Asphalt & Emulsions
Pumping bitumen, asphalt, and emulsions presents some of the most demanding challenges in industrial fluid handling — extremely high viscosity, high operating temperatures, and materials that can solidify rapidly if pumping stops. Pump Power Australia supplies purpose-selected pump technologies capable of handling these challenging materials reliably across road construction, refining, waterproofing, and roofing industries.
Recommended Pump Types for Asphalt & Bitumen
- Gear pumps with heating jackets — the most common choice for hot bitumen and asphalt transfer. Heating maintains fluidity; consistent, metered flow at high viscosity.
- Two screw pumps — ideal for larger flow rates and for materials with varying viscosity or entrained air.
- Progressive cavity pumps — suited to bitumen emulsions and lower viscosity modified asphalts.
Key Application Requirements
- Heated pump casing and pipework — prevents material solidifying on startup or shutdown
- High-temperature seal and material compatibility — selected for operating temperatures up to 200°C+
- Robust construction for continuous duty in road construction and refinery environments
- Compatible with polymer-modified bitumen, cutback asphalt, and emulsified asphalt
Our technical team can advise on pump type, heating options, and material selection for your specific bitumen or asphalt grade. Contact Pump Power Australia
