Better Roads Digital Magazine
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WIRTGEN Many screed profiles WOA operated independently Wirtgen America's new screed for the Vögele Vision series of pavers, the front-mount Vögele VF 600 extending screed, is equipped with vibration across the full paving width up to 25 feet, 6 inches. Its basic width is 10 feet, extendable hydraulically up to 19 feet, 6 inches. With bolt-on extensions fitted, it builds up to the maximum width of 25 feet, 6 inches. Its ErgoPlus feature gives the screed operator fingertip control for asphalt placement, says the company. The VF 600 screed is capable of many profiles with crown, sloping extensions and berm, each independently operated. Berm widths are available in 12 inches, 18 inches and 24 inches. Write 14 on reader card ATLAS COPCO Delivering prime power Atlas Copco's QAS 45 portable generator features a Kubota Tier 4 Interim diesel engine and a Leroy Somer, LSA model, series alternator, enabling it to deliver 35 kW of prime power. The generator includes a standard multi-voltage selector switch and QC1002 digital control system. All key operating functions can be managed without opening the canopy. A 70-gallon fuel tank allows a 24-hour run time. Write 15 on reader card WEST PORT LIGHT DUTY Bi-Fuel Super Duty pickups NTEA West Port Light Duty will begin producing bi-fuel Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks this month. John Howell, senior marketing director, says the trucks nev- er leave Ford's inventory control system and are not subject to re-entry fees or other charges typically associated with upfitting commercial vehicles. The models range is 200 to 350 miles when operating on CNG, depending on tank size. Overall vehicle range extends to more than 600 miles when the 32-gallon gasoline tank is factored into the equation. When the CNG tank runs out, the engine immediately and seamlessly switches to gasoline. Once the CNG is refilled, the truck reverts to natural gas the next time the truck is started. Write 16 on reader card NAVMAN WIRELESS Calculates, delivers fastest/shortest routes Navman Wireless has added a route optimization ca- pability to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking software through integration with Dashfly's web-based mapping service. The new option is said to save time, mileage and fuel by enabling dispatchers to calculate the fastest and shortest driving routes for up to 25 stops with one click and then electronically transmitting the resulting routing informa- tion to Navman Wireless' M-Nav in-vehicle terminals for driver notification and turn-by-turn navigation. Write 17 on reader card Better Roads May 2012 37 BOMAG WOA Rotor geometry reduces vibration BOMAG's new milling machines, the BM500/15 and the BM600/15, feature rotor geometry to re- duce vibration, increase service life and ease drum replacement. They are powered by 125-horse- power Deutz liquid-cooled diesel engines. The BM500/15 offers a standard cutting width of 19.7 inches, and the BM600/15 delivers a 23.6-inch cutting width. Both models feature a maximum cutting depth of 8.3 inches, and a milling radius of less than 10 inches. The new rotor geometry of the BM500/15 and BM600/15 features optimally arranged teeth and a thick shell for uniform, low-vibration and very precise cutting. The edge cutter is also designed to produce a smooth edge with minimum damage. Write 18 on reader card