Modified Bitumen Equipment / USB-3 Continuous Bitumen Modification Unit (12 m3/hour)

USB-3 Continuous Bitumen Modification Unit (12 m3/hour)

The USB-3 unit is engineered for the continuous production of modified bitumen, boasting a rated capacity of 12 cubic meters per hour.

In the modification process, the USB-3 unit accommodates various modifiers available today, including crumb rubber, special additives, and SBS-polymers in granular, powdered, or liquid form. This versatility extends to facilitating the implementation of new formulations involving adhesion additives and plasticizers.

Optional components that can be integrated into the unit include a sulphur feeder, polyphosphoric acid feeder, Big-bag monorail hoist, weighing batcher, compressor, and a mill with a mechanical seal and support system.

Operating Principle

  1. Polymer is introduced into the hopper.
  2. The operator sets the formulation for polymer-modified bitumen on the control cabinet.
  3. The unit is activated.
  4. Bitumen and polymer are metered into the intermediate tank.
  5. Liquid additives are pre-fed into the bitumen.
  6. A high-speed mixer inside the tank preliminarily blends polymer and bitumen.
  7. A gear pump transfers the mixture to the mill for grinding and homogenization.
  8. Upon completion, the unit automatically flushes with clean bitumen to prevent blockages.
  9. The unit is then ready for subsequent operation.

Technical Features

  • Installed within a spatial structure suitable for transportation in a standard 20-foot container.
  • Equipped with a high-speed colloid mill featuring cutters designed for efficient grinding, cutting, and homogenizing of polymer-containing bitumen.
  • Cutters with a symmetrical profile, doubling their service life with a change in rotation direction.
  • Pumping equipment includes a frequency converter to regulate the supply of premixed bitumen and polymer to the mill, optimizing homogenization.
  • Polymer batching system incorporates a hopper with a spiral conveyor, controlled by a frequency controller, ensuring precise polymer-to-bitumen ratio.
  • Intermediate tank facilitates thorough mixing of bitumen and polymer, enhancing mill efficiency.
  • Liquid additives are supplied via self-priming, gear-type, and dosing pumps, with percentage adjustments controlled from the central panel.
  • Electro-pneumatic valves and optional compressor enable the unit to operate independently of external compressed air sources.
  • Bitumen pipelines, pumps, mill, and intermediate tank are heated with thermal oil, ensuring gentle and efficient heating.

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Parameter

    UOM

    Value

     Capacity

    m3/h

    8… 12

    Amount of polymer

    %

    1… 5

     Amount of plasticizer per 1m³ of bitumen

    kg

    0…100

    Amount of adhesion additive per 1 m³ of bitumen

    kg

    0…10

     Operation mode

    continuous

     Required power
    -mill, kW

    75
    -overall, kW

    110

    Electric current
    -voltage, V

    customizable
    -alternating current (AC) frequency, Hz

    customizable

     

     

     Dimensions, not more than:

             -length, mm

    5,400

             -width, mm

    1,620

             – height (operating position), mm

    2,650

     Weight, not more than, kg

    3,500

ADVANTAGES

  • Continuous operation capability.
  • Utilization of any modifiers in granular, powdered, or liquid form.
  • Flexibility to produce products in any quantity and with various concentrations of additives.
  • Ensured high product quality with minimal time consumption.
  • Simplified operation and maintenance procedures.
  • Compact design allowing transportation in a standard twenty-foot container.
  • Integrated system for thermal oil heating.
  • Modern control system for efficient management.

Application Areas of GlobeCore Polymer Bitumen Modification Plant

  • Creating special polymer mixtures for various industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging.
  • Production of special lubricants with diverse additive types.
  • Composite materials production for road surfaces, sports coverings, and building industry applications.
  • Manufacturing modified building materials including waterproof coatings, asphalt mixtures, etc.
  • Producing anti-corrosion coatings for metal structures.
  • Manufacturing special insulating materials or coatings for packaging requiring high stability and flexibility.
  • Production of polymer coatings for protecting cables and pipes from external hazards like humidity, chemical corrosion, and mechanical damage.
  • Coatings for enhancing different surfaces such as industrial floors, parking areas, and warehouses.
  • Special polymer mixtures for efficient noise insulation in construction and automotive industries.
  • Coatings for sports grounds, providing increased safety and comfort.
  • Polymer mixtures for road markings, ensuring better visibility and durability.
  • Special coatings for protecting vessels from water, salt, and other marine environment impacts.
  • Insulating materials for electronic and electrotechnical industries, especially in wire and cable insulation production.
  • Modified polymer mixtures for creating coatings that enhance thermal insulation and energy efficiency of buildings, pipelines, and other structures.
  • Production of geotextile materials used in construction for waterproofing, drainage, soil reinforcement, and other applications.
  • Special coating and composite materials for automotive industry applications such as salon decoration, instrument panels, and door panels.
  • Coatings for solar panels, wind turbines, and other elements of renewable energy.
  • Coatings for protecting agricultural buildings from humidity.
  • Coatings to increase durability and wear resistance of sports equipment like skis, snowboards, and bicycles.
  • Waterproof and chemically stable coatings for internal and external surfaces of pools, water slides, etc.

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