What makes asphalt more durable, weather-resistant, and longer-lasting? Asphalt strength and lifespan are all about what you mix into the asphalt blend. For nearly 50 years, we have known that synthetic fibers have the potential to increase asphalt tensile strength. They provide better weight distribution and hold the pavement together more effectively than simple aggregate and bitumen blends. But which fibers offer the best performance? Enter Forta Fi, a cutting-edge solution to asphalt-reinforcing fibers that is both easy to use and powerfully effective. Forta Fi asphalt fibers increase your pavement's strength, temperature resistance, durability, and longevity.

What Is Forta Fi?

Forta Fi is an expertly developed blend of aramid and polyolefin fibers. It adds strength and flexibility to your asphalt blend. The fiber additive works effectively at high and low temperatures, scales easily for small and large projects, and distributes uniformly into the blend every time.

The polyolefin fibers melt into the blend to strengthen the material while the aramid fibers do not melt and serve to hold the aggregate together more effectively while providing the advantage of flexibility.

Forta spent years in the lab designing Forta Fi asphalt fibers to provide tensile strength, resilient modulus, Marshall Stability, and extreme temperature resistance to your asphalt. The fibers hold the pavement together, reducing the risks of cracks and holes. At the same time, the flexible and temperature-adaptive nature of the fibers ensures less running in hot weather and less cracking in cold weather.

Will Forta Fi Make My Project Take Longer?

No, Forta Fi adds smoothly to any asphalt mix. The fibers will distribute evenly on their own in any standard mixing environment from mix-in batches to massive drum plants. You can add Forta in-line and does not require extra time to insert or mix in with the asphalt blend.

You can add bags of Forta Fi fibers to your conveyor belt (the bags melt away). Also, you can dump Forta fibers into your on-site asphalt mixer easily without delays. The fibers always distribute evenly and have proven efficient when tested in every typical asphalt blending procedure.

Is Special Equipment Needed to Handle Forta Fi?

No. Most teams that use Forta Fi can add the bags of fiber to asphalt blends by hand. They can also use existing equipment or infrastructure. You can add Forta Fi to conveyor belts in bags or pour them into a mixer quickly and easily without special equipment.

However, Forta Fi does offer a trailer to make continuous blending easier on long-distance paving projects. For projects that require continuous asphalt blending. The Forta Fi trailer makes it easy and efficient to continuously add the right amount of fiber to your ongoing blend. The trailer ensures that no maintenance or clean-up is required to include Forta Fi asphalt fibers in these types of projects.

What Are the Benefits of Using Forta Fi?

• Increased Tensile Strength
• Even Weight Distribution
• Improved Temperature Resistance
• Enabling Thinner Asphalt Layers
• Preventing Cracks and Holes
• Longer Pavement Lifespan

Forta-Fi-ed Asphalt Pavement Services

Adding Forta Fi asphalt fibers to your paving project will provide better overall performance and reduce the need for repairs in the future. Each pavement Fora-Fi-ed with these advanced fibers will last longer and take less damage over time. If you are interested in new pavement infused with Forta Fi fibers or in asphalt repairs made stronger with Forta Fi,  Empire Parking Lot Services can fulfill your needs.
Contact us at 714-633-0300 to have our experienced team assist you with your next asphalt installation or repair project.