About Honeywell Titan®
Honeywell Titan® is a low molecular weight (LMV) functionalized polymer that can be blended with asphalt binders to build durable and sustainable pavements at lower overall costs. By enabling lower production temperatures and enhancing the durability of asphalt mixtures, Honeywell Titan® plays a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and operational costs in the paving industry.
Explore the key benefits of Honeywell Titan® across various parameters, as it meets the dual challenge of delivering high-performance pavements while minimizing the environmental impact and associated expenses in asphalt production and road maintenance.
Process and Formulation
· Adding Honeywell Titan® to the mix eliminates the need for antistripping, cross-linkers and compaction aids. Using lesser components leads to streamlined formulation, in addition to cost saving.
· The lower temperatures also decrease the fuel needed to compact the asphalt mix, contributing to overall cost savings.
· Unlike traditional alternatives, asphalt containing Honeywell Titan® remains workable at significantly lower temperatures, allowing for greater flexibility and efficiency during production and paving.
Capital Investment
· The use of Honeywell Titan® eliminates the necessity for high shear mixers, which can be costly and require regular maintenance.
· Asphalt production can be spread evenly over twelve months, avoiding over-capacity plant design to meet peak season demands, resulting in more efficient resource allocation and reduced capital expenditure.
Cycle Time Reduction
· Incorporation process of Honeywell Titan® ranges between 1-2 hours, which is significantly lower than 4-12 hours required for Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS). This significant time savings accelerates project timelines and increases overall productivity, while reducing costs.
Storage Stability
· Asphalt modified with Honeywell Titan® maintains its stability during storage, avoiding issues such as thermal degradation or phase separation. This saves the time, labor, and cost associated with reworking or disposal of compromised batches.
· The material retains its specifications from the time of loading at the plant to delivery at the job site, ensuring reliability and minimizing waste.
Extended paving season
· A longer paving season allows contractors to capitalize on lower, off-season asphalt prices that directly translate into higher profit margins for them.
· An extended paving season enables the execution of more projects within a calendar/fiscal year.
Faster paving
· By allowing for lower paving temperatures, Honeywell Titan® enables faster completion of roads and runways, leading to logistical efficiencies.
· The ease of compaction enables fewer roller passes and compaction effort, which reduces fuel consumption and leads to more cost savings.
Health Safety and Environment (HS&E)
· Lower production and compaction temperatures can be achieved by incorporating Honeywell Titan® in the asphalt mix, which reduces emissions of COand other pollutants.
· The reduced emissions lead to lower costs associated with emission control technologies and regulatory compliance.
· Improving air quality in the plant and the construction site can lead to fewer liability claims and reduced medical expenses linked to pollution-related health issues.
