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Compaction Advancements at bauma 2007

It wasn't until the invention of a "vibration machine for ground compacting" in the 1930s that dynamic compacting could be used in the construction sector. Over the following decades, all product groups based on purely mechanical processes saw many changes and improvements. The largest transformations, however, have taken place in the last 15 years, as electronics brought new measuring technology and control systems.This new technology will be featured from April 23 to 29, at bauma 2007, the international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. The event will be an occasion for exhibitors to present their products, with one of the key topics once again being the achievement of uniform compaction.

To learn more about bauma 2007 and its programs, visit www.bauma.de.

Hamm 3410 Soil Compactor
The 3410 84-in.-wide, single-drum vibratory compactor has a 22,663-lb. operating weight and delivers up to 50,625 lbs. of centrifugal force.

• 131-hp Deutz Turbo BF4M 2012C engine with advanced cooling system
• Features include a three-point articulation joint, traction control and limited-slip differential
• Ergonomic design with seat-mounted 5-in-1 control lever, adjustable rotating seat and tilt steering column

Wacker RT Series Trench Rollers
The RT 56-SC and RT 82-SC rollers include a smart control system with dual joystick control box for easier steering.

• Smart remote control system offers infrared
• signal with line-of-sight control
• Distance-sensing feature stops movement and vibration if operator comes within 5 ft. of the front or rear sensing eye
• 22- or 32-in.-wide drums with below the axle exciter design

Case SV200 Series Vibratory Rollers
The Case SV200 series includes four single-drum models with operating weights from 15,741 to 31,553 lbs.

• Rated engine power from 100 to 148 hp
• 360° visibility
• Smooth drum or padfoot configurations in drum widths from 66 to 87 in.
• Dual-vibration modes and adjustable amplitude and frequency