A novel variant of Hamm’s H i-series of soil compactors is now being offered for concrete road recycling applications. The H 25i VC model is a single-drum roller featuring a special drum that can be used to break up old concrete surfaces, with the broken material then being suitable for recycling in mobile crushing and screening equipment located nearby. The machine is offered with specially designed teeth that are said to break up worn concrete surfaces more effectively than special-purpose guillotine, fin
A series of new rubber tyred asphalt compactors are now coming to market from several key manufacturers - Mike Woof writes Several of the major European compactor manufacturers are introducing new rubber tyred machines to meet demand. Pneumatic tyred rollers are often used for finishing work in road construction, due to the high quality surface they can deliver.
Volvo Construction Equipment is offering machine simulators that are said to provide a valuable training resource for wheel loader, articulated hauler and excavator operators of all skill levels. The firm also has a new twin seat cab designed to help train grader operators. The sophisticated simulators feature advanced 3D-graphics and use the same controls that are fitted to Volvo machines. Operators sit in the simulator cab and are set to work on various tasks on a plasma projection screen in front of them
The recently unveiled H5i and H7i single drum models share many features with the larger machines in the Hamm line-up. The compactors are said to feature compact designs, while also being easy to operate and offering good gradeability for use on challenging terrain.
