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ACI infrared patching demonstration
Our great friends at ACI recently held a class for some of our clients on different asphalt repairs from speed bumps to crack filling to infrared patching. Click the video to the right and watch their amazing infrared patching truck in action. Here is a Q&A about infrared patching from ACI's Troy Ludgate:Q: What is infrared patching?
A: Infrared patching is a method of parking lot patching that uses an invisible wavelength to heat the asphalt in place, remove it and patch with new asphalt. Infrared patching creates a joint-free patch.
Q: Is it as high of qualtiy as traditional patching?
A: Higher. No new cold joints or sticky goo between the old and new pavement. It is seamless.
Q: What other advantages do infrared patches have for property managers?
A: It is cheaper, less disruption to your business and faster. One 5' x 7' patch can be completed in 5 to 10 minutes.
Q: How does it work?
Q: Last question, where can this be used? Thank you much Troy! - Brad Tabke
A: A heating element produces intense infrared wavelengths that are directed into the asphalt surface. When the asphalt gets over 300 degrees, it can be reworked, allowing new asphalt to be added, the surface to be leveled and rolled.
A: Pot holes and alligator crack repair, eliminate depressions or water holes, speed bumps, repair paver seams, restore cuts from utilities, blend new asphalt without sawing and repair areas around manholes and storm drains.
