Wirtgen says that its new W 210 XF large milling machine is highly efficient, and suits duties in challenging jobs. High-performance and efficiency are claimed and the machine can be used for milling widths of 2-2.5m and to depths of 330mm. The W 210 XF is said to suit a range of duties such as surface layer rehabilitation, complete pavement removal and fine milling work.
Protecting road users, with barriers, crash cushions or access control systems, is crucial for network safety - Mike Woof writes Tough regulations are now in place in Europe and the US, requiring road authorities to provide safer road infrastructure than in the past. Technologies to reduce the severity of vehicle impacts against obstructions or redirect vehicles into the roadway should help cut injuries amongst drivers and passengers alike. The specifications for the use of crash cushions and barriers can v
Technology is now available that will allow regular monitoring of the retroreflectivity of road markings.
This new system can carry out the monitoring task safely and economically even when the carrier vehicle is moving at normal traffic speed. As a result this ensures that there is no interference to traffic flows, according to manufacturer Reflective Measurement Systems (RMS). The newly developed equipment can be attached to the front of a testing vehicle. The firm says that the RetroTek-M can survey six
Dynapac’s latest material transfer vehicle (MTV) is said to offer improved efficiency and versatility for asphalt paving applications. In addition, the firm is also now introducing a versatile paver for the North American market.
