The World of Wirtgen Slipform Pavers
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Limitless applications in economically efficient concrete paving The World of Wirtgen Slipform Pavers

Content The importance of the slipform paving technology How innovative concrete paving technologies are dominating modern road construction and proving their outstanding economic efficiency. 4-9 The development of the technology at Wirtgen How Wirtgen engaged in concrete slipform paving and made a significant contribution to perfecting the technology. 10 -11 The operating principle of modern slipform pavers How perfect, economically efficient concrete slipform paving works with our field-proven machines. 12-21 Overview of our range of slipform pavers How the complete portfolio of Wirtgen...

2 // 3 Technical highlights of our machines How we use high-quality, high-tech components in our machines that guarantee first-rate, precise work results. 30-35 Slipform pavers in use around the globe How our versatile slipform pavers are demonstrating their broad range of applications in all parts of the world. 36-41 Meeting the challenge of environmental protection How we are meeting the responsibility for our environment with innovative concepts and state-of-the-art technology. 42-43 Customer service around the globe How we ensure the operational availability of our machines worldwide,...

Slipform pavers get concrete into shape Motorways and airport runways are exposed to ever higher stresses, caused by heavy vehicles on the one hand, and air traffic on the other hand. Concrete pavements are capable of withstanding these tremendous loads for many years to come. Slipform pavers have become indispensable in concrete paving because of their unrivalled efficiency in the production of concrete road pavements. The track-mounted all-rounders are also masters in the production of a countless range of monolithic profiles. Major process innovations have gained Wirtgen an excellent...

4 // 5 Concrete profiles produced by slipform pavers are highly durable, resistant and unsusceptible even to extremely high pressure or point loads. Due to its high degree of automation and reliable technology, slipform paving needs a small operating crew compared to other construction methods. The fast and economically efficient process requires one single machine pass only – even when paving concrete in two-layer application. Slipform pavers offer a broad range of applications, their modular design enabling the moulds to be replaced quickly and easily. Wirtgen is synonymous with...

Offset slipform pavers: Quick-change artists in concrete paving Slipforming monolithic profiles is usually more economically efficient than using pre-fabricated parts. Compact offset pavers are generally used for slipforming the profiles on the left or right side of the machine. Our slipform pavers offer a broad range of different slipforms in both standardized or customized shapes. Whether road boundaries, safety barriers, water gutters or narrow paths: Slipform pavers are capable of producing profiles in any conceivable shape quickly and at low cost. A particular highlight is the...

6 // 7 The completed concrete profiles are distinctive for their stability, extremely low tolerances, smooth surface and ease of maintenance. The paving mould and concrete delivery equipment can be installed on the left or right side of the machine, flexibly adapting to the conditions on the job site. We can supply paving moulds that are specifically customized to any given monolithic shape. Vibrators are used to ensure optimum compaction of the concrete, and are available with either hydraulic or electric drive. Static moulds not required Standardized, stable safety barriers with steel...

Inset slipform pavers: Mobile road construction plant Concrete pavements fully comply with all expectations in terms of bearing capacity, robustness and service life. Inset slipform pavers are the ideal candidates for an economically efficient production of concrete pavements on a large scale. These mobile concrete plants are capable of paving concrete slabs at paving widths of up to 18.0 m between their crawler tracks. Different, highly effective curing methods are additionally available to give the completed pavement surface the desired properties. As the slipform paver keeps moving all...

8 // 9 Paving concrete with minimum tolerances Inset slipform pavers are distinctive for their ease of transport and fast conversion despite the fairly large machine dimensions. Dowel bars and tie bars can be inserted into the concrete automatically, or steel reinforcements laid out in accordance with application requirements. Proportional control via stringline or 3D levelling enables our machines to follow the specified target values with pin-point precision. High-quality concrete pavements are not prone to developing wheel ruts or surface irregularities even after many years of extensive...

Many product innovations paved the way to becoming a global player The history of Wirtgen’s slipform paver division is impressive proof that it is, without a doubt, possible to take up an existing technology and to successfully develop it to perfection with innovative spirit and creativity. Following the integration of a business that enjoyed an excellent reputation in the industry, Wirtgen is now setting many forwardthinking milestones, one after the other, which are all contributing significantly to the renewed success of the entire technology. Our many characteristic innovations include,...

10 // 11 1989: Wirtgen gets actively involved in slipform paving by acquiring SGME, a Belgian manufacturer of slipform pavers, and their technologies. 1994: The SP 250, a flexible slipform paver and allrounder mainly for offset applications, rolls off the assembly line. 1998: Introduction of the SP 850 Vario – the first slipform paver with infinitely variable paving width from Wirtgen. 2006: Wirtgen launches the SP 1200 – a paver in the 12-m class with a self-loading unit consisting of dowel bar inserter, tie bar inserter, finishing beam and super smoother. The history of modern concrete...