Earlier this year several manufacturers announced new European asphalt pavers being launched at bauma 2013, but more surprises were in store at the show - Mike Woof writes. At the beginning of 2013 a number of manufacturers revealed new asphalt pavers being launched at the bauma 2013 exhibition. BOMAG, Caterpillar, Vögele and Volvo CE all announced new asphalt pavers in the shape of the BF900, AP300D, -3 Series units and new wheeled P-6870C respectively. These machines were at the show and all attracted con
Earlier this year several manufacturers announced new European asphalt pavers being launched at bauma 2013, but more surprises were in store at the show - Mike Woof writes
At the beginning of 2013 a number of manufacturers revealed new asphalt pavers being launched at theFrom
The Dynapac SD2550CS features an operator platform that can slide out by 500mm on each side, to provide a better view into the hopper. The raised seating position allows a clear view to the truck docking position in front of the hopper and the clean layout over the auger enables a full view to the material flow. The platform can be offered with an optional weather house protection to shield the operator in cold weather. The control system comes with the new Pave Manager 2.0 software including features such as an electronic levelling display to show the tow arm position and functions for material planning, as well as paving data. The controls also allow operators to save paver settings for wear course and binder layer as well as sub base, so that they can be used later with the touch of a button.
The paver features a long hopper that offers a large capacity without risk of spillage. The machine is also available with a big material hopper that increases material storage and when used together with the new Dynapac MF2500CS material feeder, paving productivity can be 30% higher.
The drive unit is based on the common design concept, offering customers the choice of a Stage IIIA as well as Stage IIIB engine. VarioSpeed is an optional RCE patented drive concept that recognises the required speed and can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%.
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The RP-2505 is said to be a versatile machine capable of achieving high densities in stiffer mixes such as cold mix, base materials, and roller-compacted concrete, as well as conventional hot mix asphalt. The screed is electrically heated and vibratory and the twin tamper bars allow the screed to compact the material to extremely high densities. The screed offers a basic width of 2.55m and hydraulically extends to 5.06m. The crown can be hydraulically adjusted from -2% to +4%.
The twin tamper bar design includes dual screed controls and thermostatically-controlled screed temperatures for smooth operation. A full width heavy-duty walkway is included on the rear of the screed, enabling easy operator access to either side. Similar to screeds on Roadtec’s US pavers, mounting locations for automatic grade controls are found on the two arms.