Know Your Options for Hot Pour Crack Sealing

Hot pour crack sealing can be an important part of a contractror's business or simply an add-on service. The type of equipment needed for crack sealing depends strongly on the type and size of crack sealing jobs that will be done. This article discusses the available options. A pour pot, which holds only a few gallons of sealant, may be all that is needed for small jobs. A bander, which is often found in 10-gallon capacities, may be more appropriate for larger jobs. Some banders come with their own heat source and can act as a melter/applicator system, while some need separate melting kettles like a pour pot. The largest jobs require melter/applicator units. These units are usually trailer mounted and come in 100-, 200- and 400-gallon capacities. These large units come with an array of options such as dual or heated hoses and a material transfer conveyer. Equipment purchasers should have an idea of their planned use of the equipment before they talk to manufacturers, and should test out larger application units before they make a final decision.

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• Authors:
  • Johnston, Kimberly
• Publication Date: 2009-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 32-35
• Serial:
  • Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Cygnus Business Media
  • ISSN: 1098-5875

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment characteristics; Hot mix asphalt; Maintenance equipment; Pavement cracking; Sealing (Technology)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01127052
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 23 2009 11:15AM