ReLIXER® is a specially formulated elixir of bio-based oils that rejuvenates aged bitumen when recycling and reusing high levels of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and/or reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) in mixes. Sripath’s ReLIXER is the leading asphalt rejuvenator or recycling agent on the market – trusted by customers worldwide and backed by peerless technical support from our in-country agent network. An asphalt rejuvenator is an additive that can restore the functional properties of aged asphalt binder, also known as bitumen. While the benefits of high-RAP mixes are many, there are physical limitations to using large amounts of RAP. Adding an asphalt rejuvenator can restore functional performance of aged asphalt and allow for higher RAP usage, up to 100% in some cases.
Step-By-Step: Processing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
Efforts to improve sustainability in asphalt paving are leading industry experts to explore more environmentally friendly methods to build and repair roadways. Using reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) that can reduce, if not eliminate, the need for new aggregate and binder in a mix has become an environmentally friendly and cost-effective consideration. Of 1,305 production plants surveyed by NAPA in [...]
