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Return on Investment. The three magic words at the top of every business owner’s mind. More work in less time while using less material — yes, please. Easy-to-use equipment with rock solid dependability and exceptional customer service — by all means. You’re in business to make money. Let’s get to it. Bergkamp delivers the equipment you need to get the job done fast — and right the first time.
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Slurry seal and Micro surfacing are excellent solutions for roads that are in the early stage of deterioration. The mixture of aggregate, asphalt emulsion, water and additives are applied in a smooth layer over existing pavement. By doing this early in the pavement’s life-cycle, you can cost-effectively extend the life of the road up to seven years or more.
The main difference between Slurry seal and Micro surfacing is that Slurry seal uses a standard asphalt emulsion which requires evaporation to occur and sets in several hours. Micro surfacing uses a polymer-modified asphalt emulsion that produces a chemical reaction to force the moisture out and can set in less than an hour allowing traffic to return quickly. Slurry seal is typically used on residential streets and parking lots, while Micro surfacing is applicable for all roads, including interstate highways.
Boost your ROI
Pavement preservation efforts can provide a superior return on investment, especially when the maintenance is performed at the right time — Bergkamp equipment makes your ROI even stronger by allowing you to achieve better results faster than other less efficient methods.
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Why Bergkamp?
Bergkamp’s success has come from our quality, innovative engineering, and first-class customer service. We offer customers around the world many advantages and are an active member of the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA).
For more information on Slurry seal and Micro surfacing, visit the ISSA Web site: www.slurry.org. Government Agencies can join ISSA for free, so if you have a customer interested in pavement preservation but reluctant to try a new treatment, get them to join ISSA and network with other agencies that have been successful with pavement preservation.
Bergkamp units are designed to:
- Be easy to operate
- Be tough and to handle difficult conditions
- Be easy and quick to repair
- Produce slurry mix that meets calibration
- Never fool the operator
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The EMCADS system Adds to the Bottom Line
EMCADS stands for Electronic Mix Control and Diagnostic system. EMCADS controls the mix by providing an electronic link between the aggregate delivery belt and all other mix materials (emulsion, mineral filler, water and additive) that monitors and adjusts systems to keep the mixture in the desired design.
Bergkamp’s EMCADS system helps manage material costs, and provides owners the information needed to calculate profits more accurately. The system simplifies calibration—reducing the amount of time it takes to prepare the paver. And since there are no graphs to read, less experienced operators can also perform this function.
When paving, the production rate can be adjusted with one dial, making it more efficient and reducing material waste. The amount of material being used is monitored throughout the day, and can be printed to help calculate material costs for each part of the job, or the entire job.
The end result is a more efficient and cost-effective slurry seal and micro surfacing paving crew. Give us a call today to see how the M310E or M1E can increase the earning potential of your operation with the EMCADS system.
Customer Testimonials & Case Studies
March 23, 2017
