BearCat BC-502 Computerized Rate Controlled Distributor

Global Stabilization is the exclusive distributor for Bear Cat Manufacturing in Latin America and Canada

Computer Rate Control

CRC system controls the asphalt pump and monitors truck speed. distance traveled, flow rate and spray bar width. Exact and consistent spread rates within 0.01 gallon (± 1%) per square yard are achieved.

Controls

Operator controls all spray bar functions inside the cab. including On-Off control of spray in 1-foot increments, Wing lift and side shift of spray bar, Asphalt Valve sequencing for all spray/circulate functions, Mirror view positions, and the new Taper Switch function which cuts or ads spray valves in sequence for tapered shots across the spraybar.

Remote Curb side Mirror

The operator controlled mirror provides an unobstructed view of the spray bar position. The air operated mirror has 4 pre-set positions for instant adjustment from highway to job site. The mirror is extra large (11″ x 7″) for a better job site view.

Flush System

The on-board 30 gallon tank provides heated. reusable solvent for efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning of the spray system. Air operated computer controlled asphalt circulation valves and solvent flush valves automatically purge and flush the spray system and pump with a single cab control. At the end of the job, simply select Auto Flush and head for the barn while the computer flushes the system.

Breakaway System

Wings break away forward or backward to prevent damage. A small cotter pin holds the wing in position and shears in the event a wing hits an obstruction. Push the wing back into position, replace the cotter pin, and back to work with no mess. Limit switches prevent accidental spray when wings are in the upright position.

Retrofitting

BearCat manufactures 800 to 8000 gallon tanks or retrofits the SuperSpreadcr to your tank truck. We build many new systems on used trucks. We move old systems to new trucks. Older BC-501 spray systems can be upgraded to the BC-502 computer system. Rear assemblies (shown) can be shipped to remote locations and installed.

Tank

Constructed of 10 gauge steel with rolled heads and baffles. Mineral wool 2″ insulation with aluminum jacketing. Overflow well with 20″ manhole and rollover protection built to USDOT Specifications 49-CFR-173.247.

Heating

Heating system options provide a choice 0ne or two flues with LPG or diesel burner{s). Additional electric heat, both (AC Plug-in) and (DC continuous) are options as well.

Spray Bar

Full circulating spray bar with hydraulic wings. bar lift and shift. Wings break away forward or backward to prevent damage. Single, Double, and Triple Folding wings are available for extended coverage up to 24 feet.

Heated Asphalt Pump

BearCat’s positive displacement asphalt pump is built specifically for handling liquid road products. System includes all valves to load. tank circulate. bar circulate. spray. hand spray, and unload. Pumps are available in 300GPM, 400GPM (standard), 500GPM, and 600GPM (Crumb Rubber). The standard pump is jacketed and heated by engine coolant.

Spray Valves

Internal poppet spray valves are immersed in hot asphalt providing instant spray when valves open. Standard linkage or optional Tri-valve cylinders are used to actuate spray valve poppets.

Spray Bar Length

The overall bar length is optional from 12′ to 24′. Each spray bar is custom built and has a customer name when it is assembled on the spray bar fixture.

Wing Folds

Optional wing combinations with single, double, and triple fold combinations. Wings consist of an “inner” (first fold), “Mid” (second fold), and an “outer” (third fold). On a double fold the second fold is considered an “outer”.

Inner fold optional 2′ to 4′
Mid fold optional 2′ to 4′
Outer fold optional 1′ to 4′

Mechanical Spray Bar Linkage

“Standard linkage” is the original single air cylinder mechanically actuating three poppet valves. “Finger linkage” is the same design with release fingers to eliminate poppet valves in the cylinder actuation process.

Tri-Valve Manifolds

Optional Tri-cylinder poppet actuating manifolds replace the standard spray bar linkage for poppet valve control. Individual cylinders actuate poppets in an enclosed atmosphere. Poppet actuation is not affected by outside asphalt and road grime build-up. They are rugged in construction and require no adjustment. Fingers also available for selective actuation of poppet valves.

Line Markers

A single individual controlled spray valve mounted on the end of each wing. Used to mark intersections, turn radius, start and stop lines to make jobs look more profesional. A handy feature for spot patching and used to control overall width in 4″ increments. Line marker control in cab has a momentary spot control and inclusive with master control.

Packed or Sealed Pump

Left view shows the shaft seal of the pump as “packed”. a packed pump uses compressed graphite rope to seal the pump shaft. This is a old remedey for a high tempurare shaft seal. Rope packing requires a slight leak (2 drips per minute) to lubricate shaft. The right view shows the prefered “modified” or sealed pump. The seal is a high temp lip seal that rquires no maintenance. The term “modified” goes back to the old days when we purchased Roper pumps and modified them to accept the lip seal.

Bar Feed Hoses

Standard bar feed hoses are rubber. Rubber bar feed hoses (left view) are rated to 350° and are good for most aplications including intermittent use of paving grade or hot asphalt. For continuos or extended use of hot asphalt or rubberized asphalt, the stainless bar feed hoses (right view) are recomended.

Burners

Diesel are the most popular and heat fastest. Propane are popular for a cleaner burn. Propane requires additional frame space to mount the fuel tank as well require special fill trips. If you are building a small or short truck there may not be enough room for descent sized propane tank.

Load Hose

The hose trough on the tank is standard but it will show up empty if you dont choose a load hose. They come in different lengths, diameters, and rubber or stainless steel. You generally choose the same lenght as the tank. 2½”, 3″ and 4″ diameters are avialable. Be sure load valves are properly equiped when ordering 4″. Rubber hoses are rated to 350° and are good for most aplications including intermittent use of paving grade or hot asphalt. For continuos or extended use of hot asphalt or rubberized asphalt, the stainless hoses are recomended.

Side Load Valve and Swivel

An extra load valve added to the intake plubing and mounted at the back of the hose trough with a swivel. Nice feature for quick loading a storing of the load hose. Hose stays attached to the swivel at all times. Just grab the free end, pull it out of the trough and attach to transport. when finished, return free end back to the trough.

Hydraulic Spray Bar Latch

Replaces the hand bar latches for transport. Spray bar hanger supports take alot of abuse when trucks leave the line to return to the asphalt tanker to refill. This abuse compounds with a spray bar longer than 18′. With this option the opperator can hydraulically latch the bar up from the cab between trips.

Wet Tool Box

Wet tool box (left) mounted to the frame and sealed to store your wrenches and tools in a bath of cleaning fluid or diesel.

Nozzle box

Nozzle box (right) contains a screen basket divided into 4 sections that stores your nozzles in a solvent bath for easy removal. Basket hooks on the side of box for drainage. Below is a covered glove box.

Pull Trailer

The 4500 gallon pull trailer gives you an additional 3800 gallons legal regardless of truck size.