Vögele has announced the release of its VR 500 screed for its 8-ft. class pavers. This addition is expected to help improve the process of constructing roadways as well as medium and larger paving jobs.
The new VR 500 is equipped with extending units that can be sloped by up to 10% and are precisely tailored to the paving requirements of the North American market. In combination with the SUPER 1700-3i and SUPER 1703-3i pavers, it achieves pave widths of between 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m) and 20 ft. 12 in. (6.40 m). It is designed for the construction of roadways and for medium to large paving jobs. In conjunction with the Vibration (V) compaction unit, it achieves optimum smoothness and pre-compaction.
New Design, New Telescopic Guidance System
Vögele has developed the screed from a clean-sheet perspective: It has a low design, is compact, and offers an optimum view of the entire auger tunnel. The two-stage telescopic guidance system enables particularly smooth and precise width adjustment. The strong center joint for hydraulic adjustment of the crown ensures stability, even with larger pave widths.
Hydraulically Adjustable End Gate, Infinitely Variable Edge
The height of the VR 500’s end gates can be conveniently adjusted hydraulically at the touch of a button. Another feature of the new VR 500 is the adjustable edge which allows the operator to continuously adjust the angle of the edge from 0° to 90°.
Electric Screed Heating
The electric screed heating ensures paving quality, bringing the VR 500 up to temperature quickly and evenly. All components that come into contact with the material are constantly heated, which ensures a homogeneous surface structure. The additional heating integrated into the leading edge of the screed plate effectively prevents buildup and results in a quality finish texture. In addition, smart generator management reduces energy requirements and fuel consumption during operation.
Great Operator Convenience
The new VR 500 is precisely tailored to the needs of users. The intuitive ErgoPlus 3 operating concept provides a clear layout of all functions and symbols. Operators can define, view, and change all relevant paving parameters, including the Niveltronic Plus system for Automated Grade and Slope Control, at the screed operating consoles. The screed width be conveniently adjusted with the SmartWheel. In addition to the screed control consoles, Vögele provides users with two remote control units featuring practical magnetic mountings, so they can operate the key screed functions from the optimal location at all times.
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