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Screeds SE50 VT Tamper Bar Screed
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- Standard Weight
- 7264 lb
- 3295 kg
- Standard Paving Range
- 2.55 - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4")
- 2.55 - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4")
- Maximum Paving Range
- 26.3 ft
- 8 m
Overview
Quality Paving
The Cat® SE50 VT screed utilizes tamper bars and rear-mounted extenders to deliver smooth material flow and increased mat density. Stability, easy set-up, and a versatile paving range make it the perfect match for air-ports, interstates, highways, and many other mid-sized paving applications.
Benefits
Simple Operation
Multiple language options, two-speed extender control, and ratio adjustment for the augers and conveyors simplify operation
High Quality Results
Enhanced tamper-bar and deflector plate profiles provide smooth flow to the screed plates for excellent paving results.
Advanced Technology
Pave Start Assistant saves set-up profiles for repeatable use on future job sites, simply activate the profile for quick, single person setup
Features At A Glance
- Common applications include urban and rural roads, streets, airports, highways, and interstates
- The standard paving range of 2.55 m - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4") provides excellent performance when changing paving widths for both urban and highway paving applications
- Simple, bolt-on extensions offer a maximum paving width of 8 m (26' 3")
- Operating displays can be tailored to specific language requirements with multiple options available
- Exclusive 2-speed, proportional extender control provides smooth adjustment when transitioning paving widths
- Screed operating consoles are equipped with ratio adjustment for the augers and conveyors, providing the ability to modify material flow
- Optional power controls for extension height enables operators to quickly manage mat quality
- Trailing edge screed plate adjusters help maintain an even plane across the width of the screed in order to enhance paving quality and extend screed plate life
- Enhanced tamper-bar and deflector plate profiles provide smooth flow to the screed plates
- Screed plate depths of 324 mm (12.75") on both the main and extenders provide stability and good mat textures
- The heated end gate option helps prevent material from sticking for better edge profiles and joint matching capability
- Pave Start Assistant saves set-up profiles for repeatable use on future job sites, simply activate the profile for quick, single person setup
- Set-up preferences include: tamper speed, tow-point height, screed heat temperature, paving speed, paving width, paving depth, crown, extender height (power option), screed assist, and screed locking features
- Setup features are located in the left screed display and can also be viewed through right screed display and tractor displays
- Tractor integrated generator delivers fast, 15-minute screed plate heating for quick starts
- Electric heating system with zone monitoring helps ensure even heat distribution and smooth asphalt textures while also allowing heating to continue in the event of a temperature sensor failure
- Manual overrides and pause function capability for each auger and each conveyor are available to match changes in material flow requirements
- Optional power height functions assist with profile
- Automatic Grade Control activation provides flexibility when working on the outer edge of the screed
- Factory-integrated leveling system that helps remove irregularities from the surface and control mat thickness for increased production, lower operating costs, and higher profitability
- User-friendly system with text-based displays, split screen-mode, and on-the-go sensor selection
- Precise control driven by 10-point auto-calibration, true averaging with 5 transducers in each sonic sensor, and cross-coupling feature that maintains slope requirements more consistently when changing elevation
- Paver and screed service and repair kits include the parts necessary to complete specific repairs
- Cat genuine parts are manufactured to precise specifications and designed for optimal performance and maximum uptime
- Repair kits are identified by a single part number to make ordering easy
- Select kits are available to be packaged as a kit by the dealer for over the counter purchases or through the dealer service shop
Product Specifications for SE50 VT Tamper Bar Screed
Operating Specifications
| Standard Paving Range | 2.55 - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4") 2.55 - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4") |
| Maximum Paving Range | 26.3 ft 8 m |
| Tamper Speed Range | 700 to 1800 rpm 700 to 1800 rpm |
| Vibrator Speed Range | 0 to 3000 rpm 0 to 3000 rpm |
| Maximum Paving Depth | 12 in 305 m |
| Crown Range | -2% to +5% -2% to +5% |
| Extender Height Range | -20 mm to +50 mm -20 mm to +50 mm |
| Heating Time - Maximum Width | 25 minutes 25 minutes |
| Heating Time - Standard Width | 15 minutes 15 minutes |
Dimensions
| Transport Width - Endgates Folded | 8.33 ft 2.55 m |
| Transport Length - Tractor and Screed | 21.85 ft 6666 mm |
| Screed Plate Width - Front to Back | 12.75 in 324 mm |
| Length - Front to Back, Endgates Attached | 92 in 2345 mm |
| Length - Front to Back, Endgates Removed | 68 in 1731 mm |
SE50 VT Tamper Bar Screed Standard Equipment
Power Controls
- Crown
- Service repair kits
- Horn_warning
- Endgate_manual
Material Delivery
- Thickness screws
SE50 VT Tamper Bar Screed Optional Equipment
Operating Environment
- Pave Start Assistant
- Pendent control
- Umbrella
- Visor_LCD display
Technology
- Cat Grade Control
Safety
- Lights_roading
Material Delivery
- Drop arm spacer
- End gate_power
- Extension Packages
- Folding Endgate
- Heated Endgate
- Cutoff Shoe
- Shoe_edge
- Shoe_safety edge
- Shoe_wide
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- Standard Weight
- 7264 lb
- 3295 kg
- Standard Paving Range
- 2.55 - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4")
- 2.55 - 5 m (8' 4" - 16' 4")
- Maximum Paving Range
- 26.3 ft
- 8 m
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- Standard Paving Range
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- 33 ft
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