VÖGELE is once again at the forefront of technology and innovation with the development of high-compaction, deep-lift screeds for asphalt pavements, and other products such as CTB (cement-treated base) and RCC (roller-compacted concrete). High-compaction screeds are a necessity when the job calls for a high load-bearing pavement capacity, such as truck stops, docks, and military installations where CTB and RCC are the paving materials of choice.

The right tool for the job

The mainstay screed options for the VÖGELE asphalt paver line continue to be the VR (vibratory rear-mounted) and VF (vibratory front-mounted) adjustable screeds. VÖGELE’s new AB 500 TP2 Plus and AB 600 TP2 Plus screeds incorporate vibratory technology with both tamper and pressure bar technologies. These basic 8-foot and 10-foot screed widths are available on VÖGELE paver models 1300 through 2100. The new hybrid AB screed is a powerful density tool that will enable the paving contractor to broaden the scope of work that can be done, while lowering pavement placement costs.

VÖGELE’s pulse generator creates high-frequency pressure pulses that keep the pressure bars in constant contact with the pavement, which provides a downward force that maximizes the compaction of the mix. The location of the pressure bars in the rear of the screed provides the greatest compaction performance as the mix is being laid in a confined space.

VÖGELE has eliminated the cumbersome chore of mechanically adjusting the tamper stroke with a new hydraulic tamper stroke adjustment control. It enables the operator to easily set the optimum stroke for paving jobs with the press of a button located on the control panel.

One of the greatest benefits of the AB screed configuration is the elimination of the traditional “roller train” to achieve maximum density. The screed minimizes the number of rollers and passes required to get the desired results.

Support from KSM

The real-world success of cutting-edge technology — profitable results that exceed expectations — will always be dependent on the expertise and hands-on training of those who help implement it. Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) does more than just supply customers with the latest construction technology from WIRTGEN GROUP. We also support it with an entire Road Construction & Minerals Division filled with highly skilled, factory-trained professionals like Robert Perkins, who has over two decades of experience in the heavy equipment and heavy highway industries and has paved everything from parking lots to major DOT (Department of Transportation) projects in his career. That is the level of experience customers can expect from KSM in our mission to be an indispensable resource to them.