This horizontal grinder has improved productivity features and a new Tier 4i/Stage IIIB engine.The grinder is powered by a Cat C18 engine that meets all emission requirements. The engine produces 755 hp (563 kW) of power, which is a 20% improvement over the previous Tier 3 engine used. However, fuel efficiency has not been compromised in order to achieve the increased power.
A dual-screen system allows screens to be matched to the end-product required. These screens are reversible and interchangeable which allows the high wearing areas to be rotated for increased screen life. The screen support can be adjusted, which allows the screen to be moved further from, or closer to, the hammer tips to match the material being processed. The transition between the anvil and screen has been removed, and the screen area has been increased by 20% for more throughput.
The drum consists of 10 hammers and 20 cutter blocks with a 36.4 inch (92.5 cm) cutter tip diameter and 62 inch (158 cm) cutting width. This design reduces daily maintenance time and increases the life of major wear components by reversing the cutter blocks, hammers and centre section of the drum. Other changes include:
- A box beam-style anvil with replaceable wear surfaces on top that maximise retention while providing good resistance to bending.
- Increased thickness of the mill box sidewalls in front of the mill.
- A system which stops and reverses material being fed into the hammermill if engine rpm’s drop below a certain minimum.
- The transition between the belly and the load-out has been eliminated, resulting in less plugging.
- A thrown object deflector reduces the amount and distance of thrown material.
- Improved site manoeuvrability by changing the position of the 5th wheel.
- A wireless remote allowing the operator to control functions from 300 ft (91 m) away.
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