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Chagrin Valley Paving Wirtgen W120F
Posted by: | CommentsPaul Phillips owner of Chagrin Valley Paving proudly stands by his new 2010 Wirtgen Milling machine model W120F, This machine is shown cutting a controlled depth of 1.25” deep on a street paving project utilizing the new Wirtgen dual grade and slope system Level Pro. The second section of the project shows roadway full removal of 9” deep. Paul decided on the Wirtgen because of its tremendous production capability and yet is sized right for mobilization with the folding conveyor feature and right hand rear corner location of the cutter head. Another feature of Chagrin Valley Paving’s W120F is the optional Flexible Cutter System (FCS) which will allow, if purchased (optional drums) to go to widths of 2 ft., 3 ft., and the standard 4 ft wide cutter head. The machine has the ability to cut over 12-13” deep in one pass. Paul with the purchase of the W120 became a 3 amigo customer owning Vogele, Hamm and Wirtgen Products purchased from The McLean Company. For more information on Chagrin Valley Paving see the attached link. For more information on the Wirtgen W120F FCS see the attached link.
http://www.chagrinvalleypaving.com
Shelly & Sands, Inc Paving with Vogele Vision Series Paver
Posted by: | CommentsShelly and Sands, Inc is putting to good use the latest in technology from The Wirtgen Group’s Vogele paver division in Mannheim, Germany with the purchase of 2 new Vogele Vision series pavers model 5200-02 rubber track pavers, one for the Columbus Division and one for the Akron Division.
They also decided to incorporate the latest in technology for the Columbus based machine with two Niveltronics Big Ski averaging systems. This system in built in house at Vogele and allows you to reference a bigger foot print for meeting the tougher IRI smoothness profilagraph requirements set today by ODOT. The Niveltronics system also comes standard with dual grade and slope controls already incorporated in the screed operator consoles.
Another important choice when choosing the Vogele Vision Series paver was the auto lube system that takes care daily of the feed and material handling system on board the machine.
Most important in making the buying decision was the support that they have received from The McLean Company and the co-involvement of Vogele’s service, engineering and management teams in handling all issues.
LeeBoy 9000 Rubber Tire Paver News
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LeeBoy 9000 Rubber Tire Paver Built for Production on Large Commercial Applications
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – At CONEXPO, VT LeeBoy, Inc. introduced its 9000 Asphalt Paver, a 33,000-pound paver featuring a maneuverable, rubber tire design and an 8-foot electrically-heated screed system.
This high production rubber tire asphalt paver is powered by a 173-HP CAT Tier 3 diesel engine, which provides the power to push larger tandem axle trucks with ease. The engine is transversely mounted, which allows for better ground level access and cooling efficiency. A fume ventilation system vents asphalt vapors away from the operator and screed area. Two Series 90 variable displacement pumps drive paver functions. An easily raised hood covers the low profile engine and side grating is easily removed to provide access to the engine compartment.
The LeeBoy 9000 operator stations are designed for maximum comfort and ease of operation. It includes dual hydraulic slide-out operator stations to enhance fore and aft visibility with fully equipped consoles that incorporate CAN Bus system design and digital gauges for monitoring paver functions and diagnostics. Paver steering is by Plus 1 control architecture with touch pads.
The 9000 rubber tired paver provides excellent maneuverability, ground speed, ride quality and traction. The tire system is comprised of two large heavy-duty low pressure rear 19” x 29.5” drive tires. The 12 x 22 inch solid rubber front tandem steering bogie wheels oscillate to improve mat quality by overriding roadbed irregularities.
The material handling system on a 9000 paver begins with an 11-ton receiving hopper with heavy-duty, hydraulic radius hopper wings and high strength plastic flashing to prevent material spillage. Dual 18” heavy-duty slat bar and roller chain conveyors feed the 16” diameter hardened cast steel augers that push asphalt to the screed. The auger assembly can be hydraulically raised and lowered, which is helpful in the loading and unloading process. Standard sonic feed sensors control the augers. The operator has independent left and right control of the conveyor system and material flow gates. Manual tunnel extensions are available to keep mix away from the drive tire.
The 9000 paver has a heavy-duty electrically heated and vibrating Legend Screed System that extends hydraulically from 8- to 15.5-feet. An onboard 20 Kw generator electrically heats the main screed and the front-mounted extensions. LeeBoy’s exclusive heat element replacement system makes replacing heating components easy. Adjustable screed extensions feature a 9 degree slope.
A two-speed motor with single reduction planetary torque hub allows the 9000 paver to travel at speeds up to 13 mph. The 9000 paver can pave at speeds up to 250 fpm.
Fluid capacities are among the largest for this size paver with an 82-gallon fuel tank, 86-gallon hydraulic oil capacity and 15-gallon citrus washdown tank.
VT LeeBoy 9000 At A Glance:
173-HP CAT diesel engine
33,000 pound gross weight with screed
8- to-15.5-foot paving width
Legend Electric Screed heating system with quick change heating elements
11-ton receiving hopper capacity
16-inch diameter cast feed augers
Dual operator stations with hydraulic slide-out operator stations
Plus 1 control architecture with touch pads
CAN Bus control design
High deck configuration
9 degree screed extension slope capability
Fume recovery system
Front wheel assist option
