An asphalt mixing plant can be categorised into 2 types. Both of them have their own features and advantages. There are two basic types of asphalt plants available in the market today. One is the drum type continuous plant and other is the batch type of asphalt plant. The features and advantages of drum mix plant are different when compared to the batch mix plant. The end result / product produced by these two plants is the same. However, the difference lies in the quality of the product produced and also in the process by which the two types work.
A drum mix plant producing asphalt will do so in its different method. It will have its own advantages and features when compared with any other type. One of the top benefits will include its easy operation, maintenance and low initial cost of investment. A drum plant is always preferred for its ability to quickly produce hot mix asphalt in short period of time.
Asphalt Drum Mix Plant Features and Advantages
Compact design and ease of usability are among the main features and advantages of Atlas make asphalt drum mix plant. Drum mix plant is a continuous type where drum is the main component. The process of heating and mixing is done inside a single drum, hence the name drum mix plant. This process is done continuously and that is why we know this as a continuous plant.
The simplicity and the sheer profitability that this design offers are unmatched. We have focussed in making small improvements from our previous design and results are amazing. Many customers from different countries like Nigeria, Algeria, Botswana, Malawi, Philippines, Myanmar, Morocco, Malaysia, Tanzania, etc have taken advantage of our quality machines.
The idea is to have a rugged and durable machine that can perform and delivery with results. The different design options include fully mobile plant where all the plant chassis are mobile and fitted with axles, pneumatic braking, king pin attachment, pre-wired components. The mobile design is much easier to move around places. It is also ideal for the customers who want to shift sites often.
Atlas manufactures and exports mobile as well as stationary asphalt drum mix plants from capacity range 20 tph to 150 tph.
Counterflow asphalt mixers are also available with us. We are offering the same in different configuration like single drum counterflow, double drum counterflow and drum and mixer type. With Atlas it all goes down to the customer’s choice and requirement and we usually go out of the way to provide tailor made solutions for our customers.
Some Features and Benefits of Asphalt Drum Mixers:
Below are the features and benefits of asphalt drum mixers by Atlas. We are exporter of asphalt drum mix plant at a low price in worldwide. We offer different types and capacities of asphalt mixing plants.
● 1260 Degree Celsius resistant coated cerawool and covered by SS sheet drying drum. This optional coating helps in maximum heat retention.
● Half chain drive in the drum for less vibration and trouble free operation.
● Burner available with different fuel options.
● Rugged and proven design.
● Dry and wet dust collector for pollution control.
● Fully covered bitumen tanks for maximum heat retention.
● Constant improvement in the design to make it simple and maintenance free design.
● Optional PLC control panel is advanced and maintenance free.
● Factory testing prior to dispatch.
Atlas make asphalt drum mix plants have performed well in many countries. It is reliable design that can be installed and made operational in a few days’ time. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Atlas Industries.
Drum mix plants have components like cold feeder bins, weighing conveyor, drying and mixing drum with burner, bitumen tanks. They also feature filler hopper, wet dust scrubber, charging conveyor, control panel and optional silos for hot storage.
Common operations of drum mix plant include collective weighing of aggregates prior to addition of aggregates into the drum. The further operation of drum mixer include heating the aggregates and addition of bitumen and filler material into the same drum unit.
Asphalt mixing plant weighs the materials like aggregates, bitumen and filler material and adds them at a specific elevated temperature to make hot mix asphalt.
Asphalt cement or hot mix asphalt is used for laying on the road, airports, parking lots, runways and streets. It is a very versatile and strong material with properties that makes it last longer.
Drum mixing plant is a continuous type of asphalt plant. It does all its process in a continuous manner. Heating of aggregate is done inside a drum. Inside the same drum, mixing with bitumen and filler material takes place. The ready hot mix asphalt is then loaded into silos or waiting trucks.
