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Africa welcomes first-ever fully electric Sandvik mobile crushing plant The African mining and aggregate industries are marking a major milestone with the arrival of the first fully electric Sandvik mobile crushing plant on the continent. Sold through Sandvik Rock Processing distributor, S&R Enterprises, the Sandvik UJ443E heavy jaw crushing plant has already been sold into the market, with significant interest building as the sector accelerates its move towards lower carbon, more cost-effective operations.
The Sandvik UJ443E heavy jaw crushing plant demonstrates the latest fully electric track platform technology.
“T his is the first time Africa will see a Sandvik mobile plant built from the ground up on a fully electric track platform,” Jaco Benade, Distributor Manager at Sandvik Rock Processing, says. “It is a game-changing development that helps customers cut operating costs while advancing their sustainability goals.” Benade says the introduction of the fully electric mobile crushing plant is a step change in efficiency and sustainability. “A key differentiator of the Sandvik UJ443E is its energy flexibility,” he explains. “The unit can operate directly from the electrical grid, bringing customers considerable savings through reduced fuel costs, lower emissions and quieter operation. Where grid power is not available, it can switch to diesel or renewable biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).” By offering multiple energy pathways, the Sandvik UJ443E allows customers to adapt to site-specific conditions while preparing for the broader shift towards electrification in mining, quarrying and construction. Benade notes that where reliable grid electricity is available, operators can also benefit from extended drivetrain service intervals, leading to reduced downtime and lower lifecycle costs. Proven technology, new platform Built on a fully electric track platform, the Sandvik UJ443E is fitted with the proven CJ412 jaw crusher. This latest generation unit
With three-speed electric tracks and a redesigned feed station, the Sandvik UJ443E offers precise movement and simplified maintenance access.
The UJ443E incorporates Sandvik’s proven CJ412 jaw crusher, featuring real-time monitoring and an unblock function for safer more efficient operation.
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