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What Are Oil Distributor Trucks ?
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Oil distributor trucks , also known as asphalt distributor trucks or bitumen sprayers , are specialized vehicles used in road construction and maintenance . These trucks are equipped with a tank or compartment that holds liquid asphalt or emulsion . The main purpose of an oil distributor truck is to distribute and apply liquid asphalt or emulsion onto the road surface . This process is commonly referred to as asphalt spraying or tack spraying . The liquid asphalt or tack oil is heated to a specific temperature to make it flowable and easily spreadable . The truck typically has a heating system to heat the asphalt and maintain its temperature during operation . The liquid asphalt is sprayed through a series of spray nozzles or bar systems mounted on the rear of the truck . The spray pattern and width can be adjusted to achieve the desired coverage on the road surface . The truck is driven at a controlled speed while spraying the asphalt , ensuring an even and uniform application . Oil distributor trucks are used for various road maintenance activities , including :
• Surface treatment : They are used to apply a thin layer of liquid asphalt on the road surface to seal cracks , prevent water infiltration and extend the life of the pavement .
• Chip sealing : They are used in conjunction with chip spreaders to apply a layer of liquid asphalt followed by a layer of stone chips on the road surface . This process helps to seal cracks and provide a skid-resistant surface .
• Fog sealing : They are used to spray a thin layer of diluted asphalt emulsion onto the road surface to rejuvenate and protect the existing pavement .
• Prime coating : They are used to apply a layer of emulsion as a primer before laying asphalt or other pavement layers .
Oil distributor trucks are designed to be efficient and versatile in their operations . The efficiency of these units helps maintain consistent application rates and calculates accurate material yield on the job . These units are versatile and can adjust to application requirements on the fly and be used for multiple recipes of materials .
Here are some additional details about these vehicles :
• Tank capacity : Oil distributor trucks come in various sizes , and their tank capacity can
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