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New for the CR 1030 T Series is the independent auger/conveyor system, with a proven outboard auger drive system. This new design allows the conveyors and auger to run independently of each other, with a 2 or 4 (optional) sensor control system.
The future highway-class BOMAG CR 1030 Series 10-ft. track paver, available for the 2025 paving season, features multiple design updates that improve operating efficiency and increase mat quality by reducing segregation occurrence. Additionally, the manufacturer is introducing the Versa 20 front mount screed, a new addition to the family of BOMAG screeds.
The Versa 20 Front Mount screed gives BOMAG's customers more versatility for their paving needs, according to the manufacturer.
The new human-machine interface (HMI) features grouped functions on tractor console and a new screed control system with integrated MOBA automation features. For the console, similar functions such as the hopper, screed and feed controls are grouped together to allow the operator quicker identification and adjustment.
The large, 7-in. multifunction color screen display at each console boasts a new experience for the operator with multiple configurable detailed screens. That's a thoughtful design feature to accommodate various operator preferences and working conditions. By providing both a touchscreen display and a remote dial control option, operators can easily navigate and adjust settings even in situations where using a touchscreen may be impractical, such as when wearing gloves. This ensures that operators can maintain control and access critical functions and gauges without any hindrance, ultimately contributing to smoother operations and improved efficiency on the job.
Incorporating fault code visibility on the touchscreen monitor is a smart feature for enhancing machine serviceability and troubleshooting efficiency. By alerting operators to paver issues directly on the monitor, they can promptly address any problems that arise during operation. This real-time feedback enables quick identification and resolution of machine issues right at the job site, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Overall, this feature demonstrates a proactive approach to maintenance and service, ultimately leading to improved reliability and customer satisfaction, the manufacturer said.
New for the CR 1030 T Series is the independent auger/conveyor system, with a proven outboard auger drive system. This new design allows the conveyors and auger to run independently of each other, with a 2 or 4 (optional) sensor control system. The raisable or fixed outboard driven auger system, which is a proven product from the CR Remix paver design, will vastly improve visibility into the conveyor discharge area, as well as eliminate segregation in that area, resulting in better mat quality, according to the manufacturer.
The new BOMAG CR 1030 T rubber track paver on display at World of Asphalt at the Music City Center, March 25-27, 2024, is powered by the 225 hp (167.7 kW) Cummins QSB 6.7 engine meeting the latest emission standards. Operator visibility into the 14-ton hopper is enhanced by the paver's sloped hood design. It retains many of the legacy CR series features, including optional FRAME RAISE with fixed augers to improve mat quality and SMARTRAC system that automatically maintains proper track tension to significantly increase track life.
BOMAG's exclusive SIDEVIEW innovation allows each seat and console to swivel outward at four different angles for unobstructed views to the paver sides and screed end gate.
New Versa 20 Screed
The new Versa 20 front-mount electric screed on display with the CR 1030 T paver, which will be offered on the new series of pavers, offers infinitely variable paving widths ranging from 10 to 19 ft. at paving thicknesses reaching 12 in. Bolt-on screed left- and right-hand extensions — available in 12-in., 18-in. and 24-in. widths plus optional 12-in., 18-in., or 24-in. berm screed plates — give contractors ultimate flexibility to vary paving widths up to a maximum, 23-ft.
Quick connections for these bolt-on extensions provide both heat and vibration for increased mat quality. The screed comes standard with a 10-ft. catwalk and foldable walkway extensions for the operator.
The 11-in. deep hydraulic extensions, with manually adjustable angle of attack, allow for better density and mat quality than others in the front mount class. The hydraulically powered crown for the Versa 20 can be adjusted from 3-in. positive to 1-in. negative. The newly designed screed controls and remotes allow for better operator experience as well as accommodating special features like integrated MOBA automation.
Borrowing from the European BOMAG screed family design, robust telescopic tubes increase screed rigidity to minimize deflection at extended paving widths. Incorporating the proven tipping frame and match height features from the Stretch 20 Screed, the new Versa 20 is designed to better maintain setting adjustments between the main frame and extensions for a more consistent mat texture across the entire paving width, according to the manufacturer.
For more information, visit www.bomag.com.
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