
There’s a new participant in the road building business. Volvo Construction Equipment acquired Ingersoll Rand’s road machinery business in April 2007 and by the end of 2007, Volvo road machinery began coming off production lines around the world in Volvo yellow and grey, and carrying the Volvo brand.
The official unveiling of the new-look product range took place at ConExpo in March this year. Machines shown were the single drum Volvo SD116D compactor, the double drum Volvo 138HF asphalt compactor, the single drum Volvo SD25 soil compactor, the Volvo PF6170 and Volvo PF6110 asphalt pavers and the Volvo MW500 milling machine. This issue we will focus on the Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheeled highway-class pavers. They have been designed with independent auger and conveyor systems, automatic conveyor tensioning, and a patented front-wheel suspension for what Volvo calls "the next level of paving." A number of features on these pavers provide contractors with more options in material flow. The auger system is now independent of the conveyor system. Each of the two auger and conveyor drives uses sonic sensors for more precise handling of material. The conveyor system has chains that are automatically tensioned for proper performance and less downtime. The conveyor chain cover cleans itself, providing easier maintenance. Reversible augers and conveyors are optional equipment.
A hopper capacity of 14.38 t (13.04 mt) gives each paver a practical production rate of 820 t (744 mt) per hour.
Each paver is powered by a 205-hp (153-kW) Cum-mins Tier 3 engine. The PF6160 and PF6170 pavers have a paving speed of 297 feet per minute (90.5 metres per minute) and a traveling speed of 12 miles per hour (19.3 kilometres per hour).
The pavers have a 30-kW (3.75 kVa) generator that has been integrated as standard into the machine to electronically heat the screed while providing plenty of power for auxiliary applications such as lighting or other jobsite tools. The operator station features a new layout and a digital display. The display provides the operator with onboard diagnostic capabilities in four languages. The PF6160 and PF6170 have dual control stations. Both control consoles rotate and can pivot at two points for comfort and each seat may be extended beyond the edge of the machine for improved visibility.
A technically advanced, hydrostatic direct-traction drive system on both pavers eliminates 70 percent of all mechanical drivetrain components to reduce maintenance costs. The PF6160 is designed without front-wheel assist. The PF6170 is available with two-wheel assist, or optional four-wheel assist.
The PF6160 and PF6170 pavers maintain uniform wheel-loading through a patented front-wheel suspension design. Hydraulic bogie cylinders provide a uniform load on all wheels for higher ground clearance, maximum traction and less wear and tear on the paver.
Both pavers have a screed width of 10 feet (3.05 m) and a maximum paving width of 26 feet (7.92 m). Volvo offers the widest selection of screeds in the industry, including the Omni Series. The Omni 318 is a vibratory, power extendible screed designed with front-mounted extensions. The Omni 300 is a fixed screed and the Omni 306 is configured with strike-offs. Screeds with rear-mounted extensions are also being introduced and include the Omni 1000 – a vibratory screed, and the Omni 1010 – a vibratory / single-tamping screed.
Maximum screed temperature control is achieved through three electric, independent heating circuits. Each screed section has three heater bars to provide consistent heat for the entire surface. These bars are accessible, without removing the screed plates, which makes for quick maintenance.
The official unveiling of the new-look product range took place at ConExpo in March this year. Machines shown were the single drum Volvo SD116D compactor, the double drum Volvo 138HF asphalt compactor, the single drum Volvo SD25 soil compactor, the Volvo PF6170 and Volvo PF6110 asphalt pavers and the Volvo MW500 milling machine. This issue we will focus on the Volvo PF6160 and PF6170 wheeled highway-class pavers. They have been designed with independent auger and conveyor systems, automatic conveyor tensioning, and a patented front-wheel suspension for what Volvo calls "the next level of paving." A number of features on these pavers provide contractors with more options in material flow. The auger system is now independent of the conveyor system. Each of the two auger and conveyor drives uses sonic sensors for more precise handling of material. The conveyor system has chains that are automatically tensioned for proper performance and less downtime. The conveyor chain cover cleans itself, providing easier maintenance. Reversible augers and conveyors are optional equipment.
A hopper capacity of 14.38 t (13.04 mt) gives each paver a practical production rate of 820 t (744 mt) per hour.
Each paver is powered by a 205-hp (153-kW) Cum-mins Tier 3 engine. The PF6160 and PF6170 pavers have a paving speed of 297 feet per minute (90.5 metres per minute) and a traveling speed of 12 miles per hour (19.3 kilometres per hour).
The pavers have a 30-kW (3.75 kVa) generator that has been integrated as standard into the machine to electronically heat the screed while providing plenty of power for auxiliary applications such as lighting or other jobsite tools. The operator station features a new layout and a digital display. The display provides the operator with onboard diagnostic capabilities in four languages. The PF6160 and PF6170 have dual control stations. Both control consoles rotate and can pivot at two points for comfort and each seat may be extended beyond the edge of the machine for improved visibility.
A technically advanced, hydrostatic direct-traction drive system on both pavers eliminates 70 percent of all mechanical drivetrain components to reduce maintenance costs. The PF6160 is designed without front-wheel assist. The PF6170 is available with two-wheel assist, or optional four-wheel assist.
The PF6160 and PF6170 pavers maintain uniform wheel-loading through a patented front-wheel suspension design. Hydraulic bogie cylinders provide a uniform load on all wheels for higher ground clearance, maximum traction and less wear and tear on the paver.
Both pavers have a screed width of 10 feet (3.05 m) and a maximum paving width of 26 feet (7.92 m). Volvo offers the widest selection of screeds in the industry, including the Omni Series. The Omni 318 is a vibratory, power extendible screed designed with front-mounted extensions. The Omni 300 is a fixed screed and the Omni 306 is configured with strike-offs. Screeds with rear-mounted extensions are also being introduced and include the Omni 1000 – a vibratory screed, and the Omni 1010 – a vibratory / single-tamping screed.
Maximum screed temperature control is achieved through three electric, independent heating circuits. Each screed section has three heater bars to provide consistent heat for the entire surface. These bars are accessible, without removing the screed plates, which makes for quick maintenance.