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PAVING INNOVATIONS [Asphalt Contractor, The](Asphalt Contractor, The Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Terex CR652RX Remix Paver The CR652RX Remix Anti-Segregation System paver is a rubber-tire, 10-foot mainline paver capable of paving widths reaching 30 feet. * Outboard drive spreading augers anda new generation Remix AntiSegregation System fight both material and thermal segregation * Drive and screw auger arrangement eliminates the center gearbox drive and the need for reversing augers * Two counter-rotating augers feature a constant, 12-inch diameter and variable-pitch design * Feature frame raise and a three-point suspension system WRITE IN 22 ON INQUIRY CARD Roadtec E-Series Shuttle Buggy MTV The new Roadtec ?-series Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle has enhanced conveyor wear resistance, which will lower contractors' operating costs. * Adjustable width front hopper * Dual operator stations * Mix storage functionality has been improved with the addition of bindicators, devices which show the paving crew how much mix remains in the hopper * 950-hp CAT C-27 ACERT Tier IV diesel engine WRITE IN 25 ON INQUIRY CARD Hamm H20i Compactor The Hamm H20i features a 215-hp Deutz 6-cylinder diesel engine that satisfies the stringent Tier 4Í/EU IIIB/MLIT Step 4i requirements. * Hammtronic electronic machine management system * Available with smooth drum, padfoot segments or padfoot drum * HCQ-GPS navigator enables all-around supervision and documentation of compaction in order to ensure uniform compaction * Intuitive operation with all important displays and operating elements positioned on the operating console for easy access WRITE IN 26 ON INQUIRY CARD Weiler P385 Asphalt Paver Weiler enters the commercial-class asphalt paver business with the 18,000-pound P385 paver powered by an 83-hp Cat C3.4 diesel. * 3,000-pound electrically heated screed with angle-of-attack adjusters on the extensions, extension-height adjusters and even manual slope adjustment (powered slope is optional) * Screed can be extended to pave 15-feet 8-inch widths all with a single slide point on two 2 3/4-inch-diameter slide tubes for rigidity * Multiple seating positions, replaceable wear plates and a 9-ton hopper WRITE IN 29 ON INQUIRY CARD Caterpillar AP1000E and AP1055E Asphalt Pavers The AP1000E and AP1055E asphalt pavers feature a powerful 225-hp C7.1 or C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology. The C7.1 engine utilizes the building blocks of ACERT, including the Cat NOx Reduction System and Cat Clean Emissions Module, to comply with Tier IV Interim/Stage IUB emission standards. * Dual operating stations with Advisor Monitoring System (AMS) and tilting consoles * Mobil-Trac undercarriage or wheel undercarriage system * High ambient temperature, top-mounted cooling system * 25- or 35-kW hydraulic generator * Advanced material-handling system with independent auger and conveyor controls * PAVE, TRAVEL and MANEUVER propel/steering modes * Choice of vibratory screeds with paving widths up to 26 feet 4 inches * Available factory-integrated Cat Grade and Slope guidance system and optional Product Link system WRITE IN 30 ON INQUIRY CARD Case Highway Rollers Case entered the highway compaction market with introduction of the DV207, DV210and DV213 double drum asphalt rollers at 57, 66 and 83 inches wide and operating weights up to 28,725 pounds. * Dual amplitudes, dual frequencies and centrifugal forces meet the needs of any paving specification, from coarse bases to hot-mix asphalt surfaces. Independent drum vibration control, combined with two operating frequencies, provides the best possible compaction productivity * Hydrostatic drive is standard for all DV Series models * Efficient Cummins diesel engines and 55-gallon fuel tanks * All three models feature large capacity, corrosion-free, water tanks with multi-stage filtration systems * Articulated frame delivers a tight turning radius for working in confined areas * DV213: 83-in. drum width; 28,726-Ib. operating weight; 130 hp * DV210: 67-in. drum width; 22,928-Ib. operating weight; 99 hp * DV207: 57-in. drum width; 16,226-Ib. operating weight; 80 hp WRITE IN 33 ON INQUIRY CARD Volvo PF6170 Asphalt Paver The PF6170 highway-class paver has a level-load suspension design that uses the two drive wheels and the center of the bogie hydraulic system to provide even ground contact for stability. * Standard two-wheel front-wheel assist or optional four-wheel front-wheel assist * 10-foot screed width and a maximum paving width of 26 feet * 14.4-ton hopper * 205-hp Cummins Tier III engine WRITE IN 34 ON INQUIRY CARD Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System The CCS900 Compaction Control System 3D Compaction Control System is now available for asphalt compactors. * Eliminates much of the guesswork involved in asphalt paving operations and helps achieve a more consistently compacted surface to target design density * Provides visual indications for the operator to roll a more efficient pattern, which can lead to increased productivity and fuel savings * Real-time temperature maps for the operator to find the optimal window for compactiont * Verifiable as-built information transferred via two-way data sync for documentation and timely payment WRITE IN 36 ON INQUIRY CARD A Road Widener Skid-steer Attachment The Road Widener can be used for work on road shoulders, driveways, trails and paths. * Handles widths of 1 to 3.5 feet and can disperse a 20-ton truckload of gravel in minutes at speeds of over 12 mph * Width, height and flow hydraulically controlled with precise control of material placement * Features include adjustable slope control and a hydraulic-driven conveyor belt with heavy-duty 10-inch head and tail pulleys WRITE IN 37 ON INQUIRY CARD (c) 2011 Cygnus Business Media |