Ergon Inc.
Application: Blade Mixing
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate: Contingent upon mix design.
Description: Blade Mixing is a process of mixing emulsion and aggregate in the windrow using a motorgrader and/or cross shaft mixer. The motorgrader and/or cross shaft mixer blends the material together by a series of turning and tumbling actions. When using a motorgrader, the moldboard must be adjusted to give a rolling action as the blade moves through the windrow. After mixing is completed, the windrow should be moved to the side of the road in preparation for spreading.
Note: A mix design must be completed before attempting blade mixing to determine the emulsion required.
Application: 3/8” Chip Seal
These rates may vary based on several items, including geography, climate, traffic amount, weather during application, roadway condition, etc. Please contact your local Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions representative for more information.
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate: .36 to .40 gallons per square yard, depending on surface conditions.
Description: A single or multiple application of emulsion to a road surface, immediately followed by a single or multiple layer of aggregate of as uniform size as practical. The thickness of the chip seal is about the same as the nominal maximum size aggregate. A single chip is used as a wearing and waterproofing course, while a double chip seal provides a denser wearing and waterproofing course.
Application: 5/8” Chip Seal
These rates may vary based on several items, including geography, climate, traffic amount, weather during application, roadway condition, etc. Please contact your local Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions representative for more information.
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate:.40 to .60 gallons per square yard, depending on surface conditions.
Description: A single or multiple application of emulsion to a road surface, immediately followed by a single or multiple layer of aggregate of as uniform size as practical. The thickness of the chip seal is about the same as the nominal maximum size aggregate. A single chip is used as a wearing and waterproofing course, while a double chip seal provides a denser wearing and waterproofing course.
These rates may vary based on several items, including geography, climate, traffic amount, weather during application, roadway condition, etc. Please contact your local Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions representative for more information.
Application: Dust Control
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate: .10-.50 gallons per square yard, depending upon surface conditions.
Description: The use of emulsions offers a practical and feasible solution to dust control. A diluted emulsion is sprayed directly on the unpaved surface. The material is applied with a distributor, using usual spray application techniques.
Application: Fog Seal
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate: .10-.20 gallons per square yard, depending on surface conditions.
Description: A fog seal is a light application of slow-setting emulsion diluted with water. It is used to renew old asphalt surfaces, seal small cracks and surface voids, and to inhibit raveling.
Application: Prime Coat
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate: .10-.30 gallons per square yard, depending upon surface conditions.
Description: A prime coat is an application of low viscosity emulsion to a granular base in preparation for a chip seal or asphalt surface course. The prime coat is designed to coat and bond loose particles on the base, harden the surface, waterproof the base, plug voids, and provide adhesion between the base and the next course.
Application: Tack Coat
Recommended Emulsion(s): See product application chart for your location.
Recommended Application Rate: .05-.20 gallons per square yard, depending upon surface conditions.
Description: A tack coat is a very light application, used to ensure a bond between a surface being paved and the new course.
