GOMACO’s GP-2400 Adds Easy Width Changing Capability with V2 Variable-Width Mold
GOMACO’s GP-2400 is the latest paver in their complete line of concrete slipform pavers to feature the V2 variable-width mold. The GP-2400 is capable of paving up to 24 feet (7.5 m) wide and with the V2 mold on board, it can make 6.5-foot (2m) transitions to form tapered slabs on the go and easily make paving width changes. The GP-2400 with V2 mold paving package features a hydraulically telescoping rolling frame for easy and accurate width changes. The frame has dual rollers, mounted to the top and bottom of the outer frame tubes, to position the inner tube and reduce the amount of surface-to-surface contact area. This reduces friction and drag as the inner tube rolls when telescoping and provides a fluid action as the V2 mold makes on-the-go width changes. The configuration of the front and rear molds dictates the minimum and maximum paving widths and the total amount of width variation. The molds feature dual power transition adjusters (PTAs) for crown height adjustment. It is also available with a curb profile, on one or both sides, for municipal paving.
A spreader plow with hydraulic vertical movement controls the head of concrete in front of the V2 sectionalized mold system. The plow rail has the ability to accommodate width changes. Proximity switches on the plow framework set the length of travel and these switches can easily be moved to change the plow’s settings. The plow’s horizontal and vertical movement can be operated manually or set on automatic.
The GOMACO GP-2400 two-track or four-track slipform paver is powered by a 174.5-hp (129.5 kW) Caterpillar diesel engine. Two-speed track motors provide quick jobsite mobility. Travel speed is 105 feet per minute (32 mpm) on the twotrack model, and up to 96 feet per minute (29 mpm) for the four-track paver. Low speed is variable and features the smooth crawl that GOMACO pavers are known for when slipforming concrete.
The GP-2400 features the GOMACO-exclusive G+ control system that is both easy to learn and easy to operate. It uses easy-to-understand international icons and full script explanations. G+ operates in all major languages in either imperial or metric units. It has a fast processing speed and features two-way communications between paver accessories and the G+ controller. Its digital feedback, combined with the tight closed-loop electronic and hydraulic control, creates a paving experience that is smooth, efficient, and accurate. G+ was designed by GOMACO’s inhouse team from years of experience in the field and from what was learned from concrete contractors.
G+ Connect features a library of sensor capabilities for controlling slope, grade and steer with set-up configurations for any project requirement. This includes paving with 3D stringless systems, laser control, sonic sensors, rotary sensors, slope sensors and all of their set-up requirements. Just connect to G+ Connect and the G+ controls automatically recognize them and communicates with them. Unique applications such as fill-in lanes, tunnel paving, half-width concrete overlays, and sonar steering off an existing barrier wall are examples of projects that can be accomplished through a variety of solutions from the Sensor Library.
