stroke processes more material than competitive models, increasing production and reducing operating costs. A simple manual folding head section on the discharge conveyor reduces the footprint of the machine, reducing shipping costs. Astec has also recently introduced the larger FT2650 mobile jaw plant into its local South African offering, expanding its tracked jaw range for higher-capacity applications. The FT2650 incorporates a 50” × 26” (1 270 mm × 660 mm) Vanguard jaw crusher. Designed for contractors and producers requiring greater primary throughput, the FT2650 integrates hydraulic CSS adjustment, a robust tracked chassis and real- time monitoring systems to support consistent high-volume production in demanding quarry and mining environments. The Astec FT200 OC track cone crusher incorporates a Kodiak K200+ cone with a high-efficiency roller bearing design, delivering improved mechanical efficiency and reduced operating costs. The unit features remote closed-side setting adjustment, interchange- able chamber configurations and a low-impact tramp relief system that protects the crusher from overload events. A variable-speed hydraulic drive and automated feed regulation support consistent product quality and throughput, while precision balancing and protected internal counterweights enhance long-term reliability. The rugged, exceptionally por- table Astec GT165 scalping screen offers ideal gradation control for recycled, crushed stone, demolition and topsoil applications. This track- mounted screen was designed as a tool for overburden, to scalp ahead or behind a primary crusher, as well as screen a wide array of materi- als, from aggregates to recycle to organic materials. “While mobile equipment is gener- ally ideal for short-to-medium-term projects or to augment large, long- term, fixed operations, its portability, lower labour requirements and abil- ity to keep up with an advancing site make it a critical tool for modern, efficient and profitable operations,” Saunders concludes. l
The three-deck mobile unit is fitted with a 5 x 20 screen and a Caterpillar C4.4 129 HP Tier III diesel engine. The screen’s gradation control allows for reclaiming fines in both wet and dry applications. Plant capacity is rated at up to 600 tph, depending on application and material conditions. With some units achieving in excess of 800TPH with modifications and upgrades for special applications. Mobile jaw is equally effective for aggregate and recycling applications Astec’s mobile jaw plants are engi- neered for maximum jaw crushing mobility and production efficiency. Featuring heavy-duty Vanguard and Pioneer-series jaw technol- ogy, these plants are designed to deliver up to 25% more capacity than comparable competitive mod- els, depending on application and configuration. Astec’s GT125 mobile jaw crusher is equally effective in aggregate and recycling applications. This crusher is making its mark around the world, in applications that include produc- ing and recycling aggregate. The GT125’s large, dynamically balanced, heavy-duty flywheels produce up to 33 percent more inertia than com- petitive models, leading to a reduced cost per ton over the lifetime of the machine. The crusher’s large, 32mm
increase capacity compared to modifying a stationary plant.” Astec mobile incline screen plants have an array of features for maximum screening efficiency and production. “They are engineered to provide higher production capaci- ties and more efficient sizing than comparable screens,” Saunders explains. “Our mobile plants combine heavy-duty screens with indus- try-leading conveyor heights. A large range of media provides flexibility for a variety of applications.” The GT205 is a 5’ x 20’, track- mounted plant featuring a conven- tional screen on the top deck and a high-frequency screen on the bottom deck. The unique combination of high frequency and conventional screens in one self-contained unit puts more energy into the screening process, creating a powerful machine capable of increasing capacity by up to 50 percent on the bottom deck. The GT205’s large screen box enables the production of high volumes of material when produc- ing straightforward products such as G5. But, with the three-deck four-product conveyor setup, there is an element of finesse avail- able when coupled with the height and angle adjustable screen box, Saunders explains. “This function- ality allows the quarry to maximise high quality low yield products such as 7 and 10mm surfacing stone.”
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