Kleemann demonstrates how technical innovations and good planning guarantee efficient processes that use less material and fuel.
When it comes to sustainability, there are four key areas that manufacturer Kleemann counts on intelligent technology, trouble-free processes, good tuning, and consultancy.
Ben Lefroy, Wirtgen Australia’s national sales manager for Australia and New Zealand – Kleemann, said quarries have a great opportunity to create solutions with Kleemann.
“Kleemann has been manufacturing in the diesel and electric technology for the mobile crushing and screening industry for more than 40 years, which gives them a great foundation to help quarries,” he told Quarry.
“Kleemann has been using technology and electrical equipment to help quarries in various areas, including reducing fuel usage and cutting emissions.”
Intelligent technology
Kleemann has several processes to achieve optimisation, including precise regulating instruments such as its continuous feed system, or CFS.
The CFS ensures that the feed material at the crushers is always conveyed with maximum efficiency through the machines. The fill level of the crushing chamber is monitored continuously, and the feed is adapted to the process. This optimised process ensures that material wear is as low as possible and fuel consumption is reduced – both can be critical sustainable goals for quarries.
However, Lefroy said having an efficient, trouble-free process was just as crucial.
“The CFS is an example of how the complete process can be optimised by intelligent technology. Technical innovations, however, are only building blocks.
“Good planning of a plant train is just as important, if not more. Technical innovations can only fully demonstrate their strengths when all components closely mesh with one another.”
Kleemann relies on solutions and support from experienced application technicians. Image: Wirtgen
Good tuning
Keeping machines tuned to reach their optimum levels is vital for them to work effectively. Kleemann believes selecting the crushing plants with the matching crushing tools is decisive, and the screening machines, equipped with the ideal screening media, must be well-tuned to the process.
Stockpile conveyors that offer a capacity that matches the complete plant must be provided, and consideration of the capacity of the loading device belongs to the overall process.
If machines are set accordingly, the power consumption can be reduced often.
Kleemann can help quarries optimise their process this way, which also achieves reduced wear.
Lefroy said this is also important because if components wear quickly, new components must be produced with a high material and energy input.
“Avoidance of unnecessary wear, therefore, not only helps save money but also reduces CO₂ emissions considerably,” he said.
Consultancy
Kleemann relies on comprehensive consultation with the customers to ensure the solutions help optimise the quarry’s goals.
Kleemann’s application advisers plan all processes in advance. In the case of extensive processes, a flow chart (AggFlow) is prepared to simulate the material flow in detail.
The consultation covers technical solutions and information on how processes can be better organised. Lefroy said the custom-fit engineering of a plant train requires good planning software and a lot of experience and instinct.
Kleemann, therefore, relies on technical solutions and support from experienced application technicians.
“Wirtgen Australia has dedicated team members across Australia and New Zealand that can assist quarries with optimising their sustainability,” he said.
“We’ve also invested heavily in our apprentice intake to ensure that our customers have access to skilled personnel in the medium and long term.
“We also regularly upskill our technicians with dedicated product training to ensure our customers can access the best help when needed.”•
For more information, visit wirtgen-group.com/australia
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