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This section provides an overview for finishers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 finisher manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked finisher companies as of December, 2024: 1.Vinayak Equipments, 2.Unipave Engineering Products, 3.Ashtvinayak Industries.
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A finisher, also known as asphalt finisher, is a machine used for paving asphalt.
It is a construction machine used when leveling the ground, such as roads, and laying asphalt. It can spread the materials that form the basis of asphalt to a specified width and thickness, compacting the ground to increase its strength.
The primary application of an asphalt finisher is in the final stage of road construction, which involves paving asphalt. After the foundation is completed, the finisher is used to evenly spread asphalt at a consistent thickness and width.
The classification of asphalt finishers is based on the screed width. In Japan, where roads with a paving width of 6m or less are common, the use of medium-sized units is prevalent. Overseas, where roads with widths of 9m or 12m are encountered, larger units are utilized.
Asphalt finishers can be broadly categorized into four parts.
This is the box-shaped part where asphalt mixtures are stored. The left and right sides of the hopper can be opened and closed, and it contains a conveyor to transport the asphalt mixtures to the rear of the machine.
This part pulls the machine's body.
The screed is responsible for leveling and smoothing the asphalt. It uses screws to even out the thickness of the asphalt mixture spread by the machine. Screed widths vary, with smaller ones at 0.8m and larger ones reaching up to 16m, influencing the pavement width that can be constructed.
Additionally, the screed may be equipped with a vibrator to compact the asphalt mixture and a gas burner to prevent the asphalt from solidifying.
The engine serves as the power source for the entire vehicle, using diesel fuel.
Asphalt finishers are categorized into crawler-type and wheel-type based on the difference in driving wheels.
Crawler-type finishers use caterpillars in their running mechanism. They cannot be driven on public roads since they cannot acquire license plates. While they have a lower traveling speed compared to wheel-type finishers, their large contact area provides excellent stability, making them suitable for use on steep slopes or soft ground.
Wheel-type finishers use tires in their running mechanism. They fall under the classification of large special vehicles and can be driven on public roads once license plates are obtained.
Wheel-type finishers are self-propelled, eliminating the need for transport vehicles like those required for crawler-type finishers. While their stability is inferior to crawler-type models, recent wheel-type finishers come with four-wheel drive, reducing tire slippage and enhancing stability.
Asphalt finishers are classified as special vehicles. To operate a wheel-type asphalt finisher, a "Small Special License" or "Large Special License" is required, depending on the size of the vehicle. However, for a small special vehicle license, it is possible to operate if one already holds a regular driver's license. For small special vehicles, the vehicle must meet specific criteria: length under 4.7m, width under 1.7m, height under 2.8m, and a maximum speed of 15km/h.
For large special vehicles not meeting the above criteria, the maximum speed is limited to under 35km/h.
Two types of qualifications are required for pavement work using asphalt finishers:
To perform pavement work using an asphalt finisher, one must hold either of the above qualifications. The vehicle-related construction machinery skills training can be obtained by undergoing training sessions.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Hanta Machinery Co. Ltd., incorporated in 1955 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of road building and maintenance equipment. Its product portfolio includes asphalt pavers, emulsion sprayers, and road planners. The company also sells propane gas burners, tool heaters, and road heaters, which have heating ranges from 150mm to 900mm. The company exports its products to several regions worldwide, including the Middle East, South America, and North Africa. It works with overseas distributors like JVF Commercial, PT. Equipindo Perkasa, and OMS s.r.l.
AMMANN GROUP, established in 1869 and headquartered in Langenthal, Switzerland, is a supplier specializing in mixing plants, machines, and services tailored to the construction industry. The company's core expertise lies in road building and transportation infrastructure. Its clients include Perkins engines and Ammann India, a joint venture between the Ammann Group and Apollo. The company's product offerings span batch asphalt-mixing plants, continuous asphalt-mixing plants, automation and software solutions, soil and asphalt compactors, asphalt pavers, and more.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinayak Equipments |
25.0%
|
| 2 | Unipave Engineering Products |
8.3%
|
| 3 | Ashtvinayak Industries |
8.3%
|
| 4 | Uniter Engineering Products |
8.3%
|
| 5 | KESAR ROAD EQUIPMENTS PVT. LTD. |
8.3%
|
| 6 | TERRA EQUIPMENT |
8.3%
|
| 7 | RANKER INDIA SPARES & SERVICES |
8.3%
|
| 8 | Zhenjiang Aran Machinery Co., Ltd. |
8.3%
|
| 9 | AMMANN GROUP |
8.3%
|
| 10 | HANTA Machinery Co., Ltd. |
8.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the finisher page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Switzerland
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1 | 100.0% |
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