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Spreader Boxes and Pugmills Uses, Maintenance, Troubleshooting

For: ISSA Workshop 2013 Presented By: Blaine D. Hone and Jon James. Spreader Boxes and Pugmills Uses, Maintenance, Troubleshooting. VSS Macropaver / Reed International P.O. Box 178, Hickman, CA 95323 USA (209) 874-2357 – Phone Email: sales@slurry.com Internet: www.slurry.com.

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Spreader Boxes and Pugmills Uses, Maintenance, Troubleshooting

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  1. For: ISSA Workshop 2013 Presented By: Blaine D. Hone and Jon James Spreader Boxes and PugmillsUses, Maintenance, Troubleshooting VSS Macropaver / Reed International P.O. Box 178, Hickman, CA 95323 USA (209) 874-2357 – Phone Email: sales@slurry.com Internet: www.slurry.com

  2. Spreader Box Outline Uses How it works Operation Maintenance Parts and schedules Cleaning and storage Troubleshooting Source Based Problems Solutions

  3. How Spreader Boxes Work • What does the Spreader Box Do? Even distribution Consistent texture Complete seal

  4. Spreader Box Setup • Connect • Control • Adjust

  5. Spreader Box Design/Functions • Frame – contains material • Flaps – texture • Augers • Adjustment • Catwalks/access • Drag Links

  6. Types of Boxes Rut Filling Microsurfacing 8’ – 14’ Expandable Microsurfacing 8’ – 14’ Slurry Seal 8’ – 13’

  7. Spreader Box Operations • Controls • Up/Down • Left/Right • Consistency (augers) • On-truck operator • Box monitoring • Control design • Box operators • In box • Out of box

  8. Spreader Box Applications • What is the difference between Slurry and Micro Surfacing? • Surface Treatments • Scratch Course / Leveling Course • Finish Course • Rut Fill

  9. Spreader Box Operation • Quality • Even distribution • Rate of application • Box Level • Auger monitoring • Consistent texture • Strike off • Hand work • Complete seal • Mix fluidity • Rate of application

  10. Spreader Box Safety • Operator • Box/hand work crew • Who has your back?

  11. Spreader Box Operation • Tips and Tricks • Adjustment • Box level • Strike off • Hand work • Number of passes

  12. Spreader Box Maintenance • Parts • Wear parts • Moving parts • Stationary parts • Storage/cleaning • Regular Use • Seasonal

  13. Spreader Box Troubleshooting • What could go wrong in your box? • Source Based Problems • Equipment • Material • Anomalies • Solutions • Settings • Controls • Operators

  14. Pugmill Outline Uses How it works Operation Maintenance Parts and schedules Cleaning and storage Troubleshooting Source Based Problems Solutions

  15. Purposes • Receive • Mix • Dispense

  16. How a Pugmill Works • Shell • Shafts • Paddles • Paddle Tips • Drive Parts Functions • Hold material • Turn the paddles • Hold paddle tips • Mix material • Turn shaft

  17. How a Pugmill Works Parts Functions • Control • Chute • Gate • Diverter • Regulate/control • Material exits • Stop material • Distribute to box

  18. Pugmill Operations • Controls • Visuals • How to. . .(and why would you. . .) • Stop/Go • Move material forward/backward • Increase/decrease flow • Change mix consistency in pugmill

  19. Pugmill Maintenance • Parts to maintain • Wear parts • Permanent parts • Planned maintenance • Cleaning/Storage • Drive Gear • Motor • Bearing • Drive Plate • Driven Gear • Seal Plate • Slinger Ring • Paddle Tip • Driven Shaft • Drive Shaft

  20. Pugmill Troubleshooting • What to do if. . . • Loose Paddles (vibration noise) • Broken/Cracked paddles • Chunks coming out • Mix problems • What else?

  21. Conclusion • What we have covered: • Spreader Boxes • Operations • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Pugmill • Operations • Maintenance • Troubleshooting Consider yourself an expert Like. . .

  22. What are your questions:

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