New standardised measuring system for compaction machines

Technological developments relating to earth-moving and asphalt compaction machinery continue at a steady pace. Intelligent measuring systems enable a greater installation output in response to ever tighter construction schedules. Their modern test techniques fulfil today's enhanced requirements for optimised machine utilisation and permanent quality assurance.

Conventional test methods are carried out where indicated once compaction work is completed. Regular standstill times significantly inhibit the progress of construction. Deficiencies discovered in this manner lead to a necessity for rework and other undesirable delays.

The increasing necessity to verify compaction across the entire surface area at any time during the process is therefore fully understandable. Fulfilling this demand calls for compaction machinery to be equipped with a measuring system.  Ammann has taken up the challenge and has developed a standardised platform for measuring substrate consistency (KB in MN/m).

Greater flexibility and independence

Not every compaction application calls for a comprehensive measurement and control system on every machine. Thanks to an innovative extension to the measurement algorithm it is now possible to intentionally forego certain process parameters.  Virtually any compaction machine from the Ammann range (from light-weight vibratory plates to heavy rollers) with standard machine parameters can be equipped with a comparable measuring system thanks to standardised electronic components. The new standardised platform is available in various expansion stages; it uses the well-established ACE (Ammann Compaction Expert) measurement and control system to generate a reliable measurement value known as KB to indicate substrate consistency in MN/m and thus provide a comparable statement on the progress of work.

The benefit to the user lies in an increase in flexibility and independence which together result in greater productive output in modern road construction.

The associated simplification of service and maintenance achieved through a standardised service tool offers significant benefits to dealers and customers alike. The new platform concept is also at the heart of significant progress in customer service and in the output achieved by customers.

This development is an impressive and consistent confirmation of Ammann's technological leadership and documents the company's innovative approach towards adapting quickly to changing customer requirements.