Mecalac rethinks the TV1200 compaction roller at bauma 2019

First published at bauma - April 8, 2019

The Mecalac TV1200 compaction roller

Mecalac is in the running to win a design award at bauma 2019 for its redesigned TV1200 tandem vibrating compaction. The roller is driven exclusively with a joystick on the right console, rather than a wheel on the steering column which is the usual set-up. This improves its efficiency, safety, comfort and ease of operation.

The redesign has earned TV1200 a place as one of three final nominees in the Design category of the bauma 2019 Innovation Award.

The normal position of the wheel on the steering column of a compact roller means the driver must contort himself just to get into the seat. Once in position, the driver operates the roller with one hand on the wheel and the other on the lever.

Mecalac’s design means creates more space for the driver to climb onto the roller, reducing the chance of accidents. It also allows better visibility and makes operation easier on the driver. “Access has never been this safe, and driving never this comfortable,” said the manufacturer.

The roller’s body has also had a makeover with new curves so that the shape of the roller support and the hood now match. Mecalac has also added a front grille.

Mecalac inherited six rollers when it acquired Terex Coventry in 2017. The TV1200 is the first to be redesigned.

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