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Road construction activities are gaining pace in the country once again. How is this driving the demand for compactors?

The Indian Compactor Market is poised to register stunning growth in coming years even as National Infrastructure Pipeline and a slew of mega greenfield and brownfield construction projects get underway. These include the awe-inspiring Bharatmala & Sagarmala Projects, scores of world-class expressways and freight corridors connecting ports, cities and towns across the country. Fully backed by government and institutional support, they will dramatically change the face of Indian roads and infrastructure and drive demand for compactors like never before. Volvo CE is well-positioned to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the finest range of road construction equipment including soil & asphalt compactors.

What are the challenges and possible new avenues in the compaction equipment segment?

As compaction gets more advanced, the need of the hour is to ensure both the owner and operator of compaction equipment are armed with updated product knowledge and operating procedures. This is important because, unless one understands how exactly the machine works, one will never be able to get the best out of the machine. Volvo CE overcomes this challenge with detailed, quantified briefing to customers on specific product features & benefits and hands-on, periodic training modules for operators at work sites.

What are the unique features in your range of compaction equipment in terms of technology?

Doing more with less, safely and surely, is a given with Volvo Construction Equipment. The Volvo Range of Compactors amplify this principle with futuristic technologies and unique features, all designed to exceed customer expectations in productivity, reliability and efficiency.

The Volvo DD100 Asphalt Compactor, for instance, features Reversible Eccentric Technology that facilitates matching of machine performance to production needs. Volvo Soil Compactors offer Infinitely-Variable-Frequency-Independent-of-Amplitude feature to help achieve faster compaction across a variety of projects and applications. Both Soil & Asphalt Compactors are powered by Volvo Compact Assist - a technology wonder featuring a 10” touch screen monitor - that delivers real-time access and guidance to operators along with a selection of work enhancing tools thereby enabling precise performance and matchless productivity.

What are the key maintenance practices to be followed for the upkeep of compaction equipment?

To ensure long lasting, consistent performance, compaction equipment must undergo scheduled maintenance on weekly/monthly basis. Volvo CE offers a range of Repair and Maintenance Agreements, including preventive maintenance and total repairs, to extend machine life and maximise machine uptimes. This assures customers of best possible returns on their investment at all times.

How do you look at the future of compactors in India?

As road designs change and traffic density grows, the shift to Compactors of higher tonnage is inevitable. This is because base lift thickness is steadily increasing from 15-30 cms to 25-50 cms, particularly in urban centres and dedicated freight/logistics corridors. To achieve desired compaction with limited passes in these areas, it will take higher drum energy and force – something only Compactors of 13 tons and above can deliver.