Road Building Equipment
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“Dynapac CC385HF high frequency tandem asphalt roller is a perfect solution in engineering, focusing on a line-up of new features,” says Hiten Kapadia, Head - Road Construction Equipment, Atlas Copco Construction Technique
Dynapac CC385HF: perfect solution in road building A
tlas Copco Road Construction Equipment division is a part of the construction technique business. The division is one of the leaders in compaction and paving applications. In a conversation, Hiten Kapadia shares how they adopted innovation to make their road building equipment unique.
Innovative Dynapac CC385HF Atlas Copco Road Construction Equipment is designed with over 100 years of expertise in compaction knowledge and applications, where groundbreaking ideas are transformed into cost-efficient solutions and reliable machines. Out of the entire range of Atlas Copco road construction equipment in India, the Dynapac CC385HF high frequency tandem asphalt roller is a perfect solution in engineering, focusing on a line-up of new features. Dynapac CC385HF Tandem Asphalt Roller is a 9.4-tonne roller with high frequency of 67 Hz and dual amplitude which has the ability to optimise speed and avoid rippling. Its advantages are: • High productivity
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Features The Dynapac CC385HF offers a series of unique features. These are: • Slideable and turnable operator console allows a 180-degree turn of seat instruments and levers enabling full operator control • Its electronic drive control ensures smooth start and stop without shuffling • With high frequency/low amplitude for thin layers and high amplitude for thick layers, the equipment is versatile and efficiently compacts any type of compact asphalt mix. • Large water capacity which increases operating time between water refill breaks • Steering hitch and other service friendly hydraulics ensures trouble free access for engine and water tank maintenance. Efficiency The Dynapac CC385HF offers efficiency
in terms of fuel, labour and costs. According to Mr Kapadia, it offers 25 per cent lower fuel consumption and 35 per cent higher productivity as compared to the same class of machines available in the Indian market. It also ensures a perfect surface finish where rework is minimised which in turn lowers costs.
Speedy response time and unmatched service With more than 50 strong dealer network (and growing), a healthy stock of equipment and spare parts is maintained across India. Atlas Copco strongly believes that servicing the road construction equipment regularly is very important to ensure reliable operation and a long service life. This belief is supported with the availability of highly skilled and trained service technicians at the Atlas Copco dealers as well as regional offices which enables speedy response time and unmatched service. These technicians play a key role in preventive maintenance as well as resolving equipment breakdowns. n