“ New technology can make upgrading your asphalt paver enticing .”
accelerate with time in service . Replacing these items can be very expensive . Pumps , motors , and drives wear on a constant rate . Oil samples and overall efficient checks are direct indicators of expected time in service .”
Certainly , the decision to replace a paver will also vary greatly based on the size of the company , the economy at the time and personal preference . Often , new technology which can enhance efficiency , productivity , and operating cost can be the enticement to change and upgrade an asphalt paver .
“ In the 8ft and 10ft class pavers , ease of operation has come a long way ,” said Matt Graves , director of marketing communications for Wirtgen America , Vögele Paving Products , Antioch , Tenn . “ Skilled labor is getting more difficult to find , so manufacturers have invested greatly in implementing easy-tolearn operating systems on their pavers that incorporate many automated functions .”
“ If you think about it , paving is an exhausting process , so we keep the crews needs in mind when designing a paver and focus on making the machine operator ’ s job easier . From ergonomics to keep the operator more comfortable during long days and nights , to short cuts when starting up or cleaning up , manufacturers are designing pavers to make the time on the jobsite more productive . Also , with more efficient components , fuel consumption , noise and heat have been reduced to decrease the impact on the environment and increase profitability .”
Innovative technology in new asphalt paving machines is what is driving efficiencies , operator comfort , productivity and ultimately profitability .
“ New technology can make upgrading your asphalt paver enticing ,” stated Nigel McKay , sales manager with Weiler , Knoxville , Iowa . “ New automation features that are designed to make your workload easier and faster such as material feed and production speed . Plus , you want a machine that ’ s easy to operate , which can be a factor in today ’ s high worker turnover , simple operation helps in training new people quickly .”
According to Bryce L . Davis , Jr ., director of sales for Lee- Boy , Lincoln County , N . C . “ It really comes down to the hours a paving contractor puts on their machine each year . We see
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