Both bitumen pumps and air compressor
are engine dilven. Bitumen pump is
connected to the engine by a manual clutch.
Just ongaging the clutch will activate the pump. Bitumen pump gear type 200 to 300 Liters per minute. 2 HP
Single piston air compressor is
provided.
Tank is
fabricated by a 5mm MS sheet and is coated by 40 mm glasswool. This is done to prevent heat loss. The outer
covaring is galvanized. Galvanized tank
is better as it has long life due to its anti-corrosion properles Tank
heeting is by a first stage. Heating
pipeline of diameter e inches and scond stage is 6 inches. Manhole for maintenance or to all bitumen
tank is if 500mm X 600mm. Manual
Temperature guage is providedfor temperature display upto 300
Degrees celcius.