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Asphalt batch mix plants are witnessing rise in demand since past decade in many of the central and state road projects. This is due to heavy investment by central and state government in road infrastructure and making the use of asphalt batch mix plant mandatory, for production of hot mix asphalt, in many road projects.

Asphalt batch mix plants has the reputation of producing high quality consistent hot mix asphalt by precise control of aggregates gradation & bitumen content of each batch by weighing on load cells.

Batch type facilities in asphalt plant produce hot-mix asphalt in a “batch” at a time. This means ingredients are weighed up individually, then mixed together and dispensed into a truck or storage equipment on a “batch” basis, one batch at a time. With a batch type asphalt plant the aggregate gradation in the final mix is determined at the aggregate “weigh hopper” by “drawing” different quantities of each hot bin. Asphalt content is determined in the asphalt “weigh bucket” by weighing up the desired quantity of binder. Hot mix is produced in a batch at a time. This is a key element in managing hot mix consistency in a batch type asphalt plant.

Batch type plants offer more flexibility. It is very difficult to produce small quantities or a short “run” of mix with a drum-mix plant. Also, changing back and forth between different mixes in “short runs” is very difficult. Thus asphalt batch mix plant has an edge over drum mix plants when job requires frequent mix changes between long production runs.

The government is committed to construct efficient roads and highways to cater to the growing demand of developing sustainable infrastructure for the future. The increase in the number of road vehicles and the subsequent rise in traffic volumes and axle loads speed up developments like congestion, wear and tear of structures and air pollutions have led to adopting of new and innovative technologies which are long lasting and cost effective. The government has constantly emphasized on usage of more innovative technique and materials for faster and better quality construction of roads and highways.

With the Government’s continuous focus on developing strong and quality road network in the country, manufacturers of asphalt batch mix plants are gearing up to strengthen the product mix with a wider range of higher capacity plants packed with features to drive operational efficiencies. Manufacturers of asphalt batch mix plants are bringing a number of advanced features in their products to lower their operating cost and yield higher productivity. They are also expanding their product ranges as demand for longer stretches of road projects continue to gain precedence and making provision in their plants for use of recycled and waste materials.