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Paver Roundup From World of Asphalt BY ASPHALTPRO STAFF
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ot every paver-related original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brought a new launch to World of Asphalt 2022 in Nashville, but some of the iron on the tradeshow floor was seeing its debut for a North American market or for a tradeshow audience. For example, the 8520B asphalt paver from ST Engineering LEEBOY Inc., Lincolnton, North Carolina, was updated with assistance from the team at American Pavement Specialists LLC, Danbury, Connecticut, for the industry in 2021 and was on display for the first time at WOA, according to a LeeBoy salesperson onsite. Another paver OEM who had a significant offering on hand was WEILER Inc., Knoxville, Iowa. WOA attendees would have seen a number of commercial class pavers in the vendor’s booth, as well as a variety of products for the paving contractor. The base designs for Weiler self-propelled road wideners and asphalt windrow elevators were created by Barber-Greene®, which many readers may remember was purchased by Caterpillar in the early 1990s. Weiler purchased designs from Caterpillar in 2005 and established the Weiler brand name. Since then, Weiler has manufactured products for the asphalt paving market including pavers, remixing transfer vehicles, road wideners, windrow elevators, static split-drum compactors and front-mount screeds. For more information, visit https://www.weilerproducts.com/. The team from BOMAG not only showcased its CR1030 T paver, but also hosted a fundraiser for Construction Angels at the booth. The paver offers SideView, SMARTRAC, Frame Raise and Telematic technologies from Bomag in this 10- to 30-foot-wide paver. The fundraiser brought in $1,300 for the Construction Angels mission to provide immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the families of con-
This tracked paver from Bomag, displayed during WOA, features a 10to 20-foot screed with ability to stretch to 30 feet with extensions. Feed that from a 14-ton-capacity hopper. 38 | JUNE 2022
CHOOSE YOUR FEED SYSTEM ON THE NEW DYNAPAC HIGHWAY CLASS PAVERS—DUAL SENSOR MODE, QUAD SENSOR MODE OR FLOW GATE. struction workers who have lost their lives while working on the job site. For more information, visit https://www.bomag.com/us-en/. ASTEC Industries, Chattanooga, debuted its new, modern operator control system, which is available on all Roadtec RP-series highway class asphalt pavers. The RP paver line has been updated with operator controls to provide improved functionality and a compact, modern feel. All highway class asphalt pavers are now outfitted with an innovative digital control system and easy-to-understand touch screen interface. These updates are designed to deliver a balance of intuitive technology and simplified operation. Keith Hagy, product manager for Astec paving products, described the control system as “highly functional, technologically-advanced,” while “still simple to operate and service.” The control system includes: • Digital operator panel with clear and easy-to-understand digital icons, allowing operators to easily monitor machine status • Ergonomic experience - Stations are conveniently positioned within reach of the operators' fingertips • Touch screen display
The new operator control system from Astec allows both ergonomic ease and touch screen interface for the operator’s choice.
