Model BC-8SM
Unibelt Patcher – Specifications
Model BC-8SM
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These specifications describe a self-contained patch unit which is a “slide in” unit to be used for patching with hot asphalt.
Container:
Unit shall be 8 cubic yards
Double wall constructed
2” – 6 lb. density insulation throughout
3/16 GA HR steel interior floor, 10 GA HR steel exterior
Top loading lids have expansion corrugations
Top loading doors are 2” double wall constructed
Flame cut upper pivot arms for top lids
All doors hydraulically operate by 2” x 11” stroke cylinders
Single hinged top lids open into a V with inside surface acting as a funnel
Material funneled to center of container
Hydraulic controls located at right rear corner of container
Sloping floor shall not be less than 45° from horizontal
Material shall be discharged by a belt over chain, 24” wide conveyor system
Conveyor system shall include high temperature, heavy duty, multiply, 18” wide Kevlar® belt riveted onto every other crossbar by four rivets
Belting shall have WearGuard® coating and sealed ends for lacing
Belt ends are spliced together with screw attached splicer bar
Belt shall be reinforced and designed to withstand 800ºF and harsh cleaning solvents
Chain shall have crossbars on every other chain link of conveyor and shall have sprockets with a 1¾” shaft
Conveyor is driven through a gearbox by a hydraulic motor
Forward and reverse controls
3/8” Pintle chain shall be driven by a 25:1 right angle gearbox, and hydraulic high torque motor
Hydraulic system is powered by a 25 H.P. LPG engine
Starter generator with 12 volt, 50 AMP battery
Unit of box – consult factory
Length of box – consult factory
Patcher is designed to fit into – consult factory
Loading and Unloading:
Patcher shall have freestanding legs
Shall be loaded and unloaded from truck dump body without ancillary equipment
Radiant Heater:
Heat tubes located under container
Interior heat chamber has passageways to direct heat
Passageways separate from heat chamber
Chamber totally enclosed inside container
Two propane fueled casted manifold burners with flume adjustment
Rating of 67,000 BTU each @ pressure of 10 PSI
Controlled by thermostat range of 100°F – 300°F
12 volt electronic igniters
100% fuel shut off if burner is extinguished
Burner area fully enclosed and located at front of unit safely away from rear operation
Shoveling Apron: Model 5
Constructed of 10 GA HR steel
Folding bottom for material to bypass freely
Mounted on rear of container
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Hand Torch:
Pilot with valve control
Capacity of 200,000 BTU
25 foot hose supplied
Emulsion Spray Unit: Model BH-30-6
Emulsified Asphalt spray and storage system mounted on patcher for applying tack coat.
Tank:
Two compartment tank
Storage capacity 24 gallon emulsion and 6 gallon solvent
10 GA steel with bottom reinforced
6” curbside filler cap
4” clean out on curb side near tank bottom
Tank shall be vented
Removable fill basket strainer
Y strainer at discharge of tank before material enters pump
Capable of switching from emulsion to solvent with one valve lever
Auxiliary Electric Heat:
Equipped with 110 VAC heat system
Overnight heating, controlled by temperature sensor
Heating elements shall be low-density stainless steel
Mounting:
Spraying system shall be mounted on left hand side of unit
Pump:
Rotary gear pump
Output of 10 gallons per minute of 600 R.P.M.
Pumps shall be hydraulic driven
All valves shall be high pressured
Remote mounted for ease of maintenance
Mechanically actuated from right rear of unit
Pump shall be reversible to draw material back to tank
Pump shall be driven by a torque motor, which has 5.9 CID
Spray Wand and Hose:
System should be plumped to curbside rear of truck
3/8” diameter 5 feet long steel application wand shall be supplied
25 feet of ½” diameter oil resistant hose
A brass changeable nozzle at spray tip
Wand storage brackets
Drip Pan:
10 gallon drip pan/waste oil combination
Necessary valves for draining and cleaning
Chassis Hydraulics
Eliminate on-board engine and hydraulic system to utilize chassis hydraulics to power unit
Auxiliary Electric Heat Patcher:
Low density electric heat
Minimum 6KW, 240 VAC thermostatically controlled
100°F – 300°F
Weatherproof Panel
Overnight heating of asphalt
25 foot power cord
Compactor Lift Platform
PB model 640
Constructed of 3/16” one piece formed plate with 2” lip on back and sides
1” pipe font pipe stop and two 2” channel rear stops, Reinforced with 3/16 HR angle on side corners
Cylinder 1½” x 18″ stroke, two 6” x 4” tube outside supports and 4” x 4” tube inside with internal rollers, located at rear unit
Optional Bomag® roller locking bracket
Roller Transport Device:
Rear mount lifting rack with two hydraulic 36” stokes cylinders. Designed to lift and carry single drum walk behind rollers.
Hydraulic Tool Circuit:
25 foot dual hose
Quick couplers
Flow meter
Engine throttle control to be provided by chassis manufacturer
Relief valve
Pressure gauge
Hydraulic Tools:
Stanley BR67 Breaker
Asphalt cutter
Detachable shank with pad
35 lb., 45 lb., 72 lb., 87 lb. breaker sizes available
Solvent Pump:
12 VDC pump
Connected to solvent side of tank
25 foot hose with wand
Used for cleaning tools
Arrow Board:
(10) light board LED
Arrow – left, right, or both
Mounted at rear of unit
Thermometer:
0°F – 300°F
Hose Reels:
Emulsion spray hose reel
Hand torch hose reel
Solvent hose reel
All reels are designed to accommodate 25 foot hoses
LPG Tank:
25 gallon upright (portable) tank
Sanding Attachment:
Equipped with broadcasting spinner
(6) Formed polyurethane vanes
Spread width (4) feet to (40) feet
In cab controls
Pivotal Asphalt Chute:
Chute to be mounted at rear with 180° – 110° pivot, depending on rear mount accessories
Optional tilt adjustment available
Side Discharge Conveyor:
12” conveyor, hydraulic driven
5 foot in length
Forward and reverse controls
Pivotal at rear
Tool Holders:
Asphalt lute and shovel holders
Lockable hammer holder
8 gallon water tank with hose and spigot or 15 gallon tank with pump and hose
Safety Equipment:
Fire extinguisher 5 lbs., 10 lbs., 20 lbs.
Triangle kit
LED taillights
Backup alarm
Compactor Plates:
Wacker WP1550AW HONDA
Mikasa MVC90L
MBW – AP2000H
Walk-Behind Rollers:
Wacker RSS800A Honda Engine
BOMAG BW55E
VIBCO GR-1600H
Arrow Boards, Beacon and Flashers LED:
Whelen
PSE Code 3
Other brands available
Work Lights
Pump Type Emulsion Spray System Options:
Model BH-45-10, 35 gallons (Custom sizes available)
2” insulated tank
