Suzhou, China – Paverspareparts, the export division of Suzhou Bainite Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., has added the APOLLO 12769697 / 04-21-40110 digital slope sensor to its stocked range of asphalt paver spare parts. The sensor is the automatic leveling component that keeps the transverse slope of the screed within the tolerance set by the road design, and it is now available from stock with a one-piece minimum order quantity.
Why the grademeter matters on a paving train
Cross slope is one of the first things a road authority checks after compaction. If the slope drifts, water ponds on the surface and the mat can be rejected at handover. The 12769697 sensor closes that risk loop: it reads the inclination of the screed many times per second, sends the value to the paver grade control box, and the controller drives the hydraulic tow point cylinder until the measured slope matches the operator set point.
Common failure symptoms that send contractors looking for a replacement include a frozen reading on the display, a slope value that jumps between left and right sides, and a controller that keeps correcting in one direction. Because the sensor sits directly above hot mix and vibration, moisture ingress and connector fatigue are the usual root causes.
Key features of the 12769697 slope sensor
- Direct replacement fit: mounting pattern, connector type and cable routing match the original APOLLO part, so no bracket modification or recalibration of the machine is needed.
- Sealed industrial housing: the enclosure is resistant to dust and water splash, which is essential next to hot mix, wash-down water and daily vibration.
- Fine resolution: slope resolution in the 0.01 degree class supports tight cross slope tolerances on highway, car park and municipal work.
- Wide machine compatibility: covers APOLLO finishing pavers running MOBA, Leica or factory grade control systems, as well as other paver models that use the same part number.
- Service friendly packaging: each unit ships in a carton with a protective insert, so a spare can sit on a service truck without damage.
Technical specifications
| Part number | 12769697 / 04-21-40110 |
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| Brand | APOLLO |
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| Product type | Digital slope sensor / grademeter |
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| Application | APOLLO asphalt paver screed leveling system |
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| Measuring range | Plus-minus 10 degrees cross slope |
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| Resolution | 0.01 degree |
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| Accuracy | Up to plus-minus 0.02 degree |
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| Protection | Sealed housing, dust and splash resistant |
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| Condition | 100% new |
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| Minimum order quantity | 1 pc |
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| Price | USD 680 per pc |
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| Payment terms | L/C, T/T |
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| Delivery time | 7-15 days after payment |
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| Supply ability | 10,000 pcs per year |
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Availability and ordering
The sensor is available now for single-unit and fleet orders. Contractors are advised to send the machine model, the part number stamped on the old sensor and the quantity required; the sales team confirms fitment and the shipping schedule within one working day. Consolidated shipments with other paver spare parts such as screed plates, auger blades and hydraulic components can be arranged to reduce freight cost per unit.
About Paverspareparts
Founded in 2018, Suzhou Bainite Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. designs, produces and exports spare parts for highway engineering machinery and equipment. The company serves highway construction contractors, rental fleets and direct end users, with 80 to 90 percent of its output exported to overseas markets. Its catalogue covers asphalt paver, milling machine and road roller components, supported by an engineering team that can cross-reference part numbers against OEM references.
For pricing, fitment confirmation or a consolidated quotation, contact the Paverspareparts sales team through the enquiry form on the website.
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