Civil and Road Construction Machinery Manufacturer supplier
Author: Atlas Industries
Atlas Industries is a manufacturer of road construction machinery. We are an exporter and supplier of asphalt plants, concrete plants, wet mix plants, bitumen sprayers in worldwide. As a professional asphalt hot mix plant manufacturer and exporter, Atlas is known to produce good products to clients as per their demands. We are known to provide customers with details and help them reduce their overall cost of the equipment.
Website: https://www.atlasindustries.in
Bought a WMM plant that promised productivity at lower costs? Instead, ended up maintaining the Wet Mix Plant frequently? We have seen contractors having to waste a lot of valuable time maintaining the plant while leaving aside the job of road construction aside. Well, no one will like to be in such a situation. Will you? This situation can get worse when you know that your 200 tph wet mix plant.
It is not producing more than 170-180 tph while the competitor’s plant is. The gears fail frequently and the mixer breaks down frequently and requires maintenance. You got this plant after visiting the manufacturer and believed what he said. The presentation and price given were tempting. This equipment was supposed to give you tension-free performance whereas it is giving you headaches.
Atlas is Exporter many types of wet mix macadam plant for Worldwide. The plant is equipped with components and wiring complete in all aspects. This will allow us to produce in quick time. The machine selected is a stationary type. Wet mix macadam plants usually mix different sizes of aggregates along with cement and water. This addition is done in the pug mill type mixing unit. Each material is weighed separately before it gets into the mixing zone. The percentage of cement added in the wet mix macadam plant is usually 3-5%.
Wet mix Macadam Plant Manufacturer and Exporter
Wet mix macadam plant by Atlas is an effective equipment designed keeping in mind the end user. We want our customers to experience high production, lower breakdown and lowest operating costs. Our equipment are designed for rough and continuous use. This WMM plant can work effortlessly under extreme conditions.
Pug mill with replaceable liners, arms and tips and with host other features mentioned below is giving tough competition. It is also possible to add cement in the mix if the design demands so. We have numerous installations and we have proudly put photos of wet mix plants installed worldwide our website as a proof of our quality.
Our standard wet mix macadam plant comes with a strong pug mill mixer unit that helps in proper and uniform mixing. Storage SILO of suitable capacity is also provided so that you don’t have to stop the plants while waiting for trucks. The mixing unit is the most important unit and is designed to perform under tough operation conditions.
A lot of our customers have found satisfaction with our plants which have yielded results and performed with accuracy over the years. The designs is extremely user friendly and that the operator can use the plant with ease. We understand our responsibility as a responsible manufacturer and our ISO Certified process enables us to strictly adhere to standards.
We have solutions for the storage and addition of cement in the pug mill. If your mixed design demands? So, the standard control panel is user-friendly and for those who demand extra. A PLC control panel can be offered.
So now you know who to contact when you require a quality wet mix macadam plant assuring years of tireless and honest service.
How an asphalt plant works – this question is asked many times. In this blog post I will try and explain the working of asphalt mixing plant in a simple manner. We also have an easy-to-understand video explaining the working (operation) of asphalt batch mix plant see the video:
The process begins at the stocks and continues at the asphalt factory where liquid asphalt is blended with stone sand and recyclable materials to create an effective paving material. From coarser stone to finer sands, each pile is made up of a different aggregate. Stone is moved from stacks to cold feed bins by a loader operator.
A distinct size of aggregate is kept in each bin. Aggregates are fed into the asphalt plant by a conveyor that runs beneath the bins. The plant operator controls the amount of each aggregate size used in the mix while seated in a control room on-site. Typically, the aggregate enters a large rotating drum with a gas-powered burner flame on one end. The burner completely dries the aggregate after which liquid asphalt is pumped from the drum’s opening.
A big rotating drum with a gas-powered burner flame on one end is typically used to mix aggregates. After the aggregate is completely dried by the burner, liquid asphalt is pumped from the heated storage tanks and poured to the drum, where the rotation will mix it with the aggregates. A continuous plant, also known as a drum plant, is the most popular type of plant used in the United States.
It uses a drum to dry and also mix the liquid binder and aggregates together. Reclaimed asphalt pavement, or rap, can also be sent to the drum through a separate cold feed bin and conveyor. Using these recycled materials reduces cost and is more environmentally friendly.
The aggregates are dried in a drum at a batch plant as well. After that, the drive material is sent to a large batch tower, where the liquid binder and aggregates are combined. After the asphalt has been thoroughly mixed and heated, it is then sent up to storage silos. Some plants will use more silos depending on the number of mixes they need to store, while others will use fewer.
Dump trucks will receive material in silos and then transport it to the paving site; a weight scale is typically situated on the loading ramp to discharge the appropriate amount of mix for use; and once the truck is loaded, the driver is signalled to transport the asphalt mix to the location required for secure, efficient, and cost-effective roadway construction.
Types of Asphalt Plants – Batch and Continuous (drum) type
There are primarily two different types of asphalt mixing plants:
Batch type
Drum type
There are key differences in the operation (working) method of each of the type of asphalt plant. The process of a drum type plant is much simpler than a batch type of asphalt plant. Batch type employs a more complex process to produce hot mix asphalt. The continuous type plant (drum mix) produces hot mix asphalt in a continuous process. These plants are called as continuous asphalt mixing plant or drum mix asphalt plants. Then we have batch type asphalt plants also known as tower asphalt plants. These plants produce hot mix asphalt in specific batch sizes.
The method of producing the end product in both the type of asphalt machines are different. Even though the end product is the same, the quality of the end product produced from both the plants is different. Batch plant produce a better quality of hot mix asphalt compared to a drum type plant.
We produce and export asphalt batch plants of 60-80 tph, 80-100 tph, 100-120 tph, 160 tons, 180 tph, 200 tph and 260 tph per hour. Our hot asphalt batch mixers come with a host of components and features. The machines are with top quality component and promise smooth operation.
Drum type concrete mixers are important part of the concrete mixers available today. They are most suited for small to large capacity machines. As the name suggests, the mixer is drum type with an opening in one end or in some cases two ends. The material used to make concrete (aggregates, sand, cement, water) are mixed inside the drum as the drum rotates. But it is not as simple as it seems there are designed flights inside the drum that help in mixing and unloading the contents. The mixer is filled and emptied by rotating it in clockwise and anticlockwise direction, tipping it (tilting) or opening it. Rotation is controlled and suitable for better mixing.
Drum concrete mixers are known to have the lowest operating and maintenance costs among all mixers. They are used and preferred when the cost of production is one of the major factors. Even high volumes of concrete can be produced by the use of these mixers.
Classification of concrete mixers:
Concrete mixer classification is based on the type of mixers they use. Major classification of these mixers can be in two types:
Tilting mixers
Non tilting mixers
Mixing plants have the task of concrete mixing. The idea is to mix the concrete in an efficient manner and have a quality end product. The product for concrete mixing should be suitable for efficient mixing and high quality output.
Tilting mixers:
As the name suggests the mixers will usually need to tilt during its course of action. They will have a single opening for feeding the materials. They usually work at an angle of 15 degrees Celsius and discharge is facilitated by the same opening in the drum mixer. They can handle large size of aggregates easily and the discharge is faster in such type compared to the non tilting type. Large size particles can be easily used with these mixers.
Non tilting mixers:
These types of mixers are best known as reversible type drum mixers. They are non tilting type and have two holes on the two sides for input and discharge. The mixer is fixed on its axis and does not move on the axis. The movement is only clockwise or anticlockwise. These are most suited for plants which are mobile or portable as they can be transported from one place to another for frequent site shifting.
The concrete mixer drum design is designed in such a way that feeding can be done from one end directly by feeding bins or by belts which carry material directly into the mixer. Some models also have built in skip facility for loading contents. When the mixer moves in one direction, mixing takes place and when the mixer moves in another direction, the specially designed flights allow quick discharge of the concrete which will be ready to be used.
An asphalt batch plant produces asphalt in batch process. Each batch is of a mix material design which is made as per the requirement. But it is like any other big equipment which is transported in a dismantled condition. Like any piece of equipment we need to follow proper process and guideline for first time to start up and running. Due care has to be taken during the initial phase of the start-up of the machine to ensure longevity.
This post is about the first time to start up and points to note for an asphalt batch plant. It is notable to understand that it is highly recommended following these points to ensure minimum break down in case of long run of the machine. Make sure the machine is set to run, and all settings are done properly in the initial days of its operation. This will ensure that the breakdown chances are less in the long run.
An asphalt batch plant is also known as a tower type asphalt plant – Atlas is one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of the same. The key components like hot elevator, vibrating screen unit, hot bins and mixing unit are all in a single tower. Most of the operations of producing hot mix asphalt in batches is done in this tower unit. The tower is a big structure which is dismantled prior to transportation of the equipment.
All other components are containerized and modular and hence they require installation to be done on the job site in order to get the hot mix asphalt from the machine. Atlas does support its customers with technicians for on site support. This is support for supervisory erection and commissioning of the equipment.
Atlas is manufacturer and exporter of civil and road construction equipment from India. We expertise in custom grade professional solutions for our customers. Our exports to 38 countries (and growing) proves that our solutions have been well accepted by professionals around the world. We export products that are a right mix of price and quality. Our equipment are performing non-stop in different locations in the globe.
Asphalt (or bitumen) is a wonder element. It is so well used in an asphalt mixing plant for road construction process. The process of road construction involves use of liquid bitumen (asphalt) in an asphalt plant to produce hot mix asphalt. The addition of all the materials is in a fixed proportion and at an elevated temperature to deliver a homogeneous mix. This is used for laying on the road to make road pavement.
It is a common knowledge that asphalt mixing plant for road construction is for producing hot mix asphalt. There are 2 types as per their functionality: • Continuous type • Batch type
There is a big process difference in both the types. In simple terms a continuous type plant will produce hot mix asphalt in a continuous process. Similarly, we can say that a batch type plant will product hot mix asphalt in a batch.
Atlas is manufacturer and exporter of both the types of asphalt plants, we are based in Mehsana, India. Our range of asphalt mixers start from as low as 20 tph to as high as 260 tph. In both the types we have stationary as well as mobile type. Customers have full range of options when they deal with us for their purchase of an equipment.
Stationary asphalt drum mix type plant in road construction
A stationary asphalt drum type plant is the widely used in road construction. It is a continuous type and it produces hot mix asphalt in a continuous manner. Its advantage is its small space requirement for operating. We can even say that the running cost is less and the end product produced is of decent quality.
We manufacture and supply different capacities like 20-30 tph, 40-60 tph, 60-90 tph, 90-120 tph, and 12-150 tph. Capacities above 150 tph are also available upon request. Our different installations of the stationary asphalt drum mix plant are in Libya, Nigeria, Myanmar, Philippines, Mozambique, Oman, Morocco, Peru, Samoa, Libya, Botswana, and Lebanon.
Stationary asphalt drum mix plant components:
Stationary asphalt drum plants are easy to use, easy on the pocket. They are also easy to transport, own and maintain. The components are few in number and operation is relatively simple. Below are the details of the stationary asphalt drum mix plant components.
• Cold aggregate feeding bins: Cold aggregate feeding bins are usually four in number. They store gravel and sand in different bins as per their size. The aggregate material flow will be controlled individually from each bin. • Single deck vibrating screen: Single deck vibrating screen job is to filter out all the oversized aggregates before they enter the drum. • Slinger conveyor: A slinger / charging conveyor has a load cell. It will help transfer the aggregates into the drying and mixing drum. The load cell fitted on the slinger conveyor will weigh the aggregates and send data to the control panel. • Fuel tank for drum burner: Drum burner in order to have a steady supply of fuel is provided with a sufficient capacity fuel tank. • Drying and mixing drum: Drying and mixing drum is one of the most important components of an asphalt drum mix plant. This is the heart of the machine. It does two important jobs. The first job is of uniformly drying the aggregates, secondly, it will do the homogeneous mixing to produce hot mix asphalt. • Mineral filler: Mineral filler has to be weighed and added separately. A mineral filler unit will do this job. It receives command from the control panel to flow the required quantity of the filler material. • Bitumen tank: Bitumen tanks will be used for storage, heating and supply of liquid bitumen. Bitumen is used as a binder material here. The flow of bitumen will be controlled from the control panel. • Pollution control device: Usually a drum mix plant has to be fitted with a wet dust collector. It is also possible to have bag filters with a counter-flow design asphalt plant. • Load out conveyor with silo: Once the material is discharged from the drum after mixing, load out conveyor will discharge the same into waiting trucks. Optional hot mix storage silo units can also be provided for the temporary storage. • Control panel: The Control panel room will store the controlling device for the asphalt mix plant. All the functions of the components are controlled by control panel and it is one of the important components.
Batch asphalt type plant in road construction
A batch type asphalt plant is more modern and accurate used in road construction process. It produces quality hot mix asphalt in batches. It is more complicated and has a greater number of components than a continuous type. However, the sheer accuracy and the options a batch type provides makes this machine the best in terms of road construction.
We manufacture and export batch asphalt mix plants in different capacities ranging from 60 tph to 260 tph. The best part about this machine is that it is able to produce high-quality asphalt. Its accurate weighing is the ultimate advantage that this machine offers. It also allows considerable savings of fuel.
We have installed more than 110 units of asphalt batch plants, some of them with a cold recycling unit. We have exported these into countries like Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Philippines, etc.
Batch type asphalt plant components:
Atlas a leading supplier and exporter of batch asphalt plants. This type is preferred for more stringent jobs as it can product top quality of hot mix asphalt. Some of the components of this machine are similar to the standard drum mixer equipment. The key components are as below:
• Cold aggregate bins: Cold aggregate bins are mostly four in number. However, depending on the customer’s requirement and mix design they can be more in number. It will store aggregates and sand in different bins as per their size. Material flow from each of the bin is controlled by a variable speed drive motor. • Primary vibrating screen: A single deck vibrating screen is the primary vibrating screen. Its job is to remove all the oversized aggregates prior to entering the drum. • Slinger conveyor: Slinger (charging conveyor) will allow transfer of the aggregates to the drying drum. • Drying drum: Drying drum here is dedicated drum unit for drying of the aggregates. Its only job is to evenly heat the aggregates so that aggregate moisture content can be brought down and aggregates have to be heated properly prior to coating. • Bag filter: Bag filter unit for pollution control is the standard equipment fitted with the asphalt batch mixing plant. It is very effective and uses bags to trap all the dust. Bag filter is equipped with a dry dust collector unit to trap all the heavy dust. • Tower unit for the hot asphalt batch plant: Tower unit consists of different components. The first one being the hot aggregate elevator unit. Its job is to transfer the hot aggregates on top of the tower unit. We have multi deck vibrating screen unit on top of the tower unit. This helps to separate different aggregates in different bins and store them in separate compartments called hot bins. Hot bins are located just below the tower unit. Below the hot bins lies the mixing unit. It will receive aggregates, bitumen and filler material in fixed proportions for mixing. • Bitumen tank: Bitumen tanks of sufficient capacity are provided. It is possible to increase or decrease the capacity of the bitumen tanks. Bitumen is maintained in a liquid form in the tanks. These are fully insulated tanks. Bitumen from the tanks flows into a weighing unit. Here it is weighed prior to addition into the mixing unit. • Filler addition: For addition of filler (binder) material a filler hopper or filler silo will be provided. Filler material is transferred via a screw conveyor into the filler weigh scale. After weighing filler material will be added into the mixing unit. • Control panel: Here all the plant operations are controlled. Here we set the recipe, set the required temperature, gate opening and closing timing, etc. Control panel also helps to maintain adequate records of the material that is produced including daily reports.
Customizations to suit the requirement of the customer is possible. We are very flexible to adapt to the growing customer requirements. This certainly helps us to maximize productivity and profitability for the customers. Get More Information Contact Atlas Industries.
Inline concrete batching plants are very much preferred by customer who want high volumes of concrete production in short span. Inline batch mixing plants are available with different mixer options. Mixers available are twin shaft, pan mixer, planetary mixer. The chassis is sturdy and heavy as the plants needs to be stationary at a place for long time.
We are offering superior range. Our concrete mixing plant range includes machines starting as low as 8 m3/hr. to 200 m3/hr.
Mini concrete plant with diesel engine or electric type – 8 to 13 m3/hr.
Portable concrete plant with reversible drum mixer or pan mixer – 10 to 30 cbm hr.
Mobile concrete plant with twin shaft, pan or planetary mixer – 20 to 60 m3/hr.
Inline concrete batching plant – 30 to 200 m3/hr.
With good range and wide options available customers have more choices to make.
Some of the advantages / features of Atlas inline concrete mixing plant (batching plant) are that they come in modular units. Which means retrofitting is easy. Installation work is simple as overall structure is modular type.
Some of the other advantages are as: • Accurate weighing is possible due to simple design • Equipment is cost effective when it comes to production of quality ready mix concrete • Design is user friendly • Foundation is easy and not heavy. No partitioning for aggregate storage is required. • Containerized design for easy site shifting • Heavy design yet compact structure ideal for urban usage • Easy on transportation cost as the design is containerized • Machine is low on maintenance • Various mixer options available • Possible to produce quality concrete easily • Up to 99 recipes can be stored. • It is also possible to edit and delete mix material recipes. • Colour touch screen HMI display is intuitive to use.
Components of In-line Ready Mix Plant
• Feeder bins • Weighing conveyor under feeder bins • Charging conveyor for aggregates • Mixing unit • Water weigh hopper • Cement weighing hopper • Additive weighing hopper • Cement silo / hopper with screw conveyor • Control panel inside control cabin
In-line concrete mixing plant can be used for quality ready mix concrete production for use in construction of roads, bridges, canals, dams, tunnels, buildings, etc. High quality of raw materials (gear, motors, pedestals, belts, etc.) always make sure that the equipment works efficiently.
We can simply categorize an asphalt plant in the two types. The method of working of both the types is different. Both of them have their features and advantages. The basic types / categories of asphalt plants available are: ● Drum type continuous plant and ● Batch type of asphalt plant.
The advantages and salient features of a drum mix type of asphalt plant are different compared to the batch mix type of plant. Both the equipment will make hot mix asphalt. The end product is the same but the process in which the end product is produced is very different. The quality of the end product (hot mix asphalt) is also very different. Since the batch plant employs a more stringent process, the end product produced is much better compared to a drum plant. The drum type of continuous plant employs a simpler process to produce hot mix asphalt.
Atlas is known to produce stationary as well as mobile type of drum mix plants. A mobile plant is certainly more advantageous because of the sheer value that it can offer. As the name suggests the mobile plant is more suited to move places quickly. The equipment is designed slightly differently and has more features and advantages to facilitate mobility.
A continuous (drum mix) type plant produces HMA in a simpler method. It has its own advantages and features when compared with any other type. It needs less space to transport. One of the top benefits will include its easy operation, maintenance and low initial cost of investment. It is also preferred for setting up in tight spaces. Such type is always preferred for its ability to fast produce hot mix asphalt in a short period of time after arrival at the site.
Mobile asphalt drum mix plant (Features and advantages)
The mobile type of asphalt mix plant has many features and advantages. It is preferred because of its quick ability to move different places. The compact design and ease of usage is one of the best points of a mobile asphalt mix plant. In a mobile drum mix plant, the drum unit is the main component. It is designed to heat the aggregates in the first half. In the second half the drum unit will mix the aggregates with bitumen. Both the processes are done inside a single unit and hence the name drum mix plant. This process is continuous and hence drum mixers are also referred to as continuous mix plants.
The ease of manoeuvrability, ease of usage and the sheer profitability that this design offers are unmatched. The focus is in making small improvements from our previous design. The considerable improvements in the design of mobile asphalt drum mix plant have given amazing results. Many customers from different countries like Nigeria, Tanzania, Algeria, Morocco, Malaysia, Botswana, Malawi, Philippines, Myanmar, etc. have taken advantage of our quality product.
Our aim is to product a strong product that can perform and deliver. In the mobile plant all the chassis are fully and truly mobile. It needs a prime mover that can move each chassis. The chassis come with axles, pneumatic braking and king pin attachment. The components are pre wired for ease of usability. It is much easy to move the mobile plant in different places because of these added advantages.
We at Atlas also manufacture, supply and export stationary asphalt drum mix plants from capacity range 20 tph to 150 tph. These are more suited for customers looking to get high volume of output without moving often.
Atlas is also manufacturer and supplier of counterflow asphalt drum mix plants. The same is offered in different configuration like single drum type counterflow, double drum type and drum and mixer type. It all depends on the customer’s requirement and preference. The design and solutions are altered for customer preferences even though we need to make tailor made solutions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xGkfT237nN8?feature=oembed
Some Features and benefits of mobile asphalt drum mixers:
Below are the features and benefits of mobile type of asphalt drum mixers by Atlas. ● Fully mobile design with all components mobile. ● Only prime mover is required – just attach the chassis with king pin system and travel. ● All components are prewired – plug and play system. ● Axles are with wheel hubs and pneumatic braking system. ● Less installation time and less civil work costs. ● 1260 Degree Celsius resistant coated cerawool for thermal insulation of the drum. It is covered by SS sheet drying drum. This optional coating helps in maximum heat retention of the drying and mixing drum unit. ● Half chain drive for drum. This helps in less vibration and trouble free operation. ● Drum burner available with different fuel options. ● Rugged and proven design. Easy mobility is the highlight. ● Dry and wet dust collector for pollution control on same chassis with drum unit. This aids maximum mobility and quick installation. ● Fully covered bitumen tanks for maximum heat retention. Bitumen tanks are also mobile. ● Continuous improvement in the design to simplify operation and maintenance. ● Optional PLC control panel is advanced and maintenance free. It also offers many options and customizations. ● All components are factory tested prior to dispatch.
Atlas manufactures and supplies stationary and mobile type of asphalt drum mix plants. These plants have very well performed in many countries. It is a proven, sturdy and reliable design that can be erected and made operational in a few days’ time. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Atlas Industries.
The main use of an asphalt mixing plant is to mix bitumen and aggregates at elevated temperature to produce hot mix asphalt. It is widely used for construction of road, pavement, airport, etc. This material is prepared by a batch type or an asphalt drum mix plant. The proportions of the material prepared for each of the application differs. Meaning there is a fix recipe for each of the application to produce the exact required hot mix asphalt for each job work. The recipe is a fix combination of different sizes of aggregates, bitumen and binder material. Aggregates can be of different sizes including dust.
Different types of hot mix plants are as below: ● Batch type – It produces hot mix asphalt in batches. ● Drum / continuous type – It makes HMA in a continuous process.
The common function between both the types is to produce hot mix asphalt from the required mix design. The method varies a lot, but the end product is hot mis asphalt. It should be noted that a batch mix type asphalt plant will produce a better quality of hot mix asphalt. Its process is far better and superior for producing hot mix asphalt compared to a continuous plant. A batch type of asphalt plant is more reliable and sophisticated when the end product is concerned. They are also expensive to own and maintain.
The drum type of asphalt plants will require less initial cost of investment. They also require less space to install. In fact, they are easier to maintain and use. Drum type of continuous asphalt plants are easier to transport and require less civil works for installation. The time taken for installation and start up is much less.
Mobile Asphalt Drum Mix Plant
What Is Asphalt Drum Mix Plant – All About Continuous Drum Mixer
What is asphalt drum mix plant? The question is very common and asked by many people. However, the answer is simple: a drum mix plant is a type of asphalt plant where all the important processes like drying and mixing are done inside a single component – the drum. The process carried out is continuous and hence the name continuous drum mixer. In this equipment, the drum becomes the main component. It is a cylindrical rotating unit which is slightly inclined towards one end.
The starting point of the process of producing hot mix asphalt starts from the feeding of the aggregates in the cold feed bins. The process ends when the hot mix of asphalt starts coming out from the drum. It is worth understanding how this equipment packs so much in a drum to heat and mix all in a quick time process.
If we need to break up the asphalt drum mix plant operation in simple steps it has to be as per below: ● Feeding of the aggregates into individual cold feed bins. The aggregates have to be fed into separate bins as per their sizes. Each of the bins is synchronized to get the desired controlled flow of each aggregate. ● Once the aggregates exit the bin, they will be falling into a conveyor below the bins. This conveyor will transfer the aggregates into the charging conveyor. ● Before getting transferred to the charging conveyor, all the aggregates will move through a vibrating screen. This single deck screen will ensure that the oversized materials are removed. ● Once the aggregates are getting transferred through the drum from the charging conveyor they will be collectively weighed. This part is important as this weight data will be sent to the control panel for synchronizing the flow of bitumen and biner material. ● The aggregates upon entering the drum are treated to heat coming from the burner system. This first part of the drum is for evenly heating the aggregates. Once the aggregates are heated they will be ready for coating with bitumen. ● The drum unit is inclined at the other end to facilitate the onward movement of the aggregates to wards the discharge end. ● Bitumen is stored in separate tank. These tanks are equipped with a burner system for keeping the bitumen in liquid condition making it ideal for the bitumen to flow. Once the signal is received from the control panel, bitumen will be following in the set quantity into the drum unit for mixing with the hot aggregates. The flow of bitumen is controlled by a variable speed drive motor. ● Filler is an important component which is added to the mix material along with bitumen. We provide a compressor for addition of filler material into the drum. ● Once the materials are homogeneously mixed, they will be transferred into a conveyor and then into waiting trucks. In some cases we can also provide hot mix storage silos for temporary storage of the mix material prior to the discharge. ● A control panel unit is also one of the most important components. It will control all the components to ensure that the proportion of all the materials used is as desired. Control panel also gives out all important date like material uses, recipe storage, recipe design addition, mix material data, etc. all in a printable format.
Mobile Asphalt Drum Mix Plant
What Are The Components of an Asphalt Drum Mix Plant?
Atlas make asphalt drum mix plants have many components, they are designed to work in synchronization. This will ensure that the best quality of hot mix asphalt is produced. The synchronization of all these parts of the drum mixer asphalt plant is important to ensure optimum result.
Main components of the asphalt drum mix plant are as below: ● Cold aggregate feeder bins ● Slinger / charging conveyor with load cell ● Drying and mixing drum with burner ● Load out conveyor ● Bitumen tanks ● Mineral filler unit ● Control panel
Drum asphalt plants usually occupy less space compared to a batch type asphalt plant. A standard drum asphalt plant will occupy space of 45-55 sq. m. including space for sufficient storage of raw material and bitumen.
Types of Asphalt Mixing Plants:-
We can categorise asphalt mixing plants into two types: batch type and continuous types. They can also be categorised into: ● Stationary type of mixing plants ● Mobile type
Stationary mixing plants are for those customers who want to produce hot mix asphalt only at a single place. Stationary plants will be higher in capacity. They will be with bigger sized components and structures, more suited for long term production without moving often. Mobile type of asphalt mix plants is preferred for producing medium to small quantities of materials which is also having the option to move different places. A mobile plant may be stationed at a place and then moved to another site frequently. They will usually be easier to set up and run-in quick time.
Atlas Asphalt drum mix plants are very easy to maintain and own. They come with easy to use control panel with tough display. The real advantage that they have is its smaller size compared to the batch machines. They can be towed easily and set up in a few days. It’s even easy to transport them across continents due to its compact size and containerized design.
The batching plant capacity is the biggest factor determining its price. The range of price depends on the capacity of the batching plant. The other factors that influence are its dimensions and accessories. Most of the concrete plants that are in demand are in the range of 60 m3/hr. to 90 m3/hr. The heavy-duty structure and reliable design makes Atlas the preferred choice. We are looking for concrete mixing plant export to countries like Saudi Arabia, Oman, Nigeria, Bangladesh, etc.
Atlas is a quality manufacturer and exporter and hence we have developed mobile as well as stationary versions. Mobile batch plants are available in the range 10 cbm, 15 cbm, 20 cbm, 30 cbm, 45 cbm and 60 cbm per hour. We can also manufacture portable designed higher models like 75 and 90 m3.
Atlas equipment is widely used commercially in different projects. Some distinct advantages are its advanced design, reliable structure, versatility, containerized design concept, advanced controls, etc. All our concrete plants have superior features, high automation facilities, high accuracy, and excellent mixing in a short time. When we offer high efficiency, low energy consumption, and use branded components we become the natural choice of customers.
The range of batching plants that we offer are: • Stationary type – 30 to 200 m3/hr. • Mobile type – 20 to 60 m3/hr. • Portable type – 10 to 30 m3/hr. • Mini batch plant – 8 to 13 m3/hr.
Concrete Batch Mix Plant – Capacity 8 to 30 m3/hr.
Atlas concrete batch mix plant offered with capacities 8 to 30 m3/hr. They are usually small and compact. The smallest of the lot are mini versions offered in 2 models RM 800 and RM 1050. RM stands for a reversible mixer. Reversible mixer means the mixing is done by a mixing unit in a drum which moves in a reversible manner. The equipment comes with 3 bins one each for sand, cement, and one type of aggregate. Water is added separately into the mixer after getting weighed into its weigh hopper. This is an ideal machine for small and remote sites. The small length and weight of 4-5 tons facilitate easy towing by any suitable vehicle. Controlling is by a control panel mounted in a cabin on the machine.
The models ranging from 10 to 20 m3/hr. Are with 4 bins and with the same reversible drum mixer unit. The presence of 4 bins allows the addition of 4 aggregate materials including one type of sand. It should be noted that water is added separately after individual weighing and the same for cement. Cement is transferred from a separate screw conveyor. Cement is filled in a cement hopper or a cement silo. Plant controlling is by a control panel that can be mounted on the main chassis or it can be fixed in a separate control cabin.
A portable version of concrete plant is available in capacities 20 to 30 cbm / hour. These are compact yet portable versions developed for customers looking for something that can be used for medium-sized projects. The design is compact and versatile. It is easy to tow by a tractor, the controls are in a separate cabin, the design is containerized. The highlights of this design are maximum features and minimum space. This design is equipped with a pan type mixing unit ideal for small to medium-sized projects. Individual weighing for cement and additive is on separate weigh scales provided on top of the mixing unit. The bins provided are in 2 x 2 configuration and have individual control gates.
Atlas make Mobile concrete batch mixers are also available with twin shaft mixers. This design may not be as compact as the portable plants but it is widely accepted in India and overseas markets. It can be towed and pulled by a prime mover. The overall design is containerized and the control cabin is housed in a foldable control cabin.
Concrete Batching Mixing Plant – Capacity 30 to 90 m3/hr. And above
Atlas make concrete plants offered with higher capacities than 30 m3/hr. Are available as mobile and stationary types. There will be a price difference in the batching mixing plants in offered capacities in mobile and stationary types. Customers who opt for the mobile version can select up to 60 m3/hr. The mobile type offered is with an advanced control system in a foldable control cabin. There are 4 bins for the addition of different aggregate types. The mixer offered is a twin shaft or planetary or pan type. It is easy and fast to commission this equipment in less than a day.
Stationary batch mixing plants are offered starting capacity 30 cbm and go as high as 200 cbm per hour. The bins are inline and bigger when compared to the mobile version. The idea is to have equipment stationed at one place for churning our high volumes of ready mix concrete for longer durations. These plants are usually of capacities ranging 75 m3/hr. And above. Atlas offers stationary batching plants with pan type, planetary, and twin shaft mixers. The units are all modular but require more foundation setup compared to mobile plants. The Control panel is usually housed in a control cabin. Such type of plant is excellent for high volumes of ready mix concrete.
Salient Features of Concrete Batching Plant
We at Atlas design concrete mixers keeping the end-user in mind. The whole idea is to have reliable designed batching plants that suit customer’s requirements. Some salient features are as below:
• Reliable design • Easy to maintain design • Easy to use software • Mixer options – Twin-shaft, PAN and planetary mixer available • Consistent and sturdy performance • Well-engineered products for less maintenance • Can generate detailed reports for different customer requirements. • Accurate weighing for a quality end product • Hardened plates used for tips for a long life. • Replaceable arms, tips and liners plates • Robust fabrication quality for all bins and overall structure • Independent weighing system for aggregates, cement, water & additive • Electronic operation with PLC Control – fully automatic operation • Feeder bins available in in-line configuration and in 2 x 2 bin pattern • All possible configurations available: stationary, mobile and portable versions
We have designed the equipment for sturdiness and quality. Our equipment is manufactured with care at our factory located in Mehsana, Gujarat, India. Quality is given top priority. Brought out items are of reputed make and highest quality for best results.
We can simply categorize an asphalt plant in the two types. The method of working of both the types is different. Both of them have their features and advantages. The basic types / categories of asphalt plants available are: ● Drum type continuous plant and ● Batch type of asphalt plant.
The advantages and salient features of a drum mix type of asphalt plant are different compared to the batch mix type of plant. Both the equipment will make hot mix asphalt. The end product is the same but the process in which the end product is produced is very different. The quality of the end product (hot mix asphalt) is also very different. Since the batch plant employs a more stringent process, the end product produced is much better compared to a drum plant. The drum type of continuous plant employs a simpler process to produce hot mix asphalt.
Atlas is known to produce stationary as well as mobile type of drum mix plants. A mobile plant is certainly more advantageous because of the sheer value that it can offer. As the name suggests the mobile plant is more suited to move places quickly. The equipment is designed slightly differently and has more features and advantages to facilitate mobility.
A continuous (drum mix) type plant produces HMA in a simpler method. It has its own advantages and features when compared with any other type. It needs less space to transport. One of the top benefits will include its easy operation, maintenance and low initial cost of investment. It is also preferred for setting up in tight spaces. Such type is always preferred for its ability to fast produce hot mix asphalt in a short period of time after arrival at the site.
Mobile Asphalt Drum Mix Plant (Features and Advantages)
The mobile type of asphalt mix plant has many features and advantages. It is preferred because of its quick ability to move different places. The compact design and ease of usage is one of the best points of a mobile asphalt mix plant. In a mobile drum mix plant, the drum unit is the main component. It is designed to heat the aggregates in the first half. In the second half the drum unit will mix the aggregates with bitumen. Both the processes are done inside a single unit and hence the name drum mix plant. This process is continuous and hence drum mixers are also referred to as continuous mix plants.
The ease of manoeuvrability, ease of usage and the sheer profitability that this design offers are unmatched. The focus is in making small improvements from our previous design. The considerable improvements in the design of mobile asphalt drum mix plant have given amazing results. Many customers from different countries like Nigeria, Tanzania, Algeria, Morocco, Malaysia, Botswana, Malawi, Philippines, Myanmar, etc. have taken advantage of our quality product.
Our aim is to product a strong product that can perform and deliver. In the mobile plant all the chassis are fully and truly mobile. It needs a prime mover that can move each chassis. The chassis come with axles, pneumatic braking and king pin attachment. The components are pre wired for ease of usability. It is much easy to move the mobile plant in different places because of these added advantages.
We at Atlas also manufacture, supply and export stationary asphalt drum mix plants from capacity range 20 tph to 150 tph. These are more suited for customers looking to get high volume of output without moving often.
Atlas is also manufacturer and supplier of counterflow asphalt drum mix plants. The same is offered in different configuration like single drum type counterflow, double drum type and drum and mixer type. It all depends on the customer’s requirement and preference. The design and solutions are altered for customer preferences even though we need to make tailor made solutions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xGkfT237nN8?feature=oembed
Some Features and benefits of mobile asphalt drum mixers:
Below are the features and benefits of mobile type of asphalt drum mixers by Atlas. ● Fully mobile design with all components mobile. ● Only prime mover is required – just attach the chassis with king pin system and travel. ● All components are prewired – plug and play system. ● Axles are with wheel hubs and pneumatic braking system. ● Less installation time and less civil work costs. ● 1260 Degree Celsius resistant coated cerawool for thermal insulation of the drum. It is covered by SS sheet drying drum. This optional coating helps in maximum heat retention of the drying and mixing drum unit. ● Half chain drive for drum. This helps in less vibration and trouble free operation. ● Drum burner available with different fuel options. ● Rugged and proven design. Easy mobility is the highlight. ● Dry and wet dust collector for pollution control on same chassis with drum unit. This aids maximum mobility and quick installation. ● Fully covered bitumen tanks for maximum heat retention. Bitumen tanks are also mobile. ● Continuous improvement in the design to simplify operation and maintenance. ● Optional PLC control panel is advanced and maintenance free. It also offers many options and customizations. ● All components are factory tested prior to dispatch.
Atlas manufactures and supplies stationary and mobile type of asphalt drum mix plants. These plants have very well performed in many countries. It is a proven, sturdy and reliable design that can be erected and made operational in a few days’ time. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Atlas Industries.
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