With the introduction of the new DynamiTrac MJ100 modular jaw crusher, Pilot Crushtec International is providing products to a growing segment of the market. Ideal for capacities between 40 and 100 tonnes per hour (tph), the machine addresses crushing needs for entry level to intermediate sized mining operations.
Amid growing demand for small-scale modular plants, particularly in southern Africa, the arrival of the DynamiTrac MJ100 modular jaw crusher offers new cost effective crushing capabilities to small-scale low-production mining operations.
“In the past few years, we have seen a growing number of start-up mining companies coming to the fore. This trend is prevalent across southern Africa, with the exception of South Africa. Without the big financial muscle, these start-ups are looking for cost effective and reliable comminution solutions – a stepping stone to get them to the next level of their business operations,” says Wayne Warren, Africa Sales Manager at Pilot Crushtec.
On the smaller end of its Pilot Modular crushing offering (5 to 30 tph), Pilot Crushtec can offer the Pilot Modular MG1335 granulator jaw crusher, which can take a feed size up to 300 mm. This is complemented by the Pilot Modular MSC110 cone crusher and the Pilot Modular IC50 impact crusher, as well as the proven VS100 vertical shaft impactor (VSI). The larger end of the offering starts with the well-known Metso C96 jaw crusher, with a rated capacity of 120 tph.
“Having previously offered Pilot Modular solutions in the smaller 5 to 30 tph capacity range and at the large end of the crushing scale – 150 tph and above – the DynamiTrac MJ100, with a capacity of 40 to 100 tph, offers new capabilities allowing us to offer a comprehensive modular solution for crushing needs in the sub-100 tph operation,” explains Charl Marais, Sales Manager South Africa at Pilot Crushtec.
In addition to the larger crushing capacity, the DynamiTrac MJ100 can take a feed size of up to 400 mm, a significant upgrade to the Pilot Modular MG1335 granulator jaw crusher’s 300 mm. With a crusher feed opening of 700 mm x 500 mm, the DynamiTrac MJ100 has a closed side setting (CSS) range of 30 to 110 mm. The machine has a 2 m³ heaped hopper capacity and a feed height of 2,5 m.
The DynamiTrac MJ100, says Warren, is ideal for applications where cost efficiency is a major consideration. Targeted applications are mainly slag and recycling. In addition, the machine also fits the bill for small-scale chrome and gold plants, where it can be deployed for material preparation before being processed at a mill or a leaching plant.
Low capital together with low operational costs constitute a major attribute of the DynamiTrac MJ100, which speaks directly to start-up mining operations with limited resources. The machine is foot-mounted allowing rapid deployment and set up without the need for extensive civil works common to stationary plants. This feature allows customers to commence operations sooner and start generating revenue without the prolonged wait.
The hydraulic CSS allows for fine adjustments to the crushing force through precise control of the hydraulic pressure, enabling adaptation to different material sizes. With reduced transportation costs in mind, the DynamiTrac MJ100 weighs in at 11 800 kg and measures 6 m x 2,3 m x 2,4 m. This compact design eliminates the need for costly lowbed trucking.
To provide even more flexibility to start-up mining customers, the DynamiTrac MJ100 comes to market together with its mobile counterpart – the DynamiTrac J100 – which includes the same jaw crusher but is tracked, completely mobile and features an overhanging screen. Apart from its mobility, the DynamiTrac J100 is a self-sustaining electrically driven compact jaw crusher that comes with an on-board generator and can also be plugged into mains electricity. The option of a hanging, double-deck screen (J100S) further maximises its versatility.
Francois Marais, Sales and Marketing Director at Pilot Crushtec, says the arrival of the DynamiTrac MJ100 and the DynamiTrac J100 highlights Pilot Crushtec’s commitment to developing solutions that expressly address customer needs. For the past 35 years, he explains, the company has built a reputation for its quality of product and outstanding service levels. Pilot Crushtec’s engineering prowess has already seen over 300 Pilot Modular plants placed into operation across applications.
“In today’s dynamic business environment, our Pilot Modular solutions have become indispensable assets for both mines and their aggregate counterparts. Their unmatched flexibility, reliability and cost effectiveness make them essential tools for achieving operational excellence, especially for start-up mining companies. The addition of the DynamiTrac MJ100 and the DynamiTrac J100 allows us to expand our product footprint. The range will benefit from the same level of support to which our customers have become accustomed,” concludes Marais.