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SDX Screed Plate System
SDX Screed Plate System

Cat® SDX Screed Plate System for Paving

Smoothness. Density. Staying on spec. That’s how your paving crew is judged, and it all comes down to what happens at the screed. Available for SE60 V and SE60 V XW screeds, the Cat® SDX screed plate system helps you achieve higher, more consistent densities across the mat for better road quality and pavement that lasts longer.

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Consistent Results, Pass After Pass

Keep the mat smooth and density consistent. Meet Percent Within Limits (PWL) targets and raise your International Roughness Index (IRI) scores.

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Four-Hour Plate Changes

Change plates, not your schedule. A hardware-free locking design makes removal and installation easier, helping you reduce downtime.

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Plates (and Results) That Last

Cast chromium-alloy material holds up under tough paving conditions. Opposite-side interchangeability helps you get more life out of every plate.

"""The longer I’ve seen the new screed plate in action, the more impressed I’ve become with the results.” – John Fales, Paving Superintendent at Central Specialties, Inc."
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SDX Screeds: Smooth or Textured, Your Choice

Textured plates boost density and smoothness. Smooth plates give you a traditional finish with fast, modular swaps. Match the plate to the job and keep paving moving.

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Asphalt Screeds: Built for Better Mats

The screed sets the standard for the entire job. Cat asphalt screeds help you deliver smooth, consistent mats, reduce rework and keep paving on track from the first pass.

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See SDX Screed Plates In Action

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You have to go back to 1933 to find a screed innovation this big. That's when Barber-Greene introduced the first independent floating screed. See how today's Cat SDX screed plate system delivers smoother mats, better densities, faster plate changes and longer wear than standard plates.

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Curious how SDX screed plates improve density and increase smoothness? Here's a look at how the system works, with angular grooves creating a kneading action as asphalt passes under the screed.

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When Mayo Construction added SDX screed plates to their pavers, they saw a full payback in just one season. Find out how the system increased compaction right out of the screed, reducing roller passes and even eliminating one from the train.

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Hear from Central Specialties Inc. personnel and Bryce Wuori, CEO and Co-Founder of Pavewise, on how Cat® SDX screed plates performed on North Dakota’s Highway 85 repaving project, supporting mat quality, consistency and durability in demanding conditions.

Better Control. Better Results.

Use Cat paving technology to hit targets faster and fix issues before they turn into rework. Tools like grade control, compaction measurement and 3D paving help you get it right from the start.

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1 Applies to maintenance, wear and common parts and repairs. Contact your dealer for details.