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In Sri Lanka, road construction and infrastructure projects are continuously progressing, and asphalt plant in Sri Lanka have become an indispensable core equipment in various highway and municipal engineering projects. Whether it’s for new road construction or the upgrading and renovation of existing roads, choosing an asphalt mixing plant truly suited to the Sri Lankan construction environment directly impacts project progress and costs.
Macroad has been involved in local asphalt plants in Sri Lanka since 2021. From equipment selection, installation and commissioning, to subsequent actual operation, our equipment has been put into use at local construction sites. It is the real-world project and service experience about 5 years that has given us a more practical understanding of the application needs of asphalt mixing plants in Sri Lanka.
From Sri Lanka to Global Markets: Proven Macroad Performance
Understanding the key demands of asphalt plant Sri Lanka is only the first step. To truly verify the suitability of a solution, it’s necessary to return to the project site and test the equipment’s actual performance in a real construction environment.
In Sri Lanka, Macroad has participated in the construction of asphalt mixing plant projects. From initial equipment selection and configuration adjustments to on-site installation and stable operation, every decision has been made around the actual needs of the local project. Based on this practical experience in Sri Lanka, combined with Macroad’s application cases in other countries and regions, a mature and replicable solution has been gradually developed.
Next, we will first focus on this Sri Lankan project, providing a detailed introduction to the practical application of Macroad asphalt plants in Sri Lanka, and then demonstrate how this proven experience can be applied to a wider international market.
ALQ100 in Sri Lanka: 100t/h Output Powers Key Highway Development
- Project Configuration：ALQ100 asphalt batching plant with 100tph output
- Project Time: Installed in June 2021, successfully commissioned and put into operation.
Project Challenges
- High demand for continuous supply, requiring stable 100t/h output over time.
- Environmental compliance required to meet Sri Lanka’s regulations.
- Material efficiency and cost control were key concerns.
Project Achievements
- Consistently delivered high-quality asphalt mix, ensuring project schedule.
- Automated batching system reduced material waste by approximately 12%.
- Integrated dust collector operated reliably, meeting local environmental standards.
- Plant maintained around 98% uptime, supporting smooth project execution.
The project demonstrates how the ALQ100 asphalt plant in Sri Lanka meets local needs, and the experience gained from this project has been successfully applied to other regions with different climates and construction conditions. These international projects further highlight the reliability, efficiency, and adaptability of Macroad asphalt mixing plants.
ALQ120 Powers Consistent Asphalt Production in Malaysia
- Capacity: 120tph
- Project Feedback: The ALQ120 asphalt plant in Malaysia has demonstrated remarkable reliability, maintaining continuous operation for months under varying traffic and climate conditions. The stability of production has been crucial for our highway construction schedules.
Environmental Compliance Achieved with ALQ120 in Jamaica
- Capacity: 120tph
- Project Feedback: The integrated dust collection and emission control systems allowed the project to fully meet local environmental regulations, without sacrificing production efficiency. It has been a reliable solution for environmentally sensitive projects.
ALQ80 Handles Indonesia’s High Humidity and Heat with Ease
- Capacity: 80tph
- Project Site Manager: The ALQ80 maintained consistent output even in high humidity and hot weather. Its adaptive systems reduced downtime and ensured quality mix, making our daily operations much smoother.
ALYT80 Drives Reliable Pavement Projects Across Papua New Guinea
- Capacity: 80tph
- Construction Superintendent: The plant’s reliability and automation features allowed us to complete road sections on schedule, even in remote locations. The ALYT80 proved resilient against challenging terrain and operational demands.
ALT40 Enhances Efficiency with Automated Material Savings in Fiji
- Capacity: 40tph
- Project Engineer: The ALT40’s automated batching system helped reduce material waste significantly, while maintaining consistent mix quality. It allowed our team to optimize both resources and labor effectively.
Macroad Asphalt Plants Built for Sri Lanka’s Construction Needs
In the Sri Lanka project, we successfully verified the stable operation of our ALQ100 asphalt mixing plant in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, as well as the advantages of our automated system in reducing material waste and improving production efficiency. This experience not only helped us complete the construction tasks on time but also gave us a clearer understanding of how crucial selecting the right equipment is to the overall efficiency and cost control of local road construction.
Based on this practical experience, we further optimized Macroad’s four major series of asphalt plants – ALQ, ALYQ, ALT, and ALYT series – to meet the unique needs of the market. Each series offers solutions tailored to local construction conditions and customer concerns, including high-precision weighing, stable continuous production, automated control, and environmental compliance. The following sections will provide a detailed introduction to the core features of each series, helping you better understand their application value in Sri Lankan road projects.
ALQ Series Stationary Batch Asphalt Mixing Plant
- High-efficiency heating and drying: In Sri Lanka’s high-temperature and high-humidity environment, the counter-flow drying drum can quickly remove moisture from aggregates, maintaining stable mix temperature and ensuring paving quality and progress during construction.
- High-precision weighing system: Aggregate error ±0.5%, powder and asphalt ±0.25%, meeting the strict requirements for finished material quality in Sri Lankan road projects, avoiding rework and material waste.
- Reliable and durable: Upgraded key structures such as mixing blades, hot aggregate bins, and finished product bins, combined with predictive maintenance technology, ensure asphalt batching plants long-term stable operation and adapt to continuous feeding needs.
| Model | ALQ40 | ALQ60 | ALQ80 | ALQ100 | ALQ120 | ALQ160 | ALQ200 | ALQ240 | ALQ320 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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(m³) | 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 |
| Dust filter (Bag dust filter) | |||||||||
| 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 Mobile Batch Asphalt Mixing Plant
- Quick assembly and disassembly, flexible mobility: The magnetic modular design facilitates rapid deployment at different road construction sites in Sri Lanka, reducing on-site installation time and supporting segmented construction modes.
- AI precision control system: Automatic weighing compensation and remote monitoring in mobile asphalt batching plant help on-site operators maintain efficient and stable production, especially in projects with irregular construction cycles in Sri Lanka, ensuring continuous and stable material supply.
- Energy-saving and durable mixing system: The powerful boiling mixing system improves efficiency by 15%, and the blades are maintenance-free for 5 years, reducing maintenance costs and adapting to hig