Actop Asphalt is commissioning its second continuous mix plant. The plant, with a high 120 tph continuous mix capacity, is also capable of handling 40% recycled asphalt (RA).
Supplied with a drying drum, pugmill, four cold feed bins, two RA feed bins and a bag house to reduce emissions, the plant was commissioned by Comar Plant Design & Manufacturing. A filler feed system allows dust from the bag house to be reintroduced into the system, and the plant also features a 100 t hot storage capacity.
“This is a significant development for both Actop Asphalt and B&E International,” says Ken Basson, director of plant and engineering at B&E International. “There are not that many plants operating in the country with a 40% RA handling capacity.”
Comar Plant Design & Manufacturing is the only local manufacturer of asphalt plants. The plants are manufactured in Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal, allowing allows customers to benefit from quick delivery times. The high local content means that wear items are readily available, and field and aftersales service support is now provided from both provinces.
The company recently expanded its in-house engineering team, and has placed an increased focus on innovation within its R&D department. This is being directed towards developing highly energy efficient plants with a high RAP capability.
All of Comar Plant Design & Manufacturing’s trailers are homologated making the plants roadworthy from the day they roll out of the manufacturing facilities and onto construction sites around the country.
