BRINGING THE BEST PAVEMENTS TO THE WEST

Since 2014, Polyco has improved the longevity of pavements across the Western United States.

Our innovative asphalt modifier, SigmaBond, sustainably enhances the performance of hot mix — from California and Arizona to Nevada and New Mexico and beyond. SigmaBond enables the use of more upcycled materials to create customized asphalt formulations that meet all state specifications. Incorporating end-of-life tires into asphalt pavements is not only beneficial for the environment, but also for the long-term performance of roads. SigmaBond is contributing to a sustainable infrastructure in the West today to ensure a brighter future for the region.

For Contractors

SigmaBond is easy to work with. Not only is it the only PG-TR that can be compacted with a pneumatic roller, it's compatible with standard paving equipment. Additionally, SigmaBond eliminates binder variability and manages viscosity when RAP is added.

For Terminal Operators

SigmaBond is versatile. It can be blended with any asphalt stream and offers indefinite storage stability with no physical changes. Additionally, SigmaBond reduces tank maintenance by eliminating tire rubber settlement.

For DOTs

SigmaBond is made to meet all state specifications. It is the only rubberized asphalt binder that improves low temperature performance with increased TR percentages. Additionally, SigmaBond enhances safety and performance, resulting in pavements that stay darker, longer.

SigmaBond Performs Across the Country

SigmaBond has been rigorously tested to ensure long-term performance. Time and time again, SigmaBond has been proven to significantly enhance fatigue resistance and thermal stability. 

  • On NCAT’s test track, PG76-28SR binder mixed with SigmaBond at 20%+ TR and 20% RAP resulted in no cracking after ~2 million ESALs and < 5mm of rutting.
  • An independent study by the University of Nevada, Reno found that SigmaBond samples with 10% tire rubber significantly increased cycles to fatigue, resulting in a 10% – 25% reduction in construction cost per lane-kilometer.
  • Binder tests performed at Polyco’s R&D facility showed resistance to thermal cracking, reduced block or fatigue cracking and a drastic improvement in low temperature performance.
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High-traffic performance in Southern California

A busy Santa Ana roadway was repaved in 2014 using a slurry seal incorporating SigmaBond in its TRMSS emulsion. Nearly a decade later, the SigmaBond slurry seal remains intact despite heavy traffic volumes. This project improved durability and consistency of the pavement without compromising performance.

Sustainable success for neighborhoods in Northern California

Multiple private communities near Sacramento and Stockton — including Rancho Murieta, Los Lagos and Brookside — recently utilized SigmaBond PG-TR binders for repaving projects. Contractors noted that SigmaBond provided comparable workability and pneumatic roller compaction to conventional binders. The half-inch dense graded overlays show no deformation to date and retain their dark black color.

Optimizing road construction in Arizona’s most populated county

Since 2014, Maricopa County has integrated SigmaBond into multiple paving projects to enhance performance and sustainability. SigmaBond PG-TR binders provide “plug and play” functionality, with contractors praising the product’s ease of use and performance.

Enhancing the performance of hot mix asphalt, sustainably.

For the paving industry, SigmaBond translates into sustainability, safety and cost savings. Pavements are better protected and stay darker and smoother longer — improving driving conditions for all. See how SigmaBond enables the use of more upcycled materials in the paving lifecycle to build a sustainable infrastructure.

 

Sustainable Success

  • The excellent performance of the first 3 years of the TRMSS in terms of no reflective cracking, no scuffing, no raveling and no bleeding indicates that the TRMSS would very easily offer another 4-5 years of excellent performance.
    City of Buena Park
  • We need to raise the bar as an industry — SigmaBond ensures that asphalt endures and performs.
    Hotmix Producer
  • The use of TR-modified asphalt as a tool to improve performance in California dense graded mixes is very exciting as we evolve to balanced mix design (BMD) and emphasize on improving the age and crack resistance of our pavements.
    Jeffrey Buscheck, R&D Engineering Manager at the UC Pavement Research Center

Insights

Our experts share their thoughts on asphalt sustainability, innovation, safety and creating a culture of care.

Honoring Excellence at the CalAPA Annual Awards Dinner

Recently, I joined industry leaders at the California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) Annual Awards Dinner, held at the historic Jonathan Club in downtown Los Angeles. This evening of camaraderie, celebration, and reflection showcased the achievements of key figures in the asphalt industry while also paying tribute to its storied past. A Night of Recognition and …

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Featured Article: Rubberized Binders for Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt

As the Director of Technical Sales at Polyco, I’m excited to share highlights from a recent collaboration with Skip Brown, a seasoned figure in pavement consulting and Dr. Peter Sebaaly, Director of the Western Regional Superpave Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. With a career spanning over four decades in the pavement industry, I’ve …

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