Independent IDBI Attachment

For GOMACO Slipform Pavers

The Worldwide Leader in Concrete Paving Technology

Introducing the GOMACO IDBI AttachmentAn Independent Unit for Providing Dowel Bar Insertion Behind the Paver

CAN cable connects IDBI controls to the paver control system for communications

IDBI is powered by its own engine

Crane with rechargeable wireless remote control has 6.4 meters (21 ft) of reach and 2948 kilograms (6500 lb) lifting capacity

Crane with rechargeable wireless remote control has 6.4 meters (21 ft) of reach and 2948 kilograms (6500 lb) lifting capacity

Tamper bar, unique oscillating straightedge, paving pan and stainless repair scarring from

the bar insertion process

Tamper bar, unique oscillating straightedge, paving pan and stainless repair scarring from the bar insertion process

Outriggers on the attachment have 1194 millimeters (47 in) of stroke and can be hydraulically lowered and placed on the ground to support the full weight of the IDBI as it is attached to or detached from the paver. The outriggers are also used to raise the unit so a trailer can be backed underneath for transport.

Insertion forks are designed to reduce amount of scarring and vibration enhances consolidation of concrete around bars

The forks wait in stand-by mode for the insertion point to be signaled by the G+ control system. The bar loading trays have adjustable-height bar extractors and the trays have been designed for easy bar spacing and width changes to meet each project’s exacting specifications.

Vibration is applied to the forks on insertion to consolidate and close the concrete around the inserted bars. The vibration to the forks is variable, up to 7500 vpm. The paver never stops during the insertion process. GOMACO’s exclusive computer-controlled smart cylinder technology provides the state-of-the-art system to maintain the accountability of the depth of the bars upon insertion into the slab.

The patented insertion forks have been designed to provide the industry standard in bar placement accuracy. The holders on the heel and toe of the insertion forks ensure the most accurate bar placement. The fork design and vibration reduces the amount of scarring on insertion and enhances consolidation of material around the bars.

Bar-loading tray accommodates dowel bars ranging in size from 25-38 millimeters (1 to

1.5 in) in diameter and from 457-610 millimeters (18 to 24 in) in length

Bar-loading tray accommodates dowel bars ranging in size from 25-38 millimeters (1 to

1.5 in) in diameter and from 457-610 millimeters (18 to 24 in) in length

New adjustable-height bar extractors

Bar-loading tray accommodates dowel bars ranging in size from 25-38 millimeters (1 to

1.5 in) in diameter and from 457-610 millimeters (18 to 24 in) in length

Patented bar tray for easy bar spacing and width changes

Patented Bar Tray

Bar loading trolley

Dowel bar storage box

The bar loading trolley places a bar into each individual bar loading tray across the entire width of the new pavement.

A Front View of the IDBI Attachment

A Rear View of the IDBI Attachment

The IDBI controls have all been designed in-house by GOMACO controls engineers.

Its new GOMACO G+ control system is easy to learn and operator-friendly.

The IDBI information is presented in a multi-colored graphical display, commands are presented in full text, and it is able to operate in several languages, by customer’s choice. It offers the choice of metric or imperial measurements.

The new IDBI control system also provides troubleshooting capabilities and other features that will make start up and general paving each day faster and easier.

Many projects require both dowel bars and tie bars to be inserted into the concrete slab, and the G+ control system manages all of the bar inserters (front, side, and independent IDBI attachment).

The GOMACO GP-4000 with independent IDBI attachment slipforms 11 meters (36 ft) wide on an interstate project.

The IDBI attachment is capable of widths as narrow as 3 meters (10 ft) and as wide as 15 meters (50 ft).

A GP-4000 with IDBI attachment has plenty of clearance as it slipforms underneath a bridge overpass.

A GOMACO paver with an independent IDBI attachment slipforms with a Leica stringless guidance system.

The G+ Control System Manages All of the Bar Inserters Front, Side, and Independent IDBI Attachment

The independent IDBI attachment provides time and labor savings with on-the-go placement of dowel bars across the width of the slab.

Accurate bar placement with proper concrete consolidation around the bar is a trademark of the GOMACO IDBI system.

The GOMACO IDBI has been proven and accepted around the world for accuracy in bar placement location and productivity.

The Worldwide Leader in Concrete Paving Technology