en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), the operator of the container terminal at the Port of Hamburg in Germany, recently launched a wharf expansion and automation upgrade project to accommodate the regular berthing demands of ultra-large ocean-going container ships. The construction site involves paving approximately 30,000 square meters of asphalt, using a Vögele SUPER 2100-3i paver equipped with an SB 300 mechanical extension screed, working in coordination with an MT 3000-3i dual power belt transfer carriage. The paving was carried out in sections, with working widths between 8 and 10.5 meters, a base course thickness of 13 cm, and a surface course thickness of 3 cm. The average material conveying capacity of the equipment was approximately 450 tonnes per hour.
In this project, the MT 3000-3i transfer carriage passed high-intensity operational stress tests, and its overall performance gained recognition from the project stakeholders. Ferdinand Kalinowsky, partner at Ewald Kalinowsky GmbH, commented: "Vögele's machines verify their product strength through actual construction performance."
Besides the Port of Hamburg, the same MT 3000-3i dual power belt material transfer carriage was also selected for the Schniheide project in northern Germany. Drawing on their long-term experience using Vögele equipment, two partner company managers and the on-site project manager shared their operational impressions of the new generation machine. They stated that the new "-3" generation transfer carriage models feature optimizations in ease of operation and multiple core technologies, demonstrating stable on-site operation that helps improve road construction efficiency and quality.
Speaking about the improvements in the "-3" series material transfer carriages, Ferdinand Kalinowsky stated: "Without a doubt, the '-3' series material transfer carriages offer greater convenience and more technical improvements." He pointed out that even though the previous generation models already provided a good user experience, the new generation products have achieved substantial upgrades in operational convenience and key technologies. The equipment's efficient belt heating system continuously maintains the paving mixture at a suitable temperature, while the optimized material conveying structure reduces asphalt mixture adhesion to the machine body, shortening daily cleaning and maintenance time.
Regarding the suitable application scenarios for the new transfer carriage, Ferdinand Kalinowsky believes they cannot be simply limited. He said this equipment also holds advantages in small and medium-sized road maintenance and renovation/expansion projects. For example, in thin overlay works on sidewalks and non-motorized vehicle lanes, both construction efficiency and paving results are quite ideal. In large-scale projects like the Port of Hamburg, the MT 3000-3i, working jointly with the SUPER 2100-3i paver and the SB 300 screed, can achieve continuous, non-stop paving up to a width of 13 meters, demonstrating outstanding overall machine performance.
Regarding the key factors for efficient construction progress, Ferdinand Kalinowsky mentioned that besides equipment functional configuration, smooth cooperation and active communication with the Vögele brand and the Wirtgen Group are also crucial aspects, expressing his satisfaction with the service and collaboration between both parties. Another user, Project Manager Johannes Delventhal, focused on process reliability, believing that a material transfer carriage which is easy to operate and closely meets construction needs is quite critical for ensuring continuous operation.
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