Bomag is now fitting its compact asphalt rollers in the 3-5tonne class with dual amplitudes. This new feature allows the BW 135 AD-5 and BW 138 AD/AC-5 models to be used for a wider range of applications. A rotary switch allows the operator to simply switch between the low and large amplitude. On a variety of applications, the high amplitude of 0.5mm provides fast and economical compaction. The lower amplitude of 0.2mm in the front and rear drums provides more sensitive compaction of thinner layers and
Key developments are being seen in the market for US pavers, with new models being introduced by several key manufacturers - Mike Woof writes
An array of new US-style paver models is now being made available on the market. Several of the main manufacturers have developed updated paver models, with new low emission engines being amongst the key upgrades being fitted.
Atlas Copco has new Dynapac pavers available in the shape of its F800T tracked machine as well as the F1000T tracked and F1000W wheeled
A contractor in the Netherlands has found that using Topcon’s latest machine control technology can deliver higher quality work at higher productivity
The firm, Van Gelder, was looking for a solution to survey, mill and resurface a 7km length of the N518 to the island of Marken more quickly, more safely and more accurately. Together with Infra-Techniek, the company opted to use the latest package developed by Topcon for automatic milling. The N518 from Monnickendam is the only connecting road to the form
A contractor in the Netherlands has found that using Topcon’s latest machine control technology can deliver higher quality work at higher productivity
The firm, Van Gelder, was looking for a solution to survey, mill and resurface a 7km length of the N518 to the island of Marken more quickly, more safely and more accurately. Together with Infra-Techniek, the company opted to use the latest package developed by Topcon for automatic milling. The N518 from Monnickendam is the only connecting road to the form
