Capital Equipment News February 2022

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The Lokotrack ® ST4.10™ mobile screen has an extensive 5’ x 20’ 9 m 2 screening area and is especially designed for large-scale aggregate screening.

POOR CHOICES PLACE CRUSHING CONTRACTORS AT RISK

“ We have fielded a growing number of calls recently from companies using other manufac- turers’ equipment, requesting urgent assistance in providing alternatives or support to help them meet their contract obligations,” says Marais. “It appears to us as if many companies have selected equipment based purely on price, rather than its suitability for their application.” He highlights the devastating impact which these constant – and sometimes catastrophic – technical failures and lack of spare supply have on the performance and reputation of these crushing service providers. With crushing contracts being invariably linked to strict time and output requirements, any downtime can place delivery and fulfilment at risk. “Even if the equipment can be kept

As the economic pinch continues in sectors like construction and mining, there has been an alarming increase in the number of companies let down by underperforming crushing and screening equipment, spares support and technical aftermarket support, according to Pilot Crushtec director of sales and marketing, Francois Marais .

“Our approach at Pilot Crushtec has always been clear: we provide the assurance of performance, so customers do not put themselves at unmanageable risk by purchasing our equipment.”

Francois Marais, director of sales and marketing at Pilot Crushtec.

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