GOMACO: RTP-500 Rubber-Tracked Placer

RTP-500 Placing Conveyor Provides High-Production Results

High-production results are achieved with the versatility of the longest placing conveyor in the industry. The conveyor is 35 ft. (10.67 m) long and 36 in. (914 mm) wide, with 170 degree hydraulic swing, and has 12 ft. (3.66 m) of hydraulic elevation adjustment. The placing conveyor allows for fast and accurate material placement from the haul road, over the stringline or other obstacles, and reaches farther across the grade than any in the industry. The conveyor deflector directs the flow of concrete at the discharge end of the conveyor.

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Hydraulically Folding Rear Conveyor Minimizes Transport Requirements

Hydraulically folding rear conveyor minimizes the transport requirements on the RTP-500. The overall shipping length is 37 ft. 3 in. (11.35 m), width is 11 ft. 9.31 in. (3.59 m) with hopper attached, 10 ft. 4 in. (3.15 m) without hopper, and a height of 11 ft. 8.3 in. (3.56 m) with conveyor folded.

Largest Auger-Style Receiving Hopper In The Industry

GOMACO-designed, auger-style receiving hopper is the largest in the industry, at 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m) wide, and a working capacity of 4.75 yd3 (3.63 m3), built with the strength and durability for handling high-volume, end-dump paving operations. The hopper features a 12 in. (305 mm) hydraulic vertical adjustment to allow for gate height on dump trucks. A 14 in. (356 mm) diameter auger with speeds up to 88 rpm, quickly moves the material to the transfer conveyor.

Shaft-mounted eccentric vibrators provide vibration for emptying the hopper after each load and increase flowability. The hopper/truck seal is supported by a hydraulically tensioned cable for consistent sealing on a wide variety of dump truck bodies. The 36 in. (914 mm) wide transfer conveyor moves material to the rear placing conveyor at speeds up to 608 fpm (185 mpm). Both conveyors are activated with a single switch and have individual speed controls.

Console Versatility

The operator’s console provides a panoramic view of the entire operation. The console rolls from left to right on the platform to provide more comfort and visibility for the operator. The versatile console can be set at five different positions. It can be positioned straight forward or turned 90 degrees to the left or to the right.

Fast Job-Site Mobility

The GOMACO RTP-500, powered by a John Deere 6081H turbocharged diesel engine, has fast job-site mobility, with a travel speed up to 9 mph (14.5 kph), and an operating speed up to 110 fpm (33.5 mpm). The rubber tracks can go where rubber tires don’t dare.

Versatility

GOMACO’s RTP-500 rubber-tracked placer provides the contractor with more versatility. This machine, equipped with heat-resistant belts, is used in the placement of asphalt on this mainline paving project in Belgium.

Safety Features

The conveyor must be centered and folded before the machine will allow the travel mode. There is no counter rotation of tracks in the travel mode. The steering sensitivity is programmed to provide balanced steering control at low or high speeds, preventing the operator from over-steering at high speeds. Emergency stop buttons are located on strategic areas of the machine. The E-Stops are on the operator’s console and on all four corners of the machine.