“I’ve had about 22 years’ experience in compaction. People say they’re simple machines, but when you really look at them – the vibration systems and everything else – they’re quite unique.”
During his time at Conplant, Dary has overseen a number of revolutionary innovations including Unmanned Rollers, a unique hybrid design (remote and manned access) giving the user remote control in high risk environments and ROPS2, a rollover prevention system that warns the user of a dangerous angle and shuts down the roller’s vibration if required.
And the latest Conplant innovation Dary is excited about?
“Right now, it’s Völkel intelligent compaction. We fit it to hire rollers when a job needs it, or to customers’ own machines. Using GNSS and drum sensors, it shows the operator their passes, ground stiffness or asphalt temperature, and position in real time, and records it all so customers get a full compaction record for the job.
“I’m also keeping a close eye on autonomous rollers. We already offer unmanned remote control and our Collision Warning System, and Völkel adds accurate position and pass data. When autonomous operation is proven on Australian sites, we want to be ready.”
