Road milling
Repairing semi-unpaved roads in a single operation
Maintaining semi-unpaved roads, cycle paths and country roads is often time-consuming, expensive and not very sustainable. The classic approach: filling potholes with new material and levelling it out may seem simple, but it rarely provides a lasting result.
The cause is clear: there is no bonding between old and new material.
The result:
- Quick repair that breaks down again
- Persistent rutting and puddles
- high costs for materials and labour
With our HEN AG road milling machines, you tackle this problem in a fundamentally different way.
One machine, four operations
The HEN road milling machines combine four operations in one pass:
- Milling
- Mixing
- Profiling
- Compacting
Instead of adding material, the existing top layer is loosened and rebuilt into a strong and homogeneous road surface.
This provides a durable solution instead of a temporary repair.
Case study: City of Antwerp and Zoutleeuw
The City of Antwerp and Zoutleeuw faced the same challenge: intensive maintenance, a lot of manpower, and limited sustainability.
After deploying the HEN WPF 200, that changed completely.
- City of Antwerp
By using the machine, the existing top layer is reused and hardly any new material needs to be supplied. Irregularities are addressed immediately, and the road surface regains a stable structure.
Working with what is already there
The technology behind the WPF machines is simple yet effective.
The rotor turns against the direction of travel and picks up the material without breaking the grain structure. This preserves the structure of the road and ensures the material is redistributed optimally.
A built-in grading blade ensures a correct road profile, while hydraulic vibrating plates compact the whole.
The result:
- Even and stable road surface
- Immediately trafficable
- Durable curing within a few days
Up to 75% savings on material
Because you work with the existing material, the need for new supply drops drastically.
In practice, this means:
- Up to 75% less new material
- Less transport
- Less staff deployment
What used to require multiple machines and people is now done in one operation.
At Dekens, we think in solutions. The HEN WPF 100 and 200 are not traditional machines, but a more efficient way of maintaining roads.
Would you like to know what this means for your situation?
Contact us for advice or an on-site demonstration.
Compact and maneuverable for smaller applications:
Working width of 1 meter
Working depth up to 12 cm
For tractors from approx. 90 hp
Ideal for cycle paths, parks and maintenance work
More capacity for larger projects:
Working width of 2 meters
Working depth up to 12 cm
For tractors from approximately 100 hp
Suitable for field roads, forest roads and municipal applications
Built for practical use
The HEN WPF machines are developed for professional use:
- Robust construction in Domex steel
- Wear parts in Hardox, easily replaceable
- Low rotor speed for less wear
- Infinitely adjustable working depth
- Direct drive via PTO
Everything is focused on reliability and low maintenance costs.
Work more efficiently, achieve better results
With a HEN WPF, you work differently:
- No temporary repairs
- Less material consumption
- Fewer work steps
- Less manpower
And above all: a result that lasts.
Agricultural roads and field paths endure heavy wear from intensive use and weather conditions. Potholes and rutting are often recurring problems.
With the HEN WPF, these paths are restored in a single operation. The existing top layer is loosened, mixed, and rebuilt, without the need to add new material. This provides a solid and durable solution at minimal cost.
For recreational infrastructure, a level and safe surface is essential. At the same time, it is important that the natural water management is preserved.
The HEN WPF makes it possible to maintain paths quickly and sustainably. By preserving the structure of the material, water infiltration remains optimal and puddle formation is limited.
For municipalities and industrial applications, efficiency and cost control are what matter most.
With working widths of up to 200 cm and high capacity, the HEN WPF machines offer a sustainable solution for road maintenance. Less material, less manpower, and fewer work passes result in significant cost savings.
In nature reserves, it is important to interfere with the environment as little as possible.
The HEN WPF works with the existing material and limits the need for extra gravel or other additives. This makes the machine particularly suitable for forest roads, where water infiltration and preservation of the natural structure are crucial.
The machine in action.
Need more information about our road milling machines? Then don't hesitate to contact us for a tailor-made quote, more information, or a demo. Dekens will be happy to help you further.
