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If you are planning to invest in an asphalt plant in UAE, this in-depth guide will reveal the opportunity code of the core infrastructure market in the Middle East. As the economic engine of the Gulf region, the UAE’s infrastructure investment in 2025 will reach 120 billion dirhams. The expansion of the Dubai Metro network, the reconstruction of Abu Dhabi’s smart city roads, and the Saudi-UAE cross-border transportation corridor and other national projects have been intensively implemented, giving rise to an average annual demand for more than 100 asphalt mixing plants. In this desert area where high temperatures and dust are intertwined, only equipment selection and full-cycle operation plans that accurately match environmental characteristics can seize the initiative in the fierce competition.
Core asphalt plants in UAE selection
When investing in an asphalt plant in UAE in the desert environment, the equipment selection must be closely related to core requirements such as high temperature, dust, and high mobility, and accurately matched with local construction scenarios. The following is an analysis of the technical characteristics and application scenarios of the four major equipment types, and summarizes the practical experience of typical projects around the world.
Four major equipment types for you to choose
ALQ series asphalt batch mix plant
With an oil-to-stone ratio accuracy of ±0.2% and a dual-axis forced mixing uniformity of 98.5%, asphalt batch plant has become the preferred equipment for Dubai International Airport roads and the core roads of Abu Dhabi Smart City.
- Model: ALQ40-ALQ320
- Production capacity: 40-320 tons/hour
- Mixing cycle time:45s
- Asphalt temperature: 140-180 ℃
| 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 | 4×7.5m³ | 4×7.5m³ | 5×7.5m³ | 5×12m³ | 5×12m³ | 5×12m³ | 6×15m³ |
| Hopper Capacity(m) | 4*4.5 | 4*6.5 | 4*7.5 | 4*7.5 | 5*7.5 | 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 asphalt plant
Relying on the modular quick-disassembly design and 48-hour cross-section transfer capability, it is specially customized for the mobility supply needs of the road section construction in Sharjah Industrial Zone and the temporary municipal engineering in Ras Al Khaimah. Mobile asphalt plant‘s exclusive cooling system for desert conditions can ensure that the equipment can run continuously for 72 hours without failure in an environment of 50℃.
- Model: ALYQ40 ALYQ60 ALYQ80 ALYQ100 ALYQ120 ALYQ160
- Mixing cycle time:45s
- Asphalt temperature: 120-180 ℃
- Dust filter: Gravity/circulation/bag/water dust filter
| Model | ALYQ60 | ALYQ80 | ALYQ100 | ALYQ120 | ALYQ160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output (t/h) | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 160 |
| Hopper Capacity(m) | 4*6.5 | 4*7.5 | 4*7.5 | 4*7.5 | 5*8 |
| Collect Belt Capacity (t/h) | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 180 |
| Dryer Size(m) | φ1.5*6 | φ1.5*6.7 | φ1.65*7 | φ1.8*8 | φ1.9*9 |
| Dryer Capacity(t/h) | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 180 |
| Fuel Max Consumption(kg/h) | 450 | 550 | 700 | 950 | 1200 |
| Mixing Tower（kW） | 54 | 63.5 | 104.5 | 125 | 157.5 |
| Vibrating Screen (Layer) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Aggregate Metering hopper(kg) | 800 | 1000 | 1300 | 1500 | 2000 |
| Mineral Flour Metering hopper(kg) | 150 | 200 | 200 | 300 | 300 |
| Bitumen Metering hopper(kg) | 120 | 150 | 150 | 250 | 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% | aggregate:±0.5% Mineral Flour:±0.25% Bitumen:±0.25% |
| Mixer Capacity(kg) | 800 | 1200 | 1300 | 1700 | 2200 |
| Cycle Time(s) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Filter Area(m2) | 370 | 420 | 480 | 510 | 620 |
| Draught Fan (kw) | 30 | 45 | 55 | 90 | 110 |
| Asphalt Temperature (⊥) | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 | 140-180 |
| Total power(kw) | 200 | 300 | 350 | 380 | 490 |
ALT series drum mix type stationary asphalt plant
This stationary asphalt plant integrated drying and mixing drum design can meet the needs of continuous production and has unique advantages in large-scale environments that require continuous feeding, such as the long-term production base in Sharjah Environmental Protection Industrial Park and the fixed capacity road of Fujairah Port Road.
- Model: ALT20-ALT100
- Production capacity: 20-100 tons/hour
- Fuel consumption:13-15kg/t
- Asphalt temperature: 120-180 ℃
| Model | ALT20 | ALT40 | ALT60 | ALT80 | ALT100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 mobile type drum mix asphalt plant
The modular design and mobile chassis of this drum mix plant enable quick transfer within 5-7 days. Combined with the optimized drum design, the continuous production capacity of the equipment is guaranteed. It is designed to provide stable production capacity support for the rapid construction of multiple sections of the Dubai Canal and the mobility operations of the Saudi-UAE cross-border corridor.
- Model: ALYT20 ALYT40 ALYT60 ALYT80 ALYT100 ALYT120
- Dust filter: Bag/water dust filter
- Asphalt temperature: 120-180 ℃
- Cold aggregate feeding capacity: 3.5m³ – 6.5m³
| Model | ALYT20 | ALYT40 | ALYT60 | ALYT80 | ALYT100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Technology verification of global engineering practice
Macroad Equipment relies on research on local environments and various projects in various countries to accurately recommend suitable models. It has completed engineering verification in more than 50 countries.
ALT40 Drives Fiji’s Road Network Expansion: From First Project to Fleet Expansion
- Productivity: 40 t/h
- Project Details: The ALT40 asphalt mixing plant, with a 40 t/h capacity, has been pivotal in Fiji’s road construction, delivering consistent performance for the client’s initial project. Impressed by its reliability and ease of operation, the customer expanded their fleet with a AJG35 concrete batching plant, a testament to Macroad’s equipment durability and after-sales support. The plant’s precision in aggregate mixing and compliance with local standards has set a benchmark for future infrastructure projects in the region.
ALQ100 Shipped to Indonesia: Ready to Power 2025 Highway Construction with 100 t/h Output
- Installation Time: Jan. 2025
- Project progress: Macroad’s ALQ100 hot mix plant, scheduled for installation in January 2025, is primed to support Indonesia’s highway network upgrades. The client lauds the seamless delivery and setup process, enabled by Macroad’s dedicated technical team, ensuring minimal downtime. With a 100 t/h output and advanced automation for precise binder control, the plant is expected to enhance productivity on high-traffic highway projects, balancing speed with superior pavement quality.
Malaysia Urban Roads Gain Momentum with ALQ120’s Cost-Effective Performance
- Installation Time: Dec. 2022
- Project progress: the ALQ120 stationary plant (120 t/h) has become a cornerstone of Malaysia’s urban road construction. The project manager highlights its “time-saving, labor-efficient” operation, citing the 7.5m³ × 5 cold aggregate system for consistent material supply. Its PLC-controlled batching ensures accurate mix design, while the robust drying drum minimizes fuel consumption, delivering cost-effective solutions without compromising on durability for city infrastructure
ALYT100 Conquers Ecuador’s Rural Logistics: Mobile Flexibility Drives On-Time Project Delivery
- Productivity: 100 t/h
- Our Advantages: In Ecuador’s challenging rural landscapes, the ALYT100 Mobile Drum Mix Plant (100 t/h) has proven indispensable, thanks to its rapid mobilization and quick setup. Clients praise its ability to navigate remote sites with minimal downtime, a critical advantage in regions with limited transport infrastructure. The plant’s integrated dust control and efficient heat transfer system not only meet environmental standards but also ensure consistent mix quality, enabling timely completion of rural road projects within budget.
Technical advantages: three core breakthroughs to adapt to desert conditions
Intelligent temperature control system (±3℃ precise control)
- Dual-circulation cooling technology: The hydraulic system uses a combination of plate heat exchanger and axial flow fan to ensure that the oil temperature is stable at 58±2℃ under 50℃ environment, which is 60% lower than the oil temperature fluctuation of traditional equipment. The asphalt heating tank is equipped with protection device. Continuous heating at 170℃ for 8 hours only increases the aging index by 3.2% (traditional equipment increases by 9%), effectively extending the service life of asphalt.
- IoT dynamic compensation: The built-in AI algorithm monitors the ambient temperature, aggregate moisture content and other parameters in real time, and automatically adjusts the heating power (±15% adjustment range) to ensure that the discharge temperature is stable at 170±5℃, meeting the strict requirements of the Dubai Airport runway project for the oil-stone ratio accuracy of ±0.15%.
High-efficiency dust prevention system of asphalt plant in UAE (dust recovery rate 99%)
- First-stage cyclone dust removal: 40% higher efficiency than gravity dust removal, reducing subsequent bag load;
- Second-stage bag dust removal: ALQ80 equipment is equipped with 384㎡ filtration area, emission concentration ≤25mg/Nm³ (better than the UAE standard of ≤30mg/Nm³);
- Flexible pipeline design: The telescopic interface allows ±3cm installation error, the movable flange compensates for angle deviation, and the maintenance efficiency is improved by 50%.
- Dust recycling: The collected dust is returned to the mixing pot through a screw conveyor, achieving dust reuse, which not only reduces the cost of raw materials, but also complies with the UAE’s environmental protection initiative.
High-precision metering system (error ≤ ±0.5%)
- Multi-scale independent control: stone scale (1100KG range) dynamic accuracy ±1.5%/static ±0.5%, powder scale (150KG range) dynamic accuracy ±1.5%/static ±0.3%, asphalt scale (100KG range) dynamic accuracy ±1.5%/static ±0.3%.
- Dual redundancy check: Each batch of mixed materials triggers dual checks of sensor metering and volume calculation at the same time. When the data deviation exceeds ±0.5%, it will automatically stop and generate an early warning report to ensure zero defects in the quality of the finished material.
Through multi-dimensional measurement control, full-process quality verification and intelligent data management, Macroad equipment achieves a finished material grading deviation of ≤±1.2% , reducing quality risk costs by 30% from the source.
Analysis of asphalt plant in UAE market demand and benchmark projects
When investing in an asphalt mixing plant in the UAE, equipment procurement is only the starting point of the project operation system. If you want to achieve profitability as soon as it is put into production, a deep insight into the local market is the key. This is just like in the agricultural field, only fertile soil can produce a good harvest of crops. The investment in an asphalt mixing plant also needs to be rooted in a market environment with potential. Otherwise, no matter how advanced the equipment is or how professional the operation is, it will be difficult to reap the expected economic benefits.
Policy-driven and market potential
The UAE’s infrastructure investment in 2025 will reach 120 billion dirhams, 45% of which will focus on roads and transportation:
- Dubai 2040 Metro Expansion: Red Line/Blue Line projects require about 18 80tph asphalt plant in UAE to meet large-scale continuous production
- Abu Dhabi Smart City: 200 km road reconstruction requires grading deviation ≤±1.5%, giving rise to demand for high-end equipment
- Saudi Arabia-UAE cross-border corridor: 600 km of heavy-duty roads require an average of 25 devices per year, focusing on wear-resistant and vibration-resistant models
Typical project working condition challenges
- Dubai Canal Project: decentralized construction of multiple sections, requiring asphalt plant in UAE to be quickly transferred within 48 hours
- Abu Dhabi Airport Expansion: The runway project requires an oil-to-stone ratio accuracy of ±0.15%, in line with ICAO international standards
- Sharjah Industrial Zone Road: With an average daily production capacity demand of 300 tons, the service radius needs to be controlled within 50 kilometers to reduce transportation costs
Investment Compliance Approval and Industry Certification Strategy
When investing in asphalt plant in UAE, in addition to accurate market research and equipment selection, compliance approval and industry certification are key links in determining whether the project can be successfully implemented. As a highly institutionalized Middle East market, the UAE has strict requirements on the environmental protection, safety and technical standards of infrastructure projects.
The multi-level approval system from the federal government to the local emirates, as well as industry-specific technical certifications, constitute the threshold that investors must cross. The following analyzes how to efficiently break through compliance barriers from the two dimensions of the full government approval process and industry certification, and lay a legal and technical foundation for the implementation of the project.
The entire government approval process for asphalt plant in UAE
Federal level
- Registration with the Ministry of Economy: Establish an LLC company with a registered capital of ≥500,000 dirhams and obtain a business license
- Environmental Agency EIA report: Promise that dust emissions are ≤30mg/Nm³ (with a three-stage dust removal system), with a sound barrier design plan
Emirate level (taking Dubai as an example)
- Industrial land permit: It is necessary to submit relevant land applications to the local municipality, such as area ≥10,000㎡, load-bearing ≥120 tons/㎡, to obtain an industrial land permit
- Construction permit: It is necessary to submit basic design drawings to the municipality, such as C35 concrete thickness 1.2 meters, embedded parts accuracy ±2mm, so as to avoid fines due to subsequent lack of relevant materials
Industry certification and technical advantages
When investing asphalt plant in UAE, industry certification is a rigid threshold for market access, while technological advantages are the core barriers to winning the competition.
- ESMA safety certification: The asphalt plant in UAE must pass the ES 1141 asphalt mixture standard certification of the UAE Standards Authority (ESMA), focusing on verifying mixing uniformity (≥98.5%), temperature control accuracy (±3℃) and dust emissions (≤30mg/Nm³). Macroad equipment has passed the utility model patent for mobile drum mixers and the patent for highly integrated asphalt mixing plants, and meets ESMA’s stringent requirements for equipment stability and safety in terms of structural design.
- Ministry of Transportation Mixture Grading Test: The UAE Ministry of Transportation requires that the gradation deviation of asphalt mixtures be ≤±2%. Macroad asphalt plant in UAE uses intelligent high-temperature sensors and cooperates with the independently developed dynamic compensation algorithm. The actual test deviation is controlled within ±1.2%, which is better than the industry standard.
- EU CE certification: The UAE also has certain requirements for relevant certifications of asphalt plant in UAE, such as the EU CE certificate. Macroad equipment has passed the EU CE certificate, saving you a lot of trouble.
Macroad full-cycle support system for asphalt plant in UAE
Building an asphalt plant in UAE is a systematic project, which requires professional support in every link from site selection to equipment operation. As an asphalt plant supplier deeply involved in the Middle East infrastructure market, we use a full-cycle service system to help customers solve construction problems in desert environments, from compliance planning in the early preparations, to precise cost control in the mid-term construction, to continuous technical empowerment in the later operations, to ensure that each project achieves the business goal of “profitability upon commissioning“.
Professional advice for early preparation: Avoiding risks in site selection and approval
Site selection strategy: cost and compliance optimization
- Close to aggregate production: It is recommended to give priority to sites within 50 kilometers around the Dubai South Quarry, such as the Jebel Ali Industrial Zone, which can reduce the aggregate transportation cost from 22 dirhams/ton to 19.4 dirhams/ton. Based on an average daily consumption of 300 tons, the annual transportation cost can be saved by about 310,000 dirhams.
- Compliance distance control: Keep a distance of more than 500 meters from residential areas, and provide supporting sound insulation barriers (using 200mm thick glass wool + galvanized steel plate structure) to ensure that the noise restrictions of ≤75dB during the day and ≤55dB at night are met by the Dubai Municipality, avoiding construction stagnation due to environmental complaints.
Approval assistance: full-process compliance acceleration
- EIA report customization: provide templates that meet the requirements of the UAE Environment Agency (EEA), focus on the refinement of the three-stage dust removal system design (cyclone dust removal + bag dust removal + activated carbon adsorption), promise dust emission ≤25mg/Nm³ (better than the statutory 30mg/Nm³ standard), and attach an acoustic calculation book with a sound barrier to accelerate the approval process to 45 working days (traditional process takes 60 days).
- Land qualification pre-examination: assist customers to verify the attributes of industrial land, ensure that the land bearing capacity is ≥120 tons/㎡ (geological survey report is required), and avoid the risk of license rejection due to inconsistent land nature. For example, a Sharjah project was delayed by 6 months due to the lack of preliminary land pre-examination.
Precise control of mid-term construction: dual guarantee of cost and efficiency
Budget allocation: scientifically proportion investment structure
- Equipment procurement optimization: 80tph asphalt plant in UAE (3.5 million dirhams) accounts for 60% of the total investment. It is recommended to adopt the “equipment + three-year maintenance” package plan, which saves 15% of the asphalt plant cost compared with separate procurement; infrastructure construction (1.2 meters thick C35 concrete foundation, bearing 120 tons/㎡) accounts for 25%, and it is necessary to entrust local engineering companies (such as Arabtec) to ensure that the concrete strength meets the standard.
- Hidden cost control: 10% of the budget is reserved for special treatment of deserts (deep compaction of foundations, construction of wind and dust suppression nets). A certain Abu Dhabi project did not consider the settlement of sand foundations, and later added 280,000 dirhams for foundation reinforcement. Such risks can be avoided through early budget planning.
Delivery optimization: cross-border logistics and local adaptation
- Customs clearance and transportation: ATA carnets are processed through Dubai Jebel Ali Port, reducing the equipment customs clearance time from 5 days to 8 hours; low-bed trailers with a wheelbase of 18 meters are used for inland transportation to adapt to the sharp bends and soft-base sections of desert roads, and the transportation loss rate is controlled within 0.5%.
- Aggregate adaptation and debugging: The UAE local aggregate database (including 23 grading models) is imported in advance, such as Dubai basalt (crushing value 21%) and Abu Dhabi sandstone (water content 1.2%). The production commissioning is completed within 48 hours after the equipment arrives on site, shortening the running-in period by 72 hours compared with the traditional solution.
Continuous empowerment of post-operation: efficiency and revenue are both improved
Localized training: 48-hour on-the-job training system
- Theoretical training: 4-hour Arabic video tutorial with real desert working conditions, covering emergency shutdown procedures such as pressure relief within 15 seconds when high temperature alarm, daily inspection points (6 mandatory indicators per day: bearing temperature, dust removal pressure difference, weighing deviation, etc.).
- Practical certification: 8 hours of on-site training focusing on filter element replacement (primary filter element needs to be replaced every 500 working hours), sensor calibration (stone scale is calibrated with standard weights every month), local technicians can operate independently after assessment. After training on a Dubai project, the asphalt plant in UAE self-maintenance rate increased from 30% to 75%, saving 160,000 dirhams in external technician fees per year.
Operational support: cost control and quality assurance
- Dual fuel economic mode: connect to the road construction companies in uae— UAE National Oil Company (ENOC) natural gas pipeline (calorific value 8500kcal/m³, unit price 0.12 US dollars/m³), and automatically switch with diesel (1.1 US dollars/liter). Calculated based on an average daily production capacity of 300 tons, the fuel cost per ton of mixed material in the natural gas mode is 8.5 US dollars, which is 41.7% lower than the diesel mode, and the annual fuel cost is reduced by 1.3 million dirhams. (Specific prices are subject to current market pricing)
- Quality closed-loop management: The UAE Material Testing Center (NMTC) is commissioned to conduct grading tests every week to ensure that the oil-stone ratio deviation is ≤±0.2% (better than the ES 1141 standard ±0.3%). A certain Abu Dhabi airport project received a 3% quality premium reward from the owner due to continuous compliance testing.
Technology upgrade: Maintain competitiveness
- Two-year iteration plan: The first upgrade of the temperature control algorithm, the heating efficiency increased by 8% and the energy consumption decreased by 5% during the high temperature period in summer; the second upgrade of the dust removal system (adding the pulse cleaning frequency adjustment function), the equipment failure rate decreased by 60% in sandstorm weather.
- Used equipment value-added: Through regular technology upgrades, the asphalt plant in UAE can still maintain 50% of its original value in the second-hand market in the third year.
Technology upgrade: Maintain competitiveness
- Two-year iteration plan: The first upgrade of the temperature control algorithm, the heating efficiency increased by 8% and the energy consumption decreased by 5% during the high temperature period in summer; the second upgrade of the dust removal system (adding the pulse cleaning frequency adjustment function), the equipment failure rate decreased by 60% in sandstorm weather.
- Used equipment value-added: Through regular technology upgrades, the asphalt plant in UAE can still maintain 50% of its original value in the second-hand market in the third year.
Daily operations and compliance management practices
Investing in an asphalt mixing plant in the UAE requires precise planning for every link from equipment selection to commissioning and operation. Daily maintenance and compliance management after commissioning and operation are the key to determining whether the project can achieve long-term profitability. The high temperature and dusty desert environment puts a severe test on equipment performance. Only through systematic daily maintenance and compliance management can the asphalt plant in UAE performance be maximized and potential risks brought by the environment be avoided. The following is a detailed explanation of how to protect asset value through refined operations from the perspective of investors.
Extreme weather response: practical strategies to reduce downtime losses
Special maintenance during high temperature period (11:00-15:00)
The UAE’s infrastructure investment in 2025 will reach 120 billion dirhams, 45% of which will focus on roads and transportation:
- Deep maintenance of temperature control system:
Before starting work every day, check the operation status of the cooling fan of the forced cooling system (the speed must be above 1400rpm), and clean the dust on the surface of the hydraulic oil cooler (it is recommended to use compressed air to blow once every two weeks). In the actual test in Dubai in summer, regular maintenance can make the hydraulic oil temperature 8-10℃ lower than that of unmaintained equipment, effectively avoiding shutdown failures caused by excessive oil temperature (the average repair time for such failures is 4 hours, and the loss per day is about 12,000 dirhams). - Double calibration of discharge temperature:
Use an infrared thermometer (accuracy ±2℃) and the built-in sensor of the equipment to synchronously monitor the temperature of the mixture, record and compare the data every hour, and ensure that the discharge temperature is stable at 170±5℃. Due to the failure to calibrate the sensor in time, a certain Abu Dhabi project caused 300 tons of mixed material to be scrapped due to excessive temperature, with a direct loss of 210,000 dirhams. Such risks can be completely avoided through daily calibration.
Full-process maintenance in sandstorm weather for asphalt plant in UAE
- Preventive dust prevention measures:
After receiving a sandstorm warning, immediately check the injection pressure of the pulse valve of the dust removal system (need to maintain 0.4-0.6MPa), and temporarily adjust the cleaning frequency to 3 minutes/time. The experience of the Sharjah Industrial Zone project shows that this operation can control the pressure drop fluctuation of the bag filter within 100Pa, avoiding the reduction of production capacity due to dust blockage (the production capacity may drop by 40% if it is not handled). - Post-disaster equipment inspection and maintenance list:
After the sandstorm, the “five-step maintenance method” must be implemented:
① Remove the agitator shaft seal for ultrasonic cleaning (to remove residual sand and dust inside), and detect the amount of wear (the allowable limit is 0.2mm);
② Check the tension of the vibrating screen (judged by the knocking method, a crisp tone indicates that the tension meets the standard);
③ Clean the dust inside the electric control cabinet (use an anti-static brush to avoid damaging the circuit board);
④ Lubricate the moving parts of the equipment (such as the discharge door pin shaft, it is recommended to use high-temperature lithium-based grease);
⑤ Calibrate the zero point of the weighing system (use standard weights to ensure that the deviation is ≤±0.5%).
Compliance maintenance points: Operational guide to avoid legal risks
- Electrical system: Check the tightness of the grounding terminal every week (torque must reach 40N・m), use a ground resistance tester to measure every quarter (threshold ≤4Ω), and increase the inspection before the rainy season (recommended once a month);
- Firefighting facilities: Check the pressure of the fire extinguisher every day (the pointer must be in the green area), and entrust a professional company to conduct a fire protection system linkage test (such as smoke alarm and sprinkler system linkage) every six months;
- High-altitude work protection: Check the welding points of the operating platform guardrail every week (no cracks, no rust), and the load-bearing test of the safety rope anchor point (once a year, requiring ≥1.5 tons of tension).
Additional strategies for daily maintenance: value-added items to improve equipment performance
Fine management of consumable life:
Establish a replacement record for asphalt plant in UAE key components (such as mixing blades, dust bags, bearings, etc.), and set warning values based on production load:
- Mixing blades: Replace every 100,000 batches. If there is a wear groove with a depth of ≥3mm, replace it in advance;
- Dust bags: Replace when the pressure drop exceeds 1500Pa continuously (normal range 800-1200Pa), with an average life of about 6 months (depending on the frequency of sand and dust).
In-depth application of intelligent system for asphalt plant in UAE:
Through the asphalt plant in UAE IOT Internet of Things monitoring system, real-time tracking of 12+ core parameters:
- Roller heating temperature, hydraulic system pressure, weighing deviation value, etc.;
- Automatic warning of abnormal data (such as when the temperature exceeds 180℃, the sound and light alarm will be triggered within 30 seconds).
In the UAE’s 100 billion infrastructure wave, every asphalt plant in UAE selection determines the quality of the business blueprint. With more than ten years of practical experience, Macroad, as your trusted asphalt mix plant manufacturer, provides you with customized solutions for 50℃ high temperature and strong dust, and full-cycle support from site selection approval to operation and maintenance training to help you break through compliance barriers. Fill in the form below or contact us on Whatsapp and let Macroad become your core helper in desert infrastructure!