Several of the major compaction machine manufacturers are introducing new models for the asphalt segment that utilise the latest technology – Mike Woof reports
One of the interesting developments at the recent Hillhead quarry show in the UK, was of a rather more compact machine than usually seen at the exhibition. A UK equipment rental firm, CLS Selfdrive, revealed a US-manufactured compact grader equipped with machine control equipment. This is of note seeing that such machine control technologies are usually fitted to much larger machines. The increasing proliferation of the systems and the reduction in costs in real terms however means that this technology is n
Intelligent compaction technologies continue to advance in sophistication - Mike Woof writes Ever more sophisticated intelligent compaction technologies are being offered to customers, which can boost working efficiency and help improve construction quality. This is particularly the case for the compaction of asphalt running surfaces. Asphalt cooling leaves only a short time window during which a paved mat can be properly compacted, so intelligent compaction systems offer major gains for contractors and cli
Speyser, a family-run company from Bas-Rhin, France, is widely known in eastern France for its expertise in special large-diameter and deep drilling operations. As a long-time user of Sennebogen equipment, the French company invested in the completely new 624 E HD duty cycle crane for work on a site south of Strasbourg.
Speyser is drilling large-diameter boreholes in a gravel pit to enable commissioning of the gravel extraction systems on site, explains Christophe Sprauel managing director of Speyser. "Our
