ReCharge™

Advanced Cold Mix Recycling Additive for RAP

ReCharge™ is a specially engineered additive system that transforms recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) into a pavement surface capable of accommodating traffic volume shortly after compaction. ReCharge activates aged-asphalt binder and restores its performance without adding heat. The resulting cold mix can be spread onto a surface and compacted similarly to a traditional hot mix asphalt. Within a few hours, the pavement is capable of supporting light traffic.

The latest addition to our ReSet® portfolio of age-regenerating products, ReCharge provides a cost-effective alternative to unpaved (dirt/gravel) roads.

ReCharge transforms RAP into real value, enabling the construction of new roads and ongoing maintenance, including patch/pothole repairs—all using 100% RAP without adding heat.

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Upping the Ante: Making Asphalt Pavements Age-Resistant

Working with Blacklidge presented opportunities for improvements that had not been previously considered. By mixing milled asphalt with ReCharge, we were able to provide a pavement surface that met all of our needs. The end product has the appearance of a hot mix asphalt surface course and costs a fraction of what a standard overlay costs. We are very pleased with the final product.

Charley Cotton, P.E.
Walton County Public Works
ReCharge has drastically reduced our production time and simplified our recycled asphalt mix to two materials: asphalt milling and ReCharge. We can now have 1 ton of recycled asphalt loaded on the truck within 30 minutes. It used to take over an hour!

Christopher W. Bryson, P.E.
City of Ridgeland

ReCharge and patch repair

ReCharge introduced to RAP

Mixing with front loader

Initial compaction phase

ReCharge during final compaction phase

Completed road using ReCharge and 100% RAP

Key Benefits

Restores original performance of RAP binder with no heat
Use in new road construction and/or resurfacing
Ideal for cold-mix/pothole and patch repairs
Cures quickly, supporting light traffic within a few hours after compaction
Can be applied using a traditional motor grader or paver — no special equipment required
Can be transported, spread and compacted without heat
Allows for job site mixing or off-site pre-mixing at pug mill or plant
Mix is stable enough to remain workable for several hours
Near year-round application
Eliminates moisture damage that impacts unpaved roadways
Improves structural capacity of low-volume roads
Total cost of ownership may be lower than continuous maintenance of unpaved roads

At Blacklidge, we help you build durable, safe and smooth roads with cutting-edge, quality products that ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget.