AQU XP
We have an innovative solution. AQU XP® aramid polymer fiber additive is a technological breakthrough in both asphalt warm mix and balanced mix design.
Easy to use — mix in plant or on site — and lay it, work it, roll it and finish it the same as any other mix. The only difference? Outstanding results in both crack and rut resistance.
AQU XP POLYMER FIBER is a true achievement in additive technology to enhance asphalt performance.
To create AQU XP Polymer Fiber (AQU XP), Surface Tech binds para-aramid fibers with a water molecule. The binder acts strictly as a delivery mechanism; allowing the para-aramid to address the 2 major distresses affecting asphalt performance today; cracking and rutting. Doing so also dramatically improves the treated roads’ life expectancy. When AQU XP is mixed into asphalt, it disperses over 19 million para-aramid fibers throughout each ton of mix to provide 3-dimensional reinforcement that increases the asphalt’s resistance to reflective cracking, rutting, fatigue and increased life expectancy. And best of all, no specialty contractors are needed for installation. Contractors handle AQU XP reinforced asphalt the same way they handle standard asphalt. This underscores AQU XP’s technology in being easy to adopt.
Consider the advantages:
- Manual, semi automated, or fully automated dosing capabilities
- No change to mix design: simply add AQU XP
- 30% increase in performance: all mixes perform at higher PG level
- Balanced improvement — longer life, with improved crack and rut resistance
- Small amounts net big results — only 3.4 oz per equivalent ton of mix
Strengthen Pavement. Extend Service Life.
AQU XP is a significant achievement in additive technology to enhance asphalt performance.
Proven Strength
AQU XP Polymer Fiber makes asphalt stronger than steel and adds strength to pavement in all directions
Advanced Performance
In balanced performance testing, AQU XP Polymer Fiber yields an improvement of 30% to 50% in both rutting and cracking performance.
Ease of Adoption
AQU XP can easily be included in the asphalt mixing process at both batch and drum plant facilities.
Batch & Drum Plants
AQU XP can be either manually fed or machine metered directly into the drum at a drum mixing plant.
Use Less, Save More
A Balanced Mix design can result in a reduction in thickness while achieving performance enhancements.
Long Term Results
AQU XP improves the cohesion of any asphalt mix AND improves long-term cracking and rutting.
Engineered for Performance.
AQU XP Polymer Fiber mixed in PG 64-22 hot mix asphalt has been extensively tested based on the Texas Transportation Institute’s Balanced Mix Design Method. The purpose of this testing was to quantify AQU XP Polymer Fiber’s cracking and rutting performance improvements of the hot mix asphalt. The results shown below are impressive, by adding AQU XP Polymer Fiber to the PG 64-22 the cracking resistance significantly improved.
Interested in a Pilot Program?
Surface Tech and our local distributors have developed a first-time user program called the ACE XP (AQU XP) Pilot Program. Find out all the details here or call one of our asphalt experts. We’re here to help.
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