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In 2021, Raja, an engineer at an important highway construction project in Sri Lanka, was in trouble: due to the humid climate and uneven raw material gradation, the asphalt quality repeatedly failed to meet the standards of asphalt plant in Sri Lanka, and was repeatedly rejected after inspection, affecting the construction progress.
Just when the pressure on the engineering department doubled, the project introduced the Macroad ALQ100 asphalt plant in sri lanka. After it was put into use, the asphalt quality improved significantly, the oil-stone ratio became more stable, and the continuous inspection pass rate met the standards. After the project was successfully promoted, Raja sincerely exclaimed: “This asphalt plant in sri lanka really solved our big problem and allowed us to deliver our project ahead of schedule.”
This case fully demonstrates the importance of having stable and reliable equipment to ensure the smooth implementation of the project in a market like Sri Lanka with complex climate and strict construction requirements.
Asphalt Plant in Sri Lanka Market Status
In recent years, Sri Lanka has listed the construction of transportation infrastructure as an important engine for economic development. Many highways, port city projects and urban and rural road network expansion are being actively promoted:
- Colombo-Kalutara Expressway Expansion Project: significantly improve coastal traffic capacity and reduce transportation costs.
- Construction of subsequent sections of the Central Expressway: connect Colombo and Kitulala, boost inland business and tourism.
- Extension of the Southern Expressway: serve more agricultural and fishing towns, increase product export convenience.
- Colombo Port City and surrounding road network improvement: provide transportation support for future financial and technology parks.
- Rural road improvement plans in many places: solve the problems of agricultural product transportation and student transportation, and the government has repeatedly introduced special funds.
In such asphalt plant market context, whether you are a contractor, asphalt supplier, machinery procurement manager or government project leader, you need to have a clear understanding of local policies and road network development plans in order to seize opportunities and plan procurement and operations reasonably.
From Sri Lanka to the rest of the world: Macroad’s success story
ALQ100 in Sri Lanka: 100t/h Output Powers Key Highway Development
- Install Date: 2021.06
- Project Manager’s Observation: The ALQ100 asphalt plant in sri lanka has consistently delivered 100t/h of high-grade mix for Sri Lanka’s southern highway project. Its automated batching system reduced material waste by 12%, while the integrated dust collector meets the country’s environmental regulations. The plant’s reliability has kept the project on schedule, with 98% uptime over six months.
ALQ90 in Sri Lanka: Compact Design Optimizes Rural Road Upgrades
- Capacity: 90tph
- Client Feedback: Deployed for rural road rehabilitation, the ALQ90’s compact footprint fits narrow job sites in Sri Lanka’s interior. Its 90t/h capacity aligns with village project scales, and quick setup (under 48 hours) cut mobilization time by 30%. The plant’s fuel-efficient burner lowered operational costs by 15% compared to previous asphalt plant in sri lanka.
ALQ120 in Malaysia: Local Technical Support Boosts Urban Construction Efficiency
- Capacity: 120tph
- Site Engineer’s Note: The ALQ120 asphalt plant in Malaysia benefits from round-the-clock local service teams, resolving technical issues within 3 hours on average. Its 120t/h production supports Kuala Lumpur’s urban expansion, with PLC-controlled mix accuracy ensuring compliance with MS 1522 standards. Reduced downtime has accelerated pavement laying by 20%.
ALQ100 in Indonesia: Advanced Mix Technology Enhances Coastal Road Durability
- Capacity: 100tph
- Quality Control Supervisor’s Insight: In Indonesia’s coastal regions, the ALQ100’s moisture-resistant mix design improved pavement longevity by 25%. Its 100t/h output meets the demand for regional road networks, while real-time gradation monitoring reduced non-conforming batches to less than 2%. The plant’s corrosion-resistant components withstand high humidity effectively.
Macroad asphalt plant in sri lanka series applicable scenarios in Sri Lanka
In order to better meet the needs of different regions and different types of projects in Sri Lanka, Macroad provides types of asphalt plant that can cover various projects from coastlines to mountainous areas.
ALQ series
Asphalt batching plant adopts a high-efficiency mixing system and a precise weighing system, with strong stability and high daily output, and is very suitable for major projects that require long-term centralized supply, such as the southern expressway in Sri Lanka (such as the Colombo to Hambantota section) and airport runways.
- Models: ALQ40 ALQ60 ALQ80 ALQ100 ALQ120 ALQ160 ALQ320
- Production Capacity: 40-400 t/h
- Mixing Cycle: 45s
- Asphalt Temperature: 140-180 ℃
- Dust filter: Gravity/Cyclone/Bag/Water dust filter
| Model | ALQ40 | ALQ60 | ALQ80 | ALQ100 | ALQ120 | ALQ160 | ALQ200 | ALQ240 | ALQ320 |
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| Output(t/h) | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 320 |
| Cold Aggregate Feeding System | 4×4.5m³ | 4×6.5m³ | 4×8m³ | 4×8m³ | 5×9m³ | 5×12m³ | 5×12m³ | 5×12m³ | 6×15m³ |
| Hopper Capacity(m) | 4*4.5 | 4*6.5 | 4*8 | 4*8 | 5*9 | 5*12 | 5*12 | 5*12 | 6*15 |
| Collect Belt Capacity(t/h) | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 200 | 220 | 280 | 360 |
| Dryer Size(m) | φ1.2*5.2 | φ1.5*6 | φ1.5*6.7 | φ1.65*7 | φ1.8*8 | φ2.2*9 | φ2.6*9 | φ2.6*9.5 | φ2.8*10.2 |
| Dryer Capacity (t/h) | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 180 | 240 | 260 | 360 |
| Fuel Max Consumption(kg/h) | 300 | 450 | 550 | 700 | 950 | 1200 | 1400 | 1700 | 2250 |
| Vibrating Screen(Layer) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Aggregate Metering hopper(kg) | 500 | 800 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 |
| Mineral Flour Metering hopper (kg) | 120 | 150 | 200 | 200 | 300 | 300 | 320 | 600 | 700 |
| Bitumen Metering hopper (kg) | 100 | 120 | 150 | 150 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 480 | 500 |
| Weighing accuracy | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% |
| Mixer Capacity(kg) | 500 | 800 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 |
| Cycle Time(s) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
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| Filter Area(m2) | 230 | 300 | 420 | 480 | 550 | 650 | 700 | 1050 | 1350 |
| Draught Fan(kw) | 22 | 30 | 45 | 55 | 90 | 110 | 2*75 | 2*90 | 2*110 |
| Asphalt Temperature (⊥) | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 |
ALYQ series
With modular design, quick transition and high environmental protection and dust removal standards, batch mix type mobile asphalt plant is suitable for use in urban road upgrading and reconstruction projects such as Colombo, Negombo and Galle to reduce the impact on residents’ daily lives.
- Model: ALYQ40 ALYQ60 ALYQ80 ALYQ100 ALYQ120
- Production capacity: 40-160 t/h
- Dust filter: Gravity/Cyclone/Bag/Water dust filter
- Asphalt temperature: 120-180 ℃
- Mixing Cycle: 45s
| Model | ALYQ60 | ALYQ80 | ALYQ100 | ALYQ120 |
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| Output (t/h) | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 |
| Hopper Capacity(m) | 4*6.5 | 4*7.5 | 4*7.5 | 4*7.5 |
| Collect Belt Capacity (t/h) | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| Dryer Size(m) | φ1.5*6 | φ1.5*6.7 | φ1.65*7 | φ1.8*8 |
| Dryer Capacity(t/h) | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 |
| Fuel Max Consumption(kg/h) | 450 | 550 | 700 | 950 |
| Mixing Tower（kW） | 54 | 63.5 | 104.5 | 125 |
| Vibrating Screen (Layer) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Aggregate Metering hopper(kg) | 800 | 1000 | 1300 | 1500 |
| Mineral Flour Metering hopper(kg) | 150 | 200 | 200 | 300 |
| Bitumen Metering hopper(kg) | 120 | 150 | 150 | 250 |
| Weighing accuracy | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% |
| Mixer Capacity(kg) | 800 | 1200 | 1300 | 1700 |
| Cycle Time(s) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Filter Area(m2) | 370 | 420 | 480 | 510 |
| Draught Fan (kw) | 30 | 45 | 55 | 90 |
| Asphalt Temperature (⊥) | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 |
| Total power(kw) | 200 | 300 | 350 | 380 |
ALT series
With compact structure, small footprint and short installation period, Drum mix type stationary asphalt plant is especially suitable for small towns or rural road construction projects in eastern and northern Sri Lanka with limited road width and uneven terrain.
- Model: ALT20 ALT40 ALT60 ALT80 ALT100
- Production capacity: 20-100 t/h
- Dust filter: Bag/Water dust filter
- Asphalt temperature:120-180 ℃
- Finished Asphalt Storage Bin: 3-9 tons
| Model | ALT20 | ALT40 | ALT60 | ALT80 | ALT100 |
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| Output (t/h) | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
| Power Fuel Oil(kw) | 34 | 65 | 105 | 135 | 170 |
| Power Burning Coal (kw) | 40 | 75 | 120 | 165 | 200 |
| Cold Aggregate Feeding System | 3.5m3*1 | 4m3*4 | 4m3*4 | 6.5m3*4 | 6.5m3*4 |
| Finihnsed Asphalt Storage Bin (t) | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Asphalt Temperature (℃) | 120-180 | 120-180 | 120-180 | 120-180 | 120-180 |
| Fuel Consumption Fuel Ol (kg/t) | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 |
| Fuel Consumption Buning Coal(kg/t) | 13-15 | 13-15 | 13-15 | 13-15 | 13-15 |
| Asphalt Tank (t) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
| Control Room(m) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Option: Bag Dust Filter | Bag Dust Filter | Bag Dust Filter | Bag Dust Filter | Bag Dust Filter | Bag Dust Filter |
ALYT series
The low fuselage has good terrain adaptability and mobile type drum mix asphalt plant is suitable for rapid deployment in hilly and rainy mountainous areas such as Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, and can continuously provide a stable supply of asphalt for local rural roads or tea garden transport roads.
- Model: ALYT20 ALYT40 ALYT60 ALYT80 ALYT100 ALYT120
- Production capacity: 20-120 t/h
- Dust filter: Bag/Water dust filter
- Asphalt temperature: 120-180 ℃
- Cold Aggregate Feeding Capacity: 3.5m³ – 6.5m³
| Model | ALYT20 | ALYT40 | ALYT60 | ALYT80 | ALYT100 |
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| Output (t/h) | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
| Power Fuel Oil(kw) | 34 | 65 | 105 | 135 | 170 |
| Power Burning Coal (kw) | 40 | 75 | 120 | 165 | 200 |
| Cold Aggregate Feeding System | 3.5m3*1 | 4m3*4 | 4m3*4 | 6.5m3*4 | 6.5m3*4 |
| Finihnsed Asphalt Storage Bin (t) | 2 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 7 |
| Asphalt Temperature (℃) | 120-180 | 120-180 | 120-180 | 120-180 | 120-180 |
| Fuel Consumption Fuel Ol (kg/t) | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 |
| Fuel Consumption Buning Coal(kg/t) | 13-15 | 13-15 | 13-15 | 13-15 | 13-15 |
| Asphalt Tank (t) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 35 |
| Control Room(m) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Option | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector |
How Macroad helps asphalt plant in sri lanka succeed in multiple dimensions
In municipal roads construction or various infrastructure projects, the participants often include owners, contractors, project managers, technical engineers and other roles. Customers with different identities have different responsibilities and focus on different projects. With its profound industry experience, Macroad can provide multi-dimensional solutions from design, production to intelligent operation and maintenance, accurately meet the needs of each link, and help the project to be promoted efficiently and with high quality.
Road Project Manager: Ensure Project Progress and Quality
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The Main Focus
This position is mainly responsible for the full cycle management of road projects from bidding to completion, including construction period nodes, resource allocation, quality control and final delivery and acceptance.
- Whether it can be produced efficiently according to the project plan to avoid construction delays
- Whether the quality of the mixture is stable in the long term to reduce the risk of rework
- Whether the asphalt plant in sri lanka can be installed quickly and started in time
Macroad Solutions
- High-efficiency production capacity: The large-diameter drying drum with downstream hot air design is adopted, and the moisture of the aggregate evaporates quickly, and the stable output per hour is significantly higher than the conventional one.
- Dynamic and precise proportioning: The first batch of error correction and secondary asphalt correction technology can realize the online real-time fine-tuning of the oil-stone ratio, reduce overconsumption and avoid unqualified mixtures.
- Quick production: After the modular transportation arrives at the site, the assembly and commissioning can be completed in a short time, which saves more than 30% of the construction period compared with the traditional spot welding installation.
Asphalt suppliers: stable supply, reduced shutdown for asphalt plant in sri lanka
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The Main Focus
For suppliers, the main work is to undertake asphalt supply orders for various road projects, with the focus on maintaining long-term, batch-based high-quality asphalt supply capabilities and reducing the risk of shutdown and material shortage.
- Whether it can produce materials continuously for 24 hours to ensure the supply contract
- Whether the failure rate is low and maintenance is convenient to reduce shutdown losses
- Whether the asphalt heating and storage are stable to ensure that the material does not cool down or deteriorate before being transported to the construction site
Macroad Solutions
- 24-hour stable operation: The roller adopts wear-resistant steel plate and self-cleaning design to reduce temporary shutdowns caused by sticky materials.
- Intelligent self-diagnosis: The whole process is equipped with temperature control, pressure sensing, chain speed monitoring and abnormal warning to check potential problems at the first time.
- Constant temperature insulation warehouse design: adopts multi-layer insulation structure and intelligent temperature control system to keep the temperature of asphalt uniform and stable during the process of discharge and transportation, avoiding construction quality problems caused by cooling.
Machinery Procurement Manager / Government Department: Control Budget and Life Cycle Cost of asphalt plant in sri lanka
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The Main Focus
Mainly responsible for bidding price comparison, equipment procurement, cost and return calculation, to ensure reasonable public capital investment and high economic efficiency of asphalt plant in sri lanka long-term operation.
- Fuel diversification and long-term energy consumption
- Equipment life cycle maintenance cost
- Input-output ROI estimation and contract performance stability
Macroad Solutions
- Energy-saving heating system: The central air guide downstream drying structure reduces heat loss, and the unit energy consumption is about 15-20% lower than similar asphalt plant in sri lanka on the market.
- Multi-fuel adaptability: It can quickly switch between coal and oil to match the local market fuel price fluctuations and environmental protection policies.
- Convenient maintenance: The whole machine has a modular layout, and the key parts (chain, bearing, burner) are centrally arranged, with a self-contained purge pipeline to reduce the frequency of manual disassembly and inspection. At the same time, it is easy to conduct regular inspections and replace wearing parts, effectively reducing the maintenance expenditure throughout the life cycle.
Contractor / Equipment Leasing Company: Flexible Multi-Project Commissioning for asphalt plant in sri lanka
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The Main Focus
The main work is to be responsible for multi-section projects or to lease equipment to different construction parties, which requires fast transfer and easy operation to reduce the gap between projects.
- Is it easy to transport and disassemble, suitable for frequent transfers
- Is the operation simple to reduce the dependence on skilled technicians
- Can the status of multiple project equipment be controlled remotely
Macroad Solutions
- Flexible transfer and fast installation: The whole machine adopts a compact chassis design and a towerless structure, which occupies a small area, has a low center of gravity, and is easy to hoist. It can be quickly put in place even in narrow or uneven construction sites, significantly shortening the gap between multiple projects.
- Simple operation reduces the threshold for employment: equipped with one-button start and stop and three intelligent operation modes (fully automatic/semi-automatic/manual), even novice operators can master the asphalt plant in sri lanka in a short time, reducing the dependence on high-paid skilled technicians.
- Remote centralized control of multi-project equipment: The IOT intelligent system can realize real-time monitoring across projects. The contractor or leasing company headquarters can simultaneously view the operating status, output and energy consumption of multiple devices, facilitating unified scheduling and management.
Practical experience sharing on reducing overall asphalt plant in sri lanka costs
The purchase cost of an asphalt plant in sri lanka is certainly the core component of the initial investment of the project, but the long-term operating cost after the equipment is put into operation – including hidden expenses such as fuel consumption, raw material loss, equipment maintenance, and construction delays, often accounts for more than 60% of the total cost. Only focusing on the equipment quotation and ignoring the full-cycle cost optimization is like focusing on only the tip of the iceberg.
Macroad asphalt plants in sri lanka Price
Here is asphalt plant price list for reference:
ALQ40-ALQ320: $220,000-$1220,000
ALYQ60-ALYQ10: $270,000-$440,000
ALT20-ALT80: at least $60,000-not less than $210,000
ALYT20-ALYT120: $60,000-$200,000
After years of actual operation, companies engaged in road construction and asphalt supply in Sri Lanka have summarized some widely verified cost control methods. These are not theories on paper, but practical experiences that can really help companies reduce long-term investment and increase profit margins after repeated practice in different regions and projects.
The following are some of their commonly used suggestions:
Accurately measure asphalt plant in sri lanka matching: avoid capacity mismatch waste from the source
The mismatch between equipment specifications and actual demand is the most easily overlooked hidden cost. A Sri Lankan company once purchased an ALQ160 mixing plant (designed daily output of 160 tons) for a 20-kilometer rural road project, but the actual daily average demand was only 80 tons. The equipment was in a 50% load operation state for a long time, and the monthly idle fuel consumption and equipment depreciation cost 1.2 million rupees more than the adapted model.
The core of accurate matching lies in two-dimensional measurement:
- Construction period dimension: Combined with the total project volume (such as 100,000 tons of asphalt) and the local rainy season cycle (southwest Sri Lanka is rainy from May to September every year, and the effective construction days need to be deducted by 30%), the actual effective construction days are reversed;
- Capacity dimension: Calculate the benchmark value according to “average daily demand = total project volume ÷ effective construction days”, and then add 10%-15% redundancy (to cope with sudden orders) to finally determine the equipment specifications. For example, if the total demand is 80,000 tons, the effective construction period is 160 days, and the average daily demand is 500 tons, it is more suitable to choose the ALQ600 model (designed to produce 600 tons per day) rather than blindly pursuing large-scale equipment.
Locking fuel costs: using long-term contracts to hedge market fluctuations
The Sri Lankan fuel market is affected by international oil prices and local supply chains. Diesel prices fluctuated by 28% in 3 months, directly resulting in a difference of 1,500 rupees in the mixing cost of a single ton of asphalt.
An effective response strategy is to sign a structured long-term contract:
- Cycle selection: 3-6 months is appropriate, which can avoid the impact of short-term fluctuations and can flexibly adjust to cope with long-term trends;
- Pricing mechanism: Adopting the “base price + floating cap” model, with the market price on the signing date as the benchmark, the monthly increase is agreed to not exceed 5%, and the decrease is settled according to actual conditions;
- Additional terms: Require suppliers to guarantee priority supply during the rainy season (fuel transportation is easily obstructed), and the defaulting party must compensate for the purchase price difference of 2 times the daily usage. Through this method, a certain company has controlled the volatility of fuel costs within 8% in the past 3 years, saving an average of 18% of annual fuel expenditure compared with market-based procurement.
Strictly control the quality of raw materials: reduce energy consumption and loss from the source for asphalt plant in sri lanka
The quality of aggregate directly affects the energy consumption and asphalt consumption of the mixing plant. A project in Sri Lanka once caused the aggregate moisture content to exceed the standard (up to 8%, the standard value ≤5%), resulting in a 22% increase in fuel consumption in the drying process; and for aggregates with excessive particle size deviation, an additional 10% asphalt was required to ensure strength, and the cost per ton increased by 3,000 rupees.
The optimization plan needs to start from the procurement end:
- Graded procurement contract: Agree with the mine on three-level particle size standards (0-5mm, 5-10mm, 10-20mm), set prices according to different particle size ranges, and settle 80% for the deviation exceeding 5%;
- Moisture control: Install an online moisture monitor at the mine, conduct random inspections on each truck of incoming materials, and deduct 2% of the payment for each 1% excess of moisture;
- Joint material storage: Establish a pre-drying storage bin near the mine, and stack aggregates 24 hours in advance for natural dehydration, which can reduce the average moisture from 6% to 4%, and reduce the energy consumption per ton of drying by 15%.
Optimize asphalt plant in sri lanka production scheduling: reduce ineffective energy consumption
The energy consumption curve of the asphalt plant in sri lanka is “U-shaped”: the combustion efficiency in the first 30 minutes after startup is only 60% of the normal state, and the efficiency drops to 70% due to furnace cooling 15 minutes before shutdown. Statistics from a certain enterprise show that the fuel consumption per ton of equipment that is started and stopped three times a day is 12% higher than that of equipment that is started and stopped once a day.
Practical methods of centralized production scheduling:
- Cycle planning: formulate production plans on a weekly basis, and integrate scattered orders into 2-3 consecutive production days, such as centralized production from Monday to Tuesday, and equipment maintenance on Wednesday;
- Load connection: reserve a 30-minute buffer period in continuous production for raw material replenishment to avoid midway shutdown due to lack of materials;
- Night peak shifting: take advantage of the local night electricity price discount (the electricity price is 15% lower from 22:00 to 6:00 in some areas), arrange high-load production, and further reduce unit energy consumption. Through this model, a certain project reduced the fuel cost per ton by 9.8%.
Establish a preventive maintenance system: reduce unplanned downtime losses for asphalt plant in sri lanka
Downtime caused by equipment failure not only affects the construction period, but may also incur additional costs (such as an average daily expenditure of US$5,000 for leasing spare equipment). A company in Sri Lanka once stopped for 3 days due to the failure to deal with the blockage of the burner nozzle in time, resulting in a direct loss of 4.5 million rupees.
The full-time maintenance team needs to implement the “three-level maintenance mechanism”:
- Daily inspection (daily): focus on checking the chain tension (immediately adjust if the slack exceeds 10mm), bearing temperature (stop for inspection if it exceeds 60℃), and burner flame color (normally blue, clean the nozzle in time if yellow flame appears);
- Weekly maintenance: replace the air filter, clean the scale on the inner wall of the drying cylinder, and calibrate the metering sensor (the error must be controlled within ±1%);
- Monthly overhaul: disassemble and check the wear of the mixing arm (repair welding in time if the wear exceeds 3mm), and test the hydraulic system pressure (maintained at 16-18MPa). Through this system, a certain enterprise reduced the number of unplanned shutdowns from an average of 12 times per year to 3 times, and increased the comprehensive utilization rate of equipment to more than 85%.
The core of these methods is that cost control is not a single-point optimization, but a whole-process collaboration – from the source planning of equipment selection, to the detail control in operation, to the early hedging of risks, the optimization of each link can be converted into real profit space.
Macroad strength guarantee
When you read this carefully, it means that you have carefully planned the cost and efficiency of the asphalt mixing plant project – this is the common characteristic of successful companies in the industry: focusing on both current investment and long-term value. Choosing a supplier with both technical strength, local service capabilities and practical experience is precisely the core premise for controlling the full-cycle cost.
As a professional asphalt mixing plant supplier with 20 years of deep cultivation in the Sri Lankan and Southeast Asian markets, Macroad has always been committed to “making every investment of customers produce the greatest return” from equipment research and development to on-site services. The following four points are the cooperation values verified by nearly a thousand projects.
Our own factory integrates industry and trade: Control the reliability of each device from the source
We have a 20,0000㎡ self-owned production base in Jiaozuo Industrial Zone, Henan Province. All core components – the wear-resistant lining of the mixing main unit, the welding accuracy of the drying drum, and the chip program of the control cabinet are fully controlled by senior technicians: each weld must undergo 3 water pressure tests, and each device must complete a 72-hour full-load continuous operation test (simulating an average daily production intensity of 120 tons) before leaving the factory, and come with a detailed energy consumption and failure rate test report. This means that the equipment you receive can be put into production quickly without secondary debugging, avoiding initial efficiency loss due to assembly errors.
Endorsement of cooperation with Fortune 500 companies: Understanding standards and project implementation requirements
We have been providing asphalt mixing plants to Southeast Asia and other countries around the world for a long time, including many Fortune 500 partners. This not only makes us familiar with international quality standards, but also makes us more aware of local details such as equipment protection requirements for construction in tropical rainy seasons and simplified designs for multi-ethnic workers – you don’t need to pay extra for “disconnection between standards and reality“.
Technical patents + international certification: making equipment more efficient in compliance
Our four core patents: utility model patent for mobile drum mixer; asphalt plant pipeline expansion technology; appearance design patent; highly integrated asphalt mixing plant patent; directly targeting operational needs, such as the fast transfer design of the “mobile drum mixer” can save 30% of site rental costs. In addition, all equipment has passed the EU CE certification, whether it is a local road project or exported to other countries in South Asia, it can seamlessly pass the compliance review and avoid delays in construction due to certification issues.
Full-cycle service system: Full escort from planning to operation
Our services have been involved from the early stage of the project: whether it is pre-sales research on the local market, project selection suggestions during sales, or after-sales equipment warranty and replacement of wearing parts, Macroad sales and engineering technical teams are always with you to overcome obstacles on the road to project success
Choosing Macroad, you get not only an asphalt mixing plant, but also a set of “cost reduction and efficiency improvement solutions” verified by the local market – this is also the core reason why many customers finally choose to cooperate with us for a long time after comparing multiple suppliers.
Sri Lanka is accelerating the upgrading of roads, ports, airports and rural transportation networks. Whether you are a road project manager, asphalt supplier, asphalt plant in sri lanka procurement department or contractor, you need to choose equipment and management solutions that are truly suitable for the local climate and terrain. Macroad will help you implement your project efficiently, cost-effectively and smoothly with reliable equipment and deep industry experience.