Modern Mining May 2023

“This is basis of a smart crushing and screen ing solution, with many parameters and settings to consider when sizing a combination for the required throughput,” says Mayhew-Ridgers. “After the user gets the basics right – by aligning the crusher and screen perfectly – then you can look at the options for monitoring and analysing performance on an ongoing basis.” He highlights that Sandvik’s screening solu tions can now draw on the legacy of three leading screens: Sandvik’s traditional range of mainly con struction screens, the well-known Kwatani product, which is engineered for tonnage and the Schenck Process Mining product. This improves the compa ny’s ability to provide customers with added benefits and choice. McLaggan points to the prospects for the Kwatani products within the wide global footprint of the Sandvik group. As Kwatani screens can be offered to an even broader market worldwide, there will also be the necessary support to service this equipment, he says.

“Sandvik’s established infrastructure in many countries provides customers with easier access to Sandvik’s custom-engineered screen solutions,” he says. “The extensive skills base built up over the years to service its offerings, that Sandvik has acquired through its acquisition of Kwatani, is being shared with the group, giving us a solid foundation from which to support customers as we reach into new markets.” Mayhew-Ridgers points out the growing knowl edge base on screening technology that has resulted from Kwatani’s inclusion into Sandvik. This is being achieved due to the considerable research and development activity being carried out in Sandvik. “By sharing and combining the results of our R&D, we can further enhance our technology develop ment without duplicating our efforts,” he says. “By putting together our respective R&D focuses, it is very exciting to be part of a global team.” 

Above: Kwatani double deck banana screen with sub-frame.

Left: Kwatani run-of-mine grizzly screen, which will feed a crusher.

Kwatani double deck banana screen on route to the customer.

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