The breadth of features and
configurations of Guntert & Zimmerman’s new S600 multi-purpose
slipform paver are claimed by the company to make it the most versatile tool in
any paving fleet. The company said that the S600 sets a new standard for rapid
maneuverability and paver reconfiguration, giving the contractor significantly
more paving time during a day. The S600 has been engineered for tasks including
airport and mainline paving, barrier walls and canal lining. The machine is designed to pave widths from 6feet 6inches to 29feet
5inches (2m-9m) and its maneuverability is achieved due to its 90º steering
while the machine features rollers and hydraulic clamping pucks that eliminate
the need for bolted adjusted clamping plates.
The swing legs and rotary
actuated track steering work together so that the crawler tracks automatically
adjust to the forwards position. The machine can also be set to the 90º
steering mode and features a transport mode and once selected it will set
itself semi-automatically. Versatility is further increased by the option of
telescopic ends for the screed that extend hydraulically. Power for the S600
comes from a fully-enclosed and noise insulated Cummins diesel rated at 149kW,
which meets the Tier 3/Stage IIIA emissions requirements.
