ASPHALT PAVER

A Road Paver. The rollers at the front push the truck along while unloading.
The slat conveyor in the middle drags the asphalt to the back.

History[edit]
The asphalt paver was developed by Barber Greene Co., that originally manufactured
material handling systems. In 1929 the Chicago Testing Laboratory approached them
to use their material loaders to construct asphalt roads. This did not result in a
partnership but Barber Greene did develop a machine based on the concrete pavers of
the day that mixed and placed the concrete in a single process. This setup did not
prove as effective as desired and the processes were separated and the modern paver
was on its way. In 1933 the independent float screed was invented and when
combined with the tamper bar provided for uniform material density and thickness.
Harry Barber filed for a patent a "Machine for and process of laying roads" on 10
April 1936 and received patent U.S. Patent 2,138,828 on 6 December 1938. The
main features of the paver developed by Barber Greene Co. have been incorporated
into most pavers since, although improvements have been made to control of the
machine.
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Operation[edit]
The asphalt is added from a dump truck or a material transfer unit into the paver's
hopper. The conveyor then carries the asphalt from the hopper to the auger. The auger
places a stockpile of material in front of the screed. The screed takes the stockpile of
material and spreads it over the width of the road and provides initial compaction.
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The paver should provide a smooth uniform surface behind the screed. In order to
provide a smooth surface the a free floating screen is used. It is towed at the end of a
long arm which reduces the base topology effect on the final surface. The height of
the screen is controlled by a number of factors including: the attack angle of the
screed, weight and vibration of the screed, the material head and the towing force.
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To conform to the elevation changes for the final grade of the road modern pavers use
automatic screed controls, which generally control the screed's angle of attack from
information gathered from a grade sensor. Additional controls are used to correct the
slope, crown or superelevation of the finished pavement.
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In order to provide a smooth surface the paver should proceed at a constant speed and
have a consistent stockpile of material in front of the screed. Increase in material
stockpile or paver speed will cause the screed to rise resulting in more asphalt being
placed therefore a thicker mat of asphalt and an uneven final surface. Alternatively a
decrease in material or a drop in speed will cause the screed to fall and the mat to be
thinner.
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The need for constant speed and material supply is one of the reasons for using a
material transfer unit in combination with a paver. A material transfer unit allows for
constant material feed to the paver without contact, providing a better end surface.
When a dump truck is used to fill the hopper of the paver, it can make contact with
the paver or cause it to change speed and affect the screed height.
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Concrete paving[edit]
Large freeways are often paved with concrete and this is done using a slipform paver.
Trucks dump loads of readymix concrete in heaps along in front of this machine and
then the slipform paver spreads the concrete out and levels it off using a screed.

TRACK ASPHALT PAVERS

Track-equipped pavers offer superior traction for challenging projects that have poor underfoot conditions or the need
to push large haul units up steep grades. Mobil-Trac undercarriage systems provide increased mobility and
smooth, quiet operation. Some models are available with steel tracks for dependable use and low-cost maintenance.
All models feature material feed systems with individual control of conveyors and augers designed to provide
continuous, segregation-free material flow to the screed. The ventilation system draws fumes away from the conveyor
tunnel as well as the auger chamber and redirects them away from the operator for a more comfortable working
environment.

Auto Asphalt Paver Price for Road Construction

US $100000-500000 / Set ( FOB Price)
1 Set (Min. Order)

500 Set/Sets per Year (Supply Ability)