Keestrack K8 Scalping Screen. Image: Screenmasters Australia
Screenmasters has delivered the future of mobile crushing and screening with Keestrack’s hybrid and electric crushers and screens.
The quarrying industry is hurtling towards a greener, cleaner future. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and dealers are trying to create more sustainable practices with greater efficiency for their customers.
Screenmasters Australia is at the forefront of this trend through its partnership with European OEM Keestrack. As part of the long-standing partnership, Screenmasters is bringing Keestrack’s ‘E’ range to Australia and unlocking the next generation of electric Impact Crushers, Jaw Crushers, Cone Crushers, Screens, and Stackers.
“The strong focus by Keestrack on mobile electric-plug-in and hybrid-driven crushers and screens, to reduce emissions and operating costs, is a big plus for end users and the Australian environment,” Screenmasters Australia general manager Andy Blythe told Quarry.
Fundamental to the ‘E’ range are Keestrack’s innovations in load-sensing hydraulics and drive options.
Keestrack first introduced the hybrid and electric drive options in 2012 and has continuously developed its drives to be among the “greenest” options available. The manufacturer developed the concept further to include a ‘ZERO-drive’ across all of its impact crushers and many of its Screeners, Stackers, Jaw Crushers and Cone Crushers.
This makes the Keestrack ‘E’ range ideal for businesses that want to lessen their environmental footprint regardless of whether they’re crushing hard rock, concrete, or asphalt, according to the company.
“A focus on sustainability is at the core of our company as this is the origin of our business,” Keestrack vice president for sales and marketing Frederik Hoogendoorn said.
“As these heavy-duty industries need very powerful drive systems, Keestrack kept on searching for alternative drive systems.
“From load sensing hydraulics, to e-drives and now we are going to ZERO drives. This way, we want to protect the planet and save money at the same time.”
Keestrack R6e Impactor. Image: Screenmasters Australia
ZERO-drive machines use an electric motor to power most of the mobile crushing and screening equipment without a combustion engine onboard. The electric drive has been developed so it can power some of the necessary hydraulic systems.
“At this point, electric drive systems are the greenest and most effective options on the market, as they are more efficient than conventional hydraulic systems,” Keestrack group president Kees Hoogendoorn said.
“It also makes the end-user less dependent on a specific engine supplier. If there is no electric plug-in available, the end-user can choose his own gen set or select one of the Keestrack (tracked)engine/gen-set units.”
Keestrack’s equipment features load-sensing hydraulics. The hydraulics can sense when a load is present and idle when not required, which saves fuel from being wasted. Keestrack’s internal data indicates this can save four to six litres of fuel per hour, a 25 per cent saving over conventional drives.
Keestrack designed the R5e Impactor to be a compact and highly productive crusher for gravel, concrete, and quarry operations. The R5e has a fully electric version with an electric-driven motor and a conventional hydraulic mode with low fuel consumption.
The K8 Screen is one of the most versatile scalpers on the market due to its big screening area; according to Keestrack, it can make four products in one pass. As part of the ‘E’ range, the K8 screen is available in hybrid electric drive and full electric options.
The screen can perform heavy-duty scalping through to ultra-fine screening, and operators control the equipment with user-friendly controls.
“One of the big elements is that we believe Keestrack equipment is as good, if not the best, in respect to maintenance and service accessibility. The access [for maintenance on the machines] is as good as it gets and sets the standards,” Blythe said.
“In the grand scheme of things, not all machines are equal when it comes to maintaining them. Even simple things, like accessing a bolt to adjust belt tension—there’s nothing worse than taking 30 minutes to do a two-minute job.“
As Keestrack’s Australian dealers, Screenmasters can provide customers with complete support for its equipment across the country.
The company has offices in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria while its Wetherill Park office in Sydney stocks an extensive range of wear and spare parts.•
For more information, call Screenmasters on
1800 571 464 or visit the website screenmasters.com.au
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