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roadways you travel . Thankfully , pavement treatment methods such as chip and seal can significantly increase any road or lot ’ s lifespan . Sometimes , chip sealing can extend pavement life by as much as 12 years .
• Affordability – As a contractor looking to offer chip seal services , you can set lower prices when compared to other paving competitors . While the initial investment into chip seal equipment is worth considering , the material and labor used for the process are minimal and straightforward . In the long-term , your clients and business significantly save through chip and seal .
• Safety – The qualities of a chip-sealed surface offer some extra protection for drivers versus other pavement options . For example , chip-sealed pavement is skid-resistant , meaning it can reduce accidents in various weather conditions . Furthermore , chip seal surfaces are anti-glare , which reduces the eyestrain for drivers on bright or sunny days . Etnyre offers asphalt distributors as an essential part of road paving for road maintenance crews . Asphalt distributors are designed to spray between 1,000 and 4,500 gallons of liquid asphalt onto any roadway or lot surface . Contractors may
use asphalt distributors when managing sealcoating , chip sealing , emulsion spraying , and various other applications . With Etnyre ’ s Black-Topper ® asphalt distributors , there is a commitment to quality .
If searching for custom-built road maintenance equipment , Etnyre offers contractors a solution . The Black-Topper ® asphalt distributors feature streamlined fabrication which is designed to minimize maintenance while enhancing performance and productivity . Every unit is custom built to order provide the features and output needed to be successful . Some of the best features include :
• One person operation with controls from the truck cab or near the rear of the distributor
• Electronic asphalt pump speed controls designed for more precise control
• Custom tank sizes , with capacity options between 1,000 and 4,500 gallons
• Full circulating 12-foot spray bar with folding wings , electric-hydraulic shifting
• Balanced , dual-feed designed to provide asphalt flow for uniform application across the full bar
• Meets all federal regulations for hot products
Etnyre crack sealers are designed to be one of the most efficient crack sealing machines available today . The speed of the
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