USB-3 Bitumen modification unit 16 m3/hour production capacity
USB-3
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Advantages
- Can be used for administering all currently known polymers, waxes and various specific additives;
- Work with a variety of forms of modifiers: powders, granules, etc .;
- Allow to realize almost any bitumen modification chart;
- During pumping and modifications other additional plasticizers and additives could be introduced that improve the adhesion of the bitumen;
- In the pumping mode, there is the possibility of introducing additional quantities of polymer;
- Oil heating system can reduce costs on electricity;
- The ability to operate both outside, under a canopy or inside.
This is a 16 m3/hour bitumen modification1Polymer modification of bitumen is the incorporation of polymers in bitumen by mechanical mixing or chemical reaction. unit. The growing road construction and repair market leads to growing modified bitumen demand.
The 16 m3/hour unit solves that problem. The double stream process used in this unit reduces the load on the shearing part of the mill2A mill is a device that breaks solid materials into smaller pieces by grinding, crushing, or cutting. and extends mill service life.
The compatibility of bitumen and polymers is essential to obtain a high-quality final product. The polymer can absorb oil components of the binder, preserving its structure. Due to the modification process, bitumen is turned into an elastomer3An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity (i.e., both viscosity and elasticity) and very weak intermolecular forces, and generally low Young’s modulus and high failure strain compared with other materials. with improved elasticity.
Modern petrochemical industry professionals attempt to maximize the yield of light oil products and extract most of the paraffin-naphthenic fractions from bitumen4A bitumen is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum.. This reduces its flexibility at low temperatures and softening point at high temperatures. Most modern bitumen will lose elasticity5Elasticity is the ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed. at approximately twenty degrees (20 0C) and begin to soften between +45 0C and 48 0C. The use of non-modified bitumen in both road construction, which requires a binder with a temperature range from -40 0C to +70 0C, and for roofing materials6Roofing material is the outermost layer on the roof of a building, sometimes self-supporting, but generally supported by an underlying structure., which are often subjected to temperatures up to 90 0C, is inefficient. Fortunately, there are ways to change and improve the properties of bitumen by mixing it with various additives. This is best achieved using special bitumen modification units such as the GlobeCore USB-3 bitumen modification system.
Bituminous grouts — field of application
- Bituminous grouts are classified both by fields of application and by methods of use (cold and hot coating).
- Some grouts require preliminary surface preparation with primers. A primer is a bituminous priming material containing a bitumen and a solvent and having a high penetrability and a short drying time.
- Types of grouts and their uses:
а) Coating grout (cold application):
- waterproofing of surfaces;
- treatment of joints and cracks;
- puttying of surfaces;
- attaching of rolled bitumen materials;
- anticorrosive protection of metal structures.
- b) Coating grout (cold application). It can be used at sub-zero ambient temperatures. It is used for repair and forms an ultrastrong waterproof coating on the steel, concrete, and wood structures sunk deeper into the ground.
с) Bituminous-rubber grout (cold application) is used for waterproofing of foundations, walls, tanks, pipelines, etc.
- d) Adhesive grout (cold application). Designed for attaching the extruded polystyrene to bituminous, bituminous-polymer insulating materials in foundation insulation systems.
Modified bitumen — Fields of application
- Road construction:
- production of asphalt concrete which is used for new construction and repair of first-class roads, bridges, overpasses, road junctions, etc.;
- production of stone matrix asphalt concrete (SMA) for pavement topping of first-class highways and roads;
- production of porous asphalt concrete;
- plaсing of crack-stopping membrane interlayers.
- Hydraulic engineering facilities:
- production of PMB-based grouts for coating of water storage facilities, swimming pools, water supply pipe linings.
- Roofing:
- production of PMB-based rolled roofing materials (Ruberoid, Euroruberoid).
- Bitumen shingles:
- production of grouts for laying and repair of roofing surfaces.
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Specification |
Value |
| Minimum production capacity, m³/hour |
16 |
| Amount of polymer per 1м³ of bitumen, kg |
10–60 |
| Amount of plasticizer per 1 m³ |
10–100 |
| Amount of adhesive additive per 1 m³ of bitumen, liters (max) |
10 |
| Operation mode |
Continuous |
| Nominal power, kW | |
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2 х 55 = 110 |
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2 х 18 = 36 |
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1.1 |
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0.25 |
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3 |
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0.43 |
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5.5 |
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157 |
| Power supply: | |
|
380 |
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50 |
| Dimensions without components removed for transportation (L/H/W), mm |
6050/2570/3360 |
| Max weight, kg |
5860 |
- Can be used for administering all currently known polymers, waxes and various specific additives;
- Work with a variety of forms of modifiers: powders, granules, etc .;
- Allow to realize almost any bitumen modification chart;
- During pumping and modifications other additional plasticizers and additives could be introduced that improve the adhesion of the bitumen;
- In the pumping mode, there is the possibility of introducing additional quantities of polymer;
- Oil heating system can reduce costs on electricity;
- The ability to operate both outside, under a canopy or inside.
Application Fields of GlobeCore Polymer-Based Bitumen Modification Plants
GlobeCore polymer-based bitumen modification plants can be used for:
- creating special-purpose polymer mixes which are put to use in the automotive industry, in construction, packaging, etc.;
- production of special-purpose lubricants with different types of additives blended in;
- production of composite materials which are put to use in making road pavements, sports surfaces, as well as in the construction industry;
- waterproof coatings production;
- anticorrosive coatings production for metal structures;
- production of special insulating materials or covers for packing which require a high stability and flexibility;
- polymers for cable and pipeline protection production;
- wear-resistant floor coatings production;
- production of special polymer mixes which ensure more effective soundproofing in the construction or automotive industry;
- production of coatings which are used on sports grounds, ensuring enhanced safety and comfort;
- road marking polymer mixtures production;
- production of special coatings which protect marine craft from water, salt and other exposures to marine environment;
- production of polymer mixes which are used as insulating materials in electronic and electrical industry, particularly in the production of wire and cable insulation;
- thermal insulation polymer coatings production;
- production of geotextiles which are used in the construction industry for waterproofing, drainage, soil reinforcement, and other applications;
- production of special coating and composite materials which are used in the automotive industry for vehicle interior, dashboard, door panel design, etc.;
- production of coatings which are used in solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy components;
- production of special coatings for moisture protection of agricultural facilities;
- production of coatings which enhance the wear resistance of sports equipment, for example skis, snowboards, bicycles;
- production of waterproof and chemically stable coatings for internal and external surfaces of swimming pools, water slides, etc.
Equipment configurations that are not included in this configurator can be implemented via a separate request to [email protected].
