Top New Products from the Big Trade Shows

When asphalt paving industry players, including 6,000-plus registered attendees, gathered Feb. 15-18 in Cincinnati for the record-setting World of Asphalt 2010 Show & Conference, they were met by equipment manufacturers ready to show new products.

Compiled by Mike Anderson

Caterpillar

With the introduction of the 8-foot-class AP500E wheeled and AP555E tracked asphalt pavers, Caterpillar has brought larger-paver technology and features to the commercial paving market. The material-handling system utilizes four individual pumps that enable each conveyor and auger to deliver the exact amount of mix to the screed. The left and right conveyors and left and right augers are controlled independently, ensuring mix demand is met when shifting paving widths. When equipped with the AS2252C screed, the AP500E and AP555E operate at 33,715 and 35,290 pounds respectively. Write 001 on Reader Service Card.

Bomag

Bomag’s intelligent compaction system is now available on a second 78-inch asphalt roller. The Asphalt Manager system automatically optimizes the BW278AD4 AM tandem vibratory roller’s compaction performance during operation, continuously measuring the stiffness of the asphalt mat and adjusting compaction force where needed. The real-time display allows the operator to constantly monitor asphalt surface temperature, material stiffness, roller speed and amplitude. Proof rolling with the system allows base work to be inspected prior to paving. Write 002 on Reader Service Card.

Dynapac