Promoting Butyl and Bitumen – Specialized Technology for Highly Viscous Materials
Promoting butyl and bitumen imposes high demands on processing: The substances are strongly adhesive, highly viscous and often need to be processed under the influence of heat. Thus, well-coordinated processes, temperature control and precise delivery methods are crucial.
Butyl and Bitumen – Two Materials, One Requirement
Butyl is a synthetically produced rubber, primarily used in the industry as sealant or adhesive. Its exceptional elasticity and weather resistance make it versatile – from building sealing to vehicle manufacturing.
Bitumen, on the other hand, is a thick, black material processed from petroleum. It excels with strong adhesion and water resistance, making it a preferred choice for sealing in construction and road building. Both materials are indispensable in modern manufacturing – they seal, adhere, and protect under demanding conditions.
Where are Butyl and Bitumen Used?
Due to their specific material properties, butyl and bitumen are indispensable in numerous technical and industrial applications. Their ability to reliably seal and adhere makes them particularly versatile:
Construction Industry
Used as sealing compounds and adhesive tapes for sealing flat roofs, foundations, basement walls, and facades.
Automotive Industry
Used as butyl sealing tapes in body construction, for sound and vibration damping, and as a bitumen layer in underbody protection.
Aerospace Industry
Used in extreme temperature ranges for sealing and vibration isolation in sensitive components.
Electrical Engineering
Protecting sensitive components against moisture, voltage surges, and environmental influences through insulating coating with butyl.
Properly Promote Butyl and Bitumen – What to Consider
Butyl and bitumen pose special requirements when promoting: Both materials are strongly adhesive, viscous, and sensitive to temperature fluctuations. To ensure they are reliably processed, delivery processes must be precisely coordinated. Even minor deviations can lead to deposits, air bubbles, or interrupted material flow.
Key properties at a glance:
- High viscosity: Butyl and bitumen are extremely thick and difficult to pump.
- Temperature dependency: Especially bitumen must remain continuously heated; otherwise, it becomes brittle.
- Precision dosing: Essential for uniform processing, especially in automated processes.
A smooth material flow is only possible if these challenges are considered from the start. Clean results are achieved through a combination of temperature control, appropriate delivery methods, and precisely coordinated process steps.
How to Successfully Promote Butyl and Bitumen
To reliably promote butyl and bitumen, delivery processes must be carefully aligned with the properties of both materials. Typical solutions include heated pipelines, temperature-controlled drum emptying, and precisely controlled pumping systems.
Butyl is usually extracted directly from bags, cartridges, or steel drums and transferred into dosing systems. Both butyl and bitumen require a constant warming – for example, through heated hoses or heated pumps – to retain their flow properties. Only with this preparation can a stable, uninterrupted material flow be achieved, even under demanding production conditions.
Our Recommendation: Drum Melting Systems for Butyl & Bitumen
Our drum melting systems offer an efficient way to process butyl and bitumen directly from drums. They enable the controlled melting of materials and a consistent supply to downstream processes. Through constant heating, a clean material flow is ensured – a key requirement for processing highly viscous and temperature-sensitive media.
MD 200 HS Drum Melting Device by Deckert Anlagenbau
At Deckert Anlagenbau, we have specially developed the MD 200 HS drum melting device for processing high-viscosity materials such as butyl and bitumen. The system enables continuous delivery directly from 200-liter drums without prior decanting. The heated melting plate evenly warms the medium and transfers it gently into the process. With a temperature capacity of up to 200 °C, the MD 200 HS is ideally suited for industrial continuous operation – safe, efficient, and clean.
The advantages of our machine at a glance
Air bubble-free conveyance
- Consistent material flow for constant sealing quality
Seamless integration
- Direct connection to dosing systems or application systems
Stable temperature control
- Material-friendly and energy-saving
Non-stick coated, ribbed melting plate
- High melting performance and easy cleaning
More than technology – our service for your application
As the manufacturer of the MD 200 HS, we specifically support you in the safe and efficient conveying of butyl and bitumen – with a well-thought-out service package throughout all project phases:
Application-specific advice
We analyze your requirements around the conveyance of butyl and bitumen and advise you on the optimal solution.
Adaptation to material and process
Each system is tailored to the desired conveying medium, the container size, and the production conditions.
Professional commissioning and training
We ensure a safe start and familiarize your team with handling high-viscosity media.
Service, maintenance, and spare parts
Whether regular maintenance or quick spare part supply - we ensure that your conveyance remains permanently stable.
Your contact person
Do you have questions about our products or the application of our drum melters? Our staff will be happy to advise you.
Contact us now!
Deckert Anlagenbau has been developing systems for highly viscous materials for many years and supports companies from planning to operation. The systems can be integrated into existing production lines and adapted if necessary. Short coordination paths and high spare parts availability shorten downtimes and facilitate continuous operation.
Would you like to receive an offer, have another question about our system, or are unsure which solution is right for you? Then please feel free to contact us directly.