Capital Equipment News February 2015

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

FEBRUARY 2015

drum and rear wheels will maintain contact

with the ground through the full 10 degree os-

cillation even through a full turn. Combine the

new articulation joint with traction control and

the 3000 Series machines have gradeability

that is unmatched in the industry.

A further enhancement on the HAMM 3000

Series, is the Hammtronic technology, devel-

oped by HAMM to provide an optimum com-

paction operation. Its function is to manage all

engine and roller functions. The drive, vibra-

tion, oscillation and engine speed are all con-

trolled by Hammtronic. The rolling speed and

vibration system are adjusted with electronic

engine management, maximising operating

performance. Information is transmitted to the

information display and documents the most

current data. Hammtronic automatically mon-

itors the front and rear drives preventing spin-

ning of the drum or wheels further enhancing

gradeability. Power on demand technology

greatly reduces fuel consumption by as much

as 30 to 50%.

Power for the 3000 Series is a Deutz water

cooled diesel engine that incorporates an

innovative cooling system which allows the

engine to run at optimum levels and provides

a lower fuel consumption rate than competi-

tive models. All models are available in either

smooth drum or pad foot configurations. The

compact tandem roller market is one of the

most competitive market segments world-

wide. HAMM has dominated this market in

most countries with their HD Compactline

which now sits at a model range of 16 units.

This places HAMM at the top of the market

segment with the largest model range in the

sub 4.5 ton weight category. Of the 16 unit

model range, four models are equipped with

Oscillation technology having one vibratory

drum and one oscillating drum. The balance

of the range is equipped with either a single

vibratory drum or both vibratory drums.

The advantage of Oscillation is that it achieves

a rapid increase in compaction because the

oscillation drum directs tangential thrusting

forces into the material to be compacted

while remaining constantly in contact with the

ground. The combination of continuously act-

ing static load and changing dynamic shear

forces in the material brings about a faster,

better and more gentle compaction.

The design characteristics attributed to the

HD Compactline ensure that its features con-

tribute to the efficient operation of the equip-

ment and the comfort and safety of the driver.

The HD Compactline rollers offer the operator

unrestricted view of the drum edges and the

working environment in front, behind and both

sides of the unit.

The HD Compactline, by virtue of its compact

construction can work nearly everywhere es-

pecially with their low profile can be ideally

used in areas with low ceiling heights. The

optional fold away ROPS makes the unit even

smaller for ease of transport. The three-point

articulation joint is not restricted to the larger

units only, for the HD Compactline range has

very much driving comfort in mind, thanks to

the three-point articulation joint and flexible

positioning of the driver’s seat. The articulat-

ed joint effectively acts as a shock absorber

and provides excellent directional stability,

good stability in turns and a high degree

of stability against overturning. Driver com-

fort is further enhanced by the driver seat,

steering column, lever and footplate being

mechanically isolated from the frame. This

significantly reduces the amount of vibration

experienced by the driver.

All HD Compactline rollers offer extremely

high levels of side clearance with drums that

can be operated in offset position (50 mm

in machine models upwards of 2.5 ton) in

crab steering mode. This allows for compac-

tion right up to the edge, allowing for perfect

compaction even on narrow lanes and along

curbs. Controls and instrumentation for the

HD Compactline is language-neutral and can

be mastered in merely a few minutes. The

clear unambiguous markings of the control

panel make operation virtually intuitive.

Power for the HD Compactline range is by

means of Kubota water cooled diesel engines

either the 3 cylinder or 4 cylinder depending

on the model and the territory where they will

be operating. Low noise levels and safe oper-

ating has been the hallmark of these engines.

The HD Compactline offers a tangible ad-

vantage and one particularly valued by the

majority of rental companies because they

are compact, efficient and particularly easy

to operate.

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