Elastiko® ECR Dry Process Rubberized Asphalt | Asphalt Plus
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Proven Rubberized Asphalt. Built for Real-World Paving.

Elastiko® ECR Dry Process Rubberized Asphalt delivers the performance of polymer-modified pavement — without the cost, complexity, or plant disruption.

Over 2 Millions Tons Laid Performs in All Climates Used on All Road Types

Elastiko Rubberized Asphalt - Not New. Not Risky. Already Working.

Elastiko® ECR has been successfully placed for over a decade, delivering smoother, quieter, and more durable pavements — while simplifying plant operations!

Elastiko ECR mainline paving

Rubberized Asphalt: How It’s Made

Elastiko is applied to the rubber in order to improve the handling and workability characteristics of the mix.

Plant producing Elastiko ECR asphalt

Rubber Asphalt vs Polymer

Elastiko rubber asphalt-modified mixes exhibit similar rutting and cracking resistance to polymer-modified mixes.

Dry process rubberized asphalt being placed

Wet Process vs Dry Process

Rubberized asphalt has emerged as an innovative solution for improving durability and performance, with dry process simplifying plant operations.

How Dry Process Rubberized Asphalt Works

A chemically engineered crumb rubber product called Elastiko ECR is fed into your plant during mix production, just like a fine aggregate. The heated binder reacts with the ECR during mixing, storage and transport. The delivered mix lays and performs like a polymer-modified pavement, but at a fraction of the cost.

Step 1

Transport Rubber Into Fiber Unit

Feed bulk bags of crumb rubber into the fiber feed unit to meter material into the RAP collar.

Step 2

ECR is Injected Into RAP Collar

Elastiko-treated crumb rubber is injected into the RAP collar to mix with aggregates, similar to polymer addition.

Step 3

Lay Just Like Standard Mix

ECR asphalt is produced and laid just like a standard hot mix asphalt design using familiar equipment.

Why Contractors Are Adopting Elastiko ECR

Polymer performance. Dry process simplicity. Proven results.

Roller compacting Elastiko ECR asphalt

Field-Proven Performance That Matches Polymer

For every one lane mile of Elastiko modified asphalt laid, approximately 800 tires are kept out of landfills. Agencies gain better use of natural resources and reduce waste going to landfills.

Close-up of rubberized asphalt surface

Improves Rutting and Crack Resistance

Dry process ECR is better able to handle the stresses of heavy traffic, extreme temperatures, and frequent freeze–thaw cycles. The rubber particles reduce the likelihood of rutting and cracking.

Diagram of Elastiko ECR dry process system

Benefits of ECR Dry Process Asphalt

ECR reduces the cost of a two grade bump by an estimated $2–$4 per mix ton. It can help your plant run faster compared to many polymer-modified mixes: lower mix viscosities permit 10–15% faster plant throughput. It also generates less waste, with mixes leaving the truck with almost no residue in the bed.

ECR Makes Your Plant Run Faster

Lower mix viscosities permit 10–15% faster plant throughput.

ECR Generates Less Waste

Mixes leave the truck with almost no residue in the bed, reducing truck cleanout waste.

10–20% fewer roller passes

This is rubberized asphalt designed for production, paving, and profit.

Works Well in Thinlay Applications

Compared to standard unmodified hot mix asphalt, ECR pavements can achieve greater durability with thinner lifts.

See ECR In Action by State

Asphalt Plus engineered rubber has endured a wide range of harsh climate and road use conditions. In spite of those tough situations, Asphalt Plus has performed impeccably well with nearly 2 million tons of placed dry mix asphalt.

Farm and Fleet parking lot paved with Elastiko ECR TEXAS
Commercial center paved with rubberized asphalt GEORGIA
Highway mainline rubberized asphalt project WISCONSIN
Municipal roadway with Elastiko ECR asphalt ILLINOIS

Questions About Elastiko ECR Dry Process Rubberized Asphalt

Will ECR work with my existing plant?
In most cases, yes. Elastiko ECR is designed to be introduced like a fine aggregate through a fiber or feeder unit into the RAP collar. Our team can review your plant configuration and recommend the optimal setup.
Do I need new binder tanks or special agitation?
No special binder tanks or agitation equipment are required. Rubber is added at the plant in dry form, simplifying operations compared to many wet process systems.
How does performance compare to polymer-modified mixes?
Testing and field experience show that Elastiko ECR offers rutting and cracking resistance similar to polymer-modified mixes, with added sustainability benefits from recycled tire rubber.
Can I use ECR in colder climates or during shoulder seasons?
Yes. ECR mixes are engineered for improved workability and compaction, helping contractors achieve good density at cooler temperatures and extend the paving season.

Ready to See What Elastiko ECR Can Do for Your Next Project?

Share your project, mix design goals, and plant setup, and the Asphalt Plus team will help you evaluate whether Elastiko ECR dry process rubberized asphalt is the right fit for your roadway or parking application.