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Aramid Reinforced Composite Asphalt (ARCA) solutions reinforce and control the liquid bitumen and aggregates that traditionally comprise asphalt mixes, preventing cracking and rutting while improving fatigue resiliency and toughness. ACE XP™ Polymer Fiber is an aramid fiber pre-treated with wax. Our patented wax binder ensures a 100% delivery of the fibers into the HMA/ WMA creating a confident dosing solution for all QC-conscious project stakeholders, with no change to the mix design’s volumetric properties. No change to JMF. 

ACE XP™ Sustainable, Low-Carbon Pavement

  • The only EPD Certification Aramid product (Low carbon additive)
  • The only Emerald Eco-Labeled Aramid product
  • No potentially harmful plastics or other fillers
  • No risk of additional VOCs impact stack testing
  • One dose is 5 times less volume than the competitor dramatically reducing shipping and storage costs
  • ASTM Standard D8395-2023 for Aramid Fibers in Asphalt Mixtures standardizes a dose as 2.1oz per US Ton (65 grams/tonne).
  • Patented binding method disperses into mix. No Aramid clinging to inside of drum and hoses nor loss into the bag house.
  • Form factor ensures precision dosing.

MATERIALS PROPERTIES:

  • Material: Para-Aramid (min 63% by weight)

  • Treatment:Wax (37% by weight, max)

  • Standard Dose: 2.1 oz of Aramid per US Ton (65 grams/tonne) of asphalt mix

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

  • Decomposition Temp: >800° F / 425° C

  • Linear Density: ASTM D1907/1907M-12 >3200 dtex

  • Length: ¾ in (19 mm) or 1.5” (38 mm), +/-10%

  • Color: Yellow

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

  • Tensile Strength: ASTM D2256, D7269: >2700 MPa.

  • Young’s Modulus: ASTM D2256, D7269: >80 GPa

ACE XP™ DOSING PLAN

ACE XP™ Polymer Fibers are well suited for HMA/WMA. Precision dosing is recorded through a data capture every 10 seconds from the load cells on the certified DFNDR™ or SNTNL™ dosing machines that guarantees the correct amount of fiber being delivered into the asphalt. Use the dosage rate of 3.4 oz. coated weight per US Ton of asphalt mix (of which 2.1 oz. is pure aramid).

Metric dosage rate is 106 grams coated weight per Tonne of asphalt mix (of which 65 g/t is pure aramid).

ASTM Standard D8395-2023 for Aramid Fibers in Asphalt Mixtures standardizes a dose as 2.1oz per US Ton (65 grams/tonne). Please note that ACE XP™ Polymer Fiber contains 63% actual aramid fiber and 37% wax binder, by weight. With ACE XP™ Polymer Fiber, the aramid fiber remains in the form of a fiber strand with over 10,000 individual fibers per strand that are efficiently conveyed to the asphalt mixing drum. In the mixing drum, the wax completely disapates allowing the dry fibers to disperse into the mix.

Batch Plant or Drum Plant

Feed ACE XP™ Polymer Fibers with DFNDR™ or SNTNL™ precision dosing operated equipment or manually. For batch plants, feed directly into the pug mill or weigh hopper. For drum plants, feed directly into the mixing drum through the RAP Collar. Standard project HMA/WMA batch mixing times apply. Metering shall be based on batch size (tons) and dosage rate (oz/ton). Feeding shall occur in a constant stream-like manner during the heated aggregate mixing batch time. If necessary, increase the mixing time with heated aggregates to ensure the aramid fibers are uniformly distributed. Match the feeding of fibers with the rate the plant is producing asphalt mix. If a fiber feeder is used, it must be properly calibrated for treated aramid fiber to deliver the fiber at the correct rate. Daily reporting and data is provided by the DFNDR™ and SNTNL™ reporting system.

STORAGE

ACE XP™ is supplied in a sealed bag / corrugated box containing a net weight of 45 pounds (20.4 kg). Close bags immediately after removing desired amount of fiber to prevent contamination which could alter the addition tolerance in subsequent uses. Store fibers in a dry environment.

WARRANTY

Limited warranty available at www.surface-tech.com

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CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

JASON MARTIN

As a leader with both creative and analytical skills, Jason oversees the planning, development, and execution of Surface Tech’s marketing and advertising strategies. He has been responsible of late for clarifying the company’s value proposition through a series of new branding executions resulting in a revamped website and other improvements in the company’s strategic marketing initiatives.

Jason brings more than 25 years of industrial design, branding, and manufacturing experience to his new role as CMO. His work has appeared in leading design publications, and he has received numerous international design awards. His portfolio includes more than 40 design and utility patents in the fields of consumer electronics, software, packaging, medical devices, and software. Speed to market, with a critical eye for detail and simplicity, is the driving force behind his multidisciplinary design process.

Jason holds a BS in Industrial Design from The Ohio State University. His previous work experience includes Nike, Proctor & Gamble, Skylab Architecture, and founder of New Studio. 

Stacie Steel

U.S. Northwest

Stacie Steel, PE, offers a depth of experience in asphalt and concrete pavements. She has provided infrastructure-related civil engineering and project management consulting services to both public and private sector clients for the past 20 years.

Stacie’s technical expertise centers around all things pavements: structural design, materials design and specifications, sustainability, life-cycle cost analyses, pavement management, preservation and rehabilitation, QA/QC, materials testing, and forensic evaluations.

Throughout her career, she has worked on paving projects for many national commercial retailers, municipalities, and airports. Stacie has proven leadership and organizational capabilities, as evidenced by earning the President’s Choice Award from the WTS Colorado Chapter early in her career. She currently serves on the WTS Puget Sound Chapter’s TransportationYOU Committee, and is dedicated to ensuring access to local outdoor recreation opportunities serving on the Board of Directors for the Lonesome Lake Preservation Group.