VÖGELE AB 500 and AB 600

VÖGELE Extending Screeds

AB 500 and AB 600

AB 500 AB 600
Basic Width 2.55m Basic Width 3m
Maximum Pave Width 8.5m Maximum Pave Width 9.5m
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The Highlights of the New Generation

Excellent paving behaviour due to optimized Safe and convenient ascent

geometry of tamper bar and screed plates
Hydraulic crown adjustment
Hydraulic side plates conveniently adjustable
in height Ergonomic screed console

Highly efficient screed heating

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VÖGELE Extending Screeds – Range of Applications
Almost Unlimited
The VÖGELE AB 500 and AB 600 Extending Screeds are ideal
for all applications requiring variability and adaptability.
With the single-tube telescoping system for infinitely variable
screed width control, the screeds cover an extensive range of
pave widths extending from 2.55m to 9.5m.
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The new VÖGELE screeds can be combined with all SUPER
pavers of the “dash 3“ generation with a basic width of
2.55m or 3m. Depending on the paver type, they can also
be equipped with various compaction systems, ranging
from the version with tamper and vibrators (TV) to the high
compaction models with one or two pressure bars (TP1 and TP2).
What‘s more, we also offer the screeds in the TP2 Plus version,
another option for maximum compacting effort when placing
thick layers for roadbase or when paving “hot on hot“.
Due to the wide range of possible combinations
with tractors and the numerous screed versions as far
as equipment with compacting systems is concerned,
the range of applications for VÖGELE Extending Screeds
is almost unlimited.
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The Highlights in Detail
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5 A wide, vibration-damped walkway
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VÖGELE AB 500 and AB 600
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Redesigned side plates
With the particularly ergonomic,
hydraulically controlled side plates, all
adjustments can be made comfortably
and safely from the screed‘s walkway.
The mechanical side plates are very
easily adjustable in height.
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Safe and convenient ascent
The middle ascent allows the
operator to acess his platform quickly
and conveniently.
makes for safe and comfortable working.
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Excellent floating and paving
behaviour of the screed
The optimized geometry of the
tamper bar and screed plates allows
for an even flatter screed planing angle,
improving the floating behaviour of
the screed.
The result is excellent compaction
plus enhanced evenness.
Hydraulic crown adjustment
Hydraulic crown control is provided
as standard for the AB 500 and the
AB 600 screeds.
Adjustment is carried out swiftly
and precisely using the push-buttons
the displays of both screed consoles.
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Highly efficient screed heating
New, powerful generators provide
an even greater heating capacity.
The screed heats up more quickly
and evenly thanks to the enhanced
heating performance.
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Ergonomic screed console
The robustly designed screed
consoles are perfectly equipped
for tough job-site conditions.
The brilliant colour display
is easy to read from any angle.
The SmartWheel offers two speeds
for screed width control with absolute
precision.
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High Precision Across the Full Pave Width Highest Compaction Values

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The pressure bars located at the rear of the screed achieve maximum AB 500 Extending Screed in TP2 version with 2 pressure bars.
compaction as the mix is prevented from yielding.

3-Point Suspension
1. Telescoping tube
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3. Fixed guide tube

4 Amply dimensioned, sturdy telescoping tubes featuring

high-precision operation. They provide for excellent stability
of the screed, a precondition of prime paving results.
Telescoping tubes are located in high positions.
Any contact with hot mix is positively avoided.
How pulsed-flow hydraulics work: due to the high impulse recurrence The pulse generator transforms a constant hydraulic pressure
frequency, the pressure bars are in permanent contact with the mix. into high-frequency pressure pulses.
The pressure for pressure bars is infinitely variable.

In addition to the TV version, VÖGELE screeds are also

Even with the screed set to its maximum width, the
VÖGELE set standards in terms of compaction: perfected available in TP1 and TP2 versions with 1 or 2 pressure bars.
telescoping tubes are extended by no more than half,
technology together with the ultimate in materials for
which provides for zero flexing. The TP2 Plus version is available for maximum
the manufacture of screed components guarantee
the outstanding performance and reliability of the compacting effort. It is a further development of the TP2
The extending units of the AB 500 and AB 600
Positive floating of the screed due to large depth version and achieves a density beyond 98%.
screeds are adjusted in width by means of a single-tube VÖGELE high compaction systems. The tamper provides
of the screed plate.
telescoping system. The three-section telescoping tube for optimum precompaction of the mix. Tamper
By simply deactivating the pressure bars, VÖGELE
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and optimally stabilized. Even with the screed set
The attachment of the telescoping tubes, the support
speed and stroke length can be set up and adjusted
precisely to match the flow of mix, kind of mix and
High Compaction Screeds can also be used for standard
of the guide tubes and the torque restraint system make compaction (T) at any time.
to its maximum pave width, each tube section is layer thickness. The pressure bars operated by
up a sturdy 3-point suspension, absorbing the forces exerted
extended by no more than half. Low-wear teflon tape pulsed-flow hydraulics are the core of VÖGELE The pressure for the pressure bars is infinitely variable
on the screed while paving and guaranteeing smooth width
inside the telescoping tube provides for jerk-free High Compaction Technology. Thanks to this unique via the screed console so that high compaction technology
control of the extending units. Nothing can jam or get stuck.
sliding. Due to 3-point suspension, the screed’s technology, VÖGELE screeds in TP1, TP2 and TP2 Plus can be used for all paving materials.
extending units slide in and out smoothly, nothing versions achieve maximum compaction values.
can jam or get stuck.

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Innovative Screed Heating System
Over decades, VÖGELE have gained a wealth of
experience in electric screed heating, which has
been installed in all screeds since 1952. Many years
of experience combined with continuous further
development have produced a powerful and
reliable heating system.
Electric heating ensures that all compacting and
smoothing screed elements are heated to an ideal
temperature for paving. While paving, the heat
output is controlled automatically.
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Compact Design, Low Noise Emissions
Infrared image of a screed plate.
Constant and uniform heating all over the screed plate
is crucial for high pavement quality.
Advanced screed heating ensures uniform heat distribution The compact design provides the paving crew with
all over the screed plates and short times required for heating. VÖGELE gave high priority to the optimum design an excellent view into the auger tunnel.
of both screeds. Their well-though-out concept
Powerful three-phase A.C. generators heat all smoothing allows an unimpeded view of the auger tunnel The secure walkway and the low footsteps on the
and compacting components across the entire width of the on the one hand, and safe and easy access to the screed have a highly ergonomic design.
screed to an optimal temperature, creating an ideal basis for operator‘s platform on the other. It goes without
a high paving quality. Divided into two sections, the walkway can simply
saying that both screeds are provided with effective
be folded up for transport.
sound insulation. After all, VÖGELE Screed Technology
Excellent thermal insulation of the screed plates minimizes
not only stands for the efficient achievement of The covers, walkway and ascent to the operator platform
loss of heat. It also ensures that heating the screed to operating
highest paving quality. It also stands for ergonomics are rubber-mounted, which additionally reduces noise
temperature takes a short time only, even with the engine
and greater safety. emissions on the job site. Combined with the low noise
running at minimum rpm.
levels of the tractor, the screeds are also ideal for use
in noise-sensitive environments.
The generator management activates screed heating
in alternating mode which cuts the electric power required
for heating and reduces fuel consumption.
A patented monitoring unit for the screed heating system
indicates the operating status of every single heating rod.
Immediate detection of any failure helps keep the heating
system operational at all times.
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Paving Right up to the Edge, True to Line and Level Very Easy – Service and Maintenance

Positive or negative crown.

The crown is adjusted hydraulically on the AB 500 and

AB 600 screeds. The adjustment is performed quickly
and precisely via the screed consoles.

Perfect paving results right up to the pavement edge

are easily achieved with hydraulically adjustable side
All important service points on the screeds are easily
plates available as an option.
and quickly accessible.

Easy and quick replacement of screed plates due to

Extending unit sloped above horizontal on one side.
Hydraulic crown adjustment via push-buttons
on the screed console.
Allows paving of positive crown up to +5% and
negative crown up to -2.5%.
When height adjustment of the extending units
is combined with a crown of the screed’s basic unit,
then VÖGELE Extending Screeds are capable of even
handling positive or negative gull wing profiles
(M or W profiles).
Perfect edges, vertical or sloped.
vibrators suspended in the screed frame.
Easy and quick replacement of heating rods for screed
plates, tamper bars and pressure bars.
Central lubrication points for all bearings of tamper
and vibrators.
A strike-off plate provided for the tamper prevents
bitumen from getting inside the tamper area.
Easy demounting and remounting of the tamper shield
for cleaning and maintenance work.

M or W profile.

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The ErgoPlus 3 Screed Console

The screed is crucial for pavement quality. Therefore, easy With ErgoPlus 3, the screed operator has the paving process
and positive handling of all screed functions is of utmost at his fingertips, as all functions are easily comprehensible
importance for high-quality road construction. and all controls are clearly arranged.

The Screed Console

The screed console is designed in keeping with the conditions prevailing on the job site. Push-buttons
are provided for the frequently used functions operated from the screed console. These are watertight
and enclosed in palpably raised rings, so that they are identifiable blindfold simply by touch even when
wearing work gloves. Important paver and screed data can be called up and adjusted from the screed
console, too.

The Display of the Screed Console

The display of the screed console allows the screed operator to control and monitor both the left and
the right side of the screed. Machine-related parameters such as tamper speed or conveyor speed
can be adjusted conveniently via the display panel of the screed console. The clear menu structure,
combined with easily understandable, self-explanatory symbols neutral in language, makes operating
the display panel both simple and safe.

Niveltronic Plus (Option)

Niveltronic Plus, the cutting-edge VÖGELE System for Automated Grade and Slope Control, is very
easy to learn and achieves outstanding paving results. All important functions of Niveltronic Plus
can be accessed directly on menu level 1. The operator is provided with a variety of information,
such as the sensor currently selected or the specified and actual values for layer thickness.

An electronic system installed in the screed tow point rams picks up the tow points‘ positions. Display
of the current tow point positions and of the transverse slope on the screed console greatly facilitates
set-up of the screed. All sensors connected are recognized automatically by Niveltronic Plus and can
be monitored and controlled from either screed console. An open interface is provided for connection
of a GPS system, thus permitting 3D paving.

Crown Adjustment at the Press of a Button

The crown can be conveniently adjusted at the press of a button on the screed operator's console.
When pressing the “plus” or “minus” keys, the set crown value is shown on the display.

Ergonomic screed width control in two speeds

The screed width can be effortlessly adjusted by means of the handy SmartWheel. This can be done
in two speeds: slow, for precisely control e.g. along an edge, or fast, for rapid retraction and extension
of the screed.

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VÖGELE Extending Screeds All the Facts at a Glance

AB 500 AB 500
Compacting Systems
The AB 500 can be combined with all “dash 3“
Screed Versions: TV, TP1, TP2, TP2 Plus
generation SUPER pavers in the Universal and
Tamper (T): tamper speed 450 up to 1,800 rpm
Highway Classes. Thanks to its unique single-tube tamper stroke adjustable ( TP1/ TP2) to 2, 4 or 7mm
telescoping system for infinite variation of the pave tamper stroke adjustable (TP2 Plus) to 4, 7 or 9mm
width, it is ideal for a wide field of applications. Vibrators (V): eccentric vibrators attached to screed frame,
frequency 800 up to 3000 rpm
The screed extends hydraulically from 2.55m to 5m
Pressure Bar(s) (P): driven by pulsed-flow hydraulics
and builds up with bolt-on extensions to a maximum impulse recurrence frequency 68 Hz
width of 8.5m. hydraulic oil pressure 50 to 120 bar,
infinitely variable
Screed Heating: screed plates, tamper bar and pressure bar(s)
Depending on the paver used, the AB 500 can be
heated electrically by heating rods
equipped with tamper and vibrators (TV) or as a high
compaction screed (TP1, TP2, TP2 Plus) with tamper
and one or two pressure bars.

1.225m 2.55m 1.225m

5.0m

2 x 0.25m Screed Widths Dimensions and Weights (Basic Screed)

5.5m Pave Widths: 2.55m to 8.5m (dependent on type of tractor unit) Width: 2.55m
Basic Width: 2.55m Depth: 1.28m (TV)
Infinitely Variable Range: 2.55m to 5m 1.41m (TP1/ TP2/ TP2 Plus)
2 x 0.75m Larger Widths: 25cm, 75cm, 125cm (set of bolt-on extensions) Weights: 3.25 tonnes (TV)
3.6 tonnes (TP1)
6.5m 3.9 tonnes (TP2)
4.22 tonnes (TP2 Plus)

2 x 0.75m + 2 x 0.25m
PROFILE ADJUSTMENT Options
7.0m Hydraulic: -2.5% to +5% Sensors in the Screed: for display of tamper speed, vibrator speed
M, W or parabolic profiles possible and screed plate temperature
Side Plates: hydraulically adjustable in height
2 x 1.25m Transverse Slope
of Extending Unit: up to 2% Side Plate Ski

7.5m or Bevel Iron: vertical or bevelled edges for various layer

thicknesses, heating rods installed

4 x 0.75m Height Adjustment of Extending Units

8.0m Mechanical by Spindles: -20mm to +25mm (TV)
-20mm to +35mm (TP1/TP2/ TP2 Plus)

4 x 0.75m + 2 x 0.25m
8.5m Key: T = equipped with Tamper P1 = equipped with 1 Pressure Bar AB = Extending Screed
V = equipped with Vibrators P2 = equipped with 2 Pressure Bar Subject to technical alterations.

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VÖGELE Extending Screeds All the Facts at a Glance

AB 600 AB 600
Compacting Systems
The AB 600 Extending Screed has a basic width of 3m.
Screed Versions: TV, TP1, TP2, TP2 Plus
Equipped with the VÖGELE single-tube telescoping
Tamper (T): tamper speed 450 up to 1,800 rpm
system, its pave width is infinitely variable up to 6m. tamper stroke adjustable ( TP1/ TP2) to 2, 4 or 7mm
With the addition of bolt-on extensions, the screed tamper stroke adjustable (TP2 Plus) to 4, 7 or 9mm
builds up for joint-free paving to a maximum width Vibrators (V): eccentric vibrators attached to screed frame,
frequency 800 up to 3000 rpm
of 9.5m. It is thus eminently suitable for use with
Pressure Bar(s) (P): driven by pulsed-flow hydraulics
VÖGELE SUPER pavers of the “dash 3“ generation impulse recurrence frequency 68 Hz
in the Universal Class and the Highway Class. hydraulic oil pressure 50 to 120 bar,
infinitely variable
Screed Heating: screed plates, tamper bar and pressure bar(s)
The AB 600 is offered in four different versions for
heated electrically by heating rods
compaction. Depending on the paver used, it comes
in TV version (with tamper and vibrators) or in TP1,
TP2 or TP2 Plus versions for high compaction (with
1 or 2 pressure bars).
m 1.225m 1.5m 3.0m 1.5m
m 6.0m

25m 2 x 0.25m Screed Widths Dimensions and Weights (Basic Screed)

m 6.5m Pave Widths: 3m to 9.5m (dependent on type of tractor unit) Width: 3m
Basic Width: 3m Depth: 1.28m (TV)
Infinitely Variable Range: 3m to 6m 1.41m (TP1/ TP2/ TP2 Plus)
75m 2 x 0.75m Larger Widths: 25cm, 75cm, 125cm (set of bolt-on extensions) Weights: 3.65 tonnes (TV)
4.08 tonnes (TP1)
m 7.5m 4.38 tonnes (TP2)
4.75 tonnes (TP2 Plus)

+ 2 x 0.25m 2 x 0.75m + 2 x 0.25m Crown Adjustment Options

m 8.0m Hydraulic: -2.5% to +5% Sensors in the Screed: for display of tamper speed, vibrator speed
M, W or parabolic profiles possible and screed plate temperature

25m 2 x 1.25m
Transverse Slope
of Extending Unit: up to 2%
Side Plates:
Side Plate Ski
hydraulically adjustable in height

m 8.5m or Bevel Iron: vertical or bevelled edges for various layer

thicknesses, heating rods installed

75m 4 x 0.75m Height Adjustment of Extending Units

m 9.0m Mechanical by Spindles: -20mm to +25mm (TV)
-20mm to +35mm (TP1/TP2/ TP2 Plus)

+ 2 x 0.25m 4 x 0.75m + 2 x 0.25m

m 9.5m Key: T = equipped with Tamper P1 = equipped with 1 Pressure Bar AB = Extending Screed
V = equipped with Vibrators P2 = equipped with 2 Pressure Bar Subject to technical alterations.

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