Large-scale projects place very special demands on the logistics of a job site. An uninterrupted supply of mix to the paver is of central importance here, enabling paving teams to work economically while achieving maximum paving quality. The new MT 3000-2 PowerFeeder from VÖGELE ensures that this fundamental requirement is met. Following its debut at bauma 2010, the machine has since made an appearance on a number of job sites. For example, German contractor Strabag AG used the MT 3000-2 on the B 535 Federal highway when constructing the new 2.3km bypass between Schwetzingen and Plankstadt. And contractor Schnorpfeil Bau GmbH also chose the new feeder for rehabilitation of the A 61 motorway between Waldesch and Dieblich junctions.

High conveying capacity

The performance of the MT 3000-2 PowerFeeder is impressive. It can transfer several thousand tonnes of mix a day. Numerous factors contribute to this impressive capacity, such as the receiving hopper holding up to 8 tonnes. The feeder’s worm conveyors with large 400mm worm blades ensure a homogenizing conveyance of mix free of residues. The 1.1m wide conveyor transports up to 1,200 tonnes of mix per hour. It is the combination of all these features which lends the MT 3000-2 its ability to empty a feed vehicle holding 25 tonnes in 60 seconds flat. This speeds up work on the job site enormously, leaving feed lorry drivers more time for the important task of manœuvring.

Material conveying concept meeting job site requirements

Another essential factor of high-quality paving is the non-contacting transfer of mix to the paver. To this end, the MT 3000-2 comes with an advanced laser system ensuring the correct distance between the feeder and the paver. Furthermore, an anti-collision system provides for safe operation. Guidance of the conveyor belt via tensioning cylinders guarantees a properly centred alignment of the belt. And a smart automatic function adjusts the belt tension as required.

For perfect material management, a newly developed diesel heating system is installed, providing for a good belt temperature to prevent mix sticking to the conveyor belt.

Easy operation

The MT 3000-2 PowerFeeder comes with the proven ErgoPlus® operating system installed in the “dash 2” generation of VÖGELE pavers. The “Automatic conveying” function, easily selected at the push of a button on the operator’s ErgoPlus® console, activates all conveying systems with inter-coordinated speeds. For optimum visibility, the driver can select the side of operation and also rotate both seats through 180°. In addition, each of the seats swings out and then rotates through 90°, allowing the operator to sit transverse to the job site. All of these factors allow the operator to focus his full attention on the mix transfer process.

• Uninterrupted and non-contacting supply of mix to the paver
  ensures maximum paving quality.
• High conveying capacity of 1,200 tonnes/h.
  This allows a feed vehicle to be emptied in 60 seconds flat.
• Anti-collision system and reliable distance control
  provide for safety on the job site.
• ErgoPlus® operating system gives excellent visibility,
  thus allowing easy and safe operation.