Abstract: A reflector apparatus including a mobile trailer and a heat reflector attached thereto such that terminal edges of wings of the reflector are disposed proximate to the surface of the heated asphalt and define a plane that is substantially parallel to a plane formed by the surface of the heated asphalt. A kit includes a heat reflector and a mechanism or device for removably attaching the heat reflector to a mobile trailer.

Abstract: A portable system for heating aggregate material, especially reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), a portable system for producing asphalt, a portable system for continuously repaving roadway, and a method for continuously repaving roadway. Each system includes a conveyor belt, at least one infrared chamber disposed in substantially parallel relation to the conveyor belt at a distance sufficient to allow infrared heating of the aggregate material, a source of fuel, a fuel control in communication with the infrared chamber, and at least one mixer disposed between the infrared chamber and the conveyor belt and dimensioned and disposed relative to the conveyor belt so as to mix the aggregate material during heating and drying.

Abstract: A system for producing asphalt from RAP including a conveyor belt, a source of fuel, at least one infrared chamber, at least one rotary mixer, and an asphalt producing module, preferably a drum heater. The system includes measures for carefully controlling the heat of the reclaimed asphalt pavement as it is dried, including controls for adjusting the distance between the infrared chambers and the conveyor belt, controls for turning each individual infrared chamber on and off, and controls for adjusting the rate of the conveyor belt and the rotary mixers.

Abstract: A reflector apparatus including a mobile trailer and a heat reflector attached thereto such that terminal edges of wings of the reflector are disposed proximate to the surface of the heated asphalt and define a plane that is substantially parallel to a plane formed by the surface of the heated asphalt. A kit includes a heat reflector and a mechanism or device for removably attaching the heat reflector to a mobile trailer.

Abstract: A reflector apparatus, kit, system and method. The apparatus include a mobile trailer and a heat reflector attached thereto. The kit includes a heat reflector and a mechanism or device for removably attaching the heat reflector to a mobile trailer. The system includes a combination of heaters and reflector apparatus attached together. Finally, the paving method includes the step of post-heating the pavement before final rolling.

Abstract: A system, kit and method for preheating aggregate supplied to a drying drum uses in the HMA manufacturing process. The system includes a conveyor belt, at least one infrared chamber disposed in substantially parallel relation to the conveyor belt at a distance sufficient to allow infrared heating of the aggregate material, a source of fuel, a fuel control in communication with the infrared chamber, and at least one mixer disposed between the infrared chamber and the conveyor belt and dimensioned and disposed relative to the conveyor belt so as to mix the aggregate material during pre-drying.

Abstract: A method of preparing an asphalt edge for joining and a two part joint heating system for use in carrying out the method. In it most basic form, the method of the present invention includes the steps of placing a first layer of asphalt in a roadway and allowing the first layer of asphalt to cool to a temperature below a predetermined minimum bonding temperature. The surface of the joining area of the first layer is then preheated to a temperature above the minimum bonding temperature but below the ignition temperature of the asphalt. The remainder of the joining area of the first layer is then allowed to absorb the heat from the surface. After a predetermined period of time is allowed for absorption of heat, the surface of the joining area of the first layer of asphalt is again heated to a temperature below the ignition temperature of the asphalt and the second layer of asphalt is placed adjacent to the first layer such that a joint is formed between the first layer and the second layer.