BiDi® Advantage Series
Besser developed the Advantage Series of Bidirectional pipe machines with producers in mind. A new frame design permits multiple material feed options. New user-friendly component design allows easy access for service, routine maintenance and rapid changeover of attachments. Cleanup time is reduced because there is less material spillage. A steel pit foundation shell reduces installation time so the machine gets into production sooner. All this means Advantage machines will spend more of each production day doing what they do best - making high quality concrete pipe. BiDi Advantage machines are available in three models: the A-36 machine to produce concrete pipe diameters 8” – 36” (200 mm – 900 mm) in maximum lengths of 8’ (2.5 m) or 10’ (3 m); the A-60 machine for diameters 12” – 60” (300 mm – 1500 mm) in maximum lengths of 8’ (2.5 m) or 12’ (3.5 m); and the A-84 machine for diameters 18” – 84” (450 mm – 2100 mm) in maximum lengths of 8’ (2.5 m) or 12’ (3.5 m).
 

BiDi® Conversions
Converting an existing packerhead pipe machine to the bidirectional rollerhead system—BiDi—is a sound investment in your company’s future, as the system updates and equips the machine with state-of-the-art pipe-making technology. Major conversion components include the dual drive hydrostatic crosshead, inner and outer packershafts and bidirectional rollerhead assemblies. Machine control options include Vision 2 for completely automated machine operation.

Vision 2 Automation
Vision 2 is a complete automation system for Bidirectional and conventional packerhead pipe machines. The system builds upon the functionality of Vision Automation and adds new enhancements for even more precision and reliability in pipe manufacturing.

AUTO-PACK
The AUTO-PACK Feed Control System automatically regulates the material feed
on a packerhead pipe machine and maintains a constant pack during the manufacturing cycle.

Quick-Change Bell Packer
The hydraulic bell packer assembly has added a new quick-change feature which means producers can realize added quality and efficiency in their pipe operation. Rapid changeover of quick-change turning and vibrating standards
is now possible due to the user-friendly design of the bell packer upper vibrator plate. Another benefit derived from new components is increased transfer of vibration from the bell packer to the socket curing pallet, further improving bell consolidation.

Thin Wall Pipe Production
The roller-compacted process (BiDi®) continues to produce superior quality steel reinforced concrete pipe suitable for traditional thin wall spun pipe markets. Precise control over concrete production combines with the BiDi roller-compacted process to produce high quality, vertically cast thin wall
pipe that exceed the requirements of the relevant thin wall standards.

How to Produce Concrete Pipe
As a result of advanced technology and design, the use of concrete pipe continues to increase throughout the world.