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Insulated tank with burner/heater to keep bitumen at spraying temperature.

Small hinged door giving access to inspect collected material inside the hopper. Used to check fill level and debris type without tipping the load.

Electric heating elements applied to external mirrors to prevent fogging and frost. Improves visibility during winter night operations.

Sensor indicating when hopper is nearing full.

Bitumen sprayer bar fitted with electric or fluid heat tracing. Ensures all nozzles deliver binder at a constant temperature for uniform coverage.

Sensor-based alarm that sounds when the hopper reaches its maximum safe load. Prevents overfilling which can reduce suction efficiency or damage hydraulic rams.

Water-heating element integrated into the wash-down circuit. Enables effective cleaning of oily residues during winter maintenance.

Lockable prop rod that secures the raised hopper during maintenance. A mandatory UK safety requirement under PUWER regulations.

Water delivery line wrapped in heat tracing to prevent freezing in winter. Keeps dust suppression working during overnight frost conditions.

Mesh barrier inside hopper to protect fan and separate fine dust from bulky waste.