Bergkamp’s FP5 patcher blows away the competition

First published at CONEXPO-CON/AGG - March 13, 2020

_F9A0964 lo resBergkamp’s all-in-one FP5 flameless pothole patcher features an electric heat source instead of diesel-fired or propane burners, meaning crew are not exposed to open flames. Potholes repaired using the FP5’s “four simple steps” have an increased life over the traditional throw-and-roll method, claims the manufacturer.

The damaged area is removed and squared off using the unit’s pavement breaker. The air and tack wand blows out any remaining debris and then applies the tack coating, which helps bind the new asphalt to the existing pavement. The material chute delivers the asphalt mix to the prepared area and the compactor then evenly packs the material to match the surrounding pavement level.

The truck-mounted unit’s electric heat system uses an onboard hydraulic-powered AC generator to warm the full-length, electric heating elements. These elements eliminate hot spots and produce consistent material heating throughout the hopper. Waste, too, is drastically reduced thanks to the insulated 3.9m³ electric-heated hopper that keeps asphalt at a constant temperature and pliable for an extended period of time. The hopper has 50º side slopes and vertical ends, with 7.6cm of insulation in the sloped bottom, encased in a double-steel jacket. The thermostat allows the temperature to be set to match the material being transported.

The system can be plugged into an external power source to keep material at the proper temperature overnight or over a weekend – reducing material waste and providing flexibility when filling the unit.

The tack coating storage tank is kept warm using an indirect electric-heating band to keep the material evenly heated so there is no damage to the emulsion. The air-driven tack wand delivers an even, consistent coat and is self-cleaning – minimising the chance of the wand clogging.

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