Mecalac has designed a compaction roller concept vehicle driven exclusively with a joystick. The joystick on the TV1200 tandem vibrating compaction roller replaces the steering column and is operated from the right console of the vehicle. The TV1200 has been nominated in the design category of the bauma Innovation Award 2019.
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Mecalac redesigns compaction roller for improved driver safety and comfort
The TV100 tandem vibrating compation roller doesn’t have a steering column and can be driven exclusively with a joystick on the right console
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Control automation gaining traction in soil compaction machines
Market research firm Fact.MR presents insights from its study on soil compaction machines, which revealed that control automation of soil compaction machines could result in over 25% increase in operational performance and output
Posted inMachinery
Al-Bahar offers upgraded Cat compaction machines
The Cat CB10 is a new 10 metric ton size class asphalt compactor equipped with 1.7mt drum width
Posted inMachinery
Demand for soil compaction machines projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% during 2018-2028, according to Fact.MR research
Heavy soil compaction machines is likely to witness significant demand and adoption across major construction projects including highways and airports
Posted inTraining
Dynapac is developing its technology and application centre (TAC) in Sweden as the go-to place for knowledge about compaction, milling and paving applications
Test facilities at the TAC include indoor and outdoor test areas and a laboratory. The indoor test area can accommodate single drum rollers of all sizes, enabling full-scale testing to be performed under controlled conditions.
Posted inFleet management
Saudi contractor expands paving and compaction equipment fleet to handle increasing roadworks
Turuq Najd has a fleet of 30 pavers and rollers, mostly from Dynapac
Posted inPMV
Doosan launches new light compaction range
Range comprises vibratory plate compactors and upright rammers
Posted inMachinery, EQUIPMENT, Plant, PMV
CASE paves the way for Oman’s infrastructure development, delivers first 752EX double drum compactor in the region
Prominent Omani earthworks and road construction company Shua’a Al Fath Group also takes delivery of CASE 1110EX soil compactor
Posted inMachinery, EQUIPMENT, Long Reads, Plant, PMV
Flat-out performance: Compactor makers roll in the featuresÂ
With rollers and compactors in various sizes and categories, the major manufacturers are ensuring that features and performance are never lacking when it comes to flattening a stretch of ground or tarmac