Slipform Pavers
Slipform pavers are construction machinery used to properly finish and compact asphalt floors. These machines have a very important place in construction work. The production capacities of these machines vary according to their models. There are models that produce up to 240 meters per hour.
It is generally used in the final stage of asphalt road constructions. It is used in the final stage to compact the surface and make it smooth. Machines with easy working principle have many advantages. In addition to its advantages, there are also a number of negative features that should be considered.
What are Slipform Pavers and What Are Their Usage Areas?
Slipform pavers ensure the smoothness of the ground in the paving operations of asphalt. It is one of the construction equipment used for the surface to have a smooth finish. Thanks to the machines, the upper surface of the asphalt is smoothed and compacted. For this reason, these machines are among the vehicles that should be used on asphalt roads, parking lots and airport runways.
The parts that make up the slipform pavers; it is a frame, movable platform, rollers located both in the back and in the front, screw conveyors. While the frames in the machine are smoothing the asphalt surface, excessive vibration is prevented.
Operation of Slipform Pavers
The way slipform pavers work is quite easy and simple. The machine is placed on the asphalt to be corrected. The placed paver is passed over the asphalt together with its slipforms. Slipforms regulate and compact the asphalt, making it smooth. The straightening process is done by the rolls in front and behind the machine.
The screw conveyor part in the front of the machine controls the flow of the material in the asphalt. The screw conveyor in the rear collects the asphalt and sends it to the screw conveyor in the front. Thanks to these parts, the asphalt is made smooth.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Slipform Pavers
Slipform pavers have many advantages and disadvantages. Their main advantages include high work efficiency, smooth surface, easy portability, and low maintenance and operating costs. Disadvantages include being expensive, not suitable for large-scale jobs, low maneuverability and difficult maintenance.
Advantages
The most important point among the advantages of these machines is work efficiency. Due to the high work efficiency, a large surface can be flattened in a short time. The work to be done will be completed in a very short time. Thanks to the smoothness of the roads, it increases the road comfort while driving.
Due to their easy portability, they can be easily transported in different construction sites. Thanks to low operating and maintenance fees, businesses save economically.
Disadvantages
The biggest disadvantage of these machines is their high cost. Since high technology is needed during production, its price can be expensive compared to many other construction equipment. It may not be among the right options for large-capacity jobs. Because the maneuverability of the machine is quite limited.
Pavers can be difficult to maintain and repair. Since the machine has many parts, it should be maintained by a specialist technician. They are difficult to use and manage because they are large and bulky machines.
