Improved concrete slipforming capabilities from Power Curbers

First published in CONEXPO-CON/AGG Preview News - February 11, 2020

Power Curbers is now offering its new 5700-D slipformer, which has a number of key improvements over the earlier 5700-C model

Power Curbers is improving the performance of its well proven 5700 slipformer with the addition of new capabilities. The new 5700-D model replaces the earlier 5700-C and comes with an array of extra functions that help to boost its versatility in slipforming duties.

As with the earlier 5700 variants, the new 5700-D model can be used in a wide range of kerbing, walkway, highway barrier, ditching, paving and tunnelling applications. The machine retains its compact size, simple design, easy operation and high productivity of the earlier variants. However a key improvement is the ability for the machine’s SlipMart Control system to interface with 3D stringless control packages from all three major suppliers; Leica Geosystems, Topcon Positioning and Trimble.

Improvements have been made to the 5700-D’s controls such as a new switch that will raise or lower the crawler posts simultaneously, as well as a new vibrator master control that allows the operator to increase or decrease vibration across the vibrators. They also include an improved cross-slope control, auto-calibration for the radius steer sensor and fine scaling of speed pots. The operator can keep track of engine performance more easily with the installation of a new engine display that replaces the series of gauges on the earlier model. Operator comfort has been improved due to a new cold air dam between the engine and console to ensure better cooling.

The machine itself benefits from an easy-pivot conveyor, boosting versatility. Meanwhile there are a range of improvements and additions to optional equipment including, a new canopy, improved low-pressure water system, and improved barrier lift kit with the reach doubled up to 1.22m. Engine access for maintenance and servicing tasks has also been improved while the high-pressure water system has also been upgraded.