How It Works – Full-Depth Reclamation
“With the Asphalt Zipper, we eliminate so much work and get it done so much quicker. We did a job that would have taken about 2 days and did it in about 5 hours. One of the things we like about it is the portability. We can put it on any loader we’ve got in any section.”
– Paul Wynek, County Highway and Bridge Supervisor, Burlington County, NJ
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Pulverize Over 4,000 Square Feet of Asphalt Per Hour!
Pulverize asphalt with a predetermined portion of the base.
Grade and reshape the crown of the road.
Compact, compact, compact with sufficient moisture. Thereafter it can be paved or sealed.
Asphalt Zipper® attachments turn your loader into a high-powered reclamation machine. They are the portable and affordable alternatives to larger, more expensive asphalt reclamation machines.
Longer Lasting Road Repairs Are as Simple as 1-2-3
1
FDR
(Full-Depth Reclamation)
(Full-Depth Reclamation)
Pulverize asphalt with a predetermined portion of the base.
2
Grade/
Reshape
Reshape
Grade and reshape the crown of the road.
3
Compact
Compact, compact, compact with sufficient moisture. Thereafter it can be paved or sealed.
Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR)
Comparison to Traditional Methods
Comparison to Traditional Methods
Deteriorated
Asphalt
Asphalt
- Alligator Cracking
- Potholes
- Rutting
- Shoving
- Insufficient Base
Traditional Pothole and Crack Seal Repairs
- Potholes Fill Unevenly
- Crack Seal Has Short Life
- Insufficient Base Problem Still Not Addressed
- Less Stable Road Structure
Traditional Mill and Fill Repair Method
- Cracks Reflect Through Surface
- Same Potholes Soon Reappear
- Expensive
- Temporary
- Base Still Insufficient
Full-Depth Reclamation Repair Method
- At Least 50% Less Expensive
- A Minimum of 200% Faster
- Increased Load Bearing Capacity
- More Permanent Repair
- Smoother Roads