Modern Quarrying Q3 2018

HPE Africa appointed exclusive distributor for McCloskey McCloskey International has appointed High Power Equipment (HPE) Africa as the exclusive distributor of its full range of equipment in southern Africa, includ- ing jaw, cone and impact (horizontal and vertical) crushers; trommel and vibrating screeners; stacking conveyors and wash- ing systems. “Through our branch and distribu- jaw crusher and the R155 screen – have recently been delivered at HPE Africa’s head offices in Gauteng, South Africa. The R155 is said to be a robust screen- ing machine that is able to cope with difficult applications by minimising material pre-handling and providing

conveyor is fitted with heavy-duty skirting, positioned close to ground level, for ease of access and maintenance,” says Ackron. HPE Africa is also the existing distribu- tor of the Hyundai range of earthmoving equipment, as well as the Soosan hydrau- lic hammers, in southern Africa, and Ackron believes the McCloskey range will complement the existing line of equip- ment in the HPE Africa stable. l

clean end-products. Typical applications include site reclamation, construction and demolition waste. The screen is also renowned for working with difficult mate- rials such as heavy rock, sticky clay and fines, as well as boulder clay. The McCloskey J45 jaw crusher, with a 45” x 27” jaw, ensures efficient handling of materials in arduous environments. The versatile jaw crusher has both level and load sensors as standard, making it ideal for all crushing applications. “Other features of the J45 include a heavy-duty bofar grizzly design and pan feeder chutes with steeper angles, designed to reduce material sticking. A high-capacity hopper with 6 m 3 capacity is mounted over a vibrating feeder. The main

tor network, the local market now has improved accessibility to the McCloskey range, which is supported by the HPE Africa team,” says Alex Ackron, MD of HPE Africa. “McCloskey equipment is known for easy operation, high effi- ciency, low maintenance requirements and extended service life – even in tough conditions.” “The machines are used across several industries, including aggregates, mining, quarrying, waste management and recycling, construction and demolition, as well as infrastructure projects, road building and landscaping,” adds Ackron. The first McCloskey stock units – the J45

The first McCloskey R155 screen to be delivered to HPE Africa.

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