7 Asphalt Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for asphalts as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 asphalt manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked asphalt companies as of April, 2024: 1.FAYAT, 2.SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp, 3.POLYGONMACH.
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What Is Asphalt?
Asphalt is a black material composed primarily of hydrocarbons obtained by refining crude oil.
It is also known as soil bitumen or ground bitumen. It is solid or semi-solid at room temperature, but melts readily at high temperatures and becomes a liquid.
Most of the asphalt used today is derived from petroleum. However, naturally occurring asphalt is also available. Asphalt is sometimes distinguished from sand or stone, which are processed products made by compositing asphalt with sand or stone, which are called asphalt mixtures.
Similar to asphalt is concrete. Concrete is a very different substance because it is a powder that is solidified by adding sand and water to cement and using a polymerization reaction.
Uses of Asphalt
The main uses of asphalt are for road paving, fuel, and building materials.
1. Road Paving
Asphalt is used for paving roads. It is useful for several reasons, one of which is its low price.
Compared to concrete, asphalt can be paved at a lower unit cost. Asphalt is also used for road paving because it can be constructed in a short period of time and its permeability can be controlled.
Recently, asphalt coatings with water retention and thermal barrier properties, as well as coatings that emphasize quietness, have been developed to combat the heat island effect.
2. Construction Materials
Asphalt is also used as a building material. Roofing tarps, for example, are sometimes made of asphalt and are called asphalt roofing. Asphalt roofing is placed under roofing components to prevent rainwater from entering the roof.
In recent years, modified rubber asphalt roofing, in which asphalt is mixed with rubber or synthetic resin, has been developed.
3. Fuel
Asphalt is solid at room temperature, making it a difficult material to handle as a fuel. However, it is used as a fuel for boilers used in power generation because of its low cost and supply compared to heavy oil.
The naturally occurring, less viscous product is ground to a fine powder and used in combustion furnaces by blowing it into the furnace with a fine powder burner. Heavy residues generated from the distillation of heavy oil are highly viscous, so they are heated to make them fluid during transportation. When used, it is heated using excess steam from the boiler to maintain fluidity, and then blown into the combustion furnace using a burner.
In both cases, the residual carbon and metal ash content after combustion is higher than that of heavy oil, so it is necessary to take measures to deal with the residuals after combustion.
Principle of Asphalt
Asphalt is obtained by distilling crude oil, and its main components are paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. The product is then mixed with sand and aggregates. These mixtures are heated and used in liquid form, but they solidify at room temperature, making construction difficult.
Emulsifiers are used to reduce viscosity. Asphalt emulsifiers disperse asphalt in particulate form, which reduces viscosity and makes it possible to apply the emulsion at room temperature. There are three types of emulsifiers: cationic emulsions, anionic emulsions, and nonionic emulsions, but cationic emulsions are currently the most commonly used.
The properties of emulsions vary depending on the emulsifier used, but the filler mixed with the asphalt also affects the properties. Filler is a pulverized material such as limestone. Mixing filler is said to improve viscosity.
A dense-graded asphalt mixture used for a typical road has a composition of 55% coarse aggregate, 35% fine aggregate, 5% filler, and 5% asphalt. More coarse aggregate is used for higher permeability, and more fine aggregate for lower permeability. The desired properties can be achieved by adjusting the composition.
Other Information on Asphalt
Problems as a Fuel
There are two main problems in using asphalt as a fuel. One is wear and pollution of combustion system equipment, and the other is air pollution by combustion exhaust gas. As for impurities in asphalt, these are caused by the various heavy metals and sulfur content in asphalt.
Among the various heavy metals, vanadium compounds have a lower melting point than other metal oxides, so they form a mist in the furnace and adhere and deposit. The molten deposits induce corrosion and inhibit heat transfer, resulting in reduced boiler performance. Therefore, periodic cleaning is necessary.
Most of the sulfur content is gasified as sulfur oxides. If left untreated, this can cause air pollution, so flue gas desulfurization equipment or flue gas treatment facilities are required. Depending on the volume of flue gas, large-scale facilities may be required. In recent years, the use of sulfur as a fuel has become increasingly difficult due to stricter environmental regulations and the increased cost of maintaining facilities.
List of 7 Asphalt Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp
Asphalts
Manufacturer Overview
Based in Bayville, NY, SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp. is an ISO-certified supplier and manufacturer of industrial equipment, chemicals, components, ordinance, electronics, and systems for industries ranging from aerospace to high tech to law enforcement. Examples of product offerings include raw materials, chemicals, and lubricants for industrial purposes to finished products such as security helmets for law enforcement, and military ordnances. SAE also provides research and development as well as technical support for other companies in similar industries.
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Parker Plant Limited
Continuous Drum Mix Asphalt Plants
Manufacturer Overview
Parker Plant Ltd., established in 1911 and headquartered in Leicester, United Kingdom, is a mining, quarrying, and demolition equipment and solution designer and manufacturer. It's products include industrial vehicles, equipment, and plants for bitumen handling, wet and dry concrete mix batching plants, and bulk material handling conveyors used in harsh mining environments and infrastructure construction projects. The company works directly with end users to supply turnkey industrial equipment and plants, as well as partnering with original equipment manufacturers. As of 2007, it became the Phoenix Parker Group after being acquired by its then-current owner.
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Wahal Engineers
Bitumen Emulsion Plant
Manufacturer Overview
Wahal Engineers, established in the 1980s under Mr. Praveen Wahal's leadership, are manufacturers and developers of processing equipment, specifically for liquid and semi-solid materials. Renowned for pioneering wet processing equipment rooted in shear force principles, the company boasts efficient and durable solutions. Serving diverse industries like chemicals, cosmetics, and food, Wahal Engineers prioritizes in-house R&D, round-the-clock availability, and problem-solving. Rigorous testing under real conditions ensures product quality, backed by laboratory-scale trials and a fully equipped Test Center guided by expert technical staff.
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TTC Engineering
TTC - Mobile Batch 80
Manufacturer Overview
TTC Engineering is a manufacturer of aggregate, concrete, and asphalt processing machinery established in Kahramankazan, Ankara, Turkey, in 2003. The company’s product lineup includes vertical shaft impact crushers for crushing combinations of hard materials to produce aggregates, and feeders equipped with grizzly scalpers for crushing materials with plenty of clay or fine materials present. It also offers equipment and accessories for concrete batching and asphalt plants. The company’s products are mainly used by clients in Turkey’s industrial processing sector.
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POLYGONMACH
Asphalt Plants and Bitumen Procesing
Manufacturer Overview
Polygonmach is a TSE and an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer specializing in construction machinery established in 2019 in Yenimhalle, Ankara,Turkey. The company’s product lineup includes a broad range of stationary hot mix asphalt plants for prepping asphalt, stationary and mobile type jaw crushers for processing aggregates, and containerised concrete batching plants for portable concrete mixing operations. The company’s products are commonly used in the construction industry, as well as in government infrastructure projects.
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SHOWA REKISEI INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
Asphalt
Company Overview
Showa Rekisei Industries Co., Ltd., established in 1965 with headquarters in Himeji City, Japan, is a manufacturer of asphalt mixtures, paving materials, and petroleum products. The company's asphalt product line includes bituminous straight asphalt, straight asphalt for reclaimed asphalt mixtures, sprayable asphalt emulsion, modified asphalt that incorporates rubber and polymers for specific applications, and various asphalt coloring mixtures. It also supplies bunker bonds, oil, diesel fuel, and calcium chloride. These products are used for various pavement and road type creation and repairs, considering the use and applicability of colors and surface types.
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Asphalt Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | FAYAT |
28.6%
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| 2 | SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp |
21.4%
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| 3 | POLYGONMACH |
14.3%
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| 4 | TTC Engineering |
14.3%
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| 5 | Parker Plant Limited |
14.3%
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| 6 | SHOWA REKISEI INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. |
7.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the asphalt page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
- Parker Plant Limited: 1911 (113 years ago)
Company with a History
- Parker Plant Limited: 1911 (113 years ago)
Asphalt Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Asphalt Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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1 | 33.3% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 33.3% |
India
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1 | 33.3% |
