The increased viscosity may also cause the batch plant weigh bucket to empty more slowly. If this should happen, you may need to adjust the weight controls. Clean plant with hot aggregate . If you use fuel oil for cleaning, be sure to run clean hot aggregate through the equipment shortly after the oiling operation. Better yet, just use hot aggregate without fuel oil for clean-up.
Correct temperatures are the key to success.
Standard procedures for predicting conventional HMA mixing and compaction temperatures using viscosities do not work with Stylink modified asphalt. Stylink 's special properties were not considered when these were developed. To get the best results, the temperature of the mix as it is being laid is the most important. So that the temperature at the time of construction is optimal, the plant mix temperature should be adjusted as necessary, taking into consideration such things as the climate, distance of haul, etc. The table gives very general guidelines for Koch Materials Company's recommended Stylink specifications.