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optimum performance and torque ranges
• Spreading plough for even distribution of the freshly delivered SPOTLIGHT
concrete in front of the inset paving mould
• Electrically driven vibrators for reliable concrete compaction
• Automated insertion of longitudinal joint tie bars to prevent
the slabs from drifting apart
• Inset paving mould suitable for mounting between the track
units, underneath the machine
• Pivoting legs for full adjustment of the track units to the
conditions prevailing on site

Wirtgen Group service impresses on site A true highlight: The complete PQC work of this Greenfield project of 701 km
When it comes to the experience and day-to-day handling of was done by Wirtgen slipform pavers SP 1600. In total, 16 of them worked on
their equipment, there is unanimity: Everyone is more than happy this expressway.
with the performance of the machines. “They are doing very well,
and we are extremely satisfied with their services,” said Neeraj
Sharma, Quality Incharge (Sr. Manager) at Apco Infratech Pvt.
Ltd., responsible for package 5. “They are good in technology,
quality and output.” Wirtgen India, the local subsidiary of the
Wirtgen Group, is always at hand, should there be any customer
requirements: “They always care for our needs and challenges.
From time to time, they guide our team
and help. Whenever challenges arise, they
are always there.” Kleemann screens and scalpers did the groundwork. They produced the
aggregates.
“The machines are doing very well, and we
are extremely satisfied with their services.”
Neeraj Sharma, Quality Incharge
(Sr. Manager), Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd.

Facts and figures for the works of package 9 on the Samruddhi
Expressway

Parameters
Different models of Vögele pavers were responsible for the DLC (dry lean
Length of the job site 4 lanes on 54 km (section 9 of 16) concrete) pavement on various sections including approach roads and toll
areas. They laid a surface with a thickness of 150 mm.
Used material PQC (Wirtgen slipform pavers) | DLC
(Vögele pavers)
Working depths 310 mm PQC | 150 mm DLC
Working widths Wirtgen slipform pavers 15 m |Vögele
pavers up to 4.75 m

Machines
Wirtgen slipform pavers 1 SP 1600 | 1 SP 94
Hamm tandem rollers ensured an even underground. They also compacted
Wirtgen texture curing machines 2 TCM 180 the shoulders on both sides of the expressway’s lanes.
Vögele pavers 2 SUPER 1800-3
Hamm tandem rollers 2 HD 99
Hamm soil compactors 3 Hamm 311
Kleemann screens 1 MS 703 EVO
Kleemann scalpers 1 MS 800

For more details visit: The Wirtgen equipment was the last in line. The slipform pavers SP 1600 and
EMail: sales.india@wirtgen-group.com SP 94 laid the concrete surface followed by a TCM 180 that added the
finishing touches to the brand-new concrete lanes.
Website: www.wirtgen-group.com/india

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