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Italian firm Controls has put all its long-standing knowledge of road paving material testing into Dynapave, launched this week at INTERMAT. The Dynapave testing system includes the 78-B7030 model, exhibited at the show, which is a servo-pneumatic dynamic testing system with 30kN capacity that examines indirect tensile stiffness, creep, fatigue, triaxial on unbound materials and under load or displacement control. The system is said by Controls to have a user-friendly interface which allows the operator to

Rubble Master is highlighting the latest compact recycling machine to be equipped with its GO! technology. The RM100GO has been optimised for simple operation to enable even inexperienced operators to run it safely and efficiently

Cat has revised its asphalt compactor range with Stage IIIb engines, revised drum options and a new cab layout. The changes also bring an all-new model – the CD44B – in the seven/eight tonne class, taking the model count to four. A revised cab now gives better sightlines to the drum edges and while the lateral side-shift for the operator’s seat has been retained, the previous 180-degree rotation is now extended to 360-degree rotation, giving the operator more freedom

ENH may operate in 60 countries but its bitumen emulsion plants are relatively new to the French market. But interest from French contractors at the show is proving high, said managing director Erik Haugaard. Mobile ENH equipment is typically used for producing a mix for road repairs. Basing the ENH mill near to where repairs are taking place enables the patching equipment to return at regular intervals for a new supply of material.

Acmar says that its new type RGA combined sprayer brings together top quality in spraying and spreading. The model was nominated for the innovation awards at INTERMAT 2012. Key features include a telescopic spray bar of up to 4.4m with triple overlap, a chipping spreader and a long low tipper with pushing shield. The company said that its latest RGA and RGS sprayers provide significant savings in terms of binder, gravel, time, energy, budget and manpower.

New from Acmar is an update to its all-binder automatic sprayer for surface dressings. Key features are a binder filter and pump that can be reached from the ground, a telescopic spray bar of up to 6.2m with triple overlap and a heavy-duty tow hook. There is a choice of a rear, or rear plus front, additive spray bar.

Caterpillar, in cooperation with the Cat dealer in France, Bergerat Monnoyeur, says that innovative design of its 966K XE wheel loader will take centre stage at Intermat.

Atlas Copco is introducing the Edge Drill Monitor, which is designed to show what is happening at the bottom of the hole during drilling.

New from Hydrokit is a wagon pulling system for use in applications such as quarries.

On-board dust suppression for dumptrucks has been introduced by Hydrokit. Water spraying takes place in front of the truck as it drives in dusty situations such as quarries.