Screed Plates
Screed plates deliver a high-quality mat and a long service life. Constructed of abrasion resistant alloy steel, these plates resist damage and provide an enhanced service life. |
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Abrasion Resistant Alloy Steel
Screed plates are constructed of abrasion resistant alloy steel that resists damage and provides an enhanced service life. |
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Precompaction And Material Flow
Curved nose bar design provides precompaction and enhances material flow under the screed. |
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Nose Bar And Screed Plate Replacements
Nose bar and screed plate replacement are simplified with tapped holes and studs. |
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Heavy-Duty Mounting Platform
Heavy-duty mounting platforms provide rigid support for screed plates, which simplifies leveling. |
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Screed Plate Leveling
The screed plate leveling system incorporates a threaded bolt design that provides quick adjustment. |
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Quick And Convenient
Screed plate leveling is quick and convenient with the trailing edge adjusting system. |
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Trailing Edge Adjusting System
The trailing edge adjusting system saves time when installing new screed plates or when adjusting existing plates. |
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Extra Corrosion Resistance
The trailing edge adjusting bolt system hardware is plated to provide extra corrosion resistance. |
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End Gates
The spring-loaded end gates create a downward force to help contain the asphalt and follow the profile of the surface being paved. |
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Spring-Loaded End Gates
Spring-loaded end gates create a downward force that causes the gates to follow the profile of the surface being paved, assuring a good joint with the adjacent mat. |
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False-Wall Design
False-wall design reduces mix contact with the sliding portion of the gate, providing easy gate adjustments. |
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Bolt-On Design
Bolt-on design allows easy end gate installation and removal. |
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Replaceable Wear Strip
Replaceable wear strip enhances end gate service life. |
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Full-Length End Gate
Full-length end gate contains material, providing an optimal longitudinal joint. |
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Triangular Extender Configuration
Each extender is supported by two extendible support tubes and a third frame member to form a triangular configuration that provides torsional resistance and rigidity. |
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Support Provided For Each Extender
Two extendable support tubes and a third frame member provide support for each extender. |
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Visual Graduated Scales
Visual graduated scales indicate the distance that the extenders move in or out. |
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Hydraulically Driven Vibrators
Hydraulically driven vibrators located on the extenders are synchronized with the main screed to match frequency and amplitude. |
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Vertical Height Adjustment
Vertical height adjustment allows the extenders to match the main screed height. |
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Adjustable Plate
An adjustable plate on the inboard side of each extender provides a tight joint in order to prevent asphalt from bleeding between the main screed and the extender. |
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Diesel Screed Plate Heating System
The Extend-A-Mat 8-16B offers a diesel screed plate heating system. The diesel screed plate heating system is highly efficient and provide fast warm-up. The diesel heating system features four burners and glow plug ignition.
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Four Diesel Fuel Burners
Four diesel fuel burners, two on the main screed and one on each extender, provide fast screed plate heating. |
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Even Heat Distribution
Burners on main screed and extenders are mounted on a replaceable, baffled combustion chamber with flame deflectors that direct heat to screed plates, providing even heat distribution. |
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Full-Length Insulation
Full-length insulation over the combustion chamber enhances heating efficiency and minimizes heat transfer to the screed frame. |
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Glow Plug Ignition
Glow plug ignition is actuated from the main screed control boxes. |
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Built-In Timer
A built-in timer allows 15 minutes of screed plate heating, preventing overheating of the plates. |
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Electric Screed Plate Heating System
he Extend-A-Mat 8-16B offers an electric screed plate heating system. The electric screed plate heating system is highly efficient and provide fast warm-up. The electric heating system features an integrated generator and multi-zone heating elements for even heat distribution. |
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Heating Elements
Heating elements provide a warm-up time to 122° C (220° F) in 30 minutes or less when ambient temperatures are 22° C (40° F) and above. |
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Even Heat Distribution
Multi-zone heating element configuration provides even heat distribution. |
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Screed Control Panel
Screed control panel includes three temperature settings that are able to accommodate normal hot mix asphalt and extended temperature based mixes. |
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Regulated Screed Plate Temperature
Controller automatically regulates the screed plate temperature to the selected setting. |
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Minimal Operator Training
On-board diagnostics and screed control panel require minimal operator training. |
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Generator System (Tractor Option)
The generator system supplies power to the optional electric screed heat and to the optional auxiliary power supply panel. |
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Industrial, Single-Phase Generator
Industrial, single-phase generator operates at 1800 rpm, includes GFCI breaker protection and provides low sound levels. |
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Single Control Switch
Single control switch located on the tractor’s operating console activates the generator. |
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Full Power
Full power is provided to the electric screed and the optional auxiliary power panel while the engine is operating at idle speed. |
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Dual Bearings
Dual bearings with seals extend service life and internal electronic voltage regulation provides consistent power. |
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Auxiliary Power Panel (Tractor Option)
The optional auxiliary power panel supplies 8 kW of power for night-time lighting and job-site work tools. The panel includes four 120-volt receptacles and two 240-volt receptacles. |
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Auxiliary Power Panel
Optional auxiliary power panel provides 8 kW of power and includes four 120-volt and two 240-volt receptacles. |
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Ground Fault Circuit Interruption
The 20-amp receptacles are circuit breaker protected with ground fault circuit interruption (GFCI). |
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Auxiliary Power Panel Door
Auxiliary power panel door can remain closed while power cords are attached to the receptacles providing protection. |
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Serviceability
The Extend-A Mat screed is easy and fast to service and maintain with special emphasis given to component access. |
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Easy Service And Maintenance
The screeds have been designed for easy service and maintenance with special emphasis given to component access. |
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Hydraulic Hoses And Electrical Wiring
Hydraulic hoses and electrical wiring harnesses are cleanly routed and clamped to reduce wear and provide easy service. |
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Diesel Fuel Burner Lines
Diesel fuel burner lines are equipped with a quick-disconnect coupling that simplifies switching from the screed plate heating system to the wash-down system. |
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Remote-Mounted Fittings
Remote-mounted fittings for vibrator bearings provide simplified lubrication access. |
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Hydraulic Leaks
O-Ring face seal fittings and couplings provide maximum protection against hydraulic leaks. |
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Nylon Sleeve Protection
Exposed hoses have nylon sleeve protection to reduce abrasion. |
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Vibrator System Hydraulic Lines
Vibrator system hydraulic lines are constructed of steel tubing, providing durability and resistance to damage. |
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High-Quality Components
Integrity of the electrical system is ensured with the use of high-quality components. |
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Electrical Standards
The Caterpillar electrical standards, developed to enhance reliability and durability, feature soldered, molded, numbered and color-coded wires. Nylon-braided wrap protects the electrical wires. |
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Electrical Schematics
Electrical schematics detailing wire numbers, wire colors and component part numbers are located in the service manual. |
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