Asphalt Recyclers & Infrared Heaters – Sustainable Repair Solutions for Modern Roads

MIRA-3 Machine for Pothole Repair

1. Why Sustainability Matters in Road Repair

Governments, municipalities, and private contractors increasingly focus on sustainable road repair. Asphalt is one of the most recycled materials on Earth—but traditional repair methods still waste energy and resources.

Enter asphalt recyclers and infrared asphalt heaters—modern technologies designed to reduce costs, conserve materials, and cut environmental impact.

✅ Less landfill waste

✅ Lower carbon footprint

✅ Cost savings on materials

2. What is an Asphalt Recycler?

An asphalt recycler is a machine that reuses old asphalt, turning waste into new, hot-mix material on site.

Key Advantages:

· Reuses up to 100% of existing asphalt

· Reduces need for virgin aggregates and new bitumen

· Cuts transportation and disposal costs

Popular models like the TICAB RA800 heat reclaimed asphalt (RAP), bitumen, and additives to create fresh mix right at the job site.

3. How Asphalt Recycling Works

✅ Load asphalt millings or broken pavement

✅ Heat to working temperature (around 150–160 °C)

✅ Mix with new bitumen or rejuvenators

✅ Discharge hot mix for immediate use

This on-demand production makes asphalt recycling equipment ideal for:

· Emergency pothole repairs

· Small-scale resurfacing

· Rural or remote roads

4. What is an Infrared Asphalt Heater?

An infrared asphalt heater softens the existing pavement without burning it. Instead of removing old asphalt, you reheat it and blend new mix for seamless repairs.

✅ Heats asphalt to working temperature (150–180 °C)

✅ Allows scarification and blending with new material

✅ Creates a monolithic, joint-free repair

Models like TICAB’s MIRA3 combine infrared heating panels with recyclers and bitumen sprayers for a complete pothole repair solution.

5. Key Benefits of Infrared Asphalt Heaters

· No Cold Joints: Seamless repairs reduce water intrusion and freeze-thaw damage

· Material Savings: Minimal waste compared to saw-cut and replace

· Fast Turnaround: Roads can reopen in minutes

· Lower Emissions: Less transport, less new material

6. Combining Technologies for Best Results

For ultimate efficiency, many contractors use recyclers and infrared heaters together.

✅ Recyclers produce hot mix from RAP on-site

✅ Heaters rework existing pavement for perfect bonding

✅ Bitumen sprayers ensure proper sealing

This integrated approach:

· Cuts costs by 30–50% vs. traditional repairs

· Reduces downtime for drivers

· Supports green infrastructure goals

7. Choosing the Right Equipment

✅ Asphalt Recycler: Look for drum capacity, heating speed, fuel efficiency

✅ Infrared Heater: Panel size, heating time, fuel type

✅ Combo Units: For full-service pothole repair with minimal crew

TICAB’s lineup includes:

· RA800 Recycler

· MIRA3 Infrared Heater Complex

· Bitumen sprayers like BS1000 and BCM120 for sealing

8. Sustainable, Cost-Effective Road Repair

Investing in asphalt recycling equipment and infrared asphalt heaters pays off:

· Extends pavement life

· Cuts operating costs

· Minimizes environmental impact

· Improves public safety

It’s not just good for business—it’s the future of road maintenance.

✅ Final Thoughts

Ready to upgrade your pothole repair solutions? Asphalt recyclers and infrared heaters deliver sustainable, professional-grade results that pay for themselves quickly.

For more details or a customized proposal, contact us today. We’re here to help you build better roads—economically and responsibly.