Asphalt cold mix plant is a kind of mechanical equipment used for mixing asphalt and aggregate into asphalt mixture at room temperature or near room temperature. Choosing the right asphalt cold mix plant requires consideration of a number of factors such as production capacity, equipment configuration, reliability, etc. The following are specific points:
1.production capacity
Depending on the size of the project and the construction schedule required, select equipment that can meet the output requirements. For example, large road construction projects or frequent construction scenarios require equipment with a larger production capacity, such as 50 - 100 tons per hour, while smaller equipment with a capacity of 10 - 30 tons per hour can be selected for small patching projects.
2.Equipment Configuration
Mixing system: a quality mixing system is the key to ensure the uniformity of asphalt cold mix mix. Forced mixer mixing effect is good, can make the asphalt and aggregate fully mixed, suitable for high quality requirements of the mixture of the project; self-falling mixer structure is simple, low cost, suitable for some of the mixture of uniformity requirements of relatively low small projects.
Batching system: an accurate batching system is crucial for controlling the mix ratio of the mixture. Should choose the equipment with high-precision measuring device, such as electronic scale batching system, can accurately measure the amount of asphalt, aggregate, additives and other materials to ensure stable quality of the mixture.
Conveying system: Efficient conveying system can improve production efficiency and reduce material blockage and leakage. Belt conveyor with large conveying capacity and stable operation is suitable for long-distance conveying; screw conveyor is more suitable for short-distance and small flow material conveying.
3.Equipment Reliability
Brand and reputation: Choose well-known brands and well-reputed equipment manufacturers, whose products are usually more secure in terms of design, manufacturing process and quality control, with higher stability and durability of the equipment. You can learn about the brand and product reputation by reviewing relevant information, consulting with peers or referring to the experience of using the product in previous projects.
Quality of components: Key components of the equipment, such as motors, reducers, mixing shafts, etc., should be made of high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing processes to minimize the probability of failures and extend the service life of the equipment. Knowing the brands and quality standards of the components selected by the equipment manufacturer helps to assess the reliability of the equipment.
4.Ease of operation and maintenance
Operation interface: A humanized operation interface can reduce the operator's work difficulty and labor intensity, and improve work efficiency. Select equipment with intuitive and simple operation interface, such as equipment equipped with touch screen control system, which is convenient for operators to set parameters, equipment monitoring and troubleshooting.
Maintenance: The ease of maintenance of the equipment directly affects the normal operation and service life of the equipment. Choose equipment that is easy to maintain, such as equipment with good access, easy to replace parts and regular maintenance tips. At the same time, it is also very important to know whether the equipment manufacturer can provide timely and effective after-sales service and technical support.
5.Environmental performance
Dust treatment: In the production process, asphalt cold mix plant will produce a certain amount of dust, choose the equipment with efficient dust treatment system, such as equipment equipped with bag filter or cyclone dust collector, can effectively reduce the dust emissions, protect the environment and the health of the operator
Wastewater treatment: For the wastewater generated in the process of equipment cleaning and production, the equipment with corresponding wastewater treatment device should be selected, or the equipment that can be matched with the wastewater treatment system of the construction site, to realize the standard discharge or recycling of wastewater.
6.Price and value for money
Price: the price of equipment is one of the important factors in the selection, according to the project budget to choose the right price of equipment. When comparing the price of different equipment, pay attention to the differences in the configuration, functions and after-sales service of the equipment to avoid only looking at the price and ignoring the comprehensive performance of the equipment.
Cost-effectiveness: The cost-effectiveness of the equipment is assessed by taking into account the performance, quality, production capacity, service life and price of the equipment. Choose cost-effective equipment that can meet the project requirements, but also reduce costs and improve economic efficiency in long-term use.