Bitumen Drum Heater Decanter | Minevate  

The Bitumen Drum Heater Decanter is an essential industrial machine used in road construction, asphalt production and maintenance operations. Its primary function is to heat and liquefy solid or semi-solid bitumen stored in standard drums, ensuring it reaches the ideal viscosity required for asphalt mixing.

Minevate’s advanced decanter systems guarantee high efficiency, uniform heating, safe operation and continuous production, making them indispensable for modern infrastructure projects.

Working Principle of Minevate Bitumen Drum Heater Decanter

Designed for maximum durability and thermal performance, Minevate decanters use advanced heating technologies to melt bitumen efficiently:

1. Drum Loading Section

Standard 150–200 kg bitumen drums are placed onto the hydraulic loading system.

2. High-Efficiency Heat Transfer

Bitumen is heated using:

• Electric heating resistors

• Thermal oil heat exchanger system

• Conductive heating plates

• Fully insulated double-wall body

This ensures fast, uniform melting with minimal energy loss.

3. Controlled Bitumen Liquefaction

The drum-coated bitumen is heated to 120–160°C, where it begins to liquefy and flow into the lower collection chamber.

4. Stable Temperature Storage

The melted bitumen is kept in a fully insulated storage tank at the desired temperature for continuous plant operation.

5. Pumping & Transfer

The liquid bitumen is pumped via high-temperature-resistant transfer pumps to asphalt plants, mixing units or tankers.

Key Advantages of Minevate Bitumen Drum Heater Decanter

✓ High Thermal Efficiency

Uniform heat dispersion with minimized energy consumption.

✓ Continuous Industrial Operation

Heavy-duty design suitable for 24/7 production.

✓ Advanced Temperature Control

PID-controlled temperature sensors with ±2°C accuracy.

✓ Built-in Safety Systems

Overheating protection, thermal cut-offs, emergency stop systems.

✓ Low Operating Costs

Available with electric, thermal oil or diesel burners.

✓ High-Strength Construction

Heat-resistant steel body with premium mineral wool insulation.

✓ User-Friendly Maintenance

Modular design for easy access and servicing.

Application Areas

• Asphalt plants

• Road construction & maintenance units

• Mobile and on-site asphalt production

• Hot and cold mix asphalt manufacturing

• Bitumen stabilization projects

• Bitumen storage and transfer facilities

Minevate Bitumen Drum Heater Decanter Models