Powerful compaction, thorough documentation

The machine is doing more than compacting as it rolls across the job site: It is also collecting data

A new Ammann ARS 110 Single Drum Roller, still sparkling clean, has been added to the fleet of Austrian company Gänger GmbH.

”This year, we are carrying out substructure renovation work on a number of construction sites for ÖBB, the Austrian national railway company,” said Lukas Schachner, Managing Director at Gänger GmbH. “However, the required documentation of the compaction values was not possible with our old compactor.”

Compaction alone is not enough

When company management decided to invest in modern compaction technology, Gänger turned to a long-time partner, Ammann dealer Huppenkothen.

“We researched the market and had our first discussion with Huppenkothen on this topic when we opened a new branch in Großebersdorf,” explains Schachner. “We decided in favour of the new Ammann ARS 110 compactor based on the excellent advice we received and the proximity of the site in the north of Vienna.”

Klaus Smagoi, Area Sales Manager at Ammann Austria GmbH in St. Martin, explains the strengths of the ARS 110: “The latest generation of Ammann compactors stands for even greater efficiency and quality,” he says. “This is ensured by the intelligent compaction measuring system ACE^force, which is pre-installed in the latest generation of machines. It can be activated at short notice if required.”

ACE^force is the proprietary compaction system from Ammann, especially for compactors. It provides the machine operator with precise, real-time data on compaction progress.

A compactor for versatile applications

The compaction parameters on Ammann compactors are variable and infinitely adjustable. “This unique system allows the operator to optimise the machine’s performance parameters to suit requirements.”

With ACE^force, the required compaction is achieved in the shortest possible time. Unnecessary rolling passes are avoided. This saves fuel, labour and reduces machine wear. In addition, expensive reworking on an already completed construction site is a thing of the past.

The compaction results measured by ACE^force can be combined with a newly available option, Ammann Documentation System (ADS). The app is simple and intuitive to use and utilises GPS for precise positioning.

“With the ARS 110, you compact at the optimum degree of compaction, save unnecessary passes and avoid over-compaction,” summarises Smagoi. “With ACE^force and the ADS documentation system, all important data is available digitally in real time. The contractor has simple quality control and precise construction site documentation for the client.”