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THE WORLD LEADER IN PORTABLE RECLAMATION
by Jim Keller
ZIPPER TIPS
She Just Couldn’t Believe the Zipper
Could Be That Good!
by Jim Keller
Some sales have better stories buried in them than others. This one, about a sale to
Cabot, Arkansas is one of them.
Jason demoed this city two years ago. Just the mayor and the streets department attended this demo.
They were impressed but they had to sell it to the council.
Not surprising, because they hadn’t seen the demo, the council voted it down. Jason
knew they wanted the Zipper because the mayor and streets department liked it, so he
kept in touch with them.
Jason Paas
A year later they asked him to make a presentation at the streets committee meeting. Prior to this meeting Jason had given the mayor a list of owners in the area. The
mayor had given this to the
council to check. A council
woman, Becky Lemaster,
called everyone on the list
and took their statements.
During this meeting the mayor stood up and said,
“This is Jason from Asphalt Zipper. We really like
this machine and think it could save the city a lot of
money. However, it’s really not necessary to get it
right now if we don’t want to.” And then he left the
meeting!
With the wind knocked out of his sails and given only
10 minutes, Jason stood and made his presentation.
This is when the councilwoman lit into him and called
him a liar. She said she had called everyone on the
list of owners and this is what they had to say. She
took everything the owners had said and twisted it
into an embarrasing report full of half truths.
She had even called into the company and talked to
Trey, thinking he was customer service and twisted
what he had to say into something negative. It seems
she just couldn’t believe that so many people could
say that many good things about the Zipper. So she
decided to falsify her results and paint a very unflattering picture of the Zipper for the committee.
When Jason heard the things this councilwoman
reported, he couldn’t believe it. So he personally visited these owners the next week and asked them what
they had told the lady. Without exception they all
said they had given her a glowing testimonial. Mark
Brown even called her to see if he could straighten
things out. She told him that she wouldn’t believe
him either because he was just another salesman and
all salesmen lie.
But the story didn’t end there. Jason asked for a
chance to do another demo this time for the council.
John Reese set it up for him in July this year. Thank
goodness a few things had changed in the mean time.
The councilwoman who sabotaged the sale didn’t win
re-election. It seems that nobody liked her and were
glad to see her go. The mayor did get re-elected,
however, and he still wanted the machine.
When he talked to the streets department they told
him, “We want you to come and do another demo for
us and this time it ain’t no bullshit.” OK, thought
Jason. That sounds a little more serious!
purchase.
Although she had lost the election that lying councilwoman actually came back and still tried to derail the
purchase of the Asphalt Zipper! Lucky for us she was
not successful. It was voted in favor by 7 of 8 council
members. The AZ-300 will be delivered in September.
High fives to Jason for hanging in there to make the
sale despite being undermined by someone who just
couldn’t believe the truth!
“ It’s Our Number One Used
Piece of Equipment,”
Says Idaho City
by JimKeller
“We got so tired of patching and repatching the
An excerpt from the city newspaper tells the rest of
the story:
same alligatored roads,” said Dean Littler, Street Superintendent of Twin Falls, Idaho. “A pothole would
appear, we would patch it and soon there was another
one right next to it. We just couldn’t stay ahead of
them.”
After review by the committee the proposed ordinance
would be brought back before the council. Hutton
challenged Ordinance 11-2009 that waives the bidding process for the purchase of an Asphalt Zipper.
State law requires bids be sought for most purchases
in excess of $20,000–– the Asphalt Zipper costs
$86,547.
Twin Falls, Idaho, like many cities and counties
everywhere, has many miles of roads that were built
30-50 years ago with little or no base under them. It
wasn’t necessary back then. But many of these same
roads that saw 5-6 pickups a day back then have now
become major roads with hundreds of cars and trucks
assaulting them daily.
Hutton said he believed the city would benefit by asking for bids, there had to be more than a single source
of such equipment.
Over time these roads have become very rutted, alligatored, patched and potholed. For safety’s sake the
only recourse is a
total rebuild.
An Asphalt Zipper pulverizes deteriorated asphalt,
returning it to use. Williams said the machine drastically cuts road repair time.
Questioned by Hutton, Williams said he had no facts
to use to estimate how long it would take the machine
to pay for itself.
Despite Hutton’s opposition, and an impassioned
plea by former council member Becky Lemaster for
the council to seek bids, the aldermen approved the
But this means
thousands of dollars and weeks of
time to do it the
“old” way. Many
of these cities and
counties, looking for a more economical way to solve
this problem have discovered the Asphalt Zipper®, a
bucket-mounted, high-powered milling attachment.
(continued on page 3)
(continued from page 2) Twin Falls purchased their
Zipper about a year ago. They bought it originally to
smooth out the rutting and shoving humps caused by
heavy sugar beet trucks
Their method of repair was to take a grader out, shave
off the humps and repave. But now, with the Zipper
they are able to
pulverize the road
all the way into the
base and stir the
asphalt and base
together making
it stronger. Now
when they repave
the humps don’t
come back.
“We learned that
by grinding up
the road surface
and mixing it into
the base, we got
Crew patching after pulverizing ruts
a much stronger
base,” said Littler. “It compacts better and when we
pave it we know it is permanent.”
Littler just recently took delivery of Asphalt Zipper’s
new product, the Side Shift/Tilt attachment. They saw
a need to be able to mill close to curbs and around
manhole covers and such.
Now they can
quick-connect to the
Zipper and take advantage of its new
ability to shift to the
side and tilt right or
left for profiling.
What does the city
of Twin Falls think
about their Zipper?
“In the twenty five
New attachment can tilt 9 degrees
years I have worked
right or left and shift left 30 “
for the city of Twin
Falls, the Asphalt Zipper is the number one used piece
of equipment,” said Littler. “We are very happy we
bought it.”
FACTORY SPOTLIGHT
A short time ago, The Factory Management Team
started the extra miler award at the factory. We are
happy to spotlight these associates and learn more
about them.
Extra Mile Award July 2009
by JimKeller
Scott Saunders
The dreaded “shaker
table” project was dragging on. We needed to
get this project done!
Scott performed in a
key role, checking on
the project two or more
times a night, and allowing us to complete the
Scott Saunders
project in a minimum
Factory IT Specialist
amount of time. In addition, Scott often works
weekends to complete assignments and make sure
our systems are efficient, safe and secure. Scott is a
consistent “Extra Miler”! Thanks Scott!
Scott comes to us from Arlington, Virginia which is
in the northern part of the state. He came out to Utah
to go to school but he was offered a job with Zipper
before he could leave. He felt it was a good match so
he stayed.
Scott was able to make it all the way through school
without getting married. He likes to play sports, play
board games and watch movies. In his spare time he
enjoys tinkering with computers, systems and software.
When it comes to food, he says he’ll eat almost anything, especially fruits and vegetables. But he hates
highly processed foods.
What is it about Scott that you would never guess?
No, it has nothing to do with food or sports. Give up?
Scott’s big dream is to be a pilot.
OUTSIDE SALES SPOTLIGHT
Tim Oustrich, at eleven
years, has been an outside
sales rep for Zipper longer
than any other. There are
others who have been with
Zipper longer, but not as an
outside rep the whole time.
Tim is the rep for our North
East territory. That includes
New York, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington
D.C.. For a couple of years he worked in the New
England states a little further north. But he prefers
the Pennsylvania area because that’s where he grew
up.
Tim and his sweetheart Michelyn have been married now for 16 years. And after 16 years, he is still
crazy about her. He feels very blessed to have her
in his life. They have 5 kids ranging in age from a
boy who just got home from a mission to Brazil to a
daughter just starting Kindergarten.
Before coming to Zipper Tim owned an asphalt and
seal coating business here in Utah for 5 years. He
recognized the benefits and opportunity the Zipper afforded so he jumped on board and never looked back.
of his many hobbies. They include playing his guitar,
(he is an aspiring rock star, you know) fly fishing, fly
tying, golfing, ice hockey, stained glass… well, let’s
put it this way, Tim has a lot of interests. But he has
the most fun with his rock band made up of himself
and his kids. The band’s name is “Rock-Dog-Bone”.
They even have bumper stickers advertising the band!
What does Tim like to eat? He would have to say it has
to be his wife’s spaghetti sauce.
Whenever we spotlight someone, we always want to
know something nobody would guess about this person. With Tim, there are two things. One is that he
has a huge desire to learn to play the
cello. The second thing is that he
has always wanted to learn how to
curl. No, not his hair! He wants to
learn the sport of Curling on the ice.
(Hmm, now there’s an exciting sport!)
INSIDE SALES SPOTLIGHT
The Spotlight in the Sales
Office falls today on Jamie
Weston. Jamie has been with
Zipper for 7 years now. She
has lived in American Fork for
20 years, since 1989.
If Tim could go anywhere for vacation it would be to
England because that is where his wife would like to
go. However, since he was in the neighborhood, he
would go to Scotland and play golf at St. Andrews
just once if he could. But, really he is happiest just
being home with his family.
She and her husband Gary
have been married for 23 years. They have two
daughters, Sydney and Shannon, both are married.
On his day off, besides being a limo driver for his
kids and a handyman for his wife, he might enjoy one
Although Jamie loves Italy, her favorite place to vacation is next door in Colorado. On her days off she has
three hobbies she likes to pursue. One is riding on her
Harley. One is hiking and the last one is nagging her
husband Gary.
Before coming to Zipper she worked in sales at a computer company in Dallas, Texas.
Her favorite food is Classic Lays Potato Chips.
TIM THE ROCKER
Knowing Jamie’s mild mannered demeanor nobody
could ever guess that if she had her druthers she would
be a sport bike racer.
juicy
tidbits
Alan and Shane Attend BYU
Game in Texas
Alan Munson and Shane Beck just got back from the
BYU/Oklahoma game in Texas in the brand new Dallas Cowboys Stadium No. 20 ranked BYU played
No. 3 ranked Oklahoma and upset them 14-13!
Shane was there also for the Bingham Miners game
also at the Cowboy Super Dome. They were playing
a Texas team on Monday. The Miners had already
played two games where the Texas team hadn’t yet
played this season.
To the Miners this was an important game. It was
billed as the biggest high school game in the history
of Utah. To the Trinity team of Euless, Texas, it was
just another pre-season game. The Texas team won
41-21. The Bingham team on one hand was disappointed they lost but was just happy to have been
there to play in the new Stadium.
Karen’s Son Returns
A couple of weeks ago, Karen’s son returned from a
mission to Uraguay. He is her 2nd son to serve a mission. He will be attending UVU.
Laura is in a Motherly Way
Laura Halliday, as many of you know, is having
twins. She found out recently that one is a boy and
the other is a girl. She is due in December.
Letter to the bank:
Dear Sirs:
One of my checks was returned
marked “insufficient funds”. Does
that refer to me or you?
HAND ME THE PUTTER, PLEASE?
THE ROOM WAS FULL OF PREGNANT WOMEN WITH
THEIR PARTNERS.
THE CLASS WAS IN FULL SWING.
THE INSTRUCTOR WAS TEACHING THE WOMEN HOW
TO BREATHE PROPERLY AND WAS TELLING THE MEN
HOW TO GIVE THE NECESSARY ASSURANCE TO THEIR
PARTNERS AT THIS STAGE OF THE PREGNANCY.
SHE SAID “ LADIES, REMEMBER THAT EXERCISE IS
GOOD FOR YOU. WALKING IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL. IT STRENGTHENS THE PELVIC MUSCLES AND
WILL MAKE DELIVERY THAT MUCH EASIER!”
SHE LOOKED AT THE MEN IN THE ROOM, “AND GENTLEMEN, REMEMBER -- YOU’RE IN THIS TOGETHER
--- IT WOULDN’T HURT YOU TO GO WALKING WITH
HER.”
THE ROOM SUDDENLY GOT VERY QUIET AS THE MEN
ABSORBED THIS INFORMATION.
THEN A MAN AT THE BACK OF THE ROOM SLOWLY
RAISED HIS HAND.
“YES?” ANSWERED THE TEACHER.
“I WAS JUST WONDERING.
IS IT ALL RIGHT IF SHE CARRIES A GOLF BAG WHILE
WE WALK?”
Happy Birthday!
These are our Birthday
Boys for August!
Leonard Allington (07)
Derek Haynie (17)
Scott Saunders (28)
Here are the Birthdays
for September!
Angie Duke (06)
Trinity Durrant (16)
Jason Johnson (16)
Laura Halliday (20)
Dorothy Hildebrand (25)
Dave Stiller made a presentation and demo to Davison County, South Dakota recently. The newspaper
was there and wrote this article for their paper the
next day. (Pictures added)
Asphalt Zipper Will Help County
Resurface Roads
Melanie Brandert - 04/07/2010 –– By
the end of April, Davison County
residents could see a new tool
in the Highway Department’s
arsenal.
County commissioners authorized the purchase Tuesday at the
courthouse of an Asphalt Zipper
Dave Stiller
machine that will grind existing
asphalt and put down a new surface.
“Hopefully, the frost is all out and we can start using
and repairing everything,” Weinberg said. The purchase of the new machine, which can be attached to a
bucket loader, comes at a time when county roads are
in need of repair because of the spring thaw.
Weinberg said his department will focus on fixing
damaged areas, including Red Arrow Road and some
areas along the Sanborn-Davison county line. That
covers three to five miles. “Then we’ll see how much
more damage we have,” he said. “Then it might be
spot grinding - just repairing. With a limited budget,
we’ll see what happens.”
Commissioners viewed a presentation given by Dave
Stiller, a Midwest representative for Asphalt Zipper
from Baldwin, Wis. The company, formed in the early
1990s, originally sold the product to pipe and paving
contractors, but quickly found a market for local and
state governments, Stiller said.
Highway Superintendent Rusty Weinberg said afterward that the machine, the cost for which will come
out of his department’s budget, should save two-thirds
of the usual labor and expenses to fix roads.
In the past, county workers have had to remove asphalt, haul it away and bring in new material. He
estimated the savings on the asphalt costs alone will
be five to six figures.
AZ-600B
A six-foot-wide machine can cut asphalt up to 12
inches deep. The savings comes with fewer people
needed and less equipment hours, Stiller said. “The
zipper helps you guys get more done.”
Commissioner Gerald Weiss expressed some concern
about the budget, but Vice Chairman John Claggett
said the county is getting to the point with its roads
where it must make take action. County Auditor Susan
Kiepke suggested paying for the machine up front to
avoid paying interest, and commissioners concurred.
The commission voted 5-0 to approve the purchase.
AZ-600 with grindbox and water system
“I’d like to see some good roads for these rural people
to drive on,” Weiss said.
EXTRA MILE AWARD
are now focused on getting our machines to various
locations all over North America, something he is very
good at.
His gregarious dialect is evidence that he is not a Utah
native. He hails from Massachusetts, where he grew
up. He even lived on a boat for 3 years while there.
Because of the large number of Italians in his neighborhood, it’s no wonder his favorite food is Italian.
And all this time we all thought his favorite food was
hot dogs and frozen burritos!
Mike Harding, Welder
March 2010 Extra Mile Award.
Attitude is everything!
by Jim Keller
AZI needed blocks welded on a cutter head skin to
meet a tight shipping date. Mike Harding took on the
task with a smile and a “get it done” attitude. Thriller
sent the skin down at the end of the day. When it arrived at 4:30, Mike worked on it into the night until
the job was completed! This allowed the cutter head
to be installed the next morning and to be shipped that
day. Another deadline met- another satisfied customer.
Thanks Mike!
INSIDE SALES SPOTLIGHT
Chris Waller
We all know Chris Waller as
the energetic machine scheduler with an infectious laugh.
Some of us know him as an
avid dirt bike rider during the
summer and a ravenous snowChris Waller, Shipping
boarder during the winter. So
it shouldn’t surprise anyone that he is also a mountain
biker, a hiker and scuba diver as well.
Chris started working for Zipper back in 2000 doing
Quality Control and Shipping. His full time efforts
Actual photo of a
snowboard animal
What brought Chris all the
way out to Utah? The greatest snow on earth plus the
prospect of polygamy. He
hasn’t gotten around to the
latter yet but when it comes
to snowboarding, he’s a realanimal!
Something many don’t know is that Chris loves to
travel. His favorite vacation so far was spending a
week in the jungle of Costa Rica and scuba diving off
the island where Jurassic Park was filmed.
But more than diving,
he loves to mountain
bike. In years past he
has biked around Australia and New Zealand, camping, diving
and hitch-hiking along
the way.
A vacation he plans
to take soon is to bike
Actual photo of Chris combin- around British Columing his two favorite sports.
bia. But his ultimate
dream of dreams is to mountain bike around Ireland.
Who knows? Maybe one day soon we’ll need a demo
or training over there?
Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench
talking, and one blonde says to the other, ‘Which do
you think is farther away... Florida or the moon?’ The
other blonde turns and says ‘Helloooooooooo, can you
see Florida from here?????’
guess he looked so
“bad” that Arnie
didn’t recognize
him. He thought
he was being harassed by an undisireable and sped
off without really
looking at him!
OUTSIDE SALES SPOTLIGHT
by Jim Keller
Just about everybody
Roger Comstock, Sales
at Zipper knows this guy.
The spotlight today falls
on Roger Comstock. His
business card says he is
VP of sales. However,
one doesn’t see him in the
office because he is out
doing what he does best. . .
selling.
For many years he was the Texas and Oklahoma rep.
He and Clarice Christensen set many sales records in
that territory. Currently he is both the Northwest rep
and the Southeast rep on alternating weeks.
Roger is good at
sales because that
is what he has done
for years. He was with Future Foods, a food storage
sales company, with Derek Haynie, Dave Fokken and
Jim Keller for a couple of years. Then he was CEO of
a rustic furniture company before coming to Zipper.
He has been with Zipper for 12 years now.
Actual photo of Roger riding his
Harley in southern Utah
Why does Roger work so hard? Well, let me see . . . 7
kids, 10 steers, 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 chinchillas, a wife
and a mortgage. Sounds like he has a lot of reasons.
Where does the VP of sales like to vacation when he
gets time off? “Lake Powell,” he said without hesitating. He and his family like waterskiing, jet skiing,
motorboating, houseboating, fishing, you name it.
Actual photo of Roger rounding
up his cows
When you raise beef to
sell, your favorite food
had better be a good
steak, right? Well,
Roger’s favorite food is
Malibu Chicken. Just
kidding. It’s a thick,
juicy ribeye, of course!
Roger enoys riding
horses. However, something most people don’t know
about him is that he enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle even more. Can’t you just see him in
black leather with his wife Tracee also in black on the
back, both with bandanas around their heads cruising
down the freeway?
He tells of a time when he pulled along side our exsales manager, Arnie, who was driving his GTO down
the highway. He just wanted to wave and say “HI!” I
Actual photo of Roger on his new “Cowasaki” motorcycle.
Two blondes were going to Disneyland . They were
driving on the Interstate when they saw the sign that
said Disneyland LEFT. They started crying and turned
around and went home.
KETCHUP
A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup
out of the bottle. During her struggle the
phone rang so she asked her 4-year-old
daughter to answer the phone.
Mommy can’t come to the phone to talk to
you right now. She’s hitting the bottle.”
FACTORY SPOTLIGHT
FACTORY SPOTLIGHT
Matt Taylor
Thayne Ewell
Our talented engineers
have designed some excellent machines that have
provided employment for
all of us for many years.
Today the spotlight falls
on one of these engineers,
Matt Taylor.
The spotlight swings slowly
around and lands this time
on Thayne Ewell. He has
been with Zipper for 3 and a
half years now as an engine
assembly lead.
Thayne is not far from
where he grew up in Lehi.
Thayne Ewell, Engines
Before working at AsHe has lived here in Utah
Matt Taylor, Engineer
phalt Zipper, Matt worked
his whole life. He has been
for about 5 years as a diesel mechanic, working on
married a total of 26.5 years and has 4 children. Before
trucks and heavy equipment.
coming to Zipper Thayne worked at Liberty Press as a
pressman.
Matt started his engineering career as an intern here
at Zipper in the summer of 2002 while he was going
When asked where his favorite vacation place is, he
to school. When he finished his schooling in 2006 he said Callao, Utah. For those of you who haven’t heard
joined the company full time.
of Callao, here is a brief history:
Matt and his wife moved here in 1999 to attend BYU.
They now have three kids with another on the way.
What kind of hobbies does Matt have? Matt likes
wood working, writing software, training for the triathlon and shooting. On his day off he usually trains
for the triathlon or works on his house.
Although vacations are few and far between, his
favorite places to relax are the beach or camping in
the mountains. He
also loves to swim,
kayak and snorkel.
Oh crap!
Callao is west of Fish Springs and north of Trout
Creek, on the old Overland and Pony Express route
south of the Gold Hill Mining area. In 1860, the Pony
Express established a station known as Willow Springs
at a time when gold was discovered in nearby Gold
Hill. In 1870, E. W. Tripp, his wife, and small son established a ranch there. In 1895 the name was changed
to Callao because there were several places named
Willow Springs that were previously established in
the territory. An old prospector who had been to Peru
imagined a resemblance to Callao, Peru and suggested
the name. For a while the old Lincoln Highway passed
through Callao. Today about twenty seven residents
live in Callao and it is the last town in Utah to use a
one-room schoolhouse.
Oh, by the way,
Matt has discovered
a new favorite food Thayne’s hobby is wood working. On his day off he
lately. . . sushi.
likes to go snowmobiling, 4
wheeling or dirt biking. His
What is the one
favorite food is….Pie!
thing you might not
know about Matt?
There is one thing one would
He actually has 4
never guess about Thayne.
college degrees!
His favorite band is…The
Beach Boys, of course!
THE LIGHTER
juicy
SIDE
tidbits
IDIOT SIGHTING:
I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an
airport employee asked, ‘Has anyone put anything
in your baggage without your knowledge?’ To which
I replied, ‘If it was without my knowledge, how would I
know?’ He smiled knowingly and nodded, ‘That’s why
we ask..’ Happened in Birmingham , Ala.
Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most
of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made
him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered
from bad breath. This made him ... a super calloused
fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
Mustache Growing Contest
CLOTHES DONATION
I just had a call from a charity asking me to donate some of my
During the month of March, many of the crew decided clothes to the starving people throughout the world.
to have a mustache growing contest. Some already had I told them to kiss off!! Anybody who fits into my clothes isn’t
one underway (Dave Fairholm) but others had to start
starving!!
from scratch. Nobody was actually crowned the winner
but all had fun growing them. Hardly anyone kept their
The Bathtub Test
mustache after the end of the contest (except Dave and During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the Director how do
Alan). It is said that wives had a lot to do with the deci- you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
sion to shave them off.
A New Grandmother Among Us?
Yes, it’s true. On March 4, Jamie Weston’s daughter,
Shannon, gave birth to a baby boy and Jamie’s first
grandchild. His name is Folsom Weston Boomgarden.
Is Jamie proud of him? Is the pope catholic?
Kellie is a Proud New Father!
Kellie and Sunshine Twitchell proud new parents of:
Amilea Joan Twitchell. 6 lbs 12 oz ––11:42 am
“Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a
Teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or
her to empty the bathtub.”
“Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the
bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”
“No.” said the Director, “A normal person would pull the plug.
Would you like a bed near the window or near the door?”
Happy Birthday!
These are the Birthdays
For April
Roger Comstock (07)
Stephanie Johnson (16)
Steve Wonacott (24)
Jamie Weston (25)
For May
Clarice Christiensen (10)
Brad Marshall (11)
Tyler Hansen (14)
Kenneth Haskell (22)
Alan Munson (27)
MUNICIPAL EDITION
JULY 2010
An Information Publication Especially for Owners and Future Owners of the Asphalt Zipper®
CONTENTS
Making Gravel
Roads Last Longer
Page 1.
4 Reasons Why You Should
“Zip” Your Gravel Roads
•
Advantages Using
Zipper’s Grind Box
by Jim Keller
Page 2
•
Page 3
•
Keeping Crews Safe
From Hidden Danger
Page 4
Almost every county in the U.S. has hun-
dreds of miles of gravel roads to maintain. Maintenance usually means grading off the washboards and
ruts, filling the holes and adding new gravel as needed.
That works…for a little while, but it has to be done
quite often on more heavily traveled roads to keep
them smooth. Now there is a better way.
do about 1 ½ miles of gravel road per day, including
compacting and grading.
2. SMOOTHER - Because a road treated with
the Asphalt Zipper® is rebuilt from the bottom up,
bumps, holes, washboards, soft spots and washouts
simply disappear. And with good compaction and a
lot of water, they won’t be back.
Who would have guessed the Asphalt Zipper would
come to the rescue of gravel roads, too? Customers
tell us there are main 4 reasons why they like to Zip
their gravel roads: Its much faster, roads are smoother,
they are a lot harder and it’s cheaper to do it this way.
3. HARDER - The Asphalt Zipper® mixes up the
1. FASTER - When we say “Zip” we mean full-
4. CHEAPER - Once you’ve seen a gravel road
With the Asphalt Zipper® you can totally reconstitute
the existing base or you can stabilize it by adding new
gravel and mixing it in. Customers tell us they can
And what did it cost you? Labor and fuel, that’s all!
THE WORLD LEADER IN PORTABLE RECLAMATION
depth. Anything else is just superficial and a sorry
waste of time, money and effort.
surface fines with the base combining material of all
sizes. When compacted this mixture creates a very
tight, solid base not possible with a motor grader
alone.
rebuilt using the Asphalt Zipper®, you’ll never even
think about doing it the “old way” again. Using this
method, a gravel road, without a wear surface, will
last much longer because it is solid, like cement.
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When done right there will be little or no dust. If
your road will be used for heavier traffic, an inexpensive chip seal surface will keep it smooth for years.
If even more strength is wanted or needed, Portland
cement, fly ash, lime or bituminous can be added to
the surface and mixed in with the Zipper. These additions will yield a base that is even more solid, suitable
for paving or chip sealing.
AZ-600B on Grind Box
4 Year Old Gravel Road Still Hard and Smooth
Gravel roads don’t have to be a dirty, dusty liability
that needs constant attention anymore. The Asphalt
Zipper full-depth process that works so well on asphalt is also an excellent solution for gravel roads as
well. Give it a try! We know you’ll like the results.
Advantages and Tips for
Using the Grind Box
by Jim Keller
Many customers asked Asphalt Zipper to develop a
way to make sure alligatored asphalt and thin chip
seal could be pulverized without creating chunks.
This was a difficult request because applications
around the country differ by region and one solution
doesn’t always work in every application. But our
engineers have developed an attachment designed to
contain asphalt chunks that might normally be ejected
when trying to pulverize thin or broken asphalt.
By containing the chunks, they impact against multiple breaker bars inside the grind box and dome,
producing a finer result. Chip seal had been very hard
to grind up into small
pieces because it was
light and easily ejected from the cutting
dome. The grind box with its one-way front flap and
heavy, adjustable rear baffle contains the big chunks
and provides a greater chance for them to be ground
up into very small pieces.
This attachment may not be suitable for every application, so each job should be evaluated to determine if
using the grind box is an advantage or not.
Advantages of using the Grind Box:
1.
Alligatored and thin asphalt can be pulverized
into finer material
2.
The grind box will keep chunks from flying
forward or out to the sides of the cut.
3.
The baffle of the grind box can be adjusted to
produce finer or coarser material.
4.
The skids of the grind box can be placed on
the surface being milled so the grind box and Zipper
are parallel with the surface and depth of cut can be
set more precisely.
5.
The grind box can be attached and detached
easily from the Asphalt Zipper.
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The front hinged opening swings in only one direction. This allows new crushed gravel or asphalt
chunks to be introduced into the grind box however
if chipseal plates or alligatored asphalt chunks are
thrown forward the opening will close, keeping the
unmilled pieces inside.
Less down pressure is required. Because of the
additional weight of the Grind Box and the extended
surface of the skids, less ground pressure is required
to reduce vibration of the Asphalt Zipper. Typically
down pressure as shown on the pressure gauge, can
be kept well under 1000 psi or in the lowest yellow
range on the gauge. The less down pressure used, the
less resulting wear on the skids.
Operator Checking Bit Condition
Check bit condition more frequently. Because the
Asphalt Zipper is now being used to not only cut
through the asphalt but to regrind and pulverize the
asphalt, accelerated wear of the bits, blocks and skin
of the cutterhead may be seen, depending on the material being processed.
Also, since the dome of the Asphalt Zipper will
now be filled with material, the water spray bar may
become clogged more easily with asphalt millings
and the water will not be able to reach the bits. More
frequent inspection of the bits is required when using
the grind box.
Operating the Asphalt Zipper with the Grind Box in
place, is very similar to operating without the grind
box. Depth control is adjusted in the same manner
with the box in place as without. The depth gauge
will have to be interpreted to account for the 7 ½ inch
difference cause by the grind box. For example, if the
rod end indicates 10 inches on the gauge, the actual
cutting depth is 2 ½ inches (10 – 7 ½ = 2 ½ inches)
Keep Your Crews Safe
When Grinding Asphalt
When the Asphalt Zipper repairs streets and roads,
there is the possibility of a hazard being created that
may not be readily apparent. The hazard is in the dust
cloud that is sometimes associated with the pulverizing job. The dust can contain crystalline silica, and
it can be deadly. Most crystalline silica comes from
quartz, and sand is almost 100 quartz. Fine particles
of crystalline silica can be created when asphalt containing rock and sand is pulverized. When a worker
inhales dust containing silica, those particles can scar
the lungs and cause a disabling, irreversible, and incurable lung disease call silicosis.
The good news is that silicosis is 100% preventable.
The key is to keep the dust out of the air and simply using water during cutting will reduce the dust
cloud and the amount of silica to which workers and
bystanders are exposed. Running water through the
spray bar on the Asphalt Zipper, with as little as 20
psi of water pressure will usually reduce the hazard to
acceptable levels. If your workers are still concerned
with the amount of dust they are breathing, half-mask
respirators with the proper filters provide good protection.
There are many construction tasks that can produce
silica, saw cutting without water in particular puts
workers close to the source for long periods. Drilling,
coring, scarifying and crushing can all create silica.
So watch out for other activities that create silica on
the job and look for ways to reduce the dust or to
avoid it.
Some states have enacted laws that prohibit dry
cutting. Check and make sure you’re in compliance.
For more information on silicosis and the danger from
airborne silica check with your state public health
service or look for information on the web from the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
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An Information Publication Especially for Owners and Future Owners of the Asphalt Zipper®
Purchase Your New
Asphalt Zipper Before the
End of 2011 and You May
Be Able to Deduct the
Entire Amount from
Your 2011 Taxes!
The tax code, Section 179 limits were increased in
2011.
If you have not met the limit for new equipment
purchased, you may be able to deduct the entire
cost of your new Asphalt Zipper® for your 2011 tax
return.
Check with your tax accountant to see if you qualify
for the Section 179 deduction for new equipment
purchased!
How Big Can An
Asphalt Zipper® Be
and Still Be
An Attachment?
by Jim Keller
The correct answer is 8 feet. Asphalt
Zipper® is proud to announce its
newest model! The AZ-800B.
Asphalt Zipper® now offers an 8 foot Zipper, and, yes, it’s still an attachment! Just
think of the production you could get
with an 8-foot wide Zipper!
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8-Foot Zipper shown recycling, stabilizing and widening a road shoulder
Some of you might be thinking: “8 feet? What size loader
would be able to lift it?” The
8-footer tips the scales at
about 12,000 pounds. If your
loader has a 4 yard bucket
that is 8 feet wide, it should
handle the AZ-800 with ease.
The AZ-800 was developed
for those Cities or Counties
who want to do large road
projects efficiently but don’t
want to pay the high prices
charged for the large, selfpropelled reclaimers.
AZ-800 shown finishing the reclamation of an entire city street
In some cases, depending on the size of the job, the
amount you would pay a contractor to bring in his big
self-propelled 8-foot grinder and do a week’s worth
of work, could easily pay for a new Asphalt Zipper®
AZ-800B.
Call today for pricing and delivery schedule. Or visit
our website at www.asphaltzipper.com to learn more.
Although twice as big as our proven 4-foot Zipper, it
has been engineered and built to the same exacting
standards and specifications. So you can be assured
of its long-lasting quality.
But what about power, you ask? We added a very
beefy Cummins diesel engine to the lineup. You can
now choose either the 203 hp turbo diesel or the new
260 hp turbo diesel with 675 and 730 lbs. of torque
respectively.
The Asphalt Zipper® was developed for full-depth
asphalt recycling, chip seal and gravel road reclamation. The 800 is no different. It will pulverize asphalt
to a total depth of up to 12 inches just like its smaller
6-foot, 4-foot and 3-foot brothers.
But instead of pulverizing over 4000 sq. ft. of asphalt
per hour, this machine is rated at over 8000 sq. ft. per
hour! And it can still be towed to the job site behind a
one-ton truck on its own trailer! No low-boy transportation charges!
If you’re a contractor with a large pipeline to open or a
municipality with a large inventory of roads that need
rehabilitating, Asphalt Zipper’®s new 8-foot Zipper
could be the machine you have been looking for.
AZ-800 shown on gooseneck trailer with water system
behind a pickup truck.
LIMITED TIME OFFER!
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or Asphalt Zipper® Water System between
December 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012 to
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Production on this machine is about 1,500 square
feet per hour in 4-6 inch asphalt.
The depth of the cut is hydraulically controlled as is
the side shift and tilt mechanisms. It also features
a top-opening hatch for easy bit inspection and
replacement.
The Zipper AZ-200 has been engineered to be
simple to use and inexpensive to own and operate.
AZ-200 shown here Zipping open a utility trench
The Skid Steer Zipper is Back...
And It’s Better Than Ever!
by Jim Keller
Our lineup is now complete. With the new AZ-200C
we now have a Zipper model from the 24-inch Skid
Steer model to the 8-foot model that fits on a large
loader and everything in between.
This new model features a John Deere 66 hp turbo
diesel that’s liquid cooled and boasts of a lot more
torque. We showed it at ConExpo in Las Vegas earlier this year and, frankly, it caused quite a stir!
Small construction companies who specialize in
jobs like parking lots, driveways and pipelines have
found this gutsy little machine to be very handy and
very affordable.
Call right now for pricing and more information.
Winter’s Coming!
Is Your Zipper Ready
for Cold Weather?
There was a lot of interest in an asphalt grinder that
will fit on virtually any skid steer machine. The
AZ-200C has the power to pulverize asphalt up to 8
inches thick in one pass. Don’t take our word for it.
Let us come and show you on your skid steer!
24” AZ-200C
Skid Steer Model
For some of our cooler weather customers, the
asphalt repair season is drawing to a close and it’ll
soon be snow plowing season again. This may mean
that your Asphalt Zipper® will be stored for several
months. If you’re getting ready to put your Asphalt
Zipper® away for the winter, here are some things to
consider:
This model features optional side shift/tilt if you
need it. It can tilt up to 9 degrees left or right for
custom profiling. In addition it can shift a total of
30 inches from left to right, ideal for precise milling
next to curbs and utilities.
1. Check the hours on the engine. Now consult your
service manual. If periodic maintenance is indicated,
it’s a good idea to take care of it before you store the
Zipper for winter. That way your Zipper will be ready
to go and will operate perfectly for you any time you
need it.
Our service is second to none in the industry because
we care.
2. Clean the cutter head and bits with Zipper Stripper
to dissolve stubborn asphalt deposits. (Call Customer
Service to order.) Test each bit to make sure each one
can rotate easily. Also, clean all asphalt from inside
and outside the drum.
If you take time to service your Zipper now, it will be
ready to go next spring when potholes make their
appearance. You may even have an emergency
pipe break this winter that your Zipper can help you
with. Did you know the Zipper is perfect for cutting
through frozen asphalt, too?
Now is the perfect time to
replace any damaged bits and
blocks. After thoroughly cleaning the cutter head, spray it
evenly and sparingly with a
light machine oil to prevent
rust.
3. Give the support bearing
plenty of grease. Grease the other grease points as
recommended in your service manual.
4. Check the radiator coolant. Make sure it is full and
has the proper 50/50 mix of antifreeze.
5. Secure all the tools and manuals so they are protected from water, ice and snow.
6. If the machine is to be kept outdoors or exposed
to the elements,
cover the machine securely
with the Asphalt
Zipper®® cover or
a good weatherproof and windproof tarp.
7. If you have an
Asphalt Zipper®
150 gallon or 300
gallon Water System, drain the tank and drain the
pump as best you can. Then pump antifreeze into
the pump to protect it against freeze damage.
8. Order new oil, fuel and air filters from Customer
Service so they will be ready for use in the spring. Be
sure to stock up on bits and other spare parts so the
Zipper will be ready to go when it’s needed by calling
toll free: 1-888-947-7370.
Got questions about any service or repair issues? Call
Customer Service any time for parts or expert advice.
The important thing to remember is to take good care
of your machine and it will certainly take care of you
for years to come.
Two mechanical engineers were standing at the base of a
flagpole, looking up.
A woman walks by and asks what they were doing.
We’re supposed to find the height of the flagpole, said one
but we don’t have a ladder.
The woman took a wrench from her purse, loosened a few bolts,
and laid the pole down. Then she took a tape measure from her
purse, took a measurement, announced, ‘Eighteen feet, six inches,
and walked away.
The second man shook his head and laughed. ‘Ain’t that just like a
woman! We ask for the height and she gives us the length!’
Portable Water Systems For Your
Loader or Backhoe
Select from 150 or 300 Gallon Tanks
Includes heavy
duty steel frame
that attaches to
pintel hitch on the
loader, 150 or 300
gallon tank, run
dry pump, electrical hookup and
heavy duty hose.
For Backhoe
Includes all of
the above but
with a frame that
attaches to the
rear bucket of
the backhoe.
For more information or pricing, please call
Customer Service at 1-888-947-7370