Curb Roller Manufacturing offers new solution

Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, offers the Curb Roller CM4000, a single-operator machine for shaping concrete for curb and gutter work. The CM4000 reduces the labour of shaping curb and gutter pours, allowing crews to complete work up to twice as fast as manual methods or face forming. The Curb Roller CM4000 is most commonly used for curb and gutter projects ranging from 50 to 5,000 linear feet, and can be used on jobs of all types and sizes, including patch and repair jobs. The system has also been widely accepted as an efficient method to tackle small v-gutter and flume projects. Customers can choose from more than 25 pre-designed drum profiles or fit the unit with a custom drum made to their project?s specifications.

?The Curb Roller concept was invented in 2007 by concrete contractors looking for a way to reduce the need for highly skilled labourers,? said Seth Ulmer, Sales Manager, Curb Roller Manufacturing. ?This patented system can cut labour on curb and gutter projects by up to 75 per cent and pay for itself in just 1,200 ft. It is changing the way curb and gutter work is done.?

The CM4000 gives large and small contractors the ability to do a broader scope of work without having to invest in large, expensive equipment. Because the drums can be easily switched out, contractors can offer multiple curb styles after investing in the base machine.

The single-operator machine takes most of the back-breaking work out of curb and gutter work, all while producing a consistent, high-quality finished product. The equipment is intuitive to use, making it accessible for workers who might not have as much experience. The CM4000 has a patented guide ring that runs on the inside of forms, ensuring a uniform curb every time.

The handle has a variable speed and directional control, which gives the operator ultimate control of the machine. Since moisture and slump levels vary between truckloads, this flexibility allows the spin speed to be adjusted on the fly to accommodate the changing material conditions. Dry concrete with a low slump requires the drum to run more quickly for optimal results.

The ergonomic design of the CM4000 includes a pivoting handle which provides a comfortable offset control tailored to the height of the operator. The operator can stand outside the framework and walk parallel to the form with the handlebars remaining parallel to the drum, no matter the position. This offset design creates the leverage that the machine needs to allow for one-man operation.