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New utility compacters from Cat
excellent compaction performance. With
automatic activation and front or both drum
vibratory capabilities, this machine provides
the results that job sites require.
These new models are designed to easily
fit in the rental fleet. Product Link™ capability
enables close monitoring to keep owners
informed of machine location and service
needs. The simple control panel and spacious
platform offer comfort to suit a variety of
operators. Durable components and the fuel-
efficient engine maximise uptime and lower
lifetime operating costs.
Full access to remote drains, sampling
ports, and filters make service fast and easy.
Long service intervals for the engine oil
and vibratory drums
keeps the machine
on the job site
longer for optimal
operational
needs.
As the construction industry looks to new methods
for efficient production, equipment manufacturers
are likewise exploring additional ways to boost
productivity. Volvo CE has introduced 3-D printing
in order to deliver spare parts to customers more
quickly and efficiently. The company is also
investing in 3-D printing methods in the research
and development of its prototype machinery.
Parts can be made of any shape and size, and for
any unit in Volvo CE’s range of off-road machinery.
Typical parts made by 3-D printing so far include
parts of a cabin, plastic coverings, and sections
of air-conditioning units. The company uses its
own archive of drawings, 3-D models, and product
information to feed into the printer to produce the
correct new part.
“We are supporting customers through the
life cycle of their equipment,” says Jasenko
Lagumdzija, manager of Business Support at
Volvo CE. “It’s especially good for older machines
where the parts that have worn out are no
longer made efficiently in traditional production
methods. Producing new parts by 3-D printing
cuts down on time and costs, so it’s an efficient
way of helping customers.”
Cat Paving products’ new utility compactors
come with simplicity in mind, assisting with
efficiency and profitability. Easy to operate,
simple to transport, and quick to service,
the new CB1.7 and CB1.8 use a weight-
based terminology that signifies its standard
operating weight in metric tonnes, making it
easy for customers to choose the machine
that best fits their needs.
These new models provide excellent
versatility in the 1.7mt to 1.8mt size class.
Typical applications include bike paths,
courtyards, patchwork, parking lots,
driveways, town centres, and shoulder work.
Simple operating features include toggle-
type switches for quick and easy activation
of machine functions. The mechanical
propel lever provides quick reaction for
precise control, while vibrant LED lights on
the console simplify operation in low light
conditions.
The single point lifting option and durable
hitch design make hoisting these machines
onto transports quick and easy, while the
foldable ROPS option provides a short height
and enables the machine to move
under and around low structures
when performing compaction
procedures.
The high-amplitude
vibratory system,
combined with large
diameter drums
and the exclusive,
eccentric weight
design, delivers
Simple operating features include toggle-type switches
for quick and easy activation of machine functions.
3-D printing includes parts of a cabin,
plastic coverings, and sections of air-
conditioning units.
MAY 2018
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