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The BearCat Computerized Rate Controlled Asphalt Distributor
Time tested durability and simple operation provide years of trouble-free production.
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Direct factory product support does make a difference ...
The difference that makes BearCat the contractor's choice.
Computer Rate Control
CRC system controls the asphalt pump and monitors truck speed. distance traveled, flow rate and spray bar width. Exact and consistent spread rates within 0.01 gallon (± 1%) per square yard are achieved.
Spray Valves
Internal poppet spray valves are immersed in hot asphalt providing instant spray when valves open. Uniform spray patterns are assured and clogs are eliminated.
Tank
Constructed of 10 gauge steel with rolled heads and baffles. Mineral wool 2" insulation with aluminum jacketing. Overflow well with 20" manhole and rollover protection built to USDOT Specifications 49-CFR-173.247.
Spray Bar
Full circulating spray bar with hydraulic wings. bar lift and shift. Wings break away forward or backward to prevent damage. Single, Double, and Triple Folding wings are available for extended coverage up to 24 feet.
Heated Asphalt Pump
BearCat's 400 gpm positive displacement asphalt pump is built specifically for handling liquid road products. System includes all valves to load. tank circulate. bar circulate. spray. hand spray, and unload.
Controls
Operator controls all spray bar functions inside the cab. including On-Off control of spray in I-foot increments.
Heating
Heating system options provide a choice 0ne or two flues with LPG or diesel burner{s).
BearCat SuperSpreaders have set the standard in the asphalt distribution industry for years. Internal spray valves, computer rate control, full cab operation and one-foot spray bar controls are a few examples of BearCat innovation.
Specifications for the BC-501CRC Asphalt Distributor
SPRAYBAR
Full circulating spraybar with hydraulic wings, bar lift and shift with
switches front and rear
• 12' spray bar with 8' center section with two 2' folding wings
• Double wings available to 24'
• Wings break away forward and backward to prevent damage
• Limit switches to prevent accidental spray when wings are in the
upright position
• Internal poppet spray valves on 4" centers
• Nozzles are V-slot brass in various sizes
• Electric air ON-OFF in l ' increments
• Bar latches for travel
POWER SYSTEM
• PTO. RPTO or crank shaft driven hydrostatic pump drivinghydraulic motor direct-coupled to 400 GPM asphalt pump
• 20 gallon hydraulic fluid reservoir with sight level gauge
CONTROLS
Cab Controls
• CRC system with digital readout ± 1% per square yard• Computer control of all distributor functions (spread rates within
om gallon)
• Circulate/spray master switch
• Magnetic speed measurement
Spraybar hydraulic controls
• Four-way mirror
Rear Controls
• Provides remote tank valve control• Spraybar hydraulic controls
EXTERNAL WASHDOWN
• 10 gallon air pressurized tank dispenses biodegradable solventsOPTIONS
TANK
Capacity/Construction
• Elliptical shape• 1000 to 5000 gallon capacity 'With all seams electrically welded.
both sides
• 10 gauge steel with 8 gauge rolled heads and baffles with
staggered openings
• Mineral wool 2" insulation with 0.04" aluminum jacketing
• Sampling valve
• 24" no-slip. grip-strut on catwalk, and on rear and lop mounted
ladder
• Rollover protection built to USDOT specification 49·CFR 173.247
• Tank mounting is single blade bolster design
Manhole
• Overflow well! with 3" drain• 20· diameter manhole with hinged, quick-opening cover fitted with
high temperature gasket
Gauge
• Float type gauge with 50 gallon increments readable from groundand cab rear view mirror
• Measuring stick with 50 gallon increments
Miscellaneous
• Dial and pencil thermometer• Aluminum fenders (single or tandem)
• Tool box
CIRCULATING SYSTEM
Fill line with quick connect coupler• Heated asphalt pump rated at 400 GPM
• Heated rear tank valve
• Distributing lines are high temperature hoses and ·0· ring seals
from circulating system to spray bar
• Hand spray system with 50' x 3/4" flexible hose and aluminum wand
with cold handle and 2 nozzles. System is reel mounted with a
swivel connection.
HEATING SYSTEM
• LPG or diesel burner• One or two stainless steel, full S" flues
• Diesel, LPG
FLUSH SYSTEM
• 25 gallon on-board tank provides heated reusable solvent forcleaning delivery system
10 gallon wash down
As a part of product improvement, BearCat Mfg. Inc. reserves the right to make changes in any of BearCat’s product specifications at any time. BearCat. Mfg. Inc.
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