Curb Roller Manufacturing’s Lynx Screed is a versatile alternative to completing flatwork, providing a series of linkable screed pipes to accommodate concrete pours in varying widths from 3 to 22 feet. Unlike traditional roller screeds, the Lynx modular system removes the need to purchase dedicated pipe lengths to offer easy adaptability for many pours. Its aluminum design decreases strenuous setup, shipping costs, and transportation requirements for jobs that call for longer pipes.
“Screed adaptability and efficiency have been two of the biggest obstacles for concrete contractors’ productivity,” says Seth Ulmer, sales manager. “With our Lynx Screed, contractors can work on pours ranging from a 22’ wide street to a 5’ wide sidewalk in the same day with just a few sections of pipe that can fit in a standard pickup.”
The Lynx modular screed system, compatible with the manufacturer’s Eel and Batt screeds, is available in two packages. Package one consists of three 7-ft. pipes, and package two contains a 5-, 7- and 9-ft. pipe. Contractors can also customize the system to include any 3-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-ft. length combination up to 22 ft.
In addition to more versatility over standard roller screeds, the Lynx Screed offers greater ease of use and reliability. Compared to other modular systems on the market, its quick and secure field assembly design helps save time. The Lynx pipes are easily aligned and connected with three separate bolts and a centering ring.
“Until recently, those looking for flexibility were stuck with cumbersome A-frame screeds or expandable roller screeds that require constant retightening or special tools,” said Ulmer. “With our stable connection points, customers can quickly assemble and complete the job — no hassle, no holdups.”
The operator places the centering ring between two pipes, securely seating them together. Using the cutouts at the pipes’ ends, the operator can easily insert three bolts. Finally, by tightening the nuts, the pipes are linked. With this setup, users don’t have to retighten their modular system mid-job or worry about unthreading when changing screeding directions.
The Lynx Screed System eases maintenance and setup by using different size nuts and bolts, 9/16 and 11/16, enabling contractors to use a single, standard wrench set for assembly and disassembly. Users can connect the Lynx to Curb Roller Manufacturing’s corded Eel Screed or battery-powered Batt Screed.