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Material feeders form a hub in the transfer of material from trucks to pavers, thus guaranteeing a constant and efficient paving process and high paving quality on large jobsites. To further enhance the user-friendly nature and efficiency of the machines, Joseph Vögele AG has introduced its new MT 3000-3i Standard and MT 3000-3i Offset PowerFeeders, weighing some 20 and 24 t respectively.

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The MT 3000-3i Standard PowerFeeder and MT 3000-3i Offset PowerFeeder with pivoting conveyor are equipped with the efficient and ergonomic Dash-3 machine technology. This includes the ErgoPlus 3 intuitive operating concept, AutoSet Plus automatic functions and PaveDock Assistant truck communication system, among others.

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“We have developed the new generation of PowerFeeders in close collaboration with our customers,” said Bastian Fleischer, product manager at Joseph Vögele AG. “All the functions are aimed at making jobsite processes even more efficient, economical and convenient – whilst delivering the same high performance.”

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Both versions of the material feeder achieve a conveying capacity of up to 1,200 t/h and can accommodate a full truckload of mix within 60 seconds. The MT 3000-3i Offset is also fitted with a conveyor belt that can be pivoted 55°. This provides contractors with a wide variety of potential applications, from parallel feeding two pavers to the so-called InLine Pave method, in which the material feeder, the paver for the binder course and the paver for the surface course work one after the other.

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Latest operating technology, optimised material handling concept

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The MT 3000-3i Standard and MT 3000-3i Offset integrate the ErgoPlus 3 operating concept to increase efficiency on the jobsite. In the process, Vögele designed the operator’s console specifically to suit the requirements of material feeder operators, making it as intuitive and convenient as possible - all the functions are arranged in logical groups, and clear function and status indicators, a high-contrast display and glare-free backlighting facilitate operation for users. The pivoting seat console also allows for ergonomic working environment with excellent all-round visibility.

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The AutoSet Plus and PaveDock Assistant assistance systems are new; Vögele previously offered these only for pavers of the Dash-3 generation. With the AutoSet Plus automatic functions, operators only need to push a button to put the material feeder in the transport, repositioning or operating positions - or to save material handling programmes and just easily call up these settings again whenever they are required. This is especially useful on jobsites that demand frequent repositioning or have similar paving requirements.

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The optional PaveDock Assistant communication system facilitates material transfer. The material feeder operator can use two signal lights to show the truck driver clearly whether he/she is to back up, stop or dump mix. If the InLine Pave method is in use, the signal lights also indicate whether material for the surface course or the binder course is required. This leads to reliable, loss-free and efficient material transfer.

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In addition, Vögele has paid particular attention to the conveying components. The new design of the receiving hopper, for example, guarantees extremely fast material transfer and loss-free conveying. The colour-coded markings on the receiving hopper simplify the material transfer process, even in the dark. The offset and additional seals in the inlet area prevent loss of material and soiling of the conveyor belt.

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A new control system and special centring aids ensure that the conveyor belt always remains centred, even under difficult conditions involving crossfall. “Another important new feature is the optimised belt heating,” added Mr Fleischer. “The new control system provides optimum temperature management and is even more economical than before.” The system can handle critical materials, such as low-temperature asphalt, without loss of temperature.

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Simple to maintain, simple to transport

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Vögele has significantly improved access to the maintenance and setting points, as well as to the cleaning zones. For instance, the transfer hopper of the MT 3000-3i Offset is hinged, and its larger step makes it easy to clean. The setting points have also been reduced in number and colour-coded to make them more easily identifiable.

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Contractors can transport the new material feeders comparatively quickly and easily. The large angle of inclination of 15° makes it easier to load feeders onto commercial low-loaders, whilst the receiving hopper can be raised 25 cm higher than before. This now allows users to deposit material feeders on the so-called goose neck of the low-loader without any issues, resulting in reduced transport length.

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“Material feeders are now being used more and more. From a paved asphalt surface area of 6,000 sq m, they are compulsory in specifications, which was why we gave particularly high priority to rapid readiness for operation and simple handling when developing the new models,” said Mr Fleischer. “With the new Dash-3 generation, we have once again significantly increased the practicality of the product.”

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The Super 3000-3(i) paver is part of the Premium Line from Vögele, suitable for both medium-sized construction projects and rehabilitation of motorways as well as for paving airport runways, large squares and traffic areas. The machine was unveiled to the global market last year at the bauma exhibition in Munich.

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The Vögele Premium Line products are all equipped with the ErgoPlus 3 operating concept – which offers a number of advanced and practical features such as displays, automatic functions and enhanced convenience. Like all ‘Dash 3’ machines in the Premium Line, the Super 3000-3(i) is additionally equipped with the Vögele EcoPlus low-emissions package and is optionally available with the PaveDock Assistant communication system.

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The Super 3000-3(i) is capable of laying down up to 1,800 t of mix per hour. With an output of 354 kW, the diesel engine supplies the paver with sufficient power to tackle large-volume paving jobs with ease. Paving quality is another key factor - it depends, among other things, on the correct height setting of the auger. This should always be adapted to the layer thickness.

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Vögele has revolutionised the material transport on the Super 3000-3(i), to guarantee an optimum head of mix in front of the screed when working with different layer thicknesses. The height of the rear section of the chassis including the conveyors and augers can be infinitely varied at the push of a button, which enables material to be transferred to the auger from above. This supports an optimum material throughput and distribution of the mix, even when paving thick base courses.

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The Super 3000-3(i) can be combined with the AB 600 extending screed and also the SB 300 and SB 350 fixed-width screeds. These fixed-width screeds ensure maximum surface accuracy, even when working with large pave widths – while paving without longitudinal joints. The SB 350 is capable of paving asphalt surface courses up to 5 cm thick, across a total width of 18 m. It is also able to lay down anti-freeze layers or water-bound bases with layer thicknesses up to 50 cm. The use of telescoping and positioning system for screed bolt-on extensions leads to shorter set-up times when working with varying pave widths.

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What’s more, the hydraulic bolt-on extensions are versatile when paving. At the push of a button, the pave width can be hydraulically varied by 1.25 m on each side of the screed – adding up to a total adjustment range of 2.5 m. Paver operators are also able to set the optimum tamper stroke of 4 or 8 mm on the paver operator’s ErgoPlus 3 console or the screed console, adapting it to the current paving job.

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With all these functions, the Super 3000-3(i) covers an extremely wide range of applications. The innovative material transport, hydraulic tamper-stroke adjustment and the wider hydraulic bolt-on extensions for the fixed-width screeds allow users to easily adapt the paver to the current jobsite – without mechanical conversion work. The set values can be saved and retrieved at any time with the automatic AutoSet Plus function. This enhances the efficiency, ease and quality of work processes.

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The Super 1600 tracked and Super 1603 wheeled pavers are part of Vögele’s Classic Line family, featuring pave widths from 2.55 to 6.3 m. These Universal Class models, with their robust equipment and intuitive operating concept, are suitable for small and large construction projects run on a tight schedule.

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Both pavers are equipped with the intuitive ErgoBasic operating system and the Niveltronic Basic system for automated grade and slope control. Offering a compact design, powerful 116-kW diesel engines and laydown rates of up to 600 t/h, the Super 1600 and Super 1603 are also efficient, robust and versatile, whether they are working on confined urban job sites or constructing rural roads and motorways.

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In combination with the AB 480 extending screed and the tamper and vibrator (TV) compacting systems, the two pavers achieve pave widths from 2.55 to 4.8 m. The additional bolt-on extensions allow them to expand to a maximum pave width of 6.3 m.

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The Classic Line pavers from Vögele are controlled via the ErgoBasic operating system, which provides users with the key functions they need to deliver high-quality paving. Among them include clearly structured function and status indicators, the control of different operating modes, glare-free backlighting for night-time jobs and simple steering via a rotary controller or, in the case of the wheeled paver, a steering wheel.

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