Stop Paying to Ship Water: Why Smart Contractors Are Switching to On-Site Bitumen Emulsion Production

If you are a road contractor, you know the drill: You win a tender, you schedule your crew, and then you pay a premium price to order Bitumen Emulsion from a chemical plant hundreds of kilometers away.

But have you ever stopped to calculate what you are actually paying for? Bitumen emulsion is typically 40% water and 60% bitumen. When you buy finished emulsion, nearly half of your transport cost goes toward shipping water—a resource you can get from a tap at your own job site for free.

At FEITENG, we are seeing a global shift. Contractors in Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America are moving away from buying retail materials. They are investing in their own production lines.

Here is why you should consider making the switch, and how Feiteng makes it easy.

1. The Math: Cut Costs by 30% Immediately

The economics of self-production are undeniable.

• The Old Way (Buying): You pay for the manufacturer’s overhead, their profit margin, and the expensive logistics of transporting liquid bulk tankers.

• The New Way (Producing): You buy bulk or drummed base bitumen (which is dense and cost-effective to ship). You mix it with local water and a small amount of emulsifier.

• The Result: Our clients report that the cost per ton of self-produced emulsion is 20% to 30% lower than market rates. For a standard road project, a Feiteng Bitumen Emulsion Plant can often pay for itself in less than 6 months.

2. Solve the “Supply Chain Nightmare”

Delays cost money. If your supplier is out of stock, or if their tanker breaks down, your paver stops, but your labor costs continue. By installing a GRL Series Bitumen Emulsion Plant (6-10 tons/hour capacity) on your site, you gain independence.

• Produce on Demand: Make exactly what you need for the next day’s work.

• Recipe Control: Need a Rapid Setting (CRS) emulsion for spraying? Or a Slow Setting (CSS) mix for slurry seal? With our Siemens PLC Control System, you can adjust the bitumen-to-water ratio instantly. You are no longer at the mercy of your supplier’s inventory.

3. The Feiteng Solution: A “Factory” in a Container

Many contractors hesitate because they think building a plant requires complex civil engineering. Feiteng has solved this with Modular Design.

Based on the technical specs of our GRL-6 Model:

• Compact Footprint: The entire unit (including the water tank, soap mixing tank, and colloid mill) measures just 6.6m x 2.2m. It is designed to fit perfectly inside a standard shipping container.

• Plug-and-Play: We pre-wire and test every sensor and pump in our factory. When it arrives, you simply connect the power and pipes. No heavy construction is required.

• The Heart of Quality: The core is our high-shear Colloid Mill. It grinds bitumen particles down to ≤5μm (microns). This ensures your emulsion is stable, consistent, and meets international AASHTO/ASTM standards.

(Note: To feed the emulsion plant, you will also need to melt drummed bitumen efficiently. Check out our YDST Series Bitumen Decanting Machine for a perfect match.)

4. From Cost Center to Profit Center

This is the strategic leap. Once you own a Feiteng plant, you produce more than you consume.

• Sell to Competitors: You become the local supplier for smaller contractors who can’t afford their own plant.

• Government Tenders: You can bid on supply-only contracts for municipal maintenance.

You are no longer just a “road builder”; you are a “material manufacturer.”

Conclusion: Own Your Supply Chain

In a competitive market, the winner is the one with the lowest costs and the highest reliability. Stop paying to ship water across the country. Start turning your local water into liquid gold.

Ready to see the ROI? Contact Us today. Tell us your local bitumen and electricity prices, and we will generate a free Profitability Analysis Report for setting up your own Feiteng Emulsion Plant.