The Macropaver was first devised as a rugged and reliable large production machine for slurry seal and micro-surfacing and today's Macropaver has proven to be one of the fastest, most flexible and cost-effective machines in the road maintenance industry.
The Macropaver 12E is powered from the truck engine through a Power Take Off (PTO) drive. This, in part, addresses comments from contractors that a switch to Tier IV emissions drives up the cost of construction equipment with little benefit other than compliance.
The new model introduces an alternative to Tier 4 with additional benefits to the contractor. The PTO drive automatically engages and disengages with main start and the system provides a much quieter operation. This model provides the same high production rate as the Model 12D, regardless of the road grade, but with lower fuel consumption.
The Macropaver 12E includes a number of ergonomic improvements to the operator station. These include an updated, easier to read monitoring panel, angled towards the operator, an ergonomically designed joystick and keypad mounted, control switches, with pictorial labelling.
According to Doug Hogue, general Manager, VSS Macropaver, the approach from road authorities can be frustrating.
“Road Maintenance is a bit like your attitude to a new car. You don’t buy a new car and not change the oil, check the tyres and put it in for a regular service; but this attitude doesn’t seem to apply with a lot of our roads,” said Hogue. “We wait for the road to fail and then pay the high cost for reconstruction.”
Other products new on the stand include the EP100SX Emulsion Plant with touch screen control with remote control through a mobile device on an app.
VSS Emultech's Stationary & Mobile Asphalt Emulsion Plants are capable of producing up to 68,000 litres/hour. Fully equipped for producing both Anionic and Cationic emulsions, with a modifier injection system suitable for latex or a variety of other additives. The plant package is fully plumbed, with all flow meters, check valves and temperature gauges installed in the system. All plumbing is flanged for immediate adaptability to your tank farm. The plant package is completely wired and ready for immediate installation.
The EP70 Emulsion Plant is for customers who don't need advanced controls and are more interested in a reliable and economical solution. This series of Emulsion plants are smaller, lighter and with a few less features than the full-size line of plants. As the company says, “quality emulsions, made simple”.
