FORTA, founded in 1978, was the first producer to introduce synthetic fiber reinforcements to the U.S. construction market. Today, the company, based in Grove City, Pa., holds more patents than any other company in the industry and is recognized as a leader in synthetic fiber research and development, with successful applications around the world.
Building on its history of developing, testing, and producing fiber reinforcement blends for a variety of applications, FORTA has engineered a blend specially formulated to reinforce all working temperatures of asphalt mixes - Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA), and Hot/Cold Patch (PAT).
Building on its history of developing, testing, and producing fiber reinforcement blends for a variety of applications, FORTA has engineered a blend specially formulated to reinforce all working temperatures of asphalt mixes - Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA), and Hot/Cold Patch (PAT).
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FORTA-FI is a cost effective way to improve the durability and longevity of a variety of transportation applications. Thinner placement designs, saving money upfront on material costs while still achieving similar design life. Going Longer. Going Stronger with FORTA-FI is an affordable way to add value to your next asphalt project, and there are many ways in which 100% recyclable asphalt material meets your green building goals!
Cost-effective - superior performance with less asphalt thickness OR extended life by reducing rutting, raveling, and cracking. Material properties - improves tensile strength, resilient modulus, Marshall Stability and Flow, and others. As a truck stops, the fibers spread the force throughout the treated layer, reducing stress and fatigue where the tires meet the road.
FORTAfied asphalt is stronger asphalt, and builds tougher roads that are both safer, and more fiscally responsible. Today, more than ever, using time and material resources responsibly is everyone's goal. FORTA-FI is uniquely capable of reinforcing all asphalt mixtures allowing for either less asphalt or longer life, which translates into reduced processing, reduced labor, reduced time and reduced logistics thereby reducing overall project cost.
Today, more than ever, using time and material resources responsibly is everyone's goal. FORTA-FI is uniquely capable of reinforcing all asphalt mixtures allowing for either less asphalt or longer life, which translates into reduced labor, reduced roadway out of service time, reduced material usage, thereby reducing overall project cost.
FORTA-FI is a high tensile strength synthetic fiber blend formulated to reinforce asphalt mixes in both new construction or rehab projects. The mix of aramid and polyolefin fibers is designed to enhance your current mix design. Aramid fibers will not melt in the asphalt mix and are known for their strength and durability in both high and low temperatures.
