Asphalt

For over 50 years, the P.J. Keating Company has been manufacturing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). In the 1930s, our first plant in Fitchburg could mix 500 pounds of HMA at a batch. Today, our computerized plants at Lunenburg, Dracut, and Acushnet, Massachusetts and Cranston, Rhode Island can produce 20 tons per minute.

We have helped build major interstate highways, including I-495 and I-190, as well as Massachusetts state highway routes 2 and 128, known as "America's Technology Highway." In fact, you can't drive anywhere in our operating areas without traveling on P.J. Keating Company pavements.

Asphalt Calculator

The asphalt calculator helps you to estimate the HMA tonnage required for your job. To use the asphalt calculator, simply enter the width, length, and thickness (in inches) of your job. Next, click on the "Calculate" button. The calculator will estimate the number of tons of HMA that will be required. Click here to calculate.

 

 

Mixes

Base Course Mixes

• State Dense Binder

  Use as a base course on properly prepared soil sub-base for high- load bearing roadways and commercial parking lots. Minimum Lift Thickness 1 1/2"
  Maximum Lift Thickness 2 1/2"

• Driveway Binder

  Use as a base course on properly prepared soil sub-base for low to medium load-bearing driveways and parking lots.
  Minimum Lift Thickness 1 1/2"
  Maximum Lift Thickness 2 1/2"

Top Course Mixes

• State Top

  Use as a top course for high load-bearing roadways,
  parking lots and driveways.
  Minimum Lift Thickness 1 1/4"
  Maximum Lift Thickness 2"

• 3/8" Driveway Top

  Use as a top course for low to medium load-bearing driveways.
  Minimum Lift Thickness 1"
  Maximum Lift Thickness 1 1/4"

• 3/8" Parking Lot Top

  Use as a top course for low to medium load-bearing parking lots.
  Minimum Lift Thickness 1"
  Maximum Lift Thickness 1 1/4"

Special Mixes

• Sidewalk Top

  Use as a top course for sidewalk construction.
  Minimum Lift Thickness 1"
  Maximum Lift Thickness 1 1/4"

• Berm Mix

  Use for constructing bituminous concrete curbs.