Libyan Client Purchases XINYU LB1200 Fixed Type Asphalt Mixing Plant: A Successful Cooperation Case

Asphalt Mixing Plant: Essential Equipment for Libya’s Road Reconstruction

Asphalt mixing plants are the cornerstone of road construction and reconstruction, responsible for producing high-quality asphalt concrete by scientifically proportioning aggregates, asphalt, and fillers. XINYU MACHINE’s LB series fixed type asphalt mixing plants, especially the LB1200 model, are designed with a highly integrated structure. It encompasses core systems including a high-efficiency cold aggregate supply system, energy-saving drying system, stable hot aggregate elevator, precise screening system, accurate weighing system, powerful mixing system, and advanced dust removal system. This equipment is well-suited to meet Libya’s diverse road construction needs, ranging from the restoration of war-damaged highways to the construction of new municipal roads and rural access roads.

Typical Applications

• Highway reconstruction: The continuous and efficient mixing capacity of the LB1200 ensures the timely supply of asphalt mixture for large-scale highway repair projects, which is crucial for Libya’s efforts to rebuild its damaged transportation network.
• Municipal road construction: With its fixed installation design, the plant provides stable production for urban road expansion and renovation, improving the overall traffic conditions in Libyan cities.
• Rural road paving: The cost-effective configuration of the LB1200 helps reduce the construction cost of rural roads, promoting the development of rural transportation in Libya.
• Airport apron renovation: The plant’s precise temperature control function guarantees the quality of special asphalt mixtures required for airport apron projects, meeting the high standards of aviation infrastructure.

Libya’s Infrastructure Reconstruction Drives Demand for Asphalt Mixing Equipment

After years of instability, Libya has entered a critical phase of infrastructure reconstruction. The Libyan government has launched a “National Road Reconstruction Plan (2024-2030)”, aiming to repair and rebuild more than 3,500 kilometers of highways and 5,000 kilometers of municipal and rural roads. According to local industry data, the demand for asphalt mixing equipment in Libya increased by 42% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Among them, fixed type asphalt mixing plants with a production capacity of 80-120 t/h have become the most popular choice for construction enterprises, as they can balance production efficiency and long-term operational stability, which is in line with Libya’s long-term infrastructure construction needs.

Technical Highlights of XINYU LB1200 Fixed Type Asphalt Mixing Plant

High-Efficiency Drying System

The LB1200 adopts a four-pass drying drum design, which significantly improves the heat exchange efficiency. Compared with traditional three-pass drums, the thermal efficiency is increased by 25%, and fuel consumption is reduced by 18%. This design is particularly suitable for Libya’s local aggregates, such as limestone and gravel, which have high moisture content, ensuring stable and efficient drying of aggregates.

Intelligent Control and Management System

• The plant is equipped with a high-performance PLC control system from Siemens, which can realize real-time monitoring and control of production parameters such as aggregate ratio, asphalt temperature, and mixing time. The real-time data transmission function allows managers to grasp the production status remotely through a mobile app or computer.
• The automatic compensation function for aggregate ratio ensures that the error of the mixing ratio is less than 0.3%, effectively guaranteeing the quality of asphalt concrete.
• The self-diagnostic system can quickly identify faults in key components such as motors, reducers, and sensors, and send fault alerts to maintenance personnel in a timely manner, minimizing equipment downtime.

Environmental Protection and Adaptability Upgrades

• The optional RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) exhaust treatment system can remove more than 98% of volatile organic compounds and harmful gases in the exhaust gas, fully complying with Libya’s latest environmental protection standards and the EU CE certification requirements.
• The dust removal system uses a pulse bag filter with a high filtration efficiency of 99.9%, which effectively controls dust emissions during production, protecting the local ecological environment.
• The equipment’s electrical system is designed with dual voltage compatibility (380V/50Hz and 415V/50Hz), which is perfectly adapted to Libya’s unstable power supply environment. In addition, the plant is equipped with a voltage stabilization device to ensure stable operation of the equipment under voltage fluctuations.

Client Witnesses XINYU’s Strength Through On-Site Inspection

LibConstruc, one of Libya’s leading engineering and construction companies, which is responsible for the reconstruction of the Tripoli – Benghazi Highway, conducted a strict on-site inspection of XINYU MACHINE’s factory before signing the contract. The client focused on the following aspects during the factory acceptance test:

High-Temperature Resistance Test

Libya has a typical desert climate with summer temperatures often exceeding 45°C. The LB1200’s cooling system was tested at 50°C for 72 hours, and the temperature of key components such as the mixing host and hydraulic system remained within the normal operating range, verifying the equipment’s adaptability to high-temperature environments.

Durability Verification

The client checked the brand and quality of key components of the equipment. The LB1200 uses world-renowned brand components, including SKF bearings for the rotating parts, Schneider electrical components, and Cummins diesel generators (for emergency power supply), which greatly improve the equipment’s service life and reliability.

Local Material Adaptation Test

The client brought local aggregates (limestone and gravel) to the factory for a trial production. The LB1200’s aggregate pre-screening system effectively removed impurities and unqualified aggregates, and the mixing host fully mixed the aggregates and asphalt, producing asphalt concrete that met the Libyan highway construction standards.

“The LB1200’s excellent adaptability to local high-temperature environments and local aggregates, as well as its intelligent control system that can ensure production quality, were the key factors that made us decide to cooperate with XINYU,” said Mohammed Al – Mahmoud, the Chief Engineer of LibConstruc.

Project Implementation and Comprehensive Operational Support Plan

The XINYU LB1200 fixed type asphalt mixing plant will be deployed in the Tripoli – Benghazi Highway reconstruction project, which is one of the key projects in Libya’s “National Road Reconstruction Plan”. To ensure the smooth operation of the equipment, XINYU MACHINE has formulated a comprehensive support plan:

Pre-Operation Services

• Provide professional on-site foundation design guidance. According to the geological conditions of the project site (such as desert sand soil), XINYU’s engineers will customize the foundation design plan to ensure the stability of the equipment installation.
• Conduct climate-specific parameter presets for Libya’s high-temperature and dry climate. For example, adjust the drying drum’s rotation speed and fuel injection amount to optimize the drying effect of aggregates in high-temperature environments.
• Provide detailed equipment installation drawings and technical documents, and send professional engineers to the site to guide the installation and commissioning of the equipment.

Operational Guarantee

• Arrange 2 senior engineers to stay on the project site for 1 month to supervise the initial mixing process, help the client’s operators master the correct operation methods, and solve any problems encountered during the initial operation.
• Set up a bilingual (Arabic – English) 24 – hour service hotline. Once the client encounters equipment failures or technical problems, they can get timely support from XINYU’s technical team.
• Establish a spare parts warehouse in Tripoli, Libya, storing common spare parts such as filters, bearings, and electrical components. This ensures that the client can obtain the required spare parts within 24 hours, reducing equipment downtime due to lack of spare parts.

Value-Added Services

• Establish a local asphalt mix ratio solution database. Based on Libya’s local aggregate characteristics and road construction requirements, XINYU’s technical team will provide customized asphalt mix ratio solutions for different road sections (such as highway mainlines, ramps, and rural roads), helping the client improve the quality of road construction.
• Launch an operator certification training system. XINYU will organize regular training courses for the client’s operators, covering equipment operation, maintenance, and safety knowledge. After passing the assessment, the operators will receive a certification, improving their professional skills and operational safety awareness.

Prospects for In-Depth Cooperation in the Libyan and North African Markets

Taking this successful cooperation as a starting point, XINYU MACHINE plans to further expand its business in the Libyan and North African markets. In the future, XINYU will focus on the following aspects to deepen cooperation:

Develop Desert-Type Asphalt Mixing Plants for North Africa

Develop a desert – type asphalt mixing plant specifically for the North African market. This plant will be equipped with a more powerful cooling system and a sand – proof device to better adapt to the harsh desert climate in the region.

Establish Local Road Construction Technology Research Center

Collaborate with local universities and research institutions in Libya, such as the University of Tripoli, to establish a “Road Construction Technology Research Center”. The center will conduct research on local road construction technologies and asphalt mix ratio optimization, providing technical support for Libya’s infrastructure construction.

Promote Intelligent Construction Technologies

Promote the application of intelligent construction technologies in Libya. For example, develop a BIM – based road construction management system that integrates the operation data of asphalt mixing plants, construction machinery, and road quality detection equipment, realizing intelligent scheduling and management of the entire road construction process.

XINYU MACHINE is committed to becoming a reliable partner for Libya’s infrastructure reconstruction, providing high – quality equipment and professional services to help Libya build a more efficient and stable transportation network.