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Three simple principles for maximizing crew efficiency As infrared repair (IR) continues its climb into being an everyday asphalt repair service offered by contractors across the country, we as a manufacturer, field a lot of questions about proper technique, how to...
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As an infrared (IR) repair equipment manufacturer, we field a lot of questions regarding the machines themselves, specifications, heating times, applications, etc. But in addition to those technical questions, one thing we hear often from our customers is, “I love the...
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At this point most contractors are familiar with what infrared repair is and how it works. One thing that is not often discussed is the actual cost to perform an infrared repair. The general rule of thumb and what most manufacturers will say, including KM...
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The solution for many needs By Jeff Winke Even squinting hard through lenses Windex-clean with glasses firmly planted on the nose, it isn’t possible to see infrared. It’s at a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum. There are no...
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The traditional pavement maintenance and paving seasons last from April to November, if you are lucky. So, for most asphalt contractors you have 6-7 months to make your profits for the year plus enough to cover expenses for 5-6 months during the “off-season”. Everyone...
