Asphalt production involves blending various materials, such as aggregates, bitumen, and additives, in specific proportions to achieve the desired asphalt mix. Weighing ensures accurate measurement of these components. To achieve this, load cells can be added to tanks and silos to measure raw ingredients. By precisely measuring the amounts of materials used, operators can achieve uniformity in the final product, ensuring that it meets quality and performance criteria.

Many large sites deal with a high volume of vehicles entering and leaving the site. It is vital that vehicles are weighed and processed quickly to keep the site operating efficiently. Unmanned weighbridges and traffic management systems can quickly record a vehicle registration number, its tare weight, driving licence details, operator name and address, as well as how long vehicles are spending on site.

Managing inventory on an asphalt production site is crucial to ensuring smooth operations, minimising disruptions, and optimising resources. By weighing raw materials as they arrive on site – and pairing weighing equipment with sophisticated indicators that link with back office systems – site managers can monitor the quantities of aggregates, bitumen, additives, and other raw materials stored on-site. As well as ensuring that sufficient materials are available for continuous production, weight data can be used to forecast, plan and ensure timely replenishment of inventory.

By accurately measuring the quantities of aggregates, bitumen, and additives used in the production of asphalt/tarmac, producers can minimise wastage and ensure efficient use of resources. This can result in cost savings by avoiding overuse or underuse of materials, applying a FIFO (first in, first out) approach to materials management, and reducing overall production expenses.

Weighing is often a regulatory requirement in asphalt production. By accurately weighing the components, producers can ensure compliance with these regulations and avoid penalties or legal issues.

Overall, weighing is essential in asphalt production to achieve accuracy, consistency, quality control, cost efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Whether transporting incoming and outgoing raw materials by road using a weighbridge, by rail using our specialist rail-weighing solutions, or monitoring ingredients in tanks, silos or using floor and bench scales, we have a weighing solution to suit your requirements.