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ELRICH Bituminous Systems
ELRICH Bituminous Systems
Elrich Bituminous Systems, a Richmond Group Company, offers Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) and speciality Emulsion binders in technical partnership with Modified Asphalt Research Center (MARC) based at the University of Wisconsin (Madison) USA, the center of excellence engaged in the field for innovations in new bituminous binders and asphalt application technologies. Elrich is a well established brand for the range of Polymer Modified Binders offered by the Richmond Group.
Elrich utilises Group’s 14,000 MT state-of-the-art integrated bitumen
terminal in Ras Al Khaima Maritime City for the storage & manufacturing for value added bitumen binders supply to the UAE, Oman and neighboring countries and Africa. This is one of the largest integrated terminals in the GCC region. Elrich produces Bitumen emulsions and cutback binders for wide ranging applications such as prime and tack coats, surface dressing amongst others for applications of pavement preservation and maintenance. Newly developed Polymer / latex modified emulsions are offered for speciality applications such as trackless tack / bond coat. The production capabilities of Ras Al Khaima terminal are:
• Polymer modified bitumen binders production using high
shear equipment
• Bitumen Emulsions and Cutback of various grades
• Speciality binders- Warm Mix Bitumen binders, Crumb Rubber
Modified Bitumen, Multi-grade bitumen, low pen hard bitumen
for high modulus base course mixes
About Elrich Bituminous Systems In technical collaboration with Modified Asphalt Research Centre at
University of Wisconsin-Madison USA, Elrich manufactures and supplies Hybrid Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) and speciality binders to the pavement construction industry in the Middle East, Africa and Asia Elrich’s operations utilize sophisticated manufacturing plants, including German high shear mill units. An advanced Quality Control (QC) facility for Bitumen, PMB and speciality binders is an integral part of the operations. These QC facilities are capable of testing the full range of bitumen and PMB binders to AASHTO, ASTM and CEN specifications encompassing performance gradation(PG), penetration (PEN) and viscosity gradation (AC or VG). Elrich offers PMB Binders in conformity with specifications of Performance Graded Bitumen (AASHTO M320 and M332), European EN 14023 and other national, regional or client driven specifications.
Elrich has pioneered new generation Hybrid PMB technology in the
region since 2011-12. Elrich Hybrid PMB binders offer unique
advantages as compared to conventional SBS modified PMB binders
• Excellent storage stability in hot conditions
• Lower viscosity
• Improved coating ability of aggregates
• Ease of constructability through lower mixing and compaction
temperatures
- Lower mixing temperature with aggregates allows the contractors
to save significant fuel cost and yet achieve the perfectly coated
aggregates, minimizes excessive oxidation of binder thus
improving durability of pavements
- Lower compaction temperature provides extended time window
and flexibility for laying operation
- Increased paving coverage speed
• Significantly improved resistance to rutting and fatigue cracking thus
translating into attractive life cycle cost of asphalt pavements
Elrich PMB has been successfully applied in the Middle East since
2011-12. Some of the notable projects where Elrich PMB and CRMB
have been utilized are:
1 Airports: Sharjah Airport New Runway, Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield
Terminal Complex and New Taxiway, Muscat International Airport
MC-3 project, Najaf Airport and various Military Airfields in the
Middle East
2 Urban Infrastructure Projects: Signalised junctions and traffic
interchanges at Muscat International Airport, Al Mahaj Muscat
amongst others in ambit of Muscat Municipality and Oman’s Ministry
of Transport, Ubungo Interchange project in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
3 Heady Duty Highways and Carriageways: Orbital highways,
East Corridor Highways in Qatar, Signalised Junction in Ras Al Khaima,
2 U Turns in Siji Roundabouts for Truck Lanes, Mafinga Igwa sections of
Tanzania Zambia highway, a prestigious World Bank Project
4 Pavement for Global Event: Terminal Blend of Crumb Rubber Modified
Bitumen with warm mix character for Expo 2020 Event in Dubai
Various Types of Elrich Modified Bitumen binders include:
1 Polymer Modified Bitumen based on Elastomers (styrenic polymers)
and Plastomers
2 Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen - Terminal Blend with higher stability
and warm mix character
3 Bitumen Emulsions (cationic and anionic) and special emulsion grades
such as polymer / latex modified emulsions, low tracking emulsion for
high performance tack coats
4 High Viscosity modified bitumen and special modified bitumen for
high modulus EME asphalts
5 Warm mix asphalt for improved workability and ease of
constructability
The Group’s Research and Development department has a dedicated
team engaged in development of new binder manufacturing and
application technologies and continuous technology improvements.
The R&D team works closely with leading global institutes, partner
agencies, and customers on a real time basis in technology transfer
and implementation of PMB applications in the region.
ELRICH PMB MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
Elrich PMB Manufacturing plants produce 300 MT per day of Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)
and 100 MT per day each of emulsions and cutbacks at 2 locations in GCC Countries.
Elrich Facilities in Middle East include:
Modified Bitumen Plants in UAE
• Continuous Inline PMB plant with 300 MT/day capacity with
German high shear mill unit and PLC based process control
• Emulsion and Cutback plant with 100 MT/day capacity
• Polymer and Latex Modified Emulsion 50 MT/day capacity
• Bitumen storage tank farm 14000 MT in 5 tanks allow grade
and source refinery wide segregated storage
• Multiple agitated PMB tanks allow production of various PMB
grades simultaneously
• Access to jetty for bitumen vessels by direct pipeline
• Filling of PMB binders, emulsions and cutbacks in 180 / 200 liter
drums or semi-bulk ISO tank containers (heated) 22-24 MT
• Modern QC and R&D laboratory for physical and chemical analysis
of Bitumen, modified bitumen, emulsions and cutbacks capable of
specification testing to ASTM, CEN/EN, AASHTO, AS, BIS and various
national standards
• Strong supply chain and logistics for bulk road tankers, drummed
containers and semi-bulk bitumen in strict time schedules for
delivering products in UAE local and international markets.
Modified Bitumen Plants GCC
• Continuous Inline PMB plant with 300 MT/day with German
high shear mill unit and PLC based process control
• Emulsion and Cutback plant with 100 MT/day
• Polymer and Latex Modified Emulsion 50 MT/day
• Bitumen storage tanks 500 MT
• Multiple agitated PMB tanks allow production of various PMB
grades simultaneously
• Filling of PMB binders, emulsions and cutbacks in 180 / 200 liter
drums or semi-bulk ISO tank containers (heated) 22-24 MT
• Modern QC and R&D laboratory for physical and chemical analysis
of Bitumen, modified bitumen, emulsions and cutbacks capable of
specification testing to ASTM, CEN/EN, AASHTO, AS, BIS and various
national standards
• Strong supply chain and logistics for bulk road tankers, drummed
containers and semi-bulk bitumen in strict time schedules for
delivering products in UAE, Oman (domestic deliveries) and
internationally (for exports).
• This facility is suitable for installation at 3rd party yard such as on-site
PMB production as an attachment to contractors’ asphalt operations
on scale of mega-projects spread over 2-5 years
• Supply chain logistics for delivery of bulk Bitumen and PMB binders
ELRICH QUALITY CONTROL & R&D LABORATORIES
AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Elrich PMB Manufacturing plants produce 300 MT per day of Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)
and 100 MT per day each of emulsions and cutbacks at 2 locations in GCC Countries.
Testing capabilities for feed bitumen and PMB, emulsions and
cutbacks products:
• Feed Bitumen binders: ASTM, AASHTO and CEN Penetration,
viscosity and PG grades
• PMB Binders: ASTM, AASHTO PG and PG++ grades, CEN PMB Grades
and other international specifications
• Modified Bitumen such as Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen to Arizona
specifications and Multigrade Bitumen to international specifications
• Emulsions and Cutbacks: ASTM, AASHTO, CEN Grades and other
international specifications
The test equipment includes high end Dynamic Shear rheometer,
Bending Beam Rheometer, Brookfield Viscometer, kinematic and
vacuum capillary viscometers, TFOT, RTFOT, and PAV units for durability,
automatic Penetrometer, automatic Ring and Ball Tester, ductility, elastic
recovery and forced ductility measuring device amongst others.
Our R&D station at UAE has several lab and pilot scale mixers, reactor
and separation systems for formulation developments of advanced
bituminous binders.
With our technical partnership programs with international laboratories,
Elrich has wider access to Binder and Asphalt development and
characterization laboratories at MARC-USA, Asphalt Institute USA
amongst many others local partner institutes and centres at Universities
and international commercial laboratories.
Elrich offers full transparency to our PMB project customers in terms of
sources and stoichiometry of base bitumen and polymers.
Elrich presents a strong Quality Assurance mechanism through
independent AASHTO / AMRL / ISO17025 accredited laboratories in USA
and Europe, and witness testing protocols at our in-house accredited
laboratory for our customers, project consultants and prestigious clients.
Quality and Quantity COC services are available through recognized
international inspection agencies upon request.
Successful field applications of Modified Bitumen and speciality emulsion
binders require technical support services to meet the expectations
of airport, and highway pavement clients. Elrich technical services
encompass the areas of laboratory mixture design, review of specifications
and client submittals, asphalt performance testing such as Wheel Tracking
Rut Tester, Fatigue testing, assistance to the customers in meetings with
Consultants and Clients in the process of seeking approvals, mixing and
compaction operations, field paving, troubleshooting, diagnostics for
pavement failure analysis amongst others.
SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
Elrich PMB and Bitumen operations thrive on strong supply chain
of Richmond Group that is composed of following logistics solution
• Bitumen shipping by bulk tankers
• Fleet of road tankers for base Bitumen binders
• Specialised agitated and heated road tankers for polymer and
rubber modified binders
• Packaged Products- Logistics solutions for drummed containers
• Semi-bulk ISO heated containers (20-25 MT), commonly known
as Bitutainer for Bitumen, PMB and speciality binders
• Delivery options include DDP, CIF, FOB or Ex Works – Liquid under
the filling arm