Latest from Pilot Crushtec is a cost-effective, compact mobile jaw crusher that is set to offer new capabilities in the sub-100 (tph) mobile crushing environments. Taking feed sizes up to 400 mm, the DynamiTrac J100S offers throughput from 40-100 tph, depending on material properties and feed size, amongst others. With a crusher feed opening of 700 mm x 500 mm, the machine has a closed side setting (CSS) range of 30-110 mm, as well as a 2 m³ heaped hopper capacity and a feed height of 2,5 m.
Charl Marais, sales manager South Africa at Pilot Crushtec, says the machine fits the bill for construction and recycling applications. “In South Africa, this is a typical infrastructure machine. It gives construction contractors a cost-effective tool to keep on site for crushing material on demand, particularly backfill material. Given that it also comes with a double-deck hanging screen, contractors can also deploy it for on-site re-crushing of material into required product sizes,” explains Marais.
Recycling is yet another area where the DynamiTrac J100S will find application. Using a single machine, demolition contractors can now break down material into manageable sizes, screen it into preferred sizes (using the double-deck hanging screen) and remove metal/rebar using a standard overband magnet.
In addition, the J100S will also offer cost-effective crushing capabilities to small-scale, low-production mining operations. In the past few years, says Wayne Warren, Africa sales manager at Pilot Crushtec, there has been a growing number of start-up mining companies in southern Africa and this machine speaks directly to their needs.
Best of both worlds
A major talking point on the J100S is the fact that it is a self-sustaining, dual powered machine that comes with an on-board generator. In addition, this machine can also be plugged into mains electricity, offering contractors the best of both worlds – the cost-efficiency of a static plant and the mobility of a tracked machine.
“This dual-powered, compact mobile crusher offers many benefits, including environmental friendliness, cost savings and reduced maintenance. The electric drive saves contractors money on fuel, which is generally a big operational cost in mobile crushing. Additionally, the electric motor is easier to maintain and has fewer breakdowns than the diesel-powered counterpart,” explains Warren.
The generator of the machine is driven by a Cat C3.6 engine which balances compact size, reliability and performance. This engine is offered in ratings ranging up to 106 kW (142 hp) @2 200 rpm. It is an efficient motor which is renowned for its fuel economy.
Benefits abound
The option of a two-deck screen maximises the machine’s versatility. The detachable screen enables the production of two screened products and any oversize material is recirculated back into the crusher using a return conveyor. The compact machine is therefore essentially a jaw crusher, a screen and a conveyor on one tracked chassis. This eliminates the need for another machine to work in closed circuit with the jaw crusher. Having a single machine doing the job of two machines, says Warren, offers significant cost benefits for the customer – both from a capital and operational cost perspective.
“The machine also benefits from some of the features found on larger mobile crushing offerings. For example, it comes with a hydraulic CSS adjustment. This allows for fine adjustments to the crushing force through precise control of the hydraulic pressure, enabling adaptation to different material sizes,” says Warren, adding that the push-button mechanism makes the machine simple to operate, with all the necessary parameters displayed.
More flexibility
To provide even more flexibility to start-up mining customers, the J100S comes to market together with its static counterpart – the DynamiTrac MJ100, which is basically the same machine without tracks or the hanging screen. Having previously offered Pilot Modular solutions in the smaller 5-30 tph capacity range and at the large end of the crushing scale – 120 tph and above – the MJ100, with a capacity of 40-100 tph, offers new capabilities, allowing Pilot Crushtec to offer a comprehensive modular solution for crushing needs in the sub-100 tph bracket.
Francois Marais, sales and marketing Director at Pilot Crushtec, says the arrival of the MJ100 and the J100S highlights Pilot Crushtec’s commitment to developing solutions that expressly address customer needs. For the past 35 years, he adds, the company has built a reputation for its quality of products and outstanding service levels.
“In today’s dynamic business environment, flexibility, reliability and cost-effectiveness are essential parameters for achieving operational excellence, especially in cost-sensitive environments such as construction and small-scale mining. The addition of the MJ100 and the J100S allows us to expand our product footprint and help our customers achieve their production needs. The range will benefit from the same level of support that our customers have become accustomed to,” concludes Marais.
Key takeaways
- Pilot Crushtec International is launching its DynamiTrac J100S, a self-sustaining, dual powered compact mobile jaw crusher
- The J100S is particularly suited for construction, recycling and small-scale mining operations
- This dual powered, compact mobile crusher offers many benefits, including no permits to transport due to weight, cost savings and reduced maintenance costs.
- To provide even more flexibility to start-up mining customers, the J100S comes to market together with its static counterpart – the DynamiTrac MJ100
