BITUMEN SPRAYER MAJOR COMPONENT:
BITUMEN TANK
Tank is fabricated by a 5 mm MS sheet and coated by 40 mm glass wool to prevent heat loss.
The outer covering is galvanized. Galvanized tank is better as it has long life due to its anti-corrosion properties.
Tank heating is by a first stage Heating pipeline of diameter 8 inches and second stage is 6 inches.
Manhole for maintenance or to fill the bitumen tank is if 600 mm x 600 mm.
Manual temperature gauge is provided for temperature display up to 300 Degrees Celsius.
BURNER
Single high pressure oil burner for adequate heating of viscose binder with oil consumption of 7-8 Liters/ hrs.
Burner is compatible with Diesel.
ENGINE
Single stage air cooled diesel engine of 6.5 HP at 1500 RPM.
Bitumen pump and air compressor are engine driven.
Fuel consumption is 0.7 – 1 liters per hour.
BITUMEN PUMP & AIR COMPRESSOR
Both bitumen pump and air compressor are engine driven.
Bitumen pump is connected to the engine by a manual clutch. Just engaging the clutch will activate the pump.
Bitumen pump gear type 200 to 300 Liters per minute.
2 HP Single piston air compressor is provided.
The air tank comes with a cock which can be fitted with a pipe for road cleaning.
RETURN LINE
Return line is provided to transfer the extra bitumen into the tank.
Pressure in the hand spray nozzle can be regulated by opening and closing the cock given on the return line.
CLEANING
A cleaning system is provided with the sprayer near the bitumen pump.
At the end of day bitumen flow has to be off and entire spray line and hand spray nozzle can be cleaned by using air pressure and diesel.
