Vögele introduced numerous innovations at bauma in April, including the first Dash 5 wheeled paver and feeder, electric pavers, the AutoTrac automatic steering and width control system, the Smart Pave digital control system and the WPT Paving digital documentation tool.
The company has also developed the VR 500 screed specifically for the American and Australian markets.
Vögele’s first Dash 5 wheeled paver is the Super 1803-5 X-Tier.
It can be combined with the latest generation of AB 500 and AB 600 extending screeds and offers pave widths of up to 8.25 metres.
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The universal class model maintains the benefits of a wheeled paver, including high manoeuvrability and great mobility during transport. As well, the Super 1803-5 X-Tier incorporates the Dash 5 benefits, such as ease of use, clever automatic functions, shorter set-up times and lower noise and exhaust emissions.
The paver is also equipped with the MT 3000-5 feeder, which is also celebrating its premiere at bauma.
ePower pavers
At bauma, Vögele will also present the all-electric MINI 500e and 502e pavers. Unlike the diesel-powered models, the ePower pavers are equipped with an electrically heated screed and are completely emission-free.
Both electric pavers are available with two different battery options for storage capacities of 15 kWh or 22 kWh for longer operating times. Both battery variants deliver an output of 48 V, a charging time of five to seven hours and, depending on the type of installation, an operating time of up to 11 hours.
New automation solutions
Vögele is automating numerous control functions to increase work safety and boost efficiency.
At the show, the company is showcasing the AutoTrac automatic steering and width control system.
This includes the Vögele Edge Control guide wire follower, the fixed screed width, the new Edge Detection edge follower and the tried-and-tested Steering Control automatic steering system. Using various sensors and physical references, users can automatically control width and direction.
With the debut of Smart Pave at bauma, Vögele introduces the next level of automation. The integrated system controls the paving width, position and direction of the paver automatically using virtual references.
Smart Pave uses verified installation geometries that have been stored in the John Deere Operations Center.
The StarFire-Dual Antenna System determines the exact position of the paver, ensuring highly accurate control.
Smart Pave takes the strain off operators, increases safety on night-time construction sites or in flowing traffic and is particularly suitable for the construction of rural and national roads and motorways.
VR 500 screed
The new VR 500 screed, with extending sections mounted behind the base screed and inclinable by up to 10 per cent, is designed for applications in North America and Australia.
It offers pave widths between 2.55 metres and 6.4 metres and is optimally matched to the SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i pavers.
The VR 500 is ideal for long-distance roads and can be heated quickly and evenly thanks to electric screed heating. All components that meet the material are constantly heated, which ensures a homogeneous surface structure.
As well, smart generator management reduces energy requirements and fuel consumption during operation. Practical functions such as the hydraulic roof profile adjustment also enables efficient and high-quality installation.
