Multifunctional Act

01 May 2012 Editorial Team

Wirtgen India recently launched two new products to its ever growing gamut of equipment.

Wirtgen India, known for its wide range of paving equipment presents the latest SP 15 and SP 25 in its collection of pavers.
The broad scope of applications offered by the SP 15 comprises all offset applications with a paving width of up to 1.80 m and thickness of up to 1.30 m. It paves concrete profiles in diverse geometries and cross-sections: curbs, water gutters, canals, sewers, cable ducts and reinforced traffic barriers as well as special profiles. The SP15 is also used in path construction: narrow and bicycle paths and minor rural roads.

SP 25 impresses with a similarly multi-faceted range of applications. When used in inset mode, it paves concrete slabs at widths ranging from 1.0 m to 3.50 m and paving thicknesses of up to 400 mm, both in the open and in tunnel construction. In offset mode, it produces safety barriers up to 2.0 m high, as well as curbs, canals, water gutters, shoulders and concrete slabs or bicycle paths up to 2.50 m wide.

The right setup option: Flexible and versatile, these are based on the countless configuration options for arranging the paving moulds and crawler tracks and ensuring equally high levels of machine utilisation. Both are equipped with three track units, while the latter is also available as a four-tracked model. The paving mould can be positioned on the left or right side of the machine within or outside its width. This allows both the concrete paver and the mixer truck to travel without the need for any dangerous turning maneuvers of the mixer truck. A telescoping mount enables the mould to be shifted to the required horizontal position for profile paving: the mould of SP 15 can be telescoped by up to 700 mm and that of the SP 25 by up to 1,100 mm. Hydraulic height adjustment by up to 400 mm is offered as an optional feature for smaller moulds enabling the mould to be positioned exactly as required by the paving situation with only little effort. Further, height adjustment of the slipform pavers is effected via the track units.

Flexible concrete delivery: In standard slipform paver models, concrete feeding is effected via a belt conveyor. Customers can alternatively choose to integrate an optional folding belt or auger conveyor. The transport systems offer flexible hydraulic adjustment options in terms of incline and slewing angles via the paver’s control panel. They can additionally be moved in transverse and longitudinal directions to allow optimal adjustment of the concrete feeding system even in restricted job site conditions. These guarantee continuous concrete feeding to allow high production rates.

Great time saver: The new, optional, quick-change, mould-mounting system from Wirtgen helps the machine user save time as it allows the mould to be changed right on the construction site, thus offering the flexibility required for each order. Operating this system is simple. The paver operator lowers the machine and drives up to the mould to slide mounting hooks into guides. Hydraulic clamping tools then firmly secure the mould.

Perfect preparation: Both machines are available with a trimmer unit which is fitted with cutting tools arranged in a helical pattern and is used to prepare the base, ensuring uniform profile paving. Offering various adjustment options in height and slope, the unit can be telescoped in a horizontal position by hydraulic cylinders. It has a working depth of up to 150 mm and can additionally be converted to different milling widths with a basic width of 600 mm and can be maximised to 1,600 mm.

Cuts fuel costs: The paver’s intelligent PLC enables the engine to run in optimal performance and torque ranges. The eco mode automatically adjusts the engine speed to the optimal range, resulting in significantly lower fuel consumption rates, and reduces noise emissions for increased operator comfort and lower eco impact. The four-cylinder diesel engine of SP 15 performs at a rated power of 92 kW/125 PS at 2,100 min-¹. SP 25 houses a six-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 118 kW/160.4 PS. High-powered drive motors in the crawler tracks enable both models to achieve paving and travel speeds of 15 m/min and 35 m/min.

High-precision systems: Wirtgen control systems are synonymous with automatic control of the paving thickness and ensure adherence to the specified horizontal position and course of the concrete profile or slab. The standard levelling system includes a slope sensor, two level and steering sensors, with a 3D kit, which ensures that all commercial systems can be used. SP 25 offers an additional optional level and steering sensors for driving through narrow radii. The versatile modular design offers highest flexibility as it enables the slipform pavers to be operated both via stringline and 3D control.

(Communication by the management of the company)

Wirtgen India recently launched two new products to its ever growing gamut of equipment.Wirtgen India, known for its wide range of paving equipment presents the latest SP 15 and SP 25 in its collection of pavers. The broad scope of applications offered by the SP 15 comprises all offset applications with a paving width of up to 1.80 m and thickness of up to 1.30 m. It paves concrete profiles in diverse geometries and cross-sections: curbs, water gutters, canals, sewers, cable ducts and reinforced traffic barriers as well as special profiles. The SP15 is also used in path construction: narrow and bicycle paths and minor rural roads.SP 25 impresses with a similarly multi-faceted range of applications. When used in inset mode, it paves concrete slabs at widths ranging from 1.0 m to 3.50 m and paving thicknesses of up to 400 mm, both in the open and in tunnel construction. In offset mode, it produces safety barriers up to 2.0 m high, as well as curbs, canals, water gutters, shoulders and concrete slabs or bicycle paths up to 2.50 m wide.The right setup option: Flexible and versatile, these are based on the countless configuration options for arranging the paving moulds and crawler tracks and ensuring equally high levels of machine utilisation. Both are equipped with three track units, while the latter is also available as a four-tracked model. The paving mould can be positioned on the left or right side of the machine within or outside its width. This allows both the concrete paver and the mixer truck to travel without the need for any dangerous turning maneuvers of the mixer truck. A telescoping mount enables the mould to be shifted to the required horizontal position for profile paving: the mould of SP 15 can be telescoped by up to 700 mm and that of the SP 25 by up to 1,100 mm. Hydraulic height adjustment by up to 400 mm is offered as an optional feature for smaller moulds enabling the mould to be positioned exactly as required by the paving situation with only little effort. Further, height adjustment of the slipform pavers is effected via the track units.Flexible concrete delivery: In standard slipform paver models, concrete feeding is effected via a belt conveyor. Customers can alternatively choose to integrate an optional folding belt or auger conveyor. The transport systems offer flexible hydraulic adjustment options in terms of incline and slewing angles via the paver’s control panel. They can additionally be moved in transverse and longitudinal directions to allow optimal adjustment of the concrete feeding system even in restricted job site conditions. These guarantee continuous concrete feeding to allow high production rates.Great time saver: The new, optional, quick-change, mould-mounting system from Wirtgen helps the machine user save time as it allows the mould to be changed right on the construction site, thus offering the flexibility required for each order. Operating this system is simple. The paver operator lowers the machine and drives up to the mould to slide mounting hooks into guides. Hydraulic clamping tools then firmly secure the mould.Perfect preparation: Both machines are available with a trimmer unit which is fitted with cutting tools arranged in a helical pattern and is used to prepare the base, ensuring uniform profile paving. Offering various adjustment options in height and slope, the unit can be telescoped in a horizontal position by hydraulic cylinders. It has a working depth of up to 150 mm and can additionally be converted to different milling widths with a basic width of 600 mm and can be maximised to 1,600 mm.Cuts fuel costs: The paver’s intelligent PLC enables the engine to run in optimal performance and torque ranges. The eco mode automatically adjusts the engine speed to the optimal range, resulting in significantly lower fuel consumption rates, and reduces noise emissions for increased operator comfort and lower eco impact. The four-cylinder diesel engine of SP 15 performs at a rated power of 92 kW/125 PS at 2,100 min-¹. SP 25 houses a six-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 118 kW/160.4 PS. High-powered drive motors in the crawler tracks enable both models to achieve paving and travel speeds of 15 m/min and 35 m/min.High-precision systems: Wirtgen control systems are synonymous with automatic control of the paving thickness and ensure adherence to the specified horizontal position and course of the concrete profile or slab. The standard levelling system includes a slope sensor, two level and steering sensors, with a 3D kit, which ensures that all commercial systems can be used. SP 25 offers an additional optional level and steering sensors for driving through narrow radii. The versatile modular design offers highest flexibility as it enables the slipform pavers to be operated both via stringline and 3D control.(Communication by the management of the company)