Capital Equipment News July 2025

CRUSHING AND SCREENING EQUIPMENT

The Powertrack PT PRO C-20E mobile cone crusher is capable of processing between 150 and 200 tonnes per hour in secondary crushing applications.

Electrifying the future of crushing: Athos Crushing and Screening launches Powertrack range Capital Equipment News’ Juanita Pienaar spoke with Francois Marais, Sales and Marketing Director at Athos Crushing and Screening, and Jorge Abelho, about the company’s latest introduction - the Powertrack range of electric powered crushing and screening equipment, and how it aligns with the growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable solutions across mining, construction, and aggregate industries.

Meeting the market where it’s at The Powertrack range was developed in response to a noticeable gap in the mobile crushing and screening market. “We wanted to bring in a product that addressed different segments of the market that our premium Lokotrack machines couldn’t reach,” explains Francois Marais. “Those machines, imported from Metso, are excellent for high-end mining applications, but not all clients need, or find it economical, to have equipment at that level.” The new range is specifically aimed at the aggregates sector and junior mining operations, offering a more accessible price point without compromising on core functionality. “These are full electric crushing and screening machines,” says Marais. “They’re designed to offer the same reliability in processing, with a shift in the way power is supplied - either via off-grid electricity or an external genset. This flexibility allows operators to choose setups and brands that can dramatically reduce operational costs.”

Anywhere there’s access to off-grid power, these machines are ideal,” notes Marais. “They’re especially useful in established quarries or mining operations looking to reduce fuel costs and maintenance complexity.

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