RAP Boss and RAP Boss Jr. Hit the Ground Running for Asphalt Recycling
RAP crushing systems prepare reclaimed asphalt pavement for hot mix asphalt production by reducing RAP to a consistent, controlled size, minimizing moisture content, and streamlining material handling prior to reaching the plant. When done well, RAP processing reduces costs, improves mix consistency, and supports sustainable asphalt production.
CWMF builds purpose-built RAP crushing systems designed to work as integrated parts of a plant workflow, not standalone units bolted onto an existing process. The RAP Boss and RAP Boss Jr. are the latest additions to that lineup, joining the Honey Badger Hammermill RAP Crusher and TremorShaker Scalping Screen.
New Portable and Stationary Recycled Asphalt Production Systems
The RAP Boss and the RAP Boss Jr. are portable or stationary, efficient, and make the most of asphalt recycling for optimal sustainability. The differences are size, scale, and price, offering options that suit our customers’ needs and preferences.
Sales Manager Wally Olson explains, “Our RAP Boss and RAP Boss Jr. recycled asphalt systems allow hot mix and crushed asphalt producers to minimize material handling, reduce or eliminate RAP crushing costs, and reduce RAP product moisture. Sustainability and cost efficiency are important to everyone, and these new systems streamline the production process for both plant development and ongoing operations.”
Both systems are available in portable and stationary configurations. The RAP Boss is designed for higher-volume operations that require greater throughput. The RAP Boss Jr. is a scaled-down version suited to smaller operations or producers entering RAP processing for the first time.
Building on Customer-Driven Innovation for Asphalt Recycling
Asphalt producers rely on our heavy-duty industrial equipment to process milled and recycled materials, which are mixed with liquid asphalt cement (AC) and other aggregates to produce high-quality recycled asphalt for paving. It’s a well-established industry that helps develop and sustain the world’s infrastructure, and we work to keep it fresh and add value all the time. We have a long history of innovation driven by customer input and deep technical expertise.
The new RAP Boss systems build on other such developments, including the Honey Badger Hammermill RAP Crusher. The Honey Badger has been in high demand since its launch in 2021, delivering an average return on investment at roughly 1/8 the cost of conventional RAP crushing operations. They also incorporate the Tremor Shaker™ Scalping Screen, which enables additional cost savings, extends equipment lifespan, and reduces the need for adjustments during operation.
Get the Scoop on Sustainability and the New Recycled Asphalt Systems
There’s plenty more information on all of the above throughout our website. If you want to dig in, check out these helpful pages and post all about asphalt recycling and the equipment that makes it possible:
Product Pages
- RAP Crusher Equipment
- RAP Boss Portable Crushed Asphalt Systems
- Honey Badger Hammermill RAP Crusher
- Tremor Shaker™ Scalping Screens
Insights
- Counter-Flow Plant to Calculate and Reduce Carbon Footprint
- Custom Plant Design-Build for Asphalt Suppliers JM Fahey Construction
- On the Surface: Asphalt Millings
- Creating Responsible Roads: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
- Recycling the Road
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Recycled Asphalt Processing FAQs
What is a RAP crushing system?
A RAP crushing system reduces reclaimed asphalt pavement to a consistent, controlled size for use in hot mix asphalt production. It typically includes a crusher to reduce material size, a scalping screen to separate oversized material, and a handling system to control material flow into the plant.
What is the difference between the RAP Boss and RAP Boss Jr.?
Both are portable or stationary recycled asphalt systems that minimize material handling and reduce RAP moisture. The RAP Boss is designed for higher-volume operations. The RAP Boss Jr. is a scaled-down version suited to smaller operations or producers newer to RAP processing.
What does the Honey Badger RAP Crusher do?
The Honey Badger Hammermill RAP Crusher reduces RAP to a consistent size before plant entry, improving material flow, reducing moisture impact, and supporting more predictable plant performance. It is purpose-built for RAP behavior and designed for inline integration with asphalt plant systems.
What is a scalping screen used for in RAP processing?
A scalping screen separates oversized material from RAP before it reaches the crusher, stabilizing feed and protecting downstream equipment. The TremorShaker Scalping Screen is designed to work as part of a coordinated RAP processing system rather than as a standalone screening unit.
Why does reducing RAP moisture matter?
Higher RAP moisture increases fuel demand and reduces heating efficiency in the drum. Reducing moisture before plant entry lowers energy costs and supports more consistent mix production.
