Mon April 13, 2015
Volvo to Launch Intelligent Compaction System With Real-Time Asphalt Density Calculation
Volvo Construction Equipment will soon introduce the Volvo intelligent compaction (IC) for select Volvo asphalt compactors available in two packages — Volvo IC and Volvo IC with density direct. In addition to offering the pass mapping, temperature mapping and data storage features of the Volvo IC system, Volvo IC with density direct includes real-time density mapping technology....
Thu March 26, 2015
Centerpoint Articulated Steering on the New Bomag BW11RH-5 Offers Full-Width Compaction in Turns
The new BOMAG BW11RH-5 pneumatic tire roller features 35° centerpoint articulated steering, delivering a short 10-ft (3.0-m) inside turn radius. This allows the front and rear tires to maintain tracking in turns, offering full width compaction in tight, winding curves to reduce the number of passes to reach desired densities....
Tue March 17, 2015
Volvo to Launch Intelligent Compaction System
Volvo Construction Equipment will soon introduce the Volvo Intelligent Compaction (IC) for select Volvo asphalt compactors available in two packages — Volvo IC and Volvo IC with Density Direct. In addition to offering the pass mapping, temperature mapping and data storage features of the Volvo IC system, Volvo IC with Density Direct includes the industry’s first real-time density mapping technology....
Sat March 07, 2015
Scott Equipment Adds Compaction to Its Offerings With Atlas Copco/Dynapac
Scott Equipment, of Fontana, Calif., has recently added the Atlas Copco/Dynapac line of rollers to its multi-line dealership. “In 2014 we looked at the lines we were representing, and realized that compaction equipment was the one element we were missing,” said Jason McCluer, Scott Equipment operations manager....
Tue February 24, 2015
Wacker Neuson Offers Safer Trench Compaction Solution
Wacker Neuson is introducing a new and improved version of its RTx trench roller including the addition of a new engine option. The line-of-sight infrared remote control (SC3) not only offers a safer remote controlled trench roller compared to radio frequency controlled units; the RTx now comes with a third receiving eye on the top of unit which ensures continued smooth operation along the trench without interruption as it travels under shoring cross bars....
Mon August 25, 2014
Wacker Neuson Offers New Compaction Control System
Wacker Neuson is offering a new compaction control system on its most popular diesel reversible plate, model DPU 6555Hec. The monitoring system is called Compatec and takes the guess work out of determining when soil has reached the ultimate compaction results....
Mon August 18, 2014
Atlas Copco Dynapac CT3000 Tamping Compactor Offers Rapid, Efficient Compaction
Atlas Copco’s Dynapac CT3000 tamping compactor has been designed to efficiently achieve specified densities on cohesive and semi-cohesive soils. With an operating weight of 25 tons (22.5 t) and an average production capacity of 1,046 cu....
Wed August 13, 2014
Intelligent Compaction Workshops Offer Hands-On Training
Who Wants To Go First? If you’re a participant at a State Transportation Innovation Council Intelligent Compaction workshop, those words pack a lot of meaning. First of all, they’re an announcement that sitting back and taking notes is officially over — good news for the roll-up-your-sleeves, active types that make the great majority of the audience....
Wed April 23, 2014
Groff Tractor Hosts Intelligent Compaction Seminars
Intelligent compaction is the latest in road building compaction technology. Intelligent compaction or IC, involves the compaction of road materials using modern vibratory rollers equipped with an integrated measurement system, an onboard computer system and GPS....
Wed April 16, 2014
Hyundai Introduces HR120C-9 Compaction Roller
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s HR120C-9 compaction roller is a single drum vibratory roller, designed for safety, comfort and premium performance, and is suitable for soil and aggregate compaction in applications such as residential and commercial site prep and road construction....