In September in Ulaanbaatar, the temperature swing between day and night approaches 20 degrees Celsius, and a north wind, brimming with the scent of winter, sweeps across the vast plateau. On this land about to be covered in frost, a brand-new stationary asphalt mixing plant is feverishly being assembled, ignited, and discharging—everything is a race against time.
“We have no experience, no technical team, and time is running out,” the client said during our initial communication. Faced with the impending winter, their goal was to complete the entire road section before temperatures dropped below zero by the end of October.
Starting from scratch, under tight deadlines and in a demanding environment. But with the full technical support of the Macroad engineering team, this seemingly impossible challenge was ultimately brought to a successful conclusion with the steady roar of the equipment.
Challenges: A Race Against Time, Inexperience, and Harsh Climate
In Ulaanbaatar, temperatures often drop below zero at night in October. This meant the project had to be installed, commissioned, and officially put into operation by the end of September, otherwise road paving would be postponed until the following spring. But the client faced more than just this challenge.
| Time constraints: | In extremely cold areas road construction, Mongolia’s short construction season meant the project had to be commissioned by the end of September, otherwise the entire year’s construction window would be missed. |
| No experience: | The client had never used asphalt mixing equipment and required thorough guidance from model selection to operation. |
| High training requirements: | The operating team lacked experience and relied on on-site engineers to accompany them throughout the installation and commissioning process. |
| Harsh climate: | The temperature swing between day and night approached 20°C, placing higher demands on equipment insulation and production stability. |
| Complex logistics: | Long-distance transportation and the high-altitude terrain increased the time pressure for equipment installation and delivery. |
From Uncertainty to Breakthrough: Macroad’s Fast-Track Project Solution
The client’s initial concerns were not unfounded—the timeline was tight, the experience was minimal, and the climate was incredibly harsh. Any misstep could have forced the entire project to be delayed until next spring.
However, thanks to Macroad‘s technical expertise and speedy execution, this project, racing against the harsh winter, ultimately achieved a remarkably rapid transition from arrival to production.
To help the client complete the project on schedule under these challenging conditions, the Macroad team developed a comprehensive, seamless, and integrated approach to accelerating production, from equipment design to on-site training.
Core Driver: Equipment Lies at the Heart of the Project
Among all aspects of the project, equipment selection is paramount. For this project, Macroad specifically recommended the ALQ80 batch asphalt mixing plants— high-performance machine designed specifically for the cold plateau environment. Its stable production, high efficiency, and cold-resistant design make it the most reliable core engine on the Ulaanbaatar construction site.
The main mixer and asphalt tank feature a multi-layer insulation design, ensuring asphalt temperature and mixing uniformity even in low-temperature environments.
Aggregates, powders, and asphalt are weighed independently, achieving a batching error as low as ±0.3%, ensuring consistent mixing quality.
Full-process automated control and remote monitoring ensure more efficient and safer production.
Utilizing frost-resistant steel and wind-resistant construction, the asphalt plant operates smoothly despite the 20°C temperature swing between day and night on the Mongolian Plateau.
From Production to Training: An Integrated Approach to Speed and Quality
Powerful asphalt plant is a starting point, but achieving production in a short time requires more than just equipment. Macroad integrated four key processes: production, transportation, installation, and training, creating an efficient closed-loop execution system:
- Pre-assembly Production: Modular pre-assembly and commissioning are completed before shipment, allowing for rapid on-site integration of key modules.
- Efficient Transportation Coordination: Developed a segmented transportation plan and schedule to ensure the timely arrival of equipment modules in Ulaanbaatar.
- On-site Installation Guidance: Macroad engineers were on-site throughout the entire process, providing technical guidance and problem-solving, from basic installation to mainframe installation.
- Operation Training and Commissioning: Systematic training was provided for teams with no prior experience, with on-site engineers providing hands-on instruction and video tutorials until the customer was able to independently produce the equipment.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of all parties and precise execution, the project took an extremely short time from equipment arrival to production.
A project that was initially hampered by the cold winter was ultimately successfully completed and put into production.
From Zero Experience to Complete Confidence
Thanks to the professional support of the Macroad team and the stable performance of the ALQ80 stationary asphalt plants, the client completed the entire process from installation and commissioning to full production in a remarkably short time, with the equipment successfully starting operations at the end of September as scheduled.
More importantly, this project was not only a construction victory but also a journey of growth: the client team went from zero initial experience to a professional team capable of independently operating and maintaining an asphalt plant.
From equipment selection to rapid production start-up, Macroad provided not only a high-performance asphalt mixing plant but also a complete, systematic solution that enabled the client to achieve a complete, zero-to-complete project. In the future road construction journey, Macroad will continue to support more customers around the world with reliable technology, swift response, and localized service—rapid site construction, stable and efficient production, and pushing boundaries.