Capital Equipment News June 2019

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Casmar Mining has deployed its Sandvik QJ341 jaw crusher and QE441 scalping screen to crush high-grade coal destined for export markets at Chilwavhusiku Colliery

1 500 T AND 1 700 T PER SHIFT

The two machines are producing between 1 500 t and 1 700 t per shift

Casmar Mining is one of the largest operators of Sandvik mobiles in South Africa. By the end of April this year, its Sandvik fleet reached 18 units

+18 UNITS

The new units recently supplied to Casmar Mining come with Sandvik’s My Fleet telematics system, while the company’s existing mobile crushing and screening units are scheduled for telematics retrofitting

continuous, uninterrupted crushing. The steel pipe work used extensively gives superior heat dissipation and provides a maintenance-free sealing solution. The speed wheel fitted to main conveyor stops the feeder, negating the need to dig out a heavily loaded conveyor. The QE441, designed for high-volume production, has a large crusher-style chassis and is capable of handling tough material in harsh environments. “Whether it’s working before or after a primary crusher or as a stand-alone unit, the QE441 is designed to deliver high production with clean separation,” says Richard Young, sales engineer Crushing & Screening for Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Southern Africa. The QE441 offers user-friendly features on the i-Series screens, including an electrical control system which improves both operational effectiveness and machine safety. It also comes equipped with an apron feeder, reinforced hopper doors and impact bar lined overs conveyor – all as standard. The QE441 has a total scalping area of 5,5 x 1,75 m / 5 x 1,75 m, allowing for enormous rates of production. It is also capable of being fed by large crushers or loaders, yet precise enough to produce accurate product sizes. “The machine also comes with a heavy duty crusher-type chassis designed to accommodate interchangeable side

The two Sandvik mobiles are producing between 1 500 t and 1 700 t per shift.

and Postmasburg in Northern Cape. Our QE441 range is currently working all over South Africa and in Botswana on different applications. We currently have on order 2 x QI441HS impactors and 1 x UJ440i jaw crusher to be deployed in coal production,” says Johann Raab, owner of Casmar Mining. Why Sandvik? “There is an array of suppliers out there that will probably be able to supply us with the same type of equipment, but as an end user, we are after the best quality and client service. Casmar stays loyal to the mobile division because of the quality of the product and support,” says Raab. Glenn Schoeman, business line manager Crushing & Screening for Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Southern Africa, says Sandvik has over the years worked closely

conveyors and is compatible for two-way or three-way split configurations. It also comes with a feeder load sensing facility to prevent blockages and unnecessary downtime,” says Young. Close cooperation Casmar Mining is one of the largest operators of Sandvik mobiles in South Africa. The mining contractor has been running Sandvik mobiles for the past 10 years. Its very first machine, a QA430 double-deck screen, was purchased in 2009. By the end of April this year, Casmar Mining’s Sandvik fleet reached 18 units. “Our QJ341 jaw crusher range currently works on a wide range of applications – from road construction in Madikwe to coal mining in Middelburg, Witbank, Stofberg

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