APOLLO RM53985049 RM53985050 Electric Heating Rod VDT-V78 VDT-V88 Screed Plate Side For Asphalt Paver Parts

This electric heating rod, part numbers RM53985049 and RM53985050, is the heating element fitted to the screed plate side section of VDT-V78 and VDT-V88 asphalt pavers. The rod sits in the side plate channel and brings that section up to paving temperature together with the main screed, which matters most at the outer edge of the mat where heat loss is fastest. A tired element shows up as a slow heat-up, an uneven edge, dragging mix or a cold strip along the joint. Replacing the rod restores even temperature across the full paving width without touching the screed structure.

• Brings the side section of the screed plate up to working temperature with the main screed, so the outer edge of the mat matches the centre
• Holds a stable temperature through the shift instead of cycling hot and cold
• Supports proper pre-heating before the first pass of the day

• Even edge temperature means no cold strip or dragging mix along the longitudinal joint
• Reduces tearing and pulling at the mat edge, which lowers the amount of hand finishing required
• Keeps texture and density consistent across the full paving width

• Compensates for low ambient temperature when paving early morning, at night or in winter contracts
• Shorter heat-up time means less idle time before the first load of mix is laid
• Stable output helps where wind removes heat from the exposed side plate

• High-grade resistance wire resists burnout and element failure over long service
• Metal sheath protects the element from mechanical contact and asphalt fume corrosion
• Insulated leads and heat resistant sleeving prevent short circuits near the hot plate
• Optimised winding pattern limits local hot spots that shorten element life

• Replacement of a failed or weak heating rod on VDT-V78 / VDT-V88 screed side plates
• Routine maintenance before a new paving season
• Cold weather and night paving where edge temperature is critical
• Joint quality work on highways, urban roads and airport surfaces
• Fleet servicing for contractors and rental companies running multiple pavers

• Never bend or straighten the rod - the sheath and internal winding are damaged by deformation
• Keep the lead wire away from sharp edges and hot surfaces during fitting
• Store spare rods flat, in the original packaging, in a dry place
• Replace a failed element promptly; running on one cold side plate accelerates wear on the plate itself

Send us the part number, machine model and quantity, and our Suzhou team will confirm fitment, issue a quotation the same working day and arrange shipment.