specifications and using it for projects is making sure you only crush clean concrete. Now we know we are.”

Cincinnati Asphalt purchased a Telsmith 3858 jaw crusher as their primary crusher. They also use an IROCK RDS20 impact crusher as a secondary unit.

“We implemented the Telsmith jaw crusher this year because of their strong reputation in the crushing and aggregate industry,” Madden says. “We chose our IROCK crusher because of the CAT diesel engine, and because we can purchase our wear parts through Ohio Cat. They stock many parts and are able to expedite any parts we need which eliminates down time. Both vendors are great partners to our operation and its success.

Our impactor also has on board screens so we do not have to utilize external screeners.”

Madden also says the company is careful to process their product at a rate which they can ensure a clean material.

That allows them to run at an average of 275 tons per hour but they have the capability to run more than double that production rate with their equipment.

With this growing arm of the business, Madden is excited for the opportunities his company has in front of them.

“We have seen quite a bit of growth in our companies since we began this operation and we believe that there will be continued growth in this market for years to come,” he says. “I would strongly emphasize to anyone considering crushing operations that they make the investment to do this operation properly. It’s a large investment, but when ran properly it can be a very rewarding one.”

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f you are a rock, sand, gravel or mineral processing industry veteran, you know that there are several different types and styles of crushing equipment.

The exact crushers you need—jaw, cone, impact or gyratory—depend on the jobsite, the product you’re making, and how much you need to produce.

An individual crusher’s construction and capabilities also dictate where in your processing operations it will fit.

That is, you may have multiple types of crushers situated in primary, secondary and tertiary stations in a circuit format to perform the necessary material reduction work. Each type of crusher brings unique strengths and benefits to the process.

This article focuses on compressionstyle jaw crushers, which are most often employed in the primary stage of a crushing circuit. It’s important to know that cone crushers are sometimes used in their place, and we’ll also talk a little

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WHAT IS A JAW CRUSHER? Jaw crushers are sometimes also referred to as “rock breakers,” which speaks to their brute force. They are almost exclusively used as primary crushers because they excel at breaking up some of the largest and hardest materials into more manageable pieces for further reduction by different crushing equipment. Jaw crushers have a multitude of advantages, including: • Ability to handle many different types of materials—from hard granite to reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and more—without displaying as much wear and tear as primary impact-style crushers.

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• More efficient than primary gyratory crushers.

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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF JAW CRUSHERS? Jaw crushers have been around for nearly 200 years and are one of the most “historic” crusher types. Because of this, jaw crushers have undergone many technological advances through the years to become more durable and to improve their movement to reduce choking and increase operational speed. These design tweaks over time have perfected a machine that’s simple enough in its working principle that it may never become obsolete.

Today, two main jaw crusher configurations can be seen from the major equipment manufacturers. They differ based on how the swing jaw moves, though their output is similar.

Double Toggle—Blake Type or Overhead Pivot Movement Double toggle movement jaw crushers like the Blake style (named for the inventor of the first successful mechanical jaw crusher, Eli Whitney Blake) have long been the standard for crushing hard and abrasive rocks, as well as sticky feeds. These jaw crushers have high energy-efficiency. The overhead pivot design further reduces wear and tear on crusher faces versus the Blake style.

Single Toggle—Overhead Eccentric Movement More compact than double toggle designs, the single toggle movement jaw crusher was at one time unable to accept such large feed sizes, though it can typically run faster. Technological innovations solved the feed size issue, and now these machines are popular for how quickly they work. They do experience more wear and tear than the double toggle style crushers, but

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HOW DOES A JAW CRUSHER WORK? Different jaw crusher designs will operate slightly differently, but how they work is similar across the board. All jaw crushers reduce large sized rocks, ore and other materials by a compression action. A fixed jaw, mounted in a V-shaped alignment, is the stationary breaking surface, while a movable, “swing” jaw exerts force on the feed material by pushing it against the stationary plate.

The space at the bottom of the V-aligned jaw plates is the output gap that dictates the size of the crushed product from the jaw crusher. The rock remains in the jaws until it is small enough to pass through the gap.

WHICH ARE BETTER: JAW OR CONE CRUSHERS? While jaw crushers may always be a smart primary crusher stage choice for many operations, it’s true that newer cone crushers are increasingly taking their place due to versatility. Cone crushers and jaw crushers both work by compression, reducing materials by squeezing them until they break apart.

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The benefit that cone crushers offer over jaw crushers is their ability to output a more cubical product similar to impact crushers. Cone crushers have traditionally been used as secondary and sometimes tertiary crushing stations.

As far as answering whether one type of crusher is better than another, context is key. Everything comes down to what your production needs and goals are.

HOW CAN I FIND THE BEST CRUSHERS FOR MY OPERATIONS? Crushers are customizable to help you extract material, break it down into usable product and get it to market as economically and efficiently as possible.

The best way to find the right crushers for your operation is to work with a knowledgeable material handling solutions partner.

The right partner can help you design a custom crushing circuit to boost your productivity and transform your operations.

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Should Your Asphalt Plant Rent or Buy Crushing Equipment?

With sales trending upward and the economy strong, experts say it's a fantastic time to get into aggregate production. But should you lease this equipment or own it?

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Equipment leasing is an important option to consider if you want to bring material processing in-house temporarily to see how it might benefit your business. With sales trending upward and the economy strong, experts say it's a fantastic time to get into aggregate production. Here are some benefits to both options.

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Renting equipment before purchase allows contractors the ability to hone in operations to include just the equipment you need.

PERSPECTIVE ON THE LEASE VS. BUY QUESTION Leasing can allow equipment manufacturers and dealers to be more agile and turn over assets quickly, which is helpful for innovation across the industry. And for many companies, leasing can offer an affordable way to “try before you buy” so you can really hone your operations to include just the equipment you truly need.

All that said, it’s essential to remember that leasing is different than buying, and there are some significant things to understand when deciding if it’s right for you.

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to remember is that you’re paying only to use that asset, but it’s not yours. You don’t own it. Maybe you’re not sure that you actually want to own it—and that’s probably the whole reason you decided to lease in the first place—but using someone else’s equipment comes with some important considerations.

There are several different ways that lease agreements can be structured and you’ll need to understand precisely what you’re getting into. For instance, capital leases and operating leases are two of the most common types of contract formats—only capital leases give you the option to own the equipment you’re using at the end of the agreement term.

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For years, paving technology companies like Topcon have witnessed the problems contractors face in the field and continually strive to find solutions to them. Unveiled to the public in early 2019, Topcon’s Pavelink application hopes to be a one-stop solution-source for the asphalt industry.

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TECHNOLOGY MATTERS MAKING A PAVING PLAN While having all that information sounds great, it can be difficult to get paving contractors on board when it comes to changing their daily operations. Topcon tried to create Pavelink in a way that adapts to how contractors work.

“There are systems out there in general, not just for paving applications, that are forcing the users to change their

way of doing things too much and we’re not trying to do that at all,” Mennink says. “Instead of forcing people to work a certain way that accommodates the system best, we try to be flexible in the system to accommodate the way people work.”

For contractors, this can be as simple as helping them to think about a job in advance, creating an awareness of issues that might occur. By entering a little bit more detail about job properties and planned paving speed, paving contractors are given a list of exactly how many trucks they need and when the trucks need to start loading up to head to the

job site.

“For companies that are used to planning jobs on a napkin, they can use Pavelink just as easy is as a company that has a sophisticated planning tool,” he says. “We just basically input the planning information, either through application program interface (API) or by importing Excel sheets and then you can utilize the system.”

Mennink says the system is also very flexible for handling the unforeseen contractors have to deal with on a jobsite.

“No job is going to go perfect typically. You can plan trucks to be arriving at an exact time, but things happen, machines can break down or there is unexpected traffic or an accident or something can cause backups to happen,” Mennink says. “The Pavelink system is smart enough to recognize most of that. If material trucks are not appearing, the operator has a very easy way of knowing that, and he can slow down the paving speed to accommodate the delay. By being so dynamic, the system is very flexible — which is very natural for the people working with it.”

This also helps in the opposite situation where there may be too many trucks and you need them to slow down or not arrive at all based on how the job is progressing.

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“If you know exactly when a truck needs to leave, a contractor only has to engage trucks when they need it,” Mennink says. “So instead of having 30 or 40 trucks piling up already at the beginning of the day at the asphalt plant, contractors can order them in batches of five for instance, spread out over the first two hours, saving on trucking expenses.”

This also helps improve the quality of the final project, Mennink says.

“For instance, contractors have incentives for the smoothness of a paving job,” he says. “Some of the bumps that you get in the field are because the paver is stopping as the mix cools down.

As they keep on going, that asphalt becomes hard and it's harder to process and that gives you a little bump. Every single bump results in not getting to incentives, or sometimes you get a penalty for it.

“By preventing the paver from coming to a stop, you as a contractor save money, you get more money or you pay less in fines. By having that flow of asphalt matching the paving processing flow, that improves quality resulting in a smoother road with less temperature degradation because of cold stops.”

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REPORTS CREATE PROOF OF JOB COMPLETION In the world in which we work, contractors need to be sure they have proof of what they’ve done. Unfortunately, there are usually multiple different places where contractors need to document these records and reports. From accounting to trucking, Pavelink was designed to help contractors keep track of every aspect of the job.

“For example, a contractor needs to pay for the trucks since they have typically hired on another company to deliver mix,” Mennink says. “These invoices need to be validated and double checked.

With Pavelink, you have that proof basically coming out of the system and you keep track of that throughout the day.”

The system can tell contractors when the paver stopped paving and add notes in the system that can explain why which helps build a report on the fly.

“At the end of the day, you can go on the website and basically print out what is known to have happened on the jobsite,” Mennink says. “You can then complete the informationand enter any missing nformation on an Excel sheet.”

There is also an advanced system where Pavelink can receive data through an API. “We can hook up with any system that contractors need or want in order to report on some aspect of the jobsite,”

Mennink says. “We have a few customers that actually have their own system for managing all kinds of aspects of a jobsite and they have their system talk to our database through API's to pull out the data they need to fulfill their reports in there.”

Pavelink currently has customers who are now in their fourth year with the system and are continuing to see success.

“When they start, they may have to change their structure a little bit to make things easier by understanding the data and looking at the statistics,” Mennink says. “But typically, the tool changes from a nice gadget to have to a critical system. We have contractors that upped their profit margin window considerably because of their cost savings with this tool and they are actually able to bid lower and make the same amount of money as their competitors just by using the information in a smart way.”

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jobsite, and in many ways it ought to be looked at as a finely tuned instrument,” says Travis Colwell marketing and communications coordinator at Carlson Paving. “It is the crux of the entire operation. In short, a well maintained and properly leveled screed will achieve uniform mat quality, even density and superior ride uniformity. A screed that is either not well maintained or is not properly leveled will create issues in the mat that cannot be corrected leading to poor quality, cracking of the surface and ultimately premature failure of the roadway.”

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properly maintained lead to penalties, additional costs and a poor reputation among customers, such a screed will invariable cause uneven and premature wear to components, leading to costly premature replacement which negatively impacts the cost of ownership.

“When you think of the paver as a whole, you must break it down into two machines, the tractor and the screed,” says Brian Hall, territory manager with VT LeeBoy. “The tractor does the work and the screed makes the money. If the screed is not properly maintained, it means the difference between bonuses and mediocrity.”

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“Asphalt mat quality is the most visible aspect of the job. Every part of the paver can be in top condition but if the screed is out of adjustment and the end product is deficient, then nothing else matters,” Hall says. “To expect to get a quality job after ignoring your screed is like expecting your vehicle to function without tires. Screed maintenance is just like any other type

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of maintenance: if you ignore it, you pay in the long run. If the crew takes a little time in the morning to ‘zero’ out the screed adjustments and make a visual inspection of the screed condition, you start out the day giving your crew the best chance for success.”

Prior to the day’s start and with the screed plates cleaned, operators should stringline the rear edge of their machine to check for flatness and to pre-set the crown in the main extension. Once that is done, stringline the front edge of the main plate to check for lead crown. Not only will this help to improve grade uniformity in the mat for better water

Screed maintenance is just like any other type of maintenance: if you ignore it, you pay in the long run. If the crew takes a little time in the morning to ‘zero’ out the screed adjustments and make a visual inspection of the screed condition, you start out the day giving your crew the best chance for success.

runoff, it will also ensure you have the appropriate lead crown to minimize and avoid centerline streaks.

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JOBSITE INNOVATIONS Screed plates, nose bars, temperature sensors, heating elements, extension tubes, prestrike-off plates, depth-control cranks, vibration and tamper motors, and shafts are all wear parts on a screed.

These parts are in direct contact with the mix and are integral to the extensions’ function.

leveling, contractors should also include quick examinations for alignment issues,” Colwell says. “These checks should include checking the parallel of the extension to the main, the extension angle of attack (or preset the angle of attack prior to starting the job), and extension height (or preset extension height prior to starting the job). By checking that the screed is both aligned and level before the start of the day, contractors can make the necessary adjustments to produce high-quality results for their customers."

Just as start-up inspections are critical to ensuring the screed is in proper condition, so too is end of day cleanup.

Contractors should take simple steps to keep the screed clean and ready the screed for the next day’s work. It is important to remove any loose material from the endgates and the screed’s extension covers, removing any excess buildup of material and spraying down the screed with a release agent. A clean

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screed will aid in proper operation of the machine and help achieve the desired mat quality.

“Just as you should keep the paver clean, you should also keep your screed clean, and it’s relatively easy to do,” says Kevin Neisen, product manager at Roadtec. “Make sure the front wall is scraped clean, as well as the end gates.

The bottom should be cleaned as well.

Each of these should be completed at the end of each shift.”

Not completing the clean-up at the end of the day will only make things worse for contractors the next morning.

“Cleaning is critical, and a hot screed is a lot easier to clean and get everything off than a cold one,” says Jim Holland, vice president of sales, Vögele, at Wirtgen America. “Make sure that all the materials are cleaned off and that you don't have any cold material built up between hydraulic extensions.

You need to make sure that's knocked out so the next day you don't have any

material that's binding up. Also be sure that any material that’s leaked through between the main and the extensions hasn’t built up between the elements or the vibration motors.”

Daily checks to the screed should include a visual inspection of the screed plates for material build-up. If there is any, make sure it is removed and that the screed plate is a clean, uniform surface.

Additionally, make sure to check for any build-up of material inside the screed.

Interior build-up can significantly impact adjustments and even cause damage within the screed.

“Having a clean screed is a safety factor,” says Henry Polk, paver product manager at BOMAG. “Screeds with trash and asphalt build-up are fire hazards. Clean screeds are also easier to adjust and maintain.”

CHECK FOR PREMATURE WEAR Paving crews know that to consistently produce high quality asphalt surfaces, the screed must also be checked for wear and damage on a regular basis.

"Checking the screed for flatness and screed plate wear are critical to placing a smooth and uniform textured mat," says Jon Anderson, global sales consultant with Caterpillar Inc. Screed plates, nose bars, temperature sensors, heating elements, extension tubes, pre-strike-off plates, depthcontrol cranks, vibration and tamper motors, and shafts are all wear parts on a screed. These parts are in direct contact with the mix and are integral to the extension’s function.

You will want to check the thickness of screed plates daily using calipers or a micrometer, taking into account the metal used in the construction of

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Winter Maintenance In addition to checking level daily, it is imperative that operators also do an endof-year check of the platform. This means a thorough inspection of all wear components, removal of any material that has built up and a proper re-leveling of the screed.

“It’s important to establish a routine winter rebuild program,” Polk with BOMAG says. “Worn items should be replaced then, instead of in the middle of paving season.”

Given enough notice, some manufacturers will also offer their assistance in leveling training either at their locations or at the customer’s. Take advantage of this as properly trained operators will not only ensure the screed is properly leveled, it will also assist in achieving the lowest cost of ownership and highest mat quality. the plates and the type of mix being placed. When screed plates are worn to a minimum thickness specified in the maintenance manual, the screed plates should be replaced for optimal screed performance.

“Uneven wear on screed plates can be an indicator that the crew is not setting up the screed properly before paving,” Anderson says. “Flatness can be quickly and easily checked in the field

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by running a stringline across the trailing edge (back edge) of the screed plate.

This should be done whenever new screed plates are installed or whenever texture differences that appear as longitudinal stripes appear in the mat.

“When screed plates wear thin, the studs holding the screed plates to the screed will become exposed and cause mat texture problems. This effect is similar to automotive brake pads wearing down to the “wear tabs” that rub on the rotors and make a squealing noise, indicating that the brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced. If you see exposed studs, it's time to replace screed plates! You will notice longitudinal stripes in the mat when this much wear has occurred.”

Extension support components are also critical for ensuring the extension is not only running parallel to the main but also to maintain the specified settings when leveled. Improperly adjusted or worn bushings can lead to movement in the extensions, impacting the mat quality and contributing to excess wear on other components of the screed.

“For rear-mount screeds, the end gates often get damaged by the crew pulling the extension in more quickly than the head of material used,” Neisen says. “It is important to make sure the

crew is trained on how to properly use the equipment and that they are aware of the jobsite environment. Planning ahead will help prevent instances where resources would need to be devoted to manually shoveling material.”

ADJUST FOR A FLAT MAT At the beginning of each day, contractors not only need to check the screed for any damage, but also to be sure it’s properly adjusted. Properly leveled screeds will help maximize the lifecycle of your plates and runners, whereas a screed out of level will create premature wear, lessen the plate lifecycle and will impact mat quality negatively.

Prior to the day’s start and with the screed plates cleaned, operators should stringline the rear edge of their machine to check for flatness and to pre-set the crown in the main extension. Once that is done, stringline the front edge of the main plate to check for lead crown. Not only will this help to improve grade uniformity in the mat for better water runoff, it will also ensure you have the appropriate lead crown to minimize and avoid centerline streaks.

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“Uneven wear on screed plates can be an indicator that the crew is not setting up the screed properly before paving,” Anderson with Caterpillar says.

“Flatness can be quickly and easily checked in the field by running a stringline across the trailing edge (back edge) of the screed plate. This should be done whenever new screed plates are installed or whenever texture differences that appear as longitudinal stripes appear in the mat."

“Before the day begins, the operator must inspect the tow points and depth screws to make sure that all points are set to the center position,” Hall says.

“This way, when the asphalt hits the screed, the depths across the screed are equal and there is not excessive down pressure on the back of the screed plate.

Occasionally the operator will notice that the extensions are carrying too much or too little of the weight of the screed, leaving a shadow in part of the finished mat. Sometimes this can be adjusted on the fly, but it may mean the screed needs to be brought back to level. This also will affect the amount of asphalt and depth of material installed.

Too little depth of asphalt will affect the life of the job and too much will make the contractor run over on the material he figured for the job and cost him money in tonnage overruns.”

Once the screed has been moved or even left overnight, you also need to be sure it has been “zeroed out” again before you begin paving.

“When machines are moved, things potentially get hit and moved and bumped so you just need to check that alignment before you pull off and make sure the screed is zeroed out so you know where your zero position is,” Holland says. “You should do this anytime you move the paver anyway, but you also want to make sure that no one has messed with the machine overnight.

“Because in theory, if you park the machine and you have everything set, if nobody touched it, you should just be able to pull off the next day on the same type of material and go. But sometimes somebody will come out and loosen something and they won't put them back in the same position.”

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Which is another reason why you always should check that the screed is level before starting to work.

“A screed can have a positive or negative angle of attack,” Neisen adds.

“When you zero the cranks, the screed is level from the front to the back. If it is not level it needs to be adjusted prior to beginning work. A straight-edge is the best way to measure the angle of attack.”

It’s also important to select a screed that is not only easy to level but one that will keep and hold its adjustments for long periods of time.

“A screed that quickly goes out of adjustment means more downtime spent in re-leveling the screed, negative impacts to mat quality and lessen component lifecycle,” Colwell adds.

Each manufacturer has their own procedures to level their screed, but basic principles exist across all platforms: 1. Raise the screed and extend the screed service locks on both sides of the machine, then lower the screed so the tow arms are resting on the locks.

This is for safety!

2. Position the left and right hydraulic tow point cylinders to the same position.

3. Use the depth control cranks to square up the face of the screed with

the tow arms at 90° 4. Retract all trailing edge adjusters on the main screed.

5. Check the screed to ensure that there is zero crown (flat). Pull a string line across the width of the main screed approximately 1 in. behind the leading edge of the screed plate. Place two spacers of equal size between the string line and screed plate. Use a third spacer of equal size as a gauge to check the gap between the screed plate and the string line.

6. Set the stringline across the width of the main screed, just behind the nose bar 1 in. Place two spacers of equal size between the string line and screed plate approximately 1 in. in from the end of the screed plate. Use a third spacer of equal size as a gauge to check the gap between the screed plate and the string line at the center of the screed plate. Place the string line across the width of the main screed trailing edge about 1 in. in from the tail. Using the same spacers, place a spacer under each outboard edge adjuster, use the third spacer to check the plate for the correct gap at each adjuster. Turn the adjusters as required to bring the screed flat, at which point the space between the

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Maintain the Strike-Off Plate The strike-off plate on a screed is critical to how the screed will float on the mix and the resulting mat quality.

“A screed that does not float correctly or is improperly set up can lead to wavy mats (rough roads) and a non-uniform surface texture and segregation,” Anderson with Caterpillar adds. “All of these things limit the ability of the screed and rollers to achieve the required mat density and smoothness. These defects are not only unsightly but can lead to premature pavement failure.”

Most often, pre-strike off plates are damaged by hitting an obstacle such as a manhole cover, or during loading/unloading the paver on a trailer for transport.

Any damage to the pre-strike off plate will affect mat texture, the flow of mix underneath the screed and the angle of attack at which that the screed will ride.

Any damage to the pre-strike off should be repaired or replaced immediately.

“Based off of the material, the type of mixture you’re laying and the temperature of the mix, the strike-off could need readjustment,” Holland with Vögele says.

“You need to make sure that it’s positioned properly, because if it’s not, it can also cause some lines and blemishes into the mat. If your screed is equipped with that, and if you do have blemishes, it’s always a good idea to know that could be a cause of it.”

Proper height adjustment for the prestrike off is critical as well. Generally, 3/4in. to 1-in. above the main screed works in most applications, but it does vary by screed manufacturer and paving application. Very small adjustments (1/8-in.) should be made to the pre-strike off plate at any time, performance checked and further adjustment made if necessary.

If the pre-strike off is not adjusted properly, crews will compensate by riding at too high or too low an angle of attack, causing unnecessary wear on the screed plates and resulting in less control and stability of the screed while paving.

stringline and the screed plate will be the same.

7. Next, check the relationship of the screed extenders to the main screed plate.

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all trailing edge adjusters and use a stringline and spacers and use the adjusters to flatten the trailing edge of the extenders.

It is important to refer to your screed’s manual for proper tolerances and adjustments to level a screed to the manufacturer’s specifications.

When a screed is being broken in, there is also a greater chance it will come out of alignment.

“On any screed, but especially a new one, there is expansion and contraction of the metal,” Holland says. “When you’re breaking it in, you have heat cycles and things can move so you just need to check that out and then move on it moving the screen.”

ALWAYS CHECK THE HEAT Your screed also needs consistent, uniform heat in order to ensure it’s putting down a quality mat. Generally, if there are no mat defects showing during paving, the screed is in good condition, but any defects could indicate an issue with the heating element.

“Visually inspect the surface texture of the asphalt mat behind the screed and extenders as the paver takes off from its starting point,” Anderson says.

“Look for tearing of the mat surface due to cold areas of the screed plate. Hot mix sticks to cold screed plates. When tearing of the mat occurs due to a cold screed plate, it is a result of the crew not allowing enough time for the screed to heat up, or from one or more of the heating elements not working properly.”

On many pavers, the extenders do not heat up as quickly as the main screed plates, resulting in tearing and dragging the mix behind the extenders only. Most pavers will show the screed plate temperature in real time during initial warm up and during paving.

“Some pavers have monitoring systems built into them so it's easy to check that on a regular basis throughout the day and make sure your heating elements are all working properly,” Holland says. “Some pavers don't have that so you have to do a manual check daily or weekly depending on what the

recommendation is, but you need to make sure that the heating elements are working properly.”

If there is something wrong, the screed may continue to heat up, however, once the operator is notified that the screed is not heating properly, it should be inspected by a qualified mechanic. Early warning systems can prevent downtime caused by sudden, unexpected heating element failures.

“An operator can quickly see if the screed is 'cold' as it will start dragging asphalt,” Hall says. “Every crew should keep an infrared thermometer on hand to measure screed temperature if they suspect problem. Check the screed heat in several places with a temperature gun to make sure it is consistent across the plates. A quick solution to electric screed heating issues is to check individual fuses to the heat strips.”

Don’t forget to check the heating elements to prevent cold mix from sticking to the screed at startup.

Detailed checks and adjustments should only be done when uneven wear is obvious or mat defects, such as stripes, are occurring. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine if mat defects are a result of poor screed maintenance or poor setup and paving practices.

While there are many things you can’t control on a jobsite, training your crew and maintaining your screed are two major factors that can contribute to the success of the paving operation.

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14' x 4' 3" x 7' 7" 16' 7" x 6' 2" x 9' 2.5" 16' 7" x 6' 2" x 9' 2.5" 17' 10" x 8' 6" x 8' 8" 17' 10" x 8' 6" x 9' 2" 20' 10" x 10' 10" x 9' 2" 22' 3" x 10' 10" x 9' 11" 19' 11" x 10' 4" x 9' 2" 19' 11" x 10' 4" x 9' 2"

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

S tandard Paving Width (ft)

Minimum

Maximum

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

13,228

5

3.6’

7.6’

95 fpm

n/a

3 mph

19,400

10

5.6’

16.4’

425 fpm

n/a

10 mph

19,400

10

5.6’

16.4’

66 fpm

n/a

3.2 mph

31,870

10

8’ 0”

20’ 0”

400 fpm

n/a

13 mph

34,560

10

8’ 0”

20’ 0”

250 fpm

n/a

8.8 mph

42,600

14

10’ 0“

30’ 0”

242 fpm

n/a

9.6 mph

38,280

16.7

10’ 0“

30’ 0”

313 fpm

n/a

12 mph

44,100

16.7

10’ 0“

30’ 0”

290 fpm

n/a

11.2 mph

48,300

16.7

10’ 0“

30’ 0”

225 fpm

n/a

9.6 mph

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Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

Dynapac

F1200C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

66

14' x 4' x 6'

12,800

5.5

4'

7.87'

90 fpm

N/A

2.05 mph

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Steel Track on Poly Pad

74

14' x 4' x 6'

13,000

5.5

4'

7.87'

N/A

90 fpm

2.05 mph

Dynapac

FC1300C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

38

9.75' x 8.5' x 5.75'

9,700

6

8'

13'

115 fpm

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

FC1400C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

67

11.25' x 8.5' x 5.25'

12,500

6.5

8'

14'

140 fpm

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

FC1600C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

99

13.75' x 8.5' x 6'

18,500

8

8'

15.5'

140 fpm

N/A

3 mph

Dynapac

F1800C

Steel Track on Poly Pad

73

16.5' x 6' x 9.56'

23,000

11.5

6'

11.5'

82 fpm

82 fpm

2.5 mph

Dynapac

F1800W

Wheel Drive

73

16.5' x 6' x 9.56'

22,530

11.5

6'

11.5'

82 fpm

82 fpm

9.3 mph

Dynapac

F800T

High Speed Rubber Track

173

19.41' x 8.2' x 9.42'

40,250

13.5

8'

15'

200 fpm

N/A

8.5 mph

Dynapac

F800W

High Floatation Wheel Drive

173

20.16' x 8.2' x 9.67'

38,150

13.5

8'

15'

255 fpm

N/A

11 mph

Dynapac

F1000T

High Speed Rubber Track

225

21.33' x 10' x 8.83'

43,000

15

10'

19.5'

240 fpm

N/A

10 mph

Dynapac

F1000W

High Floatation Wheel Drive

225

21.83' x 10' x 8.83'

41,900

15

10'

19.5'

285 fpm

N/A

12 mph

Dynapac

SD2500CS

Steel Track on Poly Pad

200

20.16' x 8.2' x 10.16'

40,785

13.5

8'

19.5'

N/A

92 fpm

2.5 mph

Dynapac

SD2550CS

Steel Track on Poly Pad

264

21.74' x 8.2' x 10.17'

44,000

16

8'

19.5'

N/A

92 fpm

2.5 mph

Manufacturer

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Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

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10'

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11.5 tons

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10'

19’ 6"

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Not applicable

0 - 3.6 mph

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23' 4"x 10' 6” x 10' 1"

39,500

15.8 tons

10'

19' 6"

0-233 fpm

Not applicable

0 - 12 mph

Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Roadtec

RP190e

Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins QSB6.7 230 hp 172 kW) @ 1,900 rpm

17' 7" x 10' 6" x 10'

36,700

13.8 tons

10'

Roadtec

RP195e

Rubber Track Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins QSB6.7 230 hp 172 kW) @ 1,900 rpm

16’ 8" x 10' 6" x 10' 6"

39,220

13.8 tons

Roadtec

RP170e

Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins QSB6.7 174 hp (130 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

16' 3" x 10' 1" x 10'

29,280

Roadtec

RP175e

Rubber Track Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins QSB6.7 174 hp (130 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

15' 7" x 10' 1" x 10'

Roadtec

SP100e

Rubber Tire Paver

Tier 4F, Cummins QSB6.7 173 hp (129 kW) @ 2,200 rpm

Roadtec

SP200e

Rubber Track Paver

Roadtec

RP250e

Rubber Tire Paver

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Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

S tandard Paving Width (ft) Minimum Maximum

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

LeeBoy

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49

9' 6" x 8'6" x 7'

11,000

5.5

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0-220 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

64

15'5" x 4'5" x 7'8"

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0-239 fpm

LeeBoy

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Wheeled drive system

74

16'6" x 8'6" x 7'8"

17,550

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0-660 fpm

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12'6" x 8'6" x 7'

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up to 13'

0-210 fpm

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12'5.5" x 8'6" x 8'4"

15,800

7.5

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0-140 fpm

0-240 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

74

12'5.5" x 8'6" x 8'6"

17,500

7.5

variable

up to 15'

0-140 fpm

0-230 fpm

LeeBoy

8515

Track Drive System

74

13'5" x 8'6" x 8'

17,600

7.5

variable

up to 15'

0-150 fpm

0-300 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

106

14'5" x 8'6" x 8'2"

19,760

9

variable

up to 15'

0-150 fpm

0-300 fpm

LeeBoy

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Track Drive System

111

15'4" x 8'6" x 8'8"

21,420

9

variable

up to 15'

0-151 fpm

0-355 fpm

50

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

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Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

S TANDARD PAVING WIDTH (FT) Minimum Maximum

Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

Cat

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Track

45.7

13.83' x 5.17' x 5.75'

10,251

8.0

4.58'

8.5'

108 fpm

–

2 mph

Cat

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Wheel

74.8

16.08' x 6.17' x 8.67'

18,078

9.7

5.75'

11.17'

200 fpm

82 fpm

10 mph

Cat

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Track

74.8

16.08' x 6.17' x 8.67'

19,246

9.7

5.75'

11.17'

210 fpm

82 fpm

7 mph

Cat

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Wheel

142.0

20.33' x 9.08' x 9.58'

36,715

15.9

8.33'

16.33'

250 fpm

82 fpm

10 mph

Cat

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Track

142.0

20.5' x 9.08' x 9.58'

38,125

15.9

8.33'

16.33'

210 fpm

82 fpm

7 mph

Cat

AP600F

Wheel

173.0

22.08' x 9.08' x 9.83'

38,217

18.1

8.33'

16.33'

250 fpm

82 fpm

10 mph

Cat

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Track

173.0

22.08' x 9.08' x 9.58'

44,347

18.1

8.33'

16.33'

210 fpm

82 fpm

9 mph

Cat

AP1000F

Wheel

225.0

22.08' x 10.5' x 9.83'

44,811

20.7

9.83'

19.5'

250 fpm

82 fpm

12 mph

Cat

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Track

225.0

22' x 10.5' x 9.42'

47,544

20.7

9.83'

19.5'

210 fpm

82 fpm

9 mph

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Max Travel Speed (mph)

Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Weiler

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Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

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Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

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16,200 lb

7 tons

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14' 4"

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250 fpm

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Steel Track w/ Poly Pads

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13,000 lb

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7' std (9' w/ bolt on ext)

233 fpm

350 fpm

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Steel Track

49 hp

9' 9" x 8' 2" x 5' 10"

12,600 lb

6 tons

7' 8"

13'

180 fpm

300 fpm

S TANDARD PAVING WIDTH (FT)

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Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

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Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Carlson

CP75 II

Track

74hp Tier IV Final

12' 5" x 8' 6" x 6' 2"

16,950

8 tons

8'

Carlson

CP85

Track

74hp Tier IV Final

13' 11" x 8' 6" x 6' 3"

19,500

8.5 tons

Carlson

CP100 II

Track

100hp Tier IV Final

14' 6" x 8' 6" x 6' 8"

22,000

Carlson

CP130

Track

130hp Tier IV Final

14' 6" x 8' 6" x 7'6"

22,500

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Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

15'

155 fpm

N/A

255 fpm

8'

15'

100 fpm

N/A

200 fpm

9.5 tons

8'

15' (17' w/ bolt-ons)

155 fpm

N/A

255 fpm

9.5 tons

8'

15' (17' w/ bolt-ons)

155 fpm

N/A

325 fpm

S TANDARD PAVING WIDTH (FT)

Minimum

Maximum

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Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

13'

0-115 fpm

n/a

3.2 mph

8’

14'

0-140 fpm

n/a

3.5 mph

8

8’

15' 6”

0-140 fpm

n/a

3.5 mph

12,800

6

3' 11”

7' 10”

0-90 fpm

n/a

2 mph

12,800

6

4'

7' 10”

0-90 fpm

Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Mauldin

650

Tire/Track

24 hp

9' 10" x 7' 6" x 5' 8"

9,700

6

8’

Mauldin

1560

Track

74 hp

11' 4" x 8' 6" x 5' 4"

12,500

6.5

Mauldin

1860

Track

110 hp

13' 9" x 8' 6" x 5' 11"

18,500

Mauldin

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Track

66 hp

14' x 3' 11" x 6' 8"

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Track

66 hp

14' x 3' 11" x 6' 8"

S tandard Paving Width (ft)

Minimum Maximum

2 mph

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Manufacturer

Model No.

Undercarriage Type

Engine HP (net)

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH) (ft.)

Max Operating Weight (lbs.)

Hopper Capacity (tons)

Volvo

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Rubber Track

154

19'-5" x 8'-10" x 9'

37,100

Volvo

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Rubber Track

235

21'-4" x 10'-2" x 10'-7'

Volvo

PF2181

Wheeled

158

Volvo

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Wheeled

235

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Max Paving Speed (Vibratory Screed)

Max Paving Speed (Tamper Bar Screed)

Max Travel Speed (mph)

Minimum

Maximum

11

8'

16

0-224 fpm

n/a

8.5

50,050

13

10'

26'

0-224 fpm

n/a

9

17"-10'' x 8'-2" x 8'-6"

36,365

11

8'

16

0-224 fpm

n/a

8.9

22'-6'' x 10'-3" x 10'-7"

47,369

13

10'

26'

0-224 fpm

n/a

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ransporting paving equipment to and from the jobsite safely and efficiently can be a logistical and financial challenge. That’s why selecting the right trailer for hauling paving equipment isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Many hours of research are required to find the trailer that fits an operation’s needs. It’s a long process, but the end result is — hopefully — an implement that will provide safe,

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efficient hauling for years, benefiting the operation’s bottom line for the long haul.

Just as there are many considerations to make when investing in paving equipment, selecting the ideal trailer to fit all of an operation’s hauling needs means taking a critical look at several key variables. Keep these five factors in mind when sizing a trailer for paving equipment loads.

Variables to consider when selecting the right trailer for hauling paving equipment include trailer weight and dimensions, capacity rating, load configurations and federal and state regulations.

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purchasing more equipment from LeeBoy in the future.” –Scott Flores, Empire Parking Lot Services, California “I've been paving for 3 generations, the absolute best investment we’ve made as a company was buying a LeeBoy. If you’re thinking about buying one, stop thinking and make the best decision of your life. Thank you LeeBoy I will be spreading the word!” –Don Hopkins, D&H Paving, New Egypt, New Jersey “Best paver made in the USA. Parts always available. Designed with the paving professional in mind. LOVE IT. Other pavers to me are not an option.” –Alan Taylor, Connecticut “I’ve been in the paving business for 30 years and wouldn’t pave with anything but a LeeBoy!” –Jeff Jarzombek, USA Seal & Stripe LLC, Celebration, Florida “I have been laying asphalt for 32 years now. I come from a time when we used to lay asphalt with a ‘dragbox’. I used to dream of a machine like the LeeBoy paver. In my opinion there is no better or labor-friendly machine like the LeeBoy. From the 1000 to the 8515, the work output and quality is simply unparalleled.” –Frank Cidade, Cidade Blacktop, Massachusetts “Can’t beat a LeeBoy. They’re tanks. It feels wrong to use any other brand. They last forever and are very comfortable.” –Nick Stanley, California “The Legend Heavy-Duty Electric Screed on our 8520 produces an impeccable mat. The noticeable level of quality continues to bring us repeat business and new referrals.” –Shawn Lail, Carolina Paving, Hickory, North Carolina “My old 8515 laid 510 ton on a church lot in Hopkinsville, KY today. Ain’t even broke a sweat yet, might even stop and do a small drive on the way home. Suns up, “Sons” working.

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–Derek Heater, Black Rock AMERICAN & Sons Paving, Honesdale, Pennsylvania "LeeBoy’s 8520 paver is simple to operate and results in a high production paving SOME COMPANIES OUT operation. No job is too big or too small. Our 8520 produces a quality mat day in and day“Iout!"

–Dan Zuber,FROM Cunningham Paving, Cleveland, Ohio “I SWITCHED A LEEBOY switched from a LeeBoy paver only to return. ” –Robert Wadsworth, THERE MAKING EQUIPMENT THAT Sunrise Asphalt, Las Vegas, Nevada "I'm a mid-size paving contractor, and for me, there's no better machine made. The versatility of the sizes available is amazing. Even the small LeeBoy can tackle largest project with ease. I tell PAVER ONLY TO the RETURN." LONG WORKS WELL.” everyone LeeBoy isLAST the reason my AND family and I are fed.

Have been and will continue to be a customer for life." –Noah Williams, SOS Paving LLC, Wadsworth, Tennessee “We’ve been doing asphalt paving since 1975 and owned seven LeeBoy asphalt pavers––Robert from the 700 all the way to the 8816, we would – Scott Flores, Empire Parking Lot Designed Services,with the paving professional in mind, use no other asphalt paver, they are the best machines.

GO LEEBOY OR GO HOME!” –Robert George, Sunrise Asphalt, The Asphalt Company, Michigan “Great machine!!!

Lundberg, Lundberg Paving and Excavating, Orange, CA The Legend screed makes for flawless seams!!!” –Matt Las Vegas, NVvery fluent controls.” –Thomas Brockway, Pennsylvania “I just bought a LeeBoy 8616C. Very good machine, lays a great mat, powerful engine, Clements, C&C Asphalt, Inc, Scottsboro, Alabama “BEST pavers, best people. Factory tour shows true commitment to manufacturing the GOLD standard of asphalt equipment.” –Henry Welch, Valley Supply, Hagerstown, Maryland “By far the best designer paver I have ever operated. Great customer service as well.” –Noah Cardamone, Waynesboro, Virginia “LeeBoy pavers are the only way to go. Hands down the best.” –Rocky Young, Louisiana Paving Company, Minden, Louisiana “My family business has been using LeeBoy for 3 generations now! When it comes to asphalt, SMI Paving is ‘LeeBoy Proud’ always!” –Jack Smith, SMI Paving, Fort Mill, South Carolina “I’ve been running LeeBoy equipment for over 20 years. Their pavers truly are ‘designed with the paving professional in mind’. These machines hold up better than any others too!” –Kevin Piona, Mr. Blacktop, Gilroy, California “LeeBoy is the best machine I’ve ran, period, enough said!” –Warren Anderson, Cambridge, Minnesota “LeeBoy is second to none. I’m a third generation paving contractor and they’re all we use. Professional results for the professional contractor.” –Rich Cooper, Colchester, Connecticut “Love our LeeBoy paver. Wouldn’t trade it for any other brand!” –Matthew Mordis, Asp-Con Asphalt Paving, Caseyville, IL “It's nice to see that there are still some American companies out there making equipment that last long and works well. We will definitely be purchasing more equipment from LeeBoy in the future.” –Scott Flores, Empire Parking Lot Services, California “I've been paving for 3 generations, the absolute best investment we’ve made as a company was buying a LeeBoy. If you’re thinking about buying one, stop thinking and make the best decision of your life. Thank you LeeBoy I will be spreading the word!” –Don Hopkins, D&H Paving, New Egypt, New Jersey “Best paver made in the USA. Parts always available.

Designed with the paving professional in mind. LOVE IT. Other pavers to me are not an option.” –Alan Taylor, Connecticut “I’ve been in the paving business for 30 years and wouldn’t pave with anything but a LeeBoy!” –Jeff Jarzombek, USA Seal & Stripe LLC, Celebration, Florida “I have been laying asphalt for 32 years now. I come from a time when we used to lay asphalt with a ‘dragbox’. I used to dream of a machine like the LeeBoy paver. In my opinion there is no better or labor-friendly machine like the LeeBoy. From the 1000 to the 8515, the work output and quality is simply unparalleled.”

–Frank Cidade, Cidade Blacktop, Massachusetts “Can’t beat a LeeBoy. They’re tanks. It feels wrong to use any other brand. They last forever and are very comfortable.” –Nick Stanley, California “The Legend Heavy-Duty Electric Screed on our 8520 produces an impeccable mat. The noticeable level of quality continues to bring us repeat business and new referrals.” –Shawn Lail, Carolina Paving, Hickory, North Carolina “My old 8515 laid 510 ton on a church lot in Hopkinsville, KY today. Ain’t even broke a sweat yet, might even stop and do a small drive on the way home. Suns up, “Sons” working.

Still as sweet today as the day l bought it.” –Randy Bennett, Bennett & Sons Paving, Kentucky “I wouldn't use any other machine except for a LeeBoy paver. They are strong machines. Very friendly staff when you have questions. Couldn't ask for a better machine.” –Derek Heater, Black Rock & Sons Paving, Honesdale, Pennsylvania "LeeBoy’s 8520 paver is simple to operate and results in a high production paving operation. No job is too big or too small. Our 8520 produces a quality mat day in and day out!" –Dan Zuber, Cunningham Paving, Cleveland, Ohio “I switched from a LeeBoy paver only to return.” –Robert Wadsworth, Sunrise Asphalt, Las Vegas, Nevada "I'm a mid-size paving contractor, and for me, there's no better machine made. The versatility of the sizes available is amazing. Even the small LeeBoy can tackle the largest project with ease. I tell everyone LeeBoy is the reason my family and I are fed. Have been and will continue to be a customer for life." –Noah Williams, SOS Paving LLC, Tennessee “We’ve been doing asphalt paving since 1975 and owned seven LeeBoy asphalt pavers – from the 700 all the way to the 8816, we would use no other asphalt paver, they are the best machines. Designed with the paving professional in mind, GO LEEBOY OR GO HOME!” –Robert George, The Asphalt Company, Michigan “Great machine!!! The Legend screed makes for flawless seams!!!” –Matt Lundberg, Lundberg Paving and Excavating, Brockway, Pennsylvania “I just bought a LeeBoy 8616C. Very good machine, lays a great mat, powerful engine, very fluent controls.” –Thomas Clements, C&C Asphalt, Inc, Scottsboro, Alabama “BEST pavers, best people. Factory tour shows true commitment to manufacturing the GOLD standard of asphalt equipment.” –Henry Welch, Valley Supply, Hagerstown, Maryland “By far the best designer paver I have ever operated. Great customer service as well.” –Noah Cardamone, Waynesboro, Virginia “LeeBoy pavers are the only way to go. Hands down the best.” –Rocky Young, Louisiana Paving Company, Minden, Louisiana “My family business has been using LeeBoy for 3 generations now! When it comes to asphalt, SMI Paving is ‘LeeBoy Proud’ always!” –Jack Smith, SMI Paving, Fort Mill, South Carolina “I’ve been running LeeBoy equipment for over 20 years. Their pavers truly are ‘designed with the paving professional in mind’. These machines hold up better than any others too!” –Kevin Piona, Mr. Blacktop, Gilroy, California “LeeBoy is the best machine I’ve ran, period, enough said!” –Warren Anderson, Cambridge, Minnesota “LeeBoy is second to none. I’m a third generation paving contractor and they’re all we use.

Professional results for the professional contractor.” –Rich Cooper, Colchester, Connecticut “Love our LeeBoy paver. Wouldn’t trade it for any other brand!” –Matthew Mordis, Asp-Con Asphalt Paving, Caseyville, IL “It's nice to see that there are still some American companies out there making equipment that last long and works well. We will definitely be purchasing more equipment from LeeBoy in the future.” –Scott Flores, Empire Parking Lot Services, California “I've been paving for 3 generations, the absolute best investment we’ve made as a company was buying a LeeBoy. If you’re thinking about buying one, stop thinking and make the best decision of your life. Thank you LeeBoy I will be spreading the word!” –Don Hopkins, D&H Paving, New Egypt, New Jersey “Best paver made in the USA. Parts always available. Designed with the paving professional in mind. LOVE IT. Other pavers to me are not an option.” –Alan Taylor, Connecticut “I’ve been in the paving business for 30 years and wouldn’t pave with anything but a LeeBoy!” –Jeff Jarzombek, USA Seal & Stripe LLC, Celebration, Florida “I have been laying asphalt for 32 years now. I come from a time when we used to lay asphalt with a ‘dragbox’. I used to dream of a machine like the LeeBoy paver. In my opinion there is no better or labor-friendly machine like the LeeBoy. From the 1000 to the 8515, the work output and quality is simply unparalleled.” –Frank Cidade, Cidade Blacktop, Massachusetts “Can’t beat a LeeBoy. They’re tanks. It feels wrong to use any other brand. They last forever and are very comfortable.” –Nick Stanley, California “The Legend Heavy-Duty Electric Screed on our 8520 produces an impeccable mat. The noticeable level of quality continues to bring us repeat business and new referrals.” –Shawn Lail, Carolina Paving, Hickory, North Carolina “My old 8515 laid 510 ton on a church lot in Hopkinsville, KY today. Ain’t even broke a sweat yet, might even stop and do a small drive on the way home. Suns up, “Sons” working. Still as sweet today as the day l bought it.” –Randy Bennett, Bennett & Sons Paving, Kentucky “I wouldn't use any other machine except for a LeeBoy paver. They are strong machines. Very friendly staff when you have questions. Couldn't ask for a better machine.” –Derek Heater, Black Rock & Sons Paving, Honesdale, Pennsylvania "LeeBoy’s 8520 paver is simple to operate results in a Paving, high production No job is too big or too small.

Our 8520 produces a quality mat day in andLas dayVegas, out!"

–Dan Zuber,and Cunningham Cleveland,paving Ohio “Ioperation. switched from a LeeBoy paver only to return. ” –Robert Wadsworth, Sunrise Asphalt, Nevada "I'm a mid-size paving contractor, and for me, there's no better machine made. The versatility of the sizes available is amazing. Even the small LeeBoy can tackle the largest project with ease. I tell everyone LeeBoy is the reason my family and I are fed. Have been and will continue to be a customer for life." –Noah Williams, SOS Paving LLC, Tennessee “We’ve been doing asphalt paving since 1975 and owned seven LeeBoy asphalt pavers – from the 700 all the way to the 8816, we would use no other asphalt paver, they are the best machines. Designed with the paving professional in mind, GO LEEBOY OR GO HOME!” –Robert George, The Asphalt Company, Michigan “Great machine!!! The Legend screed makes for flawless seams!!!”

–Matt Lundberg, Lundberg Paving and Excavating, Brockway, Pennsylvania “I just bought a LeeBoy 8616C. Very good machine, lays a great mat, powerful engine, very fluentWould controls. ” –Thomas Clements, C&C Asphalt, Inc, Scottsboro, Alabama “BEST pavers, best people. Factory tour shows true you like to see your quote on a LeeBoy ad? Visit facebook.com/TrustLeeBoy and leave a 5-star review. commitment to manufacturing the GOLD standard of asphalt equipment.” –Henry Welch, Valley Supply, Hagerstown, Maryland “By far the best designer paver I have ever operated. Great customer service as well.” –Noah Cardamone, Waynesboro, Virginia “LeeBoy pavers are the only way to go.

Hands down the best.” –Rocky Young, Louisiana Paving Company, Minden, Louisiana “My family business has been using LeeBoy for 3 generations

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1. EQUIPMENT WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS The first step in sizing a trailer for any hauling job is determining the weight and dimensions of the load. Identify the length, height, width and weight of your most challenging machines. Keep in mind that the information on the spec sheet might not include the dimensions and weight with added accessories.

When making initial calculations, ensure you have a suitable truck that is capable of handling all or most of your equipment before moving on to the trailer. A three-axle tractor and a fouraxle tractor will have different hauling capabilities and that varies by state.

There is a wide range of machinery used in the paving industry — such

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as pavers, rollers, milling machines and screeds. Each of these machines are different by design, so proper research on the specific requirements of each intended machine is highly recommended. Certain paving equipment will require a lower load angle as opposed to other equipment.

After determining the weight and dimensions, it’s time to look at trailer deck designs. Manufacturers usually offer three deck configurations — flat, raised center and beam. For the most part, operators looking to haul paving equipment will find a flat deck meets the majority of their needs. It offers the most versatility for moving a variety of equipment, from rollers to milling machines. However, it also has

Taking time to determine which deck configuration will be the best fit for your operation is essential as there are pros and cons to each trailer type.

the highest deck height and might not be ideal for those also looking to haul taller machines. For this reason, discussing the pros and cons of different deck designs with a professional is recommended when spec’ing a trailer.

Custom heavy-haul trailer manufacturers have the experience and knowledge to determine what style would be best overall. While the primary focus might be on paving equipment, a trailer often hauls a variety of equipment

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types. Backhaul equipment should also be included in calculations. An expert can determine the best trailer to meet all hauling needs.

In addition, companies today tend to specialize in a wider variety of equipment moves that might require special considerations when it comes to selecting a trailer. For instance, operators looking to haul excavators in addition to paving equipment should research configurations that accommodate the boom. In these cases, operators need to consider the length of the boom, where it will sit on Removable goosenecks reduce safety risks by eliminating the need to drive up and over the trailer axles. This configuration saves time, hassle and expense while also extending the life of the trailer.

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Selecting the right trailer for your paving equipment will help make sure trailers and loads are safe and compliant.

configuration; operators need to consider the deck length used in the capacity rating to determine if the trailer is suitable for the proposed load. This varies between manufacturers. One trailer might need the entire deck length for that 50 tons, while another handles that same weight in half the deck length.

Similar-sized paving equipment can have drastically different load concentrations. If the majority of the equipment’s weight is concentrated in 8 or 10 feet, a trailer with a half-deck load concentration rating offers the best solution.

the trailer and how it will be cradled in addition to hauling needs for their paving equipment. Some top-tier manufacturers offer customizations to make mixed-load transportation safer and easier. Knowing all the types of equipment that might be hauled will help ensure purchase of a suitably versatile trailer.

2. TRAILER CAPACITY RATING While knowing the overall weight of the equipment is imperative, it is also important to know where that weight is concentrated. Failing to be mindful of this can lead to overloading the trailer, which can result in stress fractures and ultimately trailer failure.

Just because a trailer is rated at 50 tons does not mean it can be loaded with 50 tons of cargo in any

3. LOADING CONFIGURATIONS Today’s trailers offer a variety of loading configurations. While tag-a-long trailers that unload off the back are an accepted option for small paving in tight spaces, safety can be a concern. Driving equipment over the back of the trailer is no easy feat and requires a careful and experienced driver to prevent damaging the trailer and minimize the risk of tipping equipment. Reputable manufacturers are safety minded and have implemented designs to minimize certain risks, such as roller stops at the rear of the trailer or extended ramps for lower-approach angles.

Removable goosenecks reduce the danger by eliminating the need to drive up and over the trailer axles. This configuration saves time, hassle and expense while also extending trailer life. However, a removable gooseneck requires ample space for loading and unloading.

4. STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Knowing where a trailer is headed is as important as knowing what it’s hauling.

In general, operators should not need additional permits for loads up to 102 inches wide and under 13 feet, 6 inches tall. However, weight and height regulations vary for bridges and between states,

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especially trailers hauling in California and the surrounding areas. Operators must also consider state kingpin laws.

Working with an experienced manufacturer will ensure a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to making sure trailers and loads are safe and compliant for each area of operation.

5. TRAILER CONSTRUCTION It’s important to consider the quality of a trailer, not just the price tag. Working with a custom manufacturer offers the best results when it comes to safety, value and peace of mind. A trusted manufacturer will work to understand the client, not just the load. They will consider not just the equipment, but everything the client needs to haul, the territories of operation and the specific challenges they face. The manufacturer will use that information to design a trailer that offers maximum flexibility, versatility and strength.

Also consider the construction materials. Look for materials like heavy-duty T-1, 100,000-psi minimum yield steel for extreme durability and longevity.

Apitong flooring is another good choice because it stands up better than traditional oak and pine decking. Investing in higher-quality materials and components can double the life of the trailer.

Trailers from a respectable manufacturer may also include positive camber in the design. The amount of camber can be customized based on the estimated usual load to ensure the flattest loaded deck possible.

Choosing the right trailer is a job for the pros, but with these tips, operators have a jump start on the process.

Troy Geisler is vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Manufacturing, Rensselaer, IN, which offers complete lines of heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment for the commercial, industrial, military and government sectors. For more information visit www.talbertmfg.com.

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ASPHALT PAVING: How to Compact Unsupported Joint Edges

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Figure 1. Steel wheel roller drum inside the unsupported edge of the pavement lane can force the mix wider, create a crack or a dip at the unsupported edge of the lane.

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he first step in proper construction of longitudinal joints in asphalt paving is compaction of the unsupported edge of the first lane of paving. When the hot mix asphalt is placed by the paver, it will have an unsupported edge that will have a slope.

This slope will usually be about 60° but that depends on the type of end or edge plate on the paver screed. Due to its shape and position, this wedge does not receive the same amount of compaction as the flat part of the mat.

Whether constructing an asphalt pavement parking lot, road or even a driveway, it’s essential to properly compact each unsupported edge without shoving the mix sideways. That means

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The compactive force in the middle of the drum goes straight down -but the force at the edge of the drum goes both down and sideways, causing the mix to push sideways.

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Figure 2. Steel drum directly over the unsupported edge of the lane forces the mix to move sideways, making it difficult to obtain density at the unsupported edge.

Figure 3. Proper location for the edge of the steel drum is positioning the roller drum so it extends 6 in. over the unsupported edge.

a pneumatic (rubber-tire) roller should not be used to compact the edge at this stage. However, a steel wheel roller in vibratory mode can be used effectively.

There are three possible options for the steel wheel roller: • 6 in. inside the edge • Directly on top of the edge • Hanging 6 in. over the edge The key is to not be in positions #1 or #2 because using a roller in those positions tends to push the mix sideways – transversely – and you don’t get the compaction you should when you the mix is moving sideways. The best position is #3 where you are “compacting” 6 in. of air.

Roller manufacturers’ diagrams of how their rollers work often have arrows showing the compactive force in the

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middle of the drum heading straight down -- but the force at the edge of the drum goes both down and sideways.

It’s called “shear loading” at the edge of the drum and it causes the mix to push sideways.

If the edge of the steel wheel roller drum is inside the unsupported edge of the pavement lane (Figure 1), several problems might occur.

First, the mix has a tendency to widen out – to move in a transverse direction. This is due to the shear loading on the mix at the edge of the steel drum.

How much the material moves depends on the properties of the asphalt concrete mixture – a tender mix will shove or move more than will a stiff mixture.

Second, a crack will typically form at the edge of the drum. This crack

is caused by the sideways movement of the mix. Also, in some cases the movement of the mix can create a dip at the unsupported edge of the lane, making it much more difficult to match the joint when the second lane is placed. Placing the edge of the roller drum inside the edge of the lane is not good practice.

Placing the edge of the steel drum directly over the unsupported edge of the lane (Figure 2), also is not a good practice because the mix at the unsupported edge will still move sideways under the force of the roller. Although the mix will widen out, no crack will form because the edge of the drum is right at the edge of the lane. But because of the transverse movement of the mix the opportunity to obtain density at the unsupported edge is not possible when the roller is in this position.

The proper location for the edge of the steel drum is positioning the roller drum so it extends 6 in. over the unsupported edge (Figure 3). In this case, there will be no transverse movement of the mix because there is no shear loading at the edge of the steel drum.

And because the mix does not move transversely, no crack is formed. Density is achieved because the edge of the steel drum is compacting air instead of shoving the mix sideways.

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Color, flat panel, resistive LCD touch screen in Windows® environment.

'Plain language' interlock programming.

User programmable and easier than PLC ladder code.

Easy to add/delete/modify/move any operator on the screen.

Ammeters and zero speed shaft sensors are easily & cost effectively interfaced.

Alternate action start/stop operators displayed on the screen as labeled, square buttons. Buttons indicate motor status with different colors.

A single-button master start is included along with a recycle-system enable to allow one-button hot restarts of all process motors. A sequenced start allows the drum and other large motor loads to start before the other process motors are started.

Operators available for: standard motor, forward/reversing motors, motors on soft starts, momentary contacts, 2-position maintains, 3-position switches, baghouse controls, solenoid & limit switches, 0-1OV variable outputs, 1 to 3 indicators, 0-1OV or mA inputs, and alarms with programmable logic.

Distributed motor control switchgear can be located in a separate energy center, on the bag house, at the silo system, and/or even at the feeders.

The operating temperature for included 1/0 Device(s) is 32 ° to 131° F (0° to 55° C). Storage temperature is -4° to 158 ° F (-20 ° to 70 ° C).

Color, flat panel, resistive LCD touch screen in Windows® environment.

Filling silo select logic can be programmed in plain English.

Flop gate solenoids and limits can be wired direct. No more convoluted interlock wiring.

Expandable from 1 to 12 silos.

Slat and transfer motor amperage indication.

Low air indication.

Momentary truck horn switch.

Audible safety alarm typically connected to user's spout bindicator or slat amp alarm.

Audible high-silo alarm. Momentary alarm silence button.

Manually set timer for control of each individual batcher's open/closed cycle. These timers have separately-set open and closed intervals.

Momentary batcher open button allows manual cycling of batcher independent of the batcher timer. Batcher open indicator light is typically connected to user's batcher gate actuated limit switch.

High-, mid- and low-silo indicator lights. Interlocks to silo gate to prevent material from being drawn from a low silo without the deliberate use of the low silo bypass switch. A remote horn output is provided that is powered by activating the bypass switch.

Momentary silo gate open operator. Silo gate actuation is interlocked to low air pressure sensor, low silo/bypass interlock, and safety gates.

Additional switch and indicator light is provided for safety gates, silo weigh hopper gate, or On/Off control of heat if required by the installation.

The operating temperature for included 1/0 Device(s) is 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C). Storage temperature is -4 ° to 158 ° F (-20° to 70 ° C).

• Pre-assembled and wired enclosure(s) provided with terminal strips to isolate and protect the field 1/0 from transient voltages and provide easy wire termination.

• All outputs buffered with relays. Contacts are rated at 250VAC @ SA. • All inputs buffered with MOVs rated at 200V. • All breakers and terminal strips mounted and wired.

• Termination points labeled with documented number scheme.

• Relays include NO and NC contacts for operation flexibility.

24 V DC Field 1/0 outputs to the relay boards.

• Ample wireways to encourage clean installs.

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Sakai SW754 Roller The Sakai SW754, 67-in. vibratory tandem drum roller offers improved operating efficiency as well as ease-ofmaintenance while retaining many of features of its successful 770-series line.

• Applications include both thin and thick asphalt lift compaction, as well as compaction of coarse graded asphalt mixes and aggregate base • EPA Tier 4 emissions compliancy is achieved by an efficient 3.8 L Kubota engine offering up to 10 hours of actual run time without refueling • The SW754 tandem roller’s versatility for use in a wide variety of applications is based on a range of vibration/amplitude settings ForConstructionPros. com/12314965

HAMM GRW 280i Pneumatic Roller The GRW 280i pneumatic roller updates its predecessor with subtle design changes and a new 114-hp Deutz Tier 4 Interim-compliant engine.

• 82-in. working width • Basic operating weight ratings available from 19,371 to 58,947 lb.

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• Redesigned, intuitive onboard display includes an Impact Spacing Meter that allows the operator to control speed and maintain the correct impact spacing for consistent smoothness • Other features include an automatic, variable-interval water spraying system, ROPS/ FOPS-certified platform, forward-view, adjustable seat and 180° rotating console • Available with Compact Assist with Density Direct

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• PaveDock Assistant system ensures the mix is supplied to the paver safely and without jolts • Optional PaveDock push-rollers absorb impacts when the feed vehicle docks onto the paver • ErgoPlus operating system with redesigned four-colour display

The 8520 asphalt paver has continuous rubber tracks and a 9-ton hopper capacity.

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• The conveyor belt system can empty a standard 35-ton truckload in as little as 35 seconds • SwingApp functionality can transform the unit to an offset feeder by swinging the conveyor belt up to 55° in either direction. This provides the capability to handle a variety of feeding applications, including feeding two pavers in a side-by-side configuration, feeding one paver from a different lane or filling medians.

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Carlson EZ IV Screed The EZ IV Screed features advanceddesign heating elements that are in direct contact with the upper surface of the main screed plate for even, controllable heat.

• Patented 2% Carlson taper improves outboard flow of material regardless of the augers running or not

Weiler E1650 Remixing Transfer Vehicle The E1650 combines 15 tons of onboard storage, triple pitch remix augers and a 600-tph discharge capacity to enable non-stop, non-contact paving with reduced particulate and thermal segregation.

• Variable-speed elevator and conveyors allow chain speed to match production • 8-ft. 6-in. width from outside of tire to outside of tire • Optional rear steer with 16-ft. inside turning radius • 24-in. shifting operator platform with ergonomic controls • Optional storage hopper management system notifies the operator of the material level in the hopper ForConstructionPros.com/20996779

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• 252-cu.-ft. hopper with a 10-ft. 3-in. width and is capable of paving speeds up to 233 fpm and travel speeds up to 13 mph • 241-hp Cummins QSB 6.7 six-cylinder Tier 4 Final diesel engine and Sauer Danfoss Series 90 hydraulic pumps • Antisegregation design of the feed tunnel, feed tunnel discharge and rear augers ForConstructionPros.com/21088120

Caterpillar COMMAND for Soil Compaction Cat COMMAND for Compaction is an operator-assisted technology that automates the soil compaction process and helps contractors achieve compaction quality.

• The COMMAND for Compaction system is available for use on select Cat vibratory soil compactors as a dealer installed kit on both new and existing B-Series machines • In-cab display with an intuitive touchscreen interface makes setup easy as the system connects to common base stations • The operator uses the machine to map the boundaries of the area to be compacted and enters the compaction parameters ForConstructionPros.com/21086839

Case DV Series Small Frame Vibratory Rollers The DV23D and DV26D double-drum and DV23CD and DV26CD combination vibratory rollers are designed with a high curb clearance, no overhangs and a narrow drum width of 37 in.

• 33.5-hp Tier 4 Final engine delivers high centrifugal forces and frequencies at lower rpms • 4,600- to 5,490-lb. operating weights • Selectable dual frequencies of 3,480/3,960 vpm • Offset tapered drums reduce asphalt tearing during operation around curves • Feature an iso-mounted operator platform with lateral-sliding seat for visibility to the drum edges on both sides

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BY JON KLEIN

Protecting Pavement with Gilsonite at

Iowa State University

As part of Gee Asphalt Systems' pavement preservation plan, repairs are made to the asphalt pavement prior to application of the gilsonitebased sealer.

Iowa-based Gee Asphalt Systems and ISU plan maintenance every five years

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sphalt preservation is like changing the oil in a car. If it’s done at regularly scheduled intervals with the recommended oil blend, it will considerably extend the vehicle’s life.

The same holds true with pavement.

Preventative maintenance, with the right treatment at the right time, is a proactive strategy employed to maximize the benefit and extend the life of good pavement for as long as possible. A strategic

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preservation plan can mean the difference between extending the life of this valuable asset or having it prematurely fall into disrepair.

A SHIFT IN MINDSET Although pavement maintenance is not a new concept and is seemingly straightforward, it is not as simple as it sounds.

Proactive maintenance necessitates a shift in the way people think about pavement. It requires commitment to taking care of the good pavement along the way, and not just reacting to neglected or damaged pavement.

Too much money is spent on patching pavements in parking lots, roads and

Sprayed on the pavement, gilsonite-based sealer is a chemically engineered asphalt preservation product comprised of a cationic emulsion with a modified sealerbinder, rejuvenators and specially selected plasticizers.

runways. This is a very costly, reactive approach. Instead of patching and replacing asphalt pavements, being proactive – taking care of pavement that is still in good shape – is a much more cost-effective approach. To put it in perspective, studies, including the U.S Department of Transportation’s “A Pocket Guide to Asphalt Pavement Preservation,” show that every additional

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Where the turf meets the pavement; a clean edging job.

dollar spent on preventative maintenance treatments saves up to $10 in future rehabilitation costs.

The Facilities Planning & Management Department at Iowa State University is responsible for the pavement throughout the campus, including Jack Trice Stadium. The department has been proactive in protecting the school’s investment and making it last. Looking for a way to maintain and extend the life of the valuable pavement around the stadium, the university works with Gee Asphalt Systems, Cedar Rapids, IA. The contractor works across the United States with airports, highways and Fortune 500 companies, helping to preserve their valuable pavements.

Over the years, and after assessing an array of pavement around the stadium in varying conditions, Gee Asphalt has helped to develop a pavement preservation plan for the university. The plan is to reseal the pavement with gilsonite sealer-binder (GSB) every four to five years, as well as sealing cracks in the parking lots surrounding the stadium.

maintenance. The age of this stadium’s pavement is unusual, however, thanks to regular, scheduled pavement preservation efforts every four to five years.

Iowa State has continued to add new parking sections as the facilities have grown and developed throughout the years. As new pavement is laid, Gee Asphalt works with the facilities management team to examine and assess the different pavements, identify why some are in better condition than others and create a plan to preserve the pavement in the best condition possible.

Pavement failure may be simply due to age. Alternatively, the pavement may have been installed on a poor base, or it may have been affected by water issues underneath the ground where it was laid.

Understanding the “why” is vital when developing a pavement preservation plan.

For example, if a newer pavement – i.e., less than five years old – has cracks and rutting, using a GSB product won’t help correct any of these problems.

A gilsonite sealer is a tool used to help delay the aging process and slow oxidation on good pavement.

The same is true if shortcuts were taken with base prep or grading. A roadway is only as good as its base and prep. Gilsonite isn’t a magic wand. It won’t patch or repair potholes, but it does help prevent them.

During the summer of 2018, Gee Asphalt sealed several parking lots north of the Iowa State campus using GSB-88, produced by Asphalt Systems Inc. In Summer 2019, an additional

PAVEMENT 45 YEARS OLD…AND COUNTING The original pavement around Iowa State’s Jack Trice Stadium may be in its final stages of useful life – after all, it is nearly 45 years old, dating back to October 1973 when groundbreaking began for the stadium. A well-designed, well-built and well-maintained asphalt parking lot has a typical life expectancy between 15 to 30 years; but oxidation is active immediately, and it can begin deteriorating the pavement in as few as five to seven years without preventative

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Gilsonite at a Glance Gilsonite is a naturally occurring resinous hydrocarbon soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents and petroleum asphalts that is often used to harden softer petroleum products. This naturally occurring ore – only found in Utah and Saudi Arabia – is 99.85% pure mineral petroleum asphalt.

Here’s a quick look at the gilsonite-based emulsified asphalt sealer Iowa State University uses to preserve the asphalt pavement around its football stadium.

• When melted into a resin, it is used as a preservation treatment with bonding properties and as a modifier in roadbuilding materials.

• Applying this specific sealer very early in the life of a pavement with repeat applications at prescribed intervals can eliminate surface oxidation as a significant factor in pavement deterioration.

• Gilsonite does not have to undergo any oil-refining process. Its emissions are non-flammable, non-carcinogenic and non-toxic.

• The average treatment cycle is four to seven years.

24 pavements were sealed on campus, including the parking areas around student housing, the veterinary medicine building and sections of Jack Trice Stadium. By rotating to a new location each year, the pavement being sealed is kept on a regular, prescribed cycle to protect it.

Jon Klein is a sales and marketing manager and project estimator with Gee Asphalt Systems Inc., a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based pavement preservation contractor. He may be reached at jklein@ geeasphalt.com.

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Thanks to regular pavement maintenance, some of the original pavement around Jack Trice Stadium dates back to 1973 when groundbreaking began for the stadium.

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Pavement Test Tracks Advance Asphalt Design in Safe, Collaborative Manner Through research and partnerships, innovation to build better roadways nationwide is happening very quickly in Alabama and Minnesota

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to do just that, but putting a new type of pavement down on a roadway for the traveling public to test is not only risky, but the price of failure is just too high.

This is why facilities like the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) were developed. Established in 1986 as a partnership between Auburn University and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Research and Education Foundation, the goal of NCAT is to provide practical research and development to meet the needs of maintaining America's highway

infrastructure. Their mission is to ensure the industry's ability to provide pavements that are durable, sustainable,

A 1.7 mile test track was created at NCAT as a real-world laboratory that allows for cutting-edge experimentation while avoiding the risk of failure on actual roadways. The track is comprised of 46 200-ft test sections funded as a cooperative project among highway agencies and industry sponsors.

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The seventh cycle of accelerated performance testing at NCAT began in 2018, providing unique opportunities to determine the field performance of breakthrough materials and concepts without the risk of failure that local and state agencies are unwilling to accept.

quiet, safe and economical.

A 1.7 mile test track was created at NCAT as a real-world laboratory that allows for cutting-edge experimentation while avoiding the risk of failure on actual roadways. The track is comprised of 46 200-ft. test sections funded as a cooperative project among highway agencies and industry sponsors.

Research experiments based on single test sections or groups of test sections provide sponsors the confidence to move concepts into practice, saving state departments of transportation millions of dollars each year (see sidebar).

PARTNERSHIPS ADVANCE PAVEMENT DESIGN In order to fund its research, NCAT partners with state highway agencies, the Federal Highway Administration and the highway construction industry to develop and evaluate new products, design technologies and construction methods that quickly lead to pavement improvements. Eighty percent of the funding for the NCAT test track comes from partnering with state DOTs. The range of products and processes under trial at the test track, now in it's

seventh cycle, illustrates some of the challenges faced by road owners and the paving industry.

Among them rejuvenators, bio-based products, balanced mix design and deep single layer reconstructions.

For example, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Oklahoma DOT are testing out their new balanced mix design approach and comparing it to a section designed using the Superpave volumetric approach. TxDOT’s balanced mix design specification uses a Hamburg wheel tracker to evaluate resistance to rutting and moisture damage and the overlay test for assessing cracking resistance.

Oklahoma’s approach combines the Hamburg wheel tracker with the Illinois Flexibility Index.

South Carolina DOT has already experimented with replacing between 4-5-in. in a single pass. Now the state wants to look at a 7-in. deep section.

Embedded thermocouples and thermal imaging while the section was laid will help answer questions about how such a deep section cools. Pressure plates and strain gauges have also been embedded in the pavement test sections to measure long-term structural response.

Other technologies and issues under test for this cycle include thinner

overlays, fogseal, reflective cracking and density of asphalt. Work on seven sections of test track continues from previous cycles as part of the Cracking Group Experiment, as well as ongoing tests to evaluate other mixes and approaches for various DOTs. NCAT also works with product manufacturers to test their products under "real-world" conditions.

"Many of these sponsors know the value of their product and that it will perform, they just want the research data to prove it to the world," Buzz Powell assistant director at NCAT says.

"Through these partnerships, we give them the data they need to prove it outside of the lab."

Delta S from Collaborative Aggregates is a bio-based rejuvenator already under test at NCAT. A section of road containing 35% RAP and the rejuvenator was laid in 2018 and is being compared to a control section containing 20% RAP. New with this test cycle is a biopolymer modifier which comes from While NCAT uses trucks that simulate traffic, MnRoad's Mainline test section is an actual section of Interstate 94 being driven on my the traveling public. The mainline test section is 3.5-miles of Interstate traffic diverted from the parallel westbound I-94 between Albertville and Monticello, MN.

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Research Cycles

At the test lab, NCAT researchers have improved aggregate testing and evaluation methods, developed mix design procedures for stone matrix asphalt, evaluated modified asphalt mixtures, improved mix design and control methods to minimize rutting.

soybean oil. The United Soybean Board, which is sponsoring research at Iowa State University, is also sponsoring a surface mix produced with PG 76-22 bitumen modified with the biopolymer.

This will be measured up against a mix containing the same ingredients, apart from a conventional polymer.

COLD CLIMATE PERFORMANCE NCAT has partnered with MnRoad, a pavement test track owned and operated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), for a parallel study for both northern and southern climates. NCAT and MnRoad are the nation’s two largest full-scale pavement testing facilities where using real construction methods and live trafficking under actual climate conditions provides an authentic environment for researchers to study and evaluate the performance of materials used in roadway construction.

Located near Albertville, MN, MnRoad works in conjunction with MnDOT's Materials Lab and various corporate partners. Through collaboration and performance testing, MnRoad does the same work as NCAT, only is better able to evaluate pavements that

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undergo several freeze/thaw cycles.

While NCAT uses trucks that simulate traffic, MnRoad's test section is an actual section of Interstate 94 being driven on my the traveling public.

The mainline test section is 3.5-miles of Interstate traffic diverted from the parallel westbound I-94 between Albertville and Monticello, MN. MnROAD collects detailed pavement performance data along with thousands of pavement sensors located in each test section.

Like NCAT, MnRoad relies on sponsors who want to collect data on their products. Cargill has put its Anova biobased rejuvenator to the test on both the NCAT test track and at MnRoad. The company’s rejuvenator will be used in a mix with 45% RAP and its performance compared to a section with lower proportions of RAP. The aim, Cargill says, is to evaluate Anova’s performance in both southern and northern U.S. climates.

To further the research at MnRoad, the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) was created. Their goal is to develop a mandate to improve the future sustainability of our roads through research and a commitment to cooperative implementation. The alliance sponsors research at the MnROAD test track.

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The first phase of a research cycle at NCAT consists of constructing test sections on and off the test track. Representatives from research sponsors make on-site visits during this phase in order to ensure that the sections satisfy their research needs. To facilitate lab to field performance correlations, a large amount of mixture samples from construction are tested and analyzed in the laboratory. Various parameters are also measured during the construction process to capture in-place properties of the sections.

In the second phase, each section on the track is subjected to 10 million equivalent single axle loads (ESALs) of heavy truck traffic applied over a period of two years. This method of accelerating trafficking allows researchers to deliver cutting-edge test results to state highway departments at an extraordinary speed.

The performance of each track section is closely monitored on a weekly basis. An automated pavement distress data collection vehicle is used to quantify roughness, macrotexture, rutting and cracking in the same manner used by most state highway departments for their pavement management systems. Other tests such as surface friction, falling weight deflectometer, sound and permeability are also conducted. Similar performance data is conducted on the offtrack sections, but due to the open traffic on these roadways, data collection is conducted on a less frequent basis than the closed-loop track.

The final part of the three-year cycle involves forensic analyses of damaged sections on the test track in order to determine the contributing factors to pavement distresses. Many forensic investigations conducted during this stage include destructive testing such as trenching and coring. At the end of each cycle, test sections either remain in place for additional evaluation during the next cycle or are replaced.

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Aste

BITC

Carg

Carls

Crow

Eage

E. D. E. T.

Evan Fast

Genc

Harr

Heat

Ignit

Inge

Kenc

LeeB

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Ace Group

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Minds USA

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Almix

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National Asphalt Pavement Association

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Asphalt Drum Mixers

20 & 21

National Pavement Expo

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Astec Inc.

27, 31, 35, 39, 42 & 43

Pegasus

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BITCO Insurance Companies

25

Reliable Asphalt Products Inc.

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Cargill Incorporated

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Roadtec an Astec Industries Co.

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Carlson an Astec Industries Company

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Rotochopper Inc.

59

Crown Eagle Equipment Sales

80

Schutte Hammermill

67

Eager Beaver Trailers

51

SealMaster

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E. D. Etnyre & Co.

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Stansteel

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E. T. Clancy Company

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Sun Chem Industries Inc.

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Evans & Daniels Inc.

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Systems Equipment Corporation

37, 65

Fast Measure By KTP Enterprises

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Tarmac International Inc.

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Gencor Industries Inc.

3, 63

Tenna

53

Harrison Hydra-Gen

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Weiler

41

Heatec Inc.

81

Willow Designs

77

Ignite Construction Summit

75

Wirtgen America Inc.

13, 15, 17, 19

Ingevity

5

Kenco Engineering Inc.

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LeeBoy

57

Libra Systems

24

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THE LAST EXIT |

BY JESSICA LOMBARDO, EDITOR

FHWA Overhauls 103 Year Old Proprietary Product Rule

Mobile barriers were designed to keep workers safe in work zones but were not being widely used due to the Proprietary Products Rule.

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or over 100 years, states were not been allowed to use "proprietary" products on their federally funded projects. This relic of a regulation stated that "No part of the money apportioned under the act shall be used, directly or indirectly, to pay, or to reimburse a State, county, or local subdivision for the payment of any premium or royalty on any patented or proprietary material, specification, process, or type of construction, unless purchased or obtained on open actual competitive bidding at the same or a less cost than unpatented articles or methods equally suitable for the same purpose.’’

However, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published an updated federal rule to give states more flexibility and choice in which products or services can be used on federally funded highway projects. The change is intended to improve safety and increase efficiency while saving taxpayer dollars.

“This much-needed update of a century-old, obsolete rule will benefit state transportation infrastructure projects and save millions of taxpayer dollars,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in a statement.

The rule updates an outdated federal

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requirement that restricts the ability of states to use patented or proprietary technology in their Federal-aid highway projects.

“This final rule promotes innovation by empowering states to choose which state-of-the-art materials, tools, and products best meet their needs for the construction and upkeep of America’s transportation infrastructure,” said Federal Highway Administrator Nicole R. Nason.

Prior to this change, federal regulations prohibited state contracting agencies from using federal funds to acquire patented or proprietary materials, products, or services, except under certain limited circumstances.

Since March of 2018, ARTBA and Venable, LLP worked with the FHWA to repeal 23 CFR 635.411. The updates took effect on October 28, 2019.

SAFETY AT CORE OF REPEAL As the number of deaths in our work zones steadily increase year after year, states are challenged with new ways of keeping workers safe. The rule change will help considerably.

"One example of a safety device that protects the workers that isn't currently being used as much as it should be due to this proprietary rule is a mobile barrier," former U.S. Secretary of Transportation James Burnley with law firm Venable, LLP says. "Instead of state DOT's having to use cones, which are basically worthless in terms of protection. These are moveable barriers that are mounted on truck wheels that can be driven up to a work zone and hooked together to extend the work zone.

"As a practical matter, it's basically impossible for states to use federal aid to purchase these products without going through a lot of steps and delay to get approval," Burnley adds.

IMPEDING INNOVATION Today, there are many examples of new and innovative technologies that could help address the many challenges facing our nation’s highways, but which have not been as widely adopted as they could be because the proprietary rule had previously discouraged state contracting agencies from acquiring them.

"The repeal allows states to have flexibility and gives them the ability to purchase new and innovative products for their federally funded projects," Burnley says.

The repeal also removes a major regulatory roadblock and spurs the investment in, and deployment of, new technologies that promise to help advance safety, alleviate traffic congestion and improve highways.

"This proprietary rule was an anomaly," Burnley says. "It was out of step with other Federal agency approaches to procurement which allow states to follow their own procurement rules."

Burnley says all other Federal agencies adhere to the OMB regulations of 2 CFR 200.101(b)(3). Now that the rule is repealed, the FHWA aid will be governed by uniform guidelines just like all other federal aid is which will give states substantially more flexibility.

"The repeal liberates state DOT’s to use their own procurement procedures to acquire innovative products that will improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance the resilience of our highways," Burnley says. "Secretary Chao and Administrator Nason are to be commended for getting rid of this 103-yearold impediment to progress.”

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