Metal Forms Concrete Finishing 5 Ft. Extension Section for the Speed Screed Cruiser Model

Description

Wet mud waits for nobody on cold commercial mornings when slab dimensions change on short notice. The Metal Forms 5 Ft Extension Section expands your Speed Screed Cruiser to fit wider highway spans and bridge decks. It mates to existing truss modules, but it requires precise torque bolt alignment to keep the finishing line true.

Fabricated from heavy-duty structural steel tubing, this extension module resists severe torsional loads encountered on deep slab strikes. Net unboxed weight hits 42 lbs, with dimensions measuring 60 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 14 inches high. High-strength welded steel flanges align with Cruiser truss sections. Zinc-chromate primer shields the underlying metallurgy against harsh calcium chloride admixtures and wet mortar contact during continuous pours.

Key Features of Metal Forms 280-201

Paving outfits that buy Metal Forms 280-201 modules capitalize on smart commercial truss screed pricing to broaden finishing widths without buying new power units.

• Heavy-gauge structural steel frame withstands high-torque vibration without suffering metal fatigue or cracked weld joints
• Precision machined mating flanges ensure exact truss alignment to eliminate crown deviations across the span
• Modular five-foot length allows customized screed widths tailored to changing highway and warehouse bay specs
• Pre-drilled heavy bolt pattern allows rapid field installation using standard heavy shop hand wrenches
• Dual bottom finishing rails compact concrete aggregate while striking off excess paste down to grade
• Corrosion-resistant coating resists caustic chemical breakdown from aggressive curing agents and deicing salts
• Heavy truss rigidity supports high-amplitude vibratory shafts to consolidate thick structural slab depths

Truss Deflection Alignment Tolerances

Bench testing under continuous rotating vibratory shaft loads reveals vertical flange deflection under 0.015 inches at maximum bolted torque. Structural steel tubes show zero torsional twisting under 120 ft-lbs of simulated drag resistance. Vibration transference across bolted joints registers above 94 percent efficiency, matching adjacent Cruiser sections. In live paving trials on zero-slump highway mixes, this extension held uniform grade tolerances, delivering dense consolidation without mid-span joint sagging or aggregate displacement along the pour.

Field Usability Realities

Bolting this 42 lb section into a heavy screed frame takes two crew members and a flat staging pad. Flange alignment stays consistent when following factory torque patterns. Do not buy this extension section for light wet screed operations or standalone hand screeding without a complete Cruiser frame.

• Torque all flange connecting bolts to specified values prior to powering up the vibratory drive
• Grease internal shaft drive bearings through external zerk fittings after every major concrete pour
• Scrape concrete residue off bottom finishing rails before storing the section in equipment yards

Metal Forms Warranty Details

Metal Forms protects this extension section with a 1-Year limited commercial warranty covering material integrity and structural weld soundness. The factory pallet includes the 5-foot Speed Screed Cruiser extension frame, high-tensile connection bolts, lock nuts, internal drive coupling hardware, and complete technical setup sheets.