Australian Grade Bitumen C240

Description

Australian Grade Bitumen C240 boasts excellent weather resistance, accompanied by strong adhesion. Also, bitumen grade C240, when compared with grade C170, demonstrates the excellent behavior of bitumen against being squeezed in hot asphalt pavement mix for roads carrying medium to low traffic volumes in areas experiencing higher ambient temperatures. Conclusively, such a high viscosity for this grade translates to a solid bond while making more robust, more sustainable structures for a pathway with prolonged durability.

Moreover, bitumen C240 is commonly applied by engineers due to its high class of waterproof and resistance to extreme weather conditions. This type of bitumen grade is widely used in asphalt mixing and spraying applications, since it provides good durability in adverse conditions.

Application of Australian Grade Bitumen C240

Australian Grade Bitumen C240 was designed by engineers for high-viscosity, heavy-duty road applications. This is suitable for an environment that requires high stiffness and load-carrying capacity. Applications of C240 include the main construction of pavements that withstand extreme conditions such as heavy traffic and large temperature variations; thus, it is best for hot mix asphalt for highways, airport runways, and industrial facilities that require deformation resistance and long-term durability.

With its high viscosity, Bitumen C240 shows excellent performance against rutting, cracking, and thermal stresses. In fact, it is the best solution for regions or projects that require robust infrastructure with the potential to bear extreme environmental conditions.

International standards

Australian Grade Bitumen C240 complies with international standards to ensure satisfactory performance and durability in roadwork. It is primarily governed by AS 2008, which prescribes the technical specifications for bitumen and bituminous products employed in infrastructural constructions. The AS/NZS 2341 standard prescribes the test method for main properties such as viscosity, softening point, and penetration to ensure that C240 grade meets the desired technical performance. For performance grading, AASHTO M 320 is most often referred to as reference for effective functioning in all climatic conditions. Compliant with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, guarantying superior quality manufacturing processes and higher environmental responsibility.

Australian Grade Bitumen C170 and C240 differ mostly with respect to their performance level and viscosity. C170 is less viscous, harder bitumen and flexible and suitable for use in normal traffic conditions and cold weather conditions. It has application in sprayed sealing, asphalt mix, light and medium duty road works.

On the other hand, C240 is stiffer and possesses higher viscosity, offering more resistance to deformation and rutting, ideal for areas with higher bearing traffic and in warmer climates where stability is to be increased. The choice between C240 and C170 is dependent on environmental conditions, traffic load, and project requirements.

Packing of Australian Grade Bitumen C240

We pack Viscosity Graded Bitumen C240 in drums with a 0.6 mm thickness and net weight of 182 kg. Each drum has a height of 95 cm and a diameter of 45 cm, with an operational tolerance of +/- 3 kg. These specifications ensure consistency and high quality.

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