Advantages of Asphalt Drum Mix Plant

Eight advantages of an asphalt drum mix plant

Continuous production

No batch cycles: hot mix flows as long as aggregate and bitumen are fed, which suits steady paving.

Fewer components

No hot elevator, hot screen, hot bins or weigh hoppers, so there are fewer wear parts and less maintenance.

Lower purchase cost

A simpler plant generally costs less than a batch plant of similar output.

Low fuel consumption

Proper drying in an insulated drum with a dual-stage burner keeps fuel use per tonne down.

Proper coating, less waste

Bitumen is metered against measured aggregate flow for uniform coating and saving.

Mobility

Available fully mobile on chassis, pre-wired and needing no civil works.

Compact site

Needs about 35 m × 35 m to 40 m × 40 m of open land depending on model.

Easy operation

SCADA/PLC control with a touch-screen HMI and print-out; simple to train crews on.

Built-in advantages of the Vinayak design

Designed for the international market
Continuous electronic belt weighing with load cell
Schneider make HMI with touch screen
U-shaped, fully insulated bitumen tank
Glass-wool insulated thermo drum
Factory-tested before dispatch

When a drum plant is not the best choice

If your contract needs frequent mix changes or batch-by-batch weighing records, a batch mix plant may be required. For everything else, a drum mix plant usually gives the lower cost per tonne.

See where these advantages pay off on the applications page.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is a drum mix plant cheaper to run than a batch plant?

Generally yes. It has fewer components to maintain and is designed for low fuel consumption, though actual cost depends on output, fuel and site conditions.