Modern Quarrying Q1 2025

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ON THE COVER

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Rapid interest in Weir Modular Wheeled Plant concept. PAGE 28

Marsay Crushing and Screening: powering African crushing. PAGE 30

The new era of pump wear technology. PAGE 34

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ASTEC EQUIPMENT REDUCES QUARRIES’ COSTS AND INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY Leading global equipment manufacturer Astec Industries is shaping the future of quarrying with equipment that combines strength and durability with the latest technology and innovation.

34 The new era of pump wear technology 35 Selecting the perfect dewatering pump is essential 38 Fuel efficiency is critical in earthmoving equipment 40 Booyco Electronics’ field service regime key to effective PDS/CPS operation 42 Afgri Equipment unveils state-of-the- art Gauteng branch 44 BULL gains traction 46 Loadrite’s range of smart scales for mining & quarrying 48 Hitachi ZW310-5A wheel loader: power, efficiency, and durability in heavy-duty operations 50 Blasting technology leads with safety, flexibility, and integration 52 Common automation panel – available for orders for both pit viper and SmartROC rigs

LARGEST PILOT MODULAR AGGREGATE PLANT COMMISSIONED IN THE DRC In a milestone project, Pilot Crushtec International has com missioned its largest ever Pilot Modular plant. Supplied to produce five aggregate sizes for an existing customer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the plant is de signed to produce 350 tonnes per hour (tph), with a peak design capacity of 440 tph to account for peaks and troughs in day-to-day production.