High-Quality Solid Bitumen Melter for Carbon Industry - China Suppliers & Factory for Efficient Production
Solid Bitumen Melting Equipment – Detailed Product Description
The solid bitumen melting equipment professionally manufactured by our company is an energy-efficient industrial melting unit engineered for high-standard industrial applications. It is widely used in carbon and graphite product fabrication, carbon material production, polymer modified bitumen processing, road construction and civil engineering. This vertical tower-style melting system is developed for continuous thermal melting of large-block and bulk solid bitumen. It effectively addresses numerous drawbacks of conventional bitumen melting equipment, including low thermal efficiency, uneven heating, material aging and excessive floor space occupation, and delivers a stable supply of high-quality molten bitumen for diverse industrial production lines.
Optimized multi-loop heat exchange pipe network is adopted inside the equipment, lifting the overall heat transfer coefficient by more than 30% compared with traditional melting devices. Supported by a uniform medium circulation system, solid bitumen receives steady and balanced heating throughout the melting process. This core design successfully prevents common problems triggered by high-temperature melting, such as local overheating, thermal cracking and bitumen degradation. The inherent physical and chemical properties of bitumen are fully preserved, substantially raising the qualified rate of finished products.
The melting unit features a compact vertical three-dimensional structure that greatly cuts down floor space requirements. It is especially suitable for factories with limited workshop space or production lines requiring modular integrated installation. In terms of intelligent control, the equipment is fitted with high-precision temperature sensors and professional anti-sedimentation stirring assemblies. It can adjust and stabilize molten bitumen temperature in real time to satisfy varying process requirements. The homogenizing stirring function guarantees well-distributed composition and outstanding fluidity of liquid bitumen, supplying dependable raw materials for subsequent processing procedures.
For energy conservation and environmental protection, the whole machine is equipped with fully enclosed thermal insulation layers and eco-friendly sealing structures. Heat loss is considerably reduced, and leakage of flue gas and hazardous substances is prevented, enabling low-energy-consumption operation and standardized clean production. In addition, the distinctive distributed bottom discharge outlets avoid accumulation of residual materials and ensure smooth, rapid and continuous transportation of molten bitumen.
This equipment boasts extensive application scenarios: preheating and melting of bitumen binders and impregnants in the electrolytic aluminum industry; supply of molten bitumen for prebaked anodes and cathode carbon blocks; pre-stage melting for PMB, rubber-modified bitumen and base materials of waterproof membranes; as well as on-site continuous liquefaction of hard block bitumen for road and construction engineering projects.
Product Specifications
| Melting capacity | 0.1 to 10 t/h |
| Processed material | Solid modified asphalt |
| Feed particle size | 0 to 6 mm |
| Softening point of solid asphalt (Worthington method) | 100 to 115℃ |
| Viscosity of asphalt after melting | 300 to 700 mpa·s (180℃ to 200℃) |
| Density of asphalt after melting | ~1220 kg/m3 |
| Heating medium | Heat transfer oil |
| Heating medium temperature | 240 to 260℃ |
| Allowable working pressure | 0.8 Mpa |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It is suitable for carbon and graphite product fabrication, polymer modified bitumen (PMB) processing, the electrolytic aluminum industry (for anodes and cathode carbon blocks), waterproof membrane manufacturing, and road construction civil engineering projects.
The unit adopts an optimized multi-loop heat exchange pipe network combined with a uniform medium circulation system and anti-sedimentation stirring assemblies. This ensures steady, balanced heating that prevents local overheating, thermal cracking, and material aging.
The equipment delivers a production melting capacity ranging from 0.1 to 10 t/h. It utilizes heat transfer oil as its primary heating medium operating at temperatures between 240℃ and 260℃.
Yes, its vertical three-dimensional tower structure significantly reduces footprint requirements, making it ideal for compact factory spaces or modular integrated installation lines.
The equipment processes solid modified asphalt with feed particle sizes ranging from 0 to 6 mm and asphalt softening points between 100 and 115℃ (Worthington method).




