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• Cleaning your machine after using it will extend its lifespan
• Always check the line striping machine's pressure settings
• Have your line striper serviced by professionals only

Sealcoat spray systems and crack filling machines are far from cheap, so it's only natural that you'd want them to last for many years. So how do you get the most out of your old asphalt equipment? Read our blog below to learn more.

The sealcoating season has drawn to a close, and it's time to put your sealer spray system in storage. But there's more to winterizing your sealcoat equipment than just putting it in your garage. Here are some tips on how to clean your sprayer, tank, and hoses so you can get them ready for spring.

After mixing the sealer inside a 55-gallon drum, it's now time to get your asphalt sealcoating machine ready. Follow these instructions to a T for a hassle-free operation. 

Crack filling machines are easy to use, and make sure that you and your crew are efficient. But do you know how to use it properly so you can get the most out of it? If the answer is no, then check out our tips below to learn how to use a crack filling machine the right way.

The prices of many commodities and raw materials have steadily increased over the past months, and unfortunately, the asphalt industry is one the hardest hit. We're being hammered by price increases in raw materials used in asphalt equipment and supply manufacturing, including plastic, natural rubber, steel, and paint.

Failure to conduct proper maintenance can make a machine less productive, less effective, and result in equipment downtime. It can also affect job quality. Doing the little things throughout the season will help keep your equipment operating at peak efficiency, allowing you to make more money. In this post, you will learn how to maintain sealcoat sprayers and push melter applicators.

You’ve got your spray system, you’ve got your sealer, you’ve surveyed and prepped the surface of your asphalt, and you're eager to get started. Now all that’s left is to get that sealcoat spray system ready to work, and you’ll be able to start applying sealer to an asphalt surface to protect it from the elements.

It’s very important to prime your spray system before sealcoating a property for a variety of reasons; to keep your unit in top shape, avoid blockages and keep it running smoothly. Here are the best ways to do so. Whether you have the AK Drum Spray System, the AK Tote Spray System, or the AK130 Residential Sealcoat Sprayer, we’ve got you covered.

Have you suddenly lost pressure at the spray tip of your sealcoating machine? There are a few different reasons why this can happen.

Updated for 2023: When this article was written, the most popular sealer was a coal tar concentrate. This is now updated for 2023! Coal tar sealer has been banned or restricted in many states and municipalities, and asphalt emulsion sealer is now the most popular.