Bitumen, often referred to as asphalt, is a viscous, black, and sticky substance. It is a semi-solid form of petroleum and is primarily used as a binder in road construction. When mixed with aggregates, it forms asphalt concrete, the material commonly used for paving roads. Primary Characteristics: Appearance: Thick, black to dark brown substance. Temperature Sensitivity: Becomes liquid when heated and returns to a semi-solid state upon cooling. Water Resistance: Acts as a waterproofing agent, making it ideal for various sealing applications. Adhesion: Excellent adhesive properties, allowing it to bind aggregates together effectively. Grades & Types: Bitumen comes in various grades, primarily determined by its viscosity and penetration value. Common types include: Paving Grade Bitumen: Used in road construction. Oxidized Bitumen: Produced by air blowing and has stiffer properties. Cutback Bitumen: Bitumen diluted with solvents to reduce viscosity for specific applications. Modified Bitumen: Bitumen altered with polymers to enhance its properties. Applications: Road Construction: Mainly used as a binder mixed with aggregates to pave roads. Roofing: Used as a waterproofing agent in roofing felts. Dams & Reservoirs: Acts as a waterproofing membrane. Soundproofing: Used in soundproofing materials due to its insulating properties. Advantages: Durability: Offers a long-lasting paving solution, able to withstand various weather conditions. Cost-effective: Provides a reliable and economical material for large-scale infrastructure projects. Recyclable: Old bituminous roads can be reprocessed to produce new roads.
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Special offer for the supply of SUMAB equipment until the end of 2024! SUMAB R400 block making machine is a high quality equipment for the production of various types of concrete products: blocks, paving stones, curbs, double-layer tiles, insulation blocks, etc. Theoretical productivity per shift (8h): Paving stones 100x200x60: 550 640 m2 Hollow blocks 200x200x40: 6912 pcs. Road curbs 300x150x1000: 1600-2000 pcs. Maximum pallet size: 1200x550 mm It is possible to perform in three configurations: START, LAGOM and MAX (check with managers for details). Advantages of SUMAB: - A Swedish company with more than 20 years of experience in the market and completed projects in more than 50 countries around the world - 100% European design and production - 2 year warranty - High production capacity and fast payback of equipment - Fully automatic installations with SIEMENS control system - Special Hardox steel for critical elements - SYNCHROTRONIC vibration system - Mold replacement takes 30 minutes Contact us for more information.
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