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Date: November 04, 2009 10:37 AM
Author: adlsmt  
Subject: Asphalt potting

Is anyone using asphalt to pot assemblies? What temperature do you pour it at?

Thanks!

Craig

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Date: November 04, 2009 05:11 PM
Author: davef  
Subject: Asphalt potting


What is the advantage of asphalt versus potting compound?

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Date: November 05, 2009 12:46 PM
Author: adlsmt  
Subject: Asphalt potting


Other than low cost Im not sure there is any. All the major ballast manufacturers seem to use asphalt. It costs about $500 per ton.

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