Vögele MT 3000 Offset Feeder is a powerful, ultramodern material feeder whose outstanding feature is an uninterrupted, non-contacting material transfer, guaranteeing the maximum paving quality along with the greatest possible cost efficiency.
This is due, in part, to the innovative material conveying concept. With a large receiving hopper, a huge total storage capacity (material feeder and paver) and a peak conveying performance of 1,200t/h, MT 3000 Offset can empty a full lorryload in just 60 seconds.
Vögele MT 3000 Offset can be pivoted to the left and right, opening up a wide range of possible applications.
The ErgoPlus operating concept guarantees simple, reliable handling. Automatic distance control combined with anti-collision protection ensures that the material transfer runs smoothly. That‘s why MT 3000 Offset sets standards for top quality and competitiveness in road construction.
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Wide range of applications thanks to the pivoting and inclining conveyor | Uninterrupted paving thanks to a total storage capacity (material feeder and paver) of 45t with a conveying capacity of 1,200t/h |
Homogenized material in the receiving hopper of the material feeder due to conical augers | Maximum paving quality thanks to non-contacting material transfer |
Reliable material transfer based on automatic distance control and anti-collision protection | Optimum overview and safety thanks to the convenient and practical ErgoPlus operating system |
Enormous power alongside low consumption from the powerful Deutz diesel engine delivering 142kW at 2,000rpm | Outstanding mobility on any terrain and precision steering thanks to crawler tracks with powerful separate drives |
Vögele MT 3000 Offset comes with a host of innovations. in particular, the pivoting conveyor is a major advantage. it allows the machine to be used in a wide range of applications, enabling high utilization: pavers can be fed with material from the side, e.g. when paving “hot to hot”. Backfilling trenches or filling cavities between safety barriers in motorway construction are quick and easy tasks and paving work on hard shoulders is also supported without any problem.
What‘s more, MT 3000 Offset can handle more than just bituminous mixes. The conveying concept has been designed so that other materials such as topsoil, water-bound base course material or recycled material can be conveyed in addition to asphalt.
All these possible utilizations make MT 3000 Offset a technically and economically outstanding machine
Pivoting 55° to the left or right, the conveyor is a key factor behind the versatility of Vögele MT 3000 Offset. The maximum distance from the outside edge of the material feeder to the centre of the discharge point is 3.5m.
The conveyor can also be raised by up to 23° from the horizontal to a discharge height of 3.9m
If the paver stands idle because of a shortage of material, the paving quality suffers. Consequently, a continuous supply of mix is one of the most decisive quality factors.
The powerful conveying concept of MT 3000 Offset transfers up to 1,200t of material per hour.
That means a 25t feed lorry can be emptied in just 60 seconds. The team of two, comprising material feeder and paver, feature a material storage capacity of 45t, equivalent to almost two complete lorryloads.
That allows the team to work continuously and ensure maximum pavement evenness at all times, without interruption.
But it is not just the quality that improves. non-stop paving is also a key requirement if high daily laydown rates of 4,000t and more are to be achieved and major road construction projects are to be completed more quickly and economically.
Large receiving hopper holding more than 16t.
Powerful augers with large auger blades (400mm) in the feeder’s receiving hopper ensure conveyance of the mix without residues.
As an alternative to the standard augers, conical augers are available for the receiving hopper of the material feeder to ensure effective thermal homogenization of the paving material.
The trough-shaped conveyor belt centres the material during transfer and provides for a clean flow of mix without spills.
1.1m-wide conveyor capable of transferring up to 1,200t of mix per hour.
Tensioning rams guiding the rubber belt ensure centre alignment of the belt. A smart automatic system accurately adjusts the belttension as required.
Innovative diesel heating keeps the conveyor at a good temperature to prevent the material from sticking
Receiving hopper
The infrared image shows how the transverse conical augers homogenize all the material in the feeder‘s receiving hopper by mixing the potentially cooler asphalt from the sides with the warmer material from the middle of the hopper
Conveyor belt
The homogenized material is conveyed gently on the trough-shaped conveyor belt to the extra material hopper in the road paver.
Extra material hopper
The specially designed extra material hopper in the paver effectively prevents any material from sticking
The result
The technical measures ideally complement one another, so that the paving material is in an optimal condition when being laid. Vögele technology not only counteracts thermal segregation, but also mechanical segregation
Conical augers
The conical shape prevents the formation of “tunnels” in the material and ensures that it is withdrawn evenly from all areas of the receiving hopper. And because fresh hot mix is constantly being fed in from the outside, it is thermally homogenized
Trough-shaped conveyor belt
The trough-shaped conveyor belt provides for stable material transfer and thus counteracts mechanical segregation. This in turn ensures that the mix quality is maintained in every phase of conveying, up to the point of paving without mix being lost.
Innovative diesel heating
In order to ensure optimum material management, a specially developed diesel heating system with non-contacting infra-red panels maintains the correct temperature of the conveyor belt. The path of the material is pre-heated before the transfer of material begins
Extra material hopper in the paver
In order to optimize the flow of material, the extra hopper for the paver was also designed without superfluous corners and edges. Smooth transitions and steep walls prevent the material from accumulating and blocking the flow of mix. The entire quantity of mix is thus continuously fed into the paving process with no possibility of any cooling.
The non-contacting transfer of material is one of the key criteria for high paving quality. Decoupling the feeding from the paving process prevents any jolts from the feed lorry from being transmitted to the paver.
A non-contacting distance control system ensures the correct space between paver and material feeder. Three laser sensors permanently measure the space between the two machines so that the control system can automatically adjust the speed of the material feeder to that of the paver.
The system also automatically prevents the paver from colliding with the feeder. if the material feeder has to stop unexpectedly, the paver is also stopped automatically as soon as the distance between the two machines falls below the set minimum
The distance control system of Vögele MT 3000 Offset is a redundant system comprising three single laser sensors. That means that the space between paver and material feeder remains constant even if one or more sensors is obscured, e.g. by workers moving past.
The ErgoPlus operating system comprises a well organized operator platform, the feeder operator’s console with its modular design and ergonomic driver seats. This design puts the machine operator at the heart of things, guaranteeing comfort, safety and a good overview of the job site at all times.
The centrepiece is the feeder operator’s console. All the controls required for main and frequent functions are arranged in logical groups. Operation is intuitive and hence easy to learn. in fact, for the majority of applications only one person is needed to operate the material feeder.
The operator‘s ErgoPlus console - Clear and logical arrangement of controls
The feeder operator’s console has been designed with user convenience and a clear overview in mind, with all functions arranged in logical groups for rapid access. Once a button is pressed, a function starts directly. This is due to the “Touch and Work” principle.
As darkness falls, the feeder operator’s console is back-lit automatically, which makes night-time work easy and relaxed. On the ErgoPlus console, all push-buttons are clearly identifiable by touch even when wearing work gloves.
Repositioning at the press of a button
The simple press of a button is all that’s needed for the machine to turn almost on the spot, requiring just a minimum of space. Mounted on tracks, Vögele MT 3000 Offset boast an extremely small turning circle. This is a great advantage in confined spaces in particular, and allows quick and safe repositioning of the machine from one work section of the job site to another.
Automatic distance control (option)
Automatic distance control adapts the material feeder’s speed automatically to the paver’s speed. As a result, a constant distance between the paver and the feeder is maintained at all times. The feeder operator can concentrate exclusively on the transfer of material.
Choice of operating modes
On the ErgoPlus console, four different feeder operating modes can be selected from. By pressing the arrow buttons, up or down, the operator changes modes in the following order: “Neutral“, “Job Site“, “Positioning“ and “Material Transfer“. A LED indicates the mode selected.
Display panel of the feeder operator‘s console
The large, easy-to-read display panel shows vital information on menu level 1 such as the current operating speed and the level of mix in the paver’s material hopper. Further parameters such as the feed rate and the distance from the paver can be easily set on the display panel. And the display gives access to machine-related information such as fuel consumption or service hours.
Steering with preselected steering angle
For long curves with a constant radius, the desired track position can be preselected using arrow keys. As long as the function is not deactivated, the material feeder automatically follows the curve with no need for operator intervention.
Choice of engine speed ranges
For the engine, there is a choice of three modes to select from: MIN, ECO and MAX. To switch modes for engine rpm, all the operator needs to do is press the arrow buttons, up or down. In ECO mode, the engine delivers sufficient power for a great number of applications. Operating in ECO mode reduces noise emission and fuel consumption considerably
Automatic conveyance of mix
When pushing the “Material Transfer“ button, all conveying systems are activated in Automatic mode. The speeds of the transverse augers and the conveyor belts are optimally matched to one another. A sonic sensor monitors the quantity of material conveyed and automatically adapts the feed rate as required.
Excellent all-round visibility
The comfortable operator‘s stand gives an unobstructed view of all crucial areas on the feeder such as receiving hopper, steering guide or discharge point from the conveyor. This way, the material feeder can easily be operated by one person.
Two operator seats
For complex feeding tasks, operation of the pivoting conveyor can be taken over by a second operator. The arrangement of the pivot-mounted seats provides for maximum all-round visibility. it allows the operators to conveniently monitor the mix supply from the feed lorries on the one hand and the discharge point from the conveyor on the other.
Working comfort
A few adjustments are all it takes for the feeder operator to position his console exactly to meet his personal needs. It can be displaced across the full width of the operator‘s stand, swivelled out to the sides and tilted. This allows an ergonomically optimized workplace to be set up in no time at all
Precision control
The pivoting conveyor is controlled via a joystick in the armrest of the operator‘s seat. The joystick is used for top-precision control when pivoting the conveyor to the left or right, when raising or lowering it as well as when selecting the conveying capacity. To raise or lower the conveyor, the operator moves the joystick towards or away from himself; to pivot the conveyor, the joystick is tilted to the left or right. The emergency Off button stops the material transfer process immediately should a problem occur.
Clear structure
The operator‘s stand, with its streamlined design, is well organized, offering the feeder operator a professional workplace.
The operator’s console can be protected by a shatter-proof cover to prevent wilful damage.
Plenty of stowage space makes it easy to keep the machine tidy. Access to all vital service points on the machine has been designed to be extremely clear and ergonomic.
Weatherproof hardtop
The modern hardtop made of glass fibre-reinforced polymer material shelters the operator come rain or shine. it can be lowered effortlessly to the transport position by means of a manually operated hydraulic
pump. Wide, easily extendable sunshades give the operator optimal protection even when his seat is moved out.
Three main components define the power unit of MT 3000 Offset: its modern, liquid-cooled diesel engine, a splitter gearbox flanged directly to the engine and a large cooler assembly.
The driving force in this power pack from Vögele is its Deutz diesel engine of type TCD 2012 L06 2V. This six-cylinder engine delivers 142kW at 2,000rpm. Yet the fuel-saving ECO mode is sufficient for many applications. And even then, Vögele MT 3000 Offset still has a full 139kW at its disposal. Moreover, the machine generates even less noise when running at just 1,800rpm.
A large cooler assembly ensures that the power unit always delivers its full output. The temperatures of the diesel engine, charge air, fuel and hydraulic oil are constantly maintained within the optimum range, a factor which contributes significantly to the durability of the diesel engine and the hydraulic oil. A further advantage is that the machine can operate without difficulty in all climate regions worldwide.
The machine can be equipped with an electrical package for the supply of power. This contains a 230V socket, heating rods for the conveyor scraper and two connections for light balloons. A powerful three-phase A.C. generator supplies the electrical energy required.
An optimally designed cooling system comprising a large cooler assembly and a separately mounted hydraulic oil cooler provides excellent cooling, even during full-load operation.
Powerful deutz diesel engine with an output of 142kW at 2,000rpm.
The large fuel tank holds 450 litres for more than a day’s work without a need for refuelling.
Low average fuel consumption of 11 litres/h*.
An ECO mode (139kW at 1,800rpm) cuts operating costs and allows particularly quiet operation.
Vögele MT 3000 Offset features high mobility and superb manœuvrability on the job site.
Its long crawler tracks deliver maximum traction thanks to their large footprint. The powerful, electronically controlled separate drives integrated right into the sprockets of the crawler tracks translate engine output into tractive effort with no loss of power.
The material feeder pushes large feed lorries with ease even on difficult terrain. Precise steering, stable tracking when moving straight and exact cornering are not a problem for MT 3000 Offset.
Mounted on crawlers, Vögele MT 3000 Offset features high mobility, a great advantage on every job site. The machine is capable of turning on the spot and gets on well even on terrain with slopes and inclines. This is particularly helpful on sites where structures such as bridges etc. need to be by-passed.
Thanks to the accurate steering of its crawler tracks, even difficult terrain is no problem for MT 3000 Offset. In terms of traction, too, the Vögele drive concept leaves nothing to be desired
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