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About Asphalt Distributors

Construction operations use asphalt distributors to lay down a seal coat, a treatment that essentially glues new and old pavement layers together to create a stronger, more durable surface. It is recommended to apply a seal coat to asphalt surfaces on a regular basis, especially in highly trafficked areas such as parking lots, to reduce damage from water and other elements and extend the life of the pavement.

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Etnyre Centennial Black-Topper Truck-Mounted Asphalt Distributor

The three main types of asphalt sprayers are truck-mounted, towable (or trailer), and stationary. While some of the attachments and components will vary, all asphalt distributors feature heated, insulated tanks and a sprayer mechanism that applies tack or a bond coat to the road surface. Depending on the model, propane or diesel may be used as fuel for heating.

Types Of Asphalt Distributors

Truck-mounted and towable asphalt distributors are typically used to handle larger sealing jobs, the only difference being that one is a dedicated truck body and the other is either a trailer or a stationary distributor mounted on wheels. Truck-mounted models consist of a cylindrical tank designed to transport asphalt safely, a heating system to maintain the temperature of the asphalt, a circulation system that mixes the material and prevents it from cooling at the edges, and a spray bar. The spray bar is designed to lay down an even seal coat on each pass, but some models feature a hand sprayer or wand that offers more control over application.

Towable asphalt distributors are similar in many ways, although they vary more in size and features. They may have smaller or larger tanks, spray bars or hand sprayers, and one or multiple axles. Stationary asphalt distributors also vary in size, but many machines in the category feature spray wands rather than bars and most are mounted on skids that make it easier to load them onto trucks for transport. However, some manufacturers do offer spray bars as an option for stationary models. Towable and stationary asphalt distributors are ideal for companies that lay seal coats infrequently and/or need a solution that can be easily removed to free up the truck for other jobs.

Find The Right Asphalt Distributor For You

Just as the size and scope of paved surfaces vary, so do available asphalt distributor options. SealMaster, for instance, offers a wide range of asphalt distributors for laying seal coats. The company sells custom SprayMaster truck-mounted systems with tanks ranging from 575 to 2,000 gallons (2,175 to 7,570 liters) and towable models with tanks ranging from 300 to 1,000 gal (1,135 to 3,785 l). SealMaster also offers skid-mounted, self-propelled, and portable seal coating equipment for operations of all sizes.

You’ll find a large selection of asphalt distributors from SealMaster, Diamond Bilt, Etnyre, and other manufacturers for sale every day at PavingEquipment.com.