ARA is manufactured by the Japanese corporation TAC, sold by TAKIGAMI Steel Construction Co. LTD., and EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED in the Philippines by Diamond CMX. As of June 2021, ARA - Anti-Rutting Additive is the only accredited product in its category, having successfully undergone the Product Accreditation Scheme (PAS) pursuant to Department Order No. 189 Series of 2002. ONLY Diamond CMX is accredited by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to supply ARA to contractors. On 02 February 2021, the DPWH has issued a MEMORANDUM reminding concerned offices about the prohibition on the use of NON-accredited products and suppliers.
ARA - Anti Rutting Additive is a registered Trademark of Diamond CMX.
ARA was developed to prevent rutting of Asphalt. It is an additive to the asphalt mixture and it consists of several polymeric materials & multifunctional auxiliary agents. Combined with the asphalt mixture, ARA dramatically improves the bonding strength between the aggregates. ARA also demonstrates excellent flow resistance at a high-temperature range.
ARA is approved for use by the the DPWH through its Department Order No. 11:
ARA is fairly easy to use as can be seen in the construction method below:
In the Philippines, ARA already has a proven track record:
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