product training PR-450 ROTO-MILL 4 Pavement Profiler “The four *’s" of road maintenance — reeurfacing, Pavemant Profilers: the PR-105, PR-1000, This bullet The contents are organizerSelling the PR-450 ie industry's standard for mic-sized pavement protiler. Its a high production machine, ‘designed to mill concrete or asphalt pavements in \wieths up 075 inenes (1805 mm) and depths up to TO'inohes (254 mm). -Although engineered for heavy- duty highway ana alrpon work, the PR-450 can ually well n congested city and residential 8, In tnnole and an lreemay ramps ana ders. This machine has been vsed successfully ily all types of production miling applications. Some of the more common include: * Leveling and Bonding — profiling o enable the placement ofa thin, veniy compacted layer of Pavement on aleve surface with superior bonding Characteristics, .¢¢ Rolinishing — profiling a rough pavement toa specified grade and slope to establish a new riding suriace + Surface Repair —oxcovation of deteriorated avoment sections prior to now pavement overlay. '* Pavement Removal ~ profiling to reduce Slovations in order to correct drainage problems, ‘maintain height clearances and reveal buried curt. + Surface Retexturing — the application ofa highly Skid resistant texture to slick pavement suriaces, '» Pavement Mining — recovery of materials {rom an ‘existing road surface for recycling, Features and Capabilities nd capes canbe used {Deel ne P80 agnns compatlve pavement tiling machines dusty. Optimum sight dlatibuton anda Tay ofclod echurlolcaieecrveeyeten ore the PRCAOD unmatched cutting capabity mal pes Stpavement «Verily The PR-450's high production apablies and exceotional ormavreraity can be ‘pple toa mide range of pavement ming epportuntien Optimum weight distribution on the PR is aie Gr unin ae eos aE, Si Behind the operates station and directly over the 2s Teenog cutter. This puts the machine's center of gravity. a —_ \ to hold the mandrel in the cut, reducing vibration and Si 1 Exceptional traction and stably are by-products of ue uo the PR-450'sthree-track suspension and nyarostatic rive system. The three-point, angular suspension System Is more stable than competitve four-track signs, Fewer tracks sso result in more weight per track. This feature and 6°6" (1981 mm) long x 12" (G05 mm) wide crawler tracks give the PR-450 sur Bositive traction over al types of pavement surfaces, All threo tracks are equipped with infinitely variable hydrostatic drives. particularly valuable when moving into and away Manooresby of fuck machin sveay ited when from a cur line or around obstactes. steing ive eur ter stant Th ure eresInside the PR-450 Power flow ower for the PR-450 is supplied by the 450 hp (636 KW) Caterpilar 3408 DITA diesel engine. The Eutter mandrels driven by a power take-o atthe Tear ofthe engine. A pneumatically actuate cluteh bolts ciecty to the engine and turns the upper sheave of a V-belt power band — which turns @ Planetary gearbox mounted inside the cutter mandrel: elt adjustment is accomplished by an idler Wheel, easly accessible behind the belt guar ‘A multiple output gearbox is bett-tiven from the ‘ont ofthe engine. This gearbox drives three hydraulic pumps: 4. A variable displacement axial piston pump ‘which powers the tracks, 2. A dual unit gear pump that drives the upper and lower conveyors. 8. AVarlable displacement axial piston pump ‘which provides hydraulic pressure for th auxiliary system (atcering, mainframe elevation, Upper convayor swing and elevation, moldboard elevation and disengagement of the parking bra Each of the three tracks has a fixed displacement static motor, riven by a variable displacement tic pump. Operating and travel speed are Infinitely variable trom 0 to 176 temin (4870 m/min). Speed isa function of both engine speed and tit angle of the pump swash plato — which otrmined by position of the travel contr ever. The track drive's a closed loop system. ..which Provides dynamic braking on all three racks. A ‘spring-applied, nydraulically-rleased parking brake ie mounted an the front track Upper and lower conveyors each have a hydraulic {gerotor motor, driven by a dual hyraulle gear pump, The gerator s a high torque motor which usos a star- thaped rotor. rathor than pistana or gears The onveyor drives are open loop systems. The auxiliary pump is variable displacement similar in operation tothe track drive pump, However, the output ofthe auxiliary pump ts Controlled by a pressure compensator that automatically changes the pump ewash plate angle to maintain constant system prossure. The system is also open loop.Mainframe ‘The mainframe is @ heavy-duty fabricated, unitized ‘construction with box-type structural support beams. Decking is ord plate with grated inspection panels. The mainframe rides on three hydraulic cylinders hich fit inside square tubular legs. Each track assembly I pinned to a leg yoko, which allows the ‘rack to pivot up and down. Steering is accomplished by hydraulically rotating the front leg. The rear legs land tracks do not turn HYDRA-MATION ‘Since the cutter mandrel on the PR-450 Is rigidly mounted to the mainframe, changing grade anc. slope of cut requires changing tne elevation of the mainframe. This s accomplished withthe elevation Cylinders Inside each of the three leg barrels. Elevation can be sot manually — by adjusting each cylinder with @ hand control from the operator's station — or it can be controlled automatically with the HYDRA-MATION system. ‘The heart of the HYDRA-MATION system is a patented hydraulic elevation sensor valve. The Sensor is equipped with a wand which traces one ot several optional reference guides. Any change in machine elevation causes the wand to rotate a shaft Inthe sensor valve, which directs hydraulic ol to the appropriate end of the elevation cylinder. When the’ ‘machine moves back to its proper relationship to the Feterence guide, the valve roturns to “null” position, Stopping any further oil flow to the cylinder Elevation ofthe tront leg is controlled by an elevation sensor valve on the left side of the machine. The right ‘ear leg is controlled either by an elevation sensor on the right side of the machine or By the optional Cross Slop Control. The lett rear leg is manually adjusted to ‘operating position and remains static at a set distance above the cut grade (locked to grade). The PR-480 can also be optionally equipped to ‘automaticaly control the slope of ether right or lt rear lags ‘The optional Cross Siope Control is a pendulum-type {device which senses any change in machine cross lane. Tha opaemtor can dial in” the desited eros Slope and the sensor will automaticaly maintain that slope. Three different reference guides can be used: 1) a reference wheel which rides on the uncut pavement Close to the centerline of the cutter, 2) an optional ‘averaging ski which produces a smoother cut than the original grade, oF 3) astringline.Operator Features ‘The PR-860 is designed for efficient, convenient ‘operation. A large, open, full-width operator's Platform at the front ofthe machine offers exceliont Visibility of cutter side clearance, conveyor discharge and the work area ahead, All working functions are lever controled irom a panel atthe front of the machine. A steering control levers located at both ‘ends ofthe panel..-to permit steering from either ‘sige of the machine. Elovation of the machine is controlled manually by {three levers on the left side of the panel (one for each Jeg). Automatic control of elevation (HYDRA- MATION) fs selected by wo lovers on the right side ‘of the panel. The front elevation lever selects the ‘manual control of the front leg...0F activates the elevation sensor on the let side of the machine. The ‘ear elevation lever has three positions: mara, levation sensor, or cross slope conto} (Other levers on the front panel control conveyors, ‘moldboard, parking brake, travel speed/direction and engine throttle, Instrumentation on the front panel includes engine sngine ol pressure, engine water ‘volt meter, hour meter and hydraulic oll ‘An optional remote control provides ground level Control of upper conveyor swing. ‘An important operator feature of the PR-860 sits three-track, rear discharge design. This permits Unrestricted visibility of the forward side ofthe cutter housing ana work area. The PR-a60 Is designed to work in'@ direction opposite tothe flow of teatic.- whieh means the erew faces oncoming trafic. Competitive units with front discharge Conveyors generally work with the traffic flow; the trew works with their backs to oncoming traffic. ‘The rear discharge design of the PR-450 also means ‘amore dust-ree environment forthe operator. The 80 degree conveyor swing allows the operator to match truck loading to tatfic and job site conditions. or to deposit material in a windrow outside the Jane in which the machine is working. Some front discharge machines are unable to 60 this. [Changing trucks isa simple matter for the PA-450, The operator merely swings the conveyor from the full trick to the empty one. Front ciseharge ‘machines must stop to change trucks ‘The round man in is appeationpepaes to swing the corveyarto {he ompty tk uring he aponleomayor ramet conel— whch Porm thePR as owernen sop. =Service and Support Pavement milling machines are, by nature, maintenance and service intensive. The PR-450 is designed to minimize the time required for routine maintenance. ..t0 keep the machine on the job, ‘cutting pavement. Most major components are madiuiar dasign for aasy removal and replacement Large access doors make inspection, adjustment and repairs quick and easy. Daily service points are easily ‘sccessible from the ground or non-slip surfaces, Cuttor tecth must be replaced frequently on Pavement miling machines — depending on pavement type and condition and depth of cut. The PR-a50 Is equipped with two large access doors to the cutter mandrel which permit "pit crew” style ‘service when changing cutter teeth. An air operated impact hammer ang punch (driven by an on-boars air compressor ae supplied to facta easy tooth Praventive maintenance is critical on pavement milling machines. Dust and occasional smoke from asphalt miling tond to sattla on the hat radiator and {il cooler, where the particles melt and accumulate. This debris should be hosed off daily to prevent radiator and 0}! cooler clogging. Tracks, cutter and Conveyors should also be hosed off daly to prevent. asphalt or concrete particies from “setting” while the ‘machine is idle. The PR-450 can be equipped with an Optional high pressure water spray system for this necessary maintenance. The front engine cowling swings open for easy access to radiator and oil Cooler. _ Cat Plus Sell your customers the total value of Cat Plus services — the most comprehensive customer support program in the industry * Caterpillar parts network Or-the-job technical analysis Exchange service In-the-field service Couneoling before the sate Financing Uptime support programs like Scheduled Oil Sampling Summary ‘The Caterpillar PA-450 Profiler is the industry's standard for sophisticated, mid-sized pavement profilers. This machine's high production capability ‘and exceptional maneuverability can satisty a wide range of pavement milling applications. These ‘capabilites, plus the exclusive HYDRA-MATION Grade and Siope Control and cost-affect serviceability, combine to offer users the lowest cost ber square yard of any pavement milling machina in fs class, 7PR-450 Profiler General Specificatic nb: 450 Profiler General Specifications # Model * Fiywnesi norsepow * Rates ongine RPM i 2100 Bore... : 54 in 497 mm) ‘stone (61m (182 ram) 24-00 olectical system with 60 AM aternetor ‘and bettery disconnect switch Alr-to-water cooling system + Two stage diy-lype er cleaner with visual sevice Indicator. lon Operating weight. 15,000 Ib (24 947 ka) Operating speed ©... O™ 176 umn (44.0 m/min) ‘Three 6'8" (1981 mn) tong x 12" (308 mm) wide erantor tracks + One 7°10" (2388 mm) tong x callecting conveyor ‘© One-25"( 520 mm) long x 30° (762 mm) wide discharge convoyar with 40 degroo ewing othe side of conter HYDRA-MATION Grace and Slope Control ‘optional averaging ski and Cross Slope Control -. Caterpillar 3408 DITA closet S 430 Hp (386 Ka) ° (762 mm) wide 40 in (1016 mm) S22 75 in (1908 mem 1 Number of eet Sereda cscs Ad Cutting depin STA 28m) * Pressurized wator spray syster for dust control ‘ana teatn cooing ‘= Dowollocated nelson tooth holders Hydraulie System + Ground drive — axial piston variable displacement [pump driving three ixes gleplacemert. axial piston ‘motors [one par track). Closed loop systom Conveyor drives ~ dual gear pump driving two {geroi0! motors, Open foop system. Contra (auxitiary) system — variable ‘isplacement, pressure compensated, axial piston ‘bump operating cylinders, valves and brake, Open {oop system. Hysrabiteol-to-air cooing system. Tan micron fittetion on replenishing tank and return system, three micron filtration on control system ‘The information contained herein is intended for circulation only to Caterpiliar ana smployees whose duties require know fang facte Obsorved by various Catarp! 19¢ of such reports and is intended iy for thelr information and training. may coniein unvetilied analysis, ‘or sealer employees However, effort has been made to provide reliable results regarding any Information comparing Caterpiliar built ana competitive machines Eifert has been made to ute the latest available apec sheet and ether materia in the full Understanding thal these are subject fo change without notice. [Any reproduction ofthis release without the foregoing explanation is prohibited Cate, Cat ord are Tradonerts of Caetano. TECB8050 APRIL, 1985, PRINTEDIN U.S.A.