Capital Equipment News January 2023

PROCESSING

“We designed the DR400 from the ground up to give us the flexibility to produce a truly great crushing solution.”

emergency stops to quickly isolate the unit when necessary.” He explains that the efficient Volvo engine delivers the lowest kW per tonne of any mobile double-roll crusher working in the coal sector. Depending on coal characteristics, the engine’s 160 kW output can convert to a ratio of just 0.4 kW per tonne. “The fuel consumption is also a significant factor for operators, and this crusher can run on as little as 17 litres per hour,” he says. “This is achieved with a hydraulic load sensing system and an optimised crusher chamber design, which reduce the power needed to crush the coal.” The quality and simplicity of the DR400 is demonstrated by the fact that over 25 of these machines are currently in operation around South Africa – one of which exceeds 22,000 hours of operation. Pilot Crushtec supports the DR400 through its legendary service levels, massive stock holding and unrivalled after-market offerings. b

Jorge Abelho, director technical support at Pilot Crushtec.

TALKING POINT

At a glance • Guaranteed product sizing in one pass as small as 35mm without the need for post screening • Feed size up to 180mm • Fully site mobile with a quick set up time • Unique crushing action which minimises fines generation • Can work independently with loaders or interlocked as part of a crushing train with upstream and downstream communication • Effective crushing method that consumes low kilowatts per ton produced • Low transport weight and compact transport dimensions • Designed and manufactured to suite mining conditions • Fully guarded with all the latest safety features. • Highly efficient, latest generation Volvo engine

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