and operational efficiency. It features a class-leading 1½-inch stroke and large flywheels that help reduce peak horsepower requirements while maintaining a powerful crushing performance. This plant’s quick setup and smooth operation enabled the client to begin processing ore within a very short timeframe after delivery.” Isaacs emphasises the critical role that local dealer inventory and technical support play in ensuring minimal downtime and fast project execution. “Al Rashed & Sons’ ability to hold capital equipment and spare parts inventory in-country was instrumental in meeting our client’s timeline. Equally important was the team’s ability to commission the plant quickly, train operators and provide ongoing technical and spare parts support.” Al Rashed & Sons commissioned the plant, trained the mine’s operators and continues to provide aftermarket support and technical assistance for the equipment. “These orders reflect Astec’s commitment to delivering unmatched solutions that improve productivity, efficiency and operational performance for our customers across the Middle East. As Saudi Arabia continues to invest heavily in mining, infrastructure and industrial development under Vision 2030, Astec and Al Rashed & Sons are well positioned to support the Kingdom’s evolving materials processing requirements with advanced technology, strong local expertise and responsive customer support,” Isaacs concludes. n
Astec 2624VM High Frequency Screen operating at a quarry near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
for customers across the market. In a second major order completed through Al Rashed & Sons, Astec has supplied a GT125 Mobile Jaw Crushing Plant to a gold mining operation approximately 1 000 km south of Riyadh. The customer needed a reliable primary crushing solution capable of reducing 500 mm feed material down to 125 mm for secondary processing at a throughput of 200 tonnes per hour, explains Isaacs. “We recommended the Astec GT125 Mobile Jaw Crusher, which was immediately available in Saudi Arabia from dealer stock. This was a critical factor that enabled a rapid response to the client’s operational requirements. “The GT125 has proved ideally suited to the application and exceeded our customer’s expectations in performance
technologies. “This technology has made its mark at operations around the world and our customer in Saudi Arabia has been pleased with the screens’ excellent performance to date,” Isaacs says. “Credit must go to our dealer partner, Al Rashed & Sons, for their outstanding work in identifying this opportunity and successfully completing the high-impact project. The success of this installation demonstrates the importance of combining innovative technology with strong local expertise and support.” Isaacs notes that Al Rashed & Sons is now fully trained and equipped to commission and support Astec High Frequency Screens throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, strengthening aftersales service capabilities
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