The Evolution of Mechanical Installation
Specialized Excavator Clamp Attachments
By Glenn Wrobleski
Equipment Division Manager
Many of you are familiar with Pave Tech’s PaverMAX, which is designed for mechanical paver installation. What you may not know, is that Pave Tech now offers two new mechanical installation clamps designed for those who wish to install entire layers of pavers with the use of their excavator. Originally, the same clamp used on the PaverMAX (HVZ-UNI clamp) was offered for excavator use. Our new HVZ-GENIUS series of clamps are designed specifically for use on excavators, backhoes, and other similar equipment.
The HVZ-GENIUS is designed for machines ranging from 3.5 ton to 20 ton. Subsequently, the HVZ-GENIUS BASIC was developed using an innovative design and high tensile steel to minimize the weight allowing for use on smaller equipment. It is designed for mini excavators from 2.5 ton to 7.5 ton.
Both clamps share all the great features of the PaverMAX HVZ-UNI clamp. They have the added benefit of only requiring one hydraulic function from your machine (Note: a hydraulic rotator requires a second hydraulic function). These clamps also have integrated sequential controllers so that routine clamp functions are performed automatically, thus freeing the operator to concentrate on excavator functions rather than clamp functions.
Mechanical installations in North America is currently performed by a relatively small number of contractors. The emergence of permeable pavers will certainly increase the number of installations, thus creating the need for skilled mechanical installation professionals. Use of an excavator equipped with the PaverMAX clamp has been done in Germany for years as an option to the complete PaverMAX system (clamp + tractor). Though relatively new to North America, excavator installations have been done by several contractors with excellent results. Considering many construction companies already have an excavator, along with the skilled operators needed, this type of mechanical paver installation is sure to increase. Should you have any questions or interest in becoming the next mechanical installer, I would be more than happy to discuss things further.
glenn@paveedge.com or 1-800-247-3343
