{"id":4266,"date":"2024-06-17T18:14:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T18:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/?p=4266"},"modified":"2024-06-17T18:17:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T18:17:23","slug":"versatile-new-cat-grading-beams-deliver-high-productivity-material-grading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/versatile-new-cat-grading-beams-deliver-high-productivity-material-grading\/","title":{"rendered":"Versatile New Cat\u00ae Grading Beams Deliver High Productivity Material Grading"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New Cat<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cat.com\/en_US\/products\/new\/attachments\/grading-beams.html\">Grading Beams<\/a>\u00a0for Cat Tiltrotators allow contractors to take on dynamic and efficient grading and compaction work using excavators. Pairing with Cat Tiltrotators enables 360\u02da bidirectional and 40\u02da left-and-right rotation of the grading beam to increase attachment versatility. The grading beams\u2019 mechanically adjustable roller \u2013 from 10 mm (0.40 in) below frame to 20 mm (0.79 in) above \u2013 flexibly tailors the desired level of compaction based on material type. Preventing material from sticking to the roller, the adjustable roller scraper allows the attachment to be used with clay, silt and other sticky materials.<!--more Continue reading--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Adjustable roller height adapts to material type and desired compaction levels<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>High-abrasion-resistant wear material delivers long frame life<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>A range of grading beam widths offers options for varied applications<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Available in five widths from 1250 to 3000 mm (49 to 118 in), Cat Grading Beams quickly tackle a range of applications from grading sidewalks to larger site prep applications. The design\u2019s large top opening with solid extended sides and side plates allow the beam to spread, compact, and grade materials quickly and effectively. Highly abrasion resistant, Hardox 500 wear protection at the bottom of the beam protects the frame for long-life operation. The beam\u2019s welded frame increases structural rigidity, while additional support plates on the heavy-duty frame extend beam strength and overall service life.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cat-Grading-Beams-b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cat-Grading-Beams-b.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cat-Grading-Beams-b-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Compatible with Cat Grade technology via the Cat Tiltrotator attachment, contractors can grade to plan using Cat Grading Beams, improving accuracy and saving time. Available tool recognition automatically confirms the identity of the attachment to ensure all settings \u2013 pressure, flow and dimensions \u2013 are correct, allowing operators to quickly get to work.<\/p>\n<p>Standard Cat PL161 attachment technology provides simple attachment tracking across all worksites, reducing the chance of a lost grading beam and assisting with maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates into VisionLink<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0for fleet management from a single mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the new Cat Grading Beams, contact a Cat dealer or visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cat.com\/en_US.html\">www.cat.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Cat\u00ae\u00a0Grading Beams\u00a0for Cat Tiltrotators allow contractors to take on dynamic and efficient grading and compaction work using excavators. Pairing with Cat Tiltrotators enables 360\u02da bidirectional and 40\u02da left-and-right rotation of the grading beam to increase attachment versatility. The grading beams\u2019 mechanically adjustable roller \u2013 from 10 mm (0.40 in) below frame to 20 mm [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Versatile New Cat\u00ae Grading Beams Deliver High Productivity Material Grading - Attachment News &amp; Announcements - Attachmart.com&#039;s Blog","description":"New Cat \u00ae \u00a0 Grading Beams \u00a0for Cat Tiltrotators allow contractors to take on dynamic and efficient grading and compaction work using excavators. 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