Caterpillar has introduced a new compactor, the CB10, featuring the company’s first oscillatory vibration drum, as well as a new compactor nomenclature.
The new system will be available as an option on the rear drum of the machine.
Bryan Downing, sales support consultant for compaction equipment, says the oscillation was a key feature to add with changing trends in the paving industry.
“The oscillatory vibe system does different compaction than our traditional vibratory systems, as it creates compaction through a massaging motion,” he says. “This is important in asphalt compaction for thinner lifts. Most of the paving process done today are on thinner lifts, so this system provides a good solution.”
“The amplitude and frequency selections of our conventional systems provide great flexibility on some of the tougher, thicker lifts,” Downing adds. “Now combine this with an optional oscillatory rear drum and we can actually create compaction in sensitive areas.”
Cat is giving the new system a 2-year/2,000-hour service interval, compared to 3-year/3,000-hour for the conventional system. “This is about double what most of the competitors offer in the industry,” Downing says.
