The outstanding "dash 3" paver generation is ready for launch.

VGELE presents 11 world firsts at bauma 2013

At bauma in Munich, JOSEPH VGELE AG will be presenting a total of

eleven world firsts in the field of pavers and extending screeds to the
trade public. A completely new category of pavers the "dash 3"
generation heralds the next stage in road construction. These
innovative, eco-friendly and economical asphalt pavers are based on
user-friendly state-of-the-art technology. The Highway Class of "dash 3"
pavers has won the iF product design award 2013 conferred by the iF
International Forum Design Hanover, Germany.
VGELE EcoPlus reduces emissions
The machine concept of the "dash 3" generation focuses entirely on "lower
consumption lower emissions lower costs". The VGELE EcoPlus lowemissions package combines a number of individual measures distinctly reducing
the fuel consumption and noise of "dash 3" pavers:
Splitter gearbox
When the paver is stationary, e.g. while waiting, all hydraulic pumps for "traction",
"conveyors and augers" as well as "compacting systems" are automatically disengaged
after about one minute. Fuel consumption is reduced considerably by this new function.
Reducing drag also makes it significantly easier to start the paver at low outside
temperatures.

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Energy-optimized tamper drive

The tamper is driven by a variable displacement pump which always delivers exactly
the amount of oil needed for the current tamper speed. No more and no less that
saves fuel.
Variable-speed fan
The speed of the variable-speed fan automatically adjusts in line with engine load and
ambient temperature, as well as the temperature of the oil and cooling water. The fan is
driven via a viscous coupling in accordance with temperature and engine load. In
contrast to a hydraulic drive, this new type of fan drive stands out through its
considerably greater energy efficiency. It is also very much quieter.
Controlled hydraulic oil temperature circuit
A bypass circuit allows the hydraulic oil to reach its optimum operating temperature
very quickly. This in turn permits rapid, fuel-saving operation of the paver. If the oil
temperature rises above the optimum level of 50 70 C, a bypass diverts the oil
through the cooler assembly.

PaveDock Assistant the clever link between feed vehicle and paver
A constant supply of mix is essential to produce a high-quality pavement. That is why
VGELE developed the PaveDock Assistant for their "dash 3" generation of pavers.
This exceedingly efficient system greatly facilitates communication between the paver
operator and the driver of the feed vehicle, and it ensures that the mix is supplied to the
paver safely and without jolts. In this way, the PaveDock Assistant substantially
improves process reliability during transfer of the material.
Signal lights on the paver and the associated controls on the paver operator's ErgoPlus
3 console are key components of the PaveDock Assistant communication system.
The paver has two signal lights mounted on the right and left of the hardtop. With these

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lights, the paver operator can give the driver of the feed vehicle unmistakable signals,
indicating what needs to be done (e.g. reverse, stop, dump mix). Having two lights,
each in an elevated position on the pavers hardtop, ensures that all signals are clearly
visible to the driver of the feed vehicle from all angles of approach.
Sprung PaveDock push-rollers
In addition to the PaveDock Assistant, VGELE now also offer the innovative sprung
PaveDock push-rollers as an optional extra. This particularly robust system efficiently
absorbs impacts when the feed vehicle docks onto the paver. In combination, these two
systems ensure maximum process reliability when transferring the mix. A sensor
installed in the sprung PaveDock push-rollers sends a signal to the PaveDock
Assistant whenever a feed vehicle has docked onto the paver. The signal lights
automatically display a Stop symbol and the driver of the feed vehicle can react
immediately. In this way, the combination of PaveDock Assistant and the new
PaveDock push-rollers ensures a particularly smooth transfer of material without jolts.
Improved operation with ErgoPlus 3
The user-friendly ErgoPlus operating system which has already proved its practical
value on job sites has been enhanced with useful supplementary features for the new
"dash 3" generation. The redesigned four-colour display, for example, has a highcontrast user interface ensuring brilliant readability even in poor lighting conditions. The
graphic user interface and all symbols comply with all the latest requirements in respect
of product design. Self-explanatory symbols that are understood in all languages allow
the operator to work intuitively. What's more, the driver's seat and the paver operator's
console on the operator platform, as well as the screed consoles can now be adjusted
even more easily to the operator's needs. Side panelling affords effective protection
from the wind and rain.

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Automated processes with "AutoSet Plus"

AutoSet Plus has two handy automatic functions. The automatic repositioning and
transport function facilitates the continuation of work when moving on the job site from
one work section to another, or after the paver has been transported. Depending on the
paver model, the following functions can be activated simply by pressing the Execute
button: screed, augers, hydraulic hopper front and the deflectors in front of the crawler
tracks are moved into position for transport. The conveyors are briefly reversed to
prevent mix dropping off the paver onto the job site. When the paver has relocated,
everything is restored to the previously saved working position by pressing the button
again. This ensures that no settings are lost when changing back and forth between
pave and travel modes. It also effectively prevents damage to the augers and
deflectors in front of the crawler tracks. Each function can be deactivated separately via
the ErgoPlus 3 menu.
The automatic function for paving programs in the VGELE Universal Class and
Highway Class pavers, on the other hand, allows the operating personnel to store
specific paving programs in the paving process. Values for tamper and vibrator speed,
conveyor and auger speed, height of the auger and pave speed are stored at the push
of a button. Once stored, the program can then be retrieved and reused whenever
needed.
Cutting-edge drive technology for perfect laydown rates
Every "dash 3" paver is driven by a modern, powerful, and totally reliable diesel engine.
It ensures that the pavers apply their laydown rate to the road at exactly the defined
pave speed. Since different emissions control standards apply around the world, the
"dash 3" pavers are also available as a "dash 3i" version. The suffix "i" stands for
"intelligent emission control" and is found in the type names of all WIRTGEN GROUP
machines which are equipped with special ultramodern engines. These engines comply
with the strict emission standards governing mobile machines in EU and EFTA

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countries, the USA, Canada and Japan since 2011. For all other countries, the "dash 3"
pavers are supplied with a modern diesel engine complying with the European exhaust
emissions standard COM 3a and the US standard EPA Tier 3.

** End of Press Release **

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Maximum process reliability, lower fuel

consumption and more convenient
operation these are the characteristic
features of the brand new "dash 3" paver
generation from VGELE.

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The Highway Class of VGELE

"dash 3" pavers has won the iF product
design award 2013 conferred by the iF
International Forum Design Hanover,
Germany.

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Perfect communication when transferring

mix: in combination with PaveDock
Assistant, the PaveDock push-rollers
ensure considerably greater process safety
when transferring mix.

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The user-friendly ErgoPlus operating

system which has already proved its
practical value on job sites has been
enhanced with useful supplementary
features for the "dash 3" generation. This
enhancement has been named ErgoPlus 3.

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By automating recurrent functions with

AutoSet Plus, quality can be improved
and the paving process made more
convenient.

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