The main operating (pull) handle of the VSA55 is mounted on large anti-vibration mountings and has an adjustable pitch for optimum operator comfort, control and easy pulling. It can also be quickly and easily removed for ease of transportation and storage too.
The VSA55 is equipped with a large eccentric amplitude which creates powerful vibrations which transmit along the beam lengths to which it is attached, vibrating, compacting and smoothing the concrete in the process. The engine is mounted on 4 rubber dampeners which combined with the two large handle dampeners combine to greatly reduce operator vibration exposure levels and safe usage times. These dampeners also help to protect and improve the life of the engine too by isolating it from the vibrations produced.
The frame of the VSA dual beam screeder has 6 quick release clamps for fast and easy connection and disconnection from the corresponding aluminium beam set of choice, reducing set-up time.
The aluminium beam sets to which the VSA is mounted on have a C-channel profile. The distance between the two beams is adjustable thanks to the threaded tie-bars supplied with the beam sets, with both solid faces travelling in the same direction to effectively push, level and smooth the concrete. Wooden packers are also supplied which pack out the open section of the beam channel and provide resistance for the clamps to bind onto.
The threaded bars are equipped with a loop to which either I-section beam end handles (available as an optional extra) can be affixed to, or alternatively rope.
Vibrating twin beam screeds are highly favoured for striking off concrete because of their rugged, but simplistic, efficient, productive and durable design, together with their ease of use and fast screeding capability.
The VSA-55 has a reinforced steel construction and is particularly strong and robust. As the engine is mounted well clear of the surface level, it is not as exposed as other types of pedestrain screeds. It is also equipped with shields which further protect the machine in use and transit, and also further extends the product life.