Ammann Releases New Products at Bauma

The Ammann booth, its largest Ammann booth ever at Bauma, will showcase products and prototypes that prove the company’s commitment to remain an industry leader through both outside acquisitions and internal innovations.

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The booth will feature 17 new products and several prototypes, including the innovative autonomous plate compactor. The compactor covers a jobsite without an operator, providing high compaction output at greatly reduced operating costs. It is the first autonomous plate compactor on the market.

Also on display will be concrete plants and mixers developed by Ammann Elba, the company created when German-based Elba was acquired in 2014. Ammann Elba continues to be an industry leader, as proven by its new concrete-mixing plants on display at the booth.

Other new products unveiled and on display at Bauma highlight Ammann’s comprehensive line up and commitment to provide solutions throughout every stage of the road-building process. Those new products include pavers, forward-moving vibratory plate compactors, soil compactors, pneumatic and trench rollers, an articulated roller with ACE and oscillation, and asphalt plants.

Asphalt Pavers

AFW/T 350-2 and AFW/T 500-2

Both, the wheeled and tracked versions of the Ammann pavers, have been updated to meet all emission regulations worldwide. The AFW/T 350-2 (T4i) and AFW/T 500-2 (T4f) all come with the reliability, superior visibility and the simple operation that Ammann pavers are known for.

The tracked versions – the AFT 350-2 and AFT 500-2 – provide improved traction in challenging underfoot conditions. The wheeled AFW 350-2 and AFW 500-2 are the best choices when mobility is essential.

AFW 150-2

The next generation of Ammann’s unique mini paver, the AFW 150-2, has been released. The wheeled paver features a larger auger (120 mm diameter compared with the previous 100 mm) that ensures proper material distribution along the screed. A new material flow sensor is another consistency enhancement. A hydraulically extendible screed operates similar to those on larger pavers, enabling quick and effortless extension while the machine is operating. The material flow divider is operated with mechanical hand levers and allows the operator to select whether material should be distributed on both sides, only one side or stopped completely. These and further improvement make the AFW 150-2 an even better fit on small and narrow jobsites.

Autonomous Vibratory Plate

Unveiled at Bauma is a prototype of the first autonomous vibratory plate. The plate is easy to use, with the operator setting the boundaries by remotely navigating the plate around the jobsite perimeter. The number of vertices is not limited and the machine automatically detects the closed border. Next a working strategy is calculated and the field is compacted strip by strip. A highly accurate GPS system is supported by an electronic compass and collision detection. The plate provides outstanding compaction performance and thorough coverage while reducing labor and fuel costs, as well as CO2 emissions.

Forward-Moving Vibratory Plates

The APF 1133, APF 1440, APF 1450 and APF 2050 represent substantial new efforts to send compaction energy toward the materials and away from the operator. The compactors feature Ammann’s patent-pending Z-buffer, which isolates the guide hand from vibration and reduces operator fatigue. The Z-buffer is the key reason operator vibration levels for Ammann compactors are substantially below the regulations of the strictest countries.

Single-Drum Soil Compactors

The ARS 200 T4f and ARS 220 T4f feature newly designed cabs and intuitive controls. The optional Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE) systems provide quality control, reduced machine wear and cost savings. The ARS compactors also incorporate popular existing features including a no-rear-axle concept with fully hydrostatic drive and the powerful Ammann dual vibratory and amplitude systems that are key tools in providing industry-leading compaction output.

Pneumatic Roller

The new Ammann ART 240 T4f Pneumatic-Tyred Roller provides productivity-improving operator comfort and an engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards. Intuitive controls make operation easy. The spacious cabin features 2 working stations, while the multifunctional operator display provides instant feedback. The ART 240 utilises a front isostatic oscillating axle and a rear-drive propulsion system that provides the necessary power, regardless of tyre pressures or ballast weight.

Tandem Rollers with Oscillation

The new ARX 90 T4f/T3 and ARX 110 T4f/T3 Tandem Rollers combine oscillation with the high compaction output seen on previous Ammann tandem rollers. The ARX machines are the first Ammann vibratory rollers to feature oscillation, a process that eliminates about 90 per cent of the stress to surroundings and materials caused by a traditional vibratory system. The new rollers combine the oscillating, back-and-forth-movement of the drum with a constant static load to reach compaction goals faster. For increased compaction output, the ARX utilizes a combination of oscillation and the Ammann heavy-duty, 2-stage vibratory drum with easy adjustment of amplitude and frequency. The optional ACE^force system provides a host of benefits including measurement in absolute values, evaluation of material stiffness, an operator guidance function and documentation of the entire compaction process. The rollers are available with engines that meet the strictest emissions standards in Europe and the U.S. or with T3 engines in markets with lesser restrictions.

Trench Roller

The new Ammann ARR 1575 Tier 4f Roller utilizes a Yanmar engine that meets the strictest emissions requirements in Europe and the U.S. The engine also provides excellent power and features reductions in noise and vibration. Productivity can be improved with easy-to-install extension kits that stretch drum widths from 640 mm to 850 mm. The ARR 1585 Tier 4f is the skid-steered version of Amman trench roller and extends the portfolio to cover all customer needs and applications.

Asphalt-Mixing Plants

Solid Batch

New SolidBatch plants are built for flexibility, customisation and reliability. The SolidBatch 140 and SolidBatch 180, with capacities of 140 tonnes per hour and 180 tonnes per hour, are highly standardised and the base model features few “extras.” Instead, customers select the standard SolidBatch model and then choose from a variety of options.

QuickBatch (Transport-Optimised Plant)

The new QuickBatch container plant is engineered for easy, cost-effective transportation and installation while still offering benefits typically associated with stationary facilities – including high-production capacity. QuickBatch was designed for international transporting efficiencies and is built around the “container principle” logistics concept. Key core components, including dryer/filter units and mixing tower modules, utilize housings that also serve as certified transport containers. When it’s time to move, the components are simply loaded onto the transport vehicle.

Prime 100 (Mobile Plant)

The Prime asphalt plant line has been expanded. The Prime 100 offers a capacity of 100 tonnes per hour and is a smaller, highly mobile version of the popular Prime 140. In addition to its exceptional mobility the Prime 100 is very compact when assembled. Despite its smaller size, the plant still utilises high-quality Ammann core components for optimal performance and output.

Concrete-Mixing Plants

CBS Elba

The new CBS Elba Concrete Mixing Plant is designed for small- to medium-sized businesses seeking flexible concrete plant solutions. It features state-of-the-art design based on customers’ needs and offers output ranges from 105 m³/h to 160 m³/h. The basic unit can accommodate both EMS and EMDW single-shaft and twin-shaft mixers with a hardened concrete output volume ranging from 2 m³ to 3.5 m³. The CBS Elba offers easy, low-cost transportation for stationary and semi-mobile operation.

CBT Elba

A new line of mobile and compact concrete-mixing plants also has been launched. The first plant in the product family, the CBT 60 Elba Compact Concrete Mixing Plant, has an hourly output rate of 58 m³/h. The entire compact line-up, available in the near future, will provide a performance range from 30 m³/h to 130 m³/h. The CBT 60 Elba is equipped with an Elba EMS 1000 single-shaft mixer and an integrated linear batcher for storing between 2 and 4 aggregate components. Fast installation times and trouble-free relocation result from the elaborate folding mechanisms. No foundation is required for plant installation.

Other products that showcase the depth and diversity of the Ammann line-up will be on display at Bauma.