Road planning picks, also known as asphalt picks or milling picks, are used in road construction and maintenance to remove old pavement surfaces, typically during the process of road resurfacing or renovation. They are an essential tool for road planers, which are large machines that grind off the existing surface of the road.
These picks come in different sizes and shapes, depending on the type of material they're designed to cut through:
1. Carbide-Tipped Picks: These are the most common type used in road planing. They are highly durable and effective at cutting through asphalt, concrete, and other hard materials. Carbide tips are extremely hard and can withstand high temperatures and pressures, making them ideal for road planing tasks.
2. High-Speed Steel (HSS) Picks: These are less durable than carbide-tipped picks but are more affordable. They are suitable for softer materials like soil or lighter asphalt mixes.
3. Steel Blades: Sometimes…