The CBI 5400BT gives end users more bang for their buck and a better return on investment
The CBI Magnum Force 5400BT is one of the latest offerings in the next generation of machines , where owners can select from four different field-swappable rotors to accommodate changing materials and processing demands .
This unique design provides the flexibility to process an exceptionally wide variety of materials and generate the products that clients demand – all with a single machine . To further its unique design , the PT Tech hydraulic PTO and hydraulic engagement replaces the need for a clutch .
Extreme versatility Users can go from making high quality mulch from trees and stumps , to chipping stemwood into chips in custom sizes ranging from a constant 1 / 8 in fibre length to constant 1-3 / 4 in fibre length . The 5400BT drew large crowds at ExpoForest 2018 as
it powered through eucalyptus and produced 3 mm microchips .
Machine operators can also grind highly-contaminated C & D or railroad ties by swapping rotors and screens . “ This versatility guarantees that operators will always have the right machine for the job when the market demands
The grinding chamber of the 5400BT
change and opportunities come knocking ,” CBI stated in a release .
The CBI 5400BT gives end users more bang for their buck and a better return on investment . With the push of a button , the unique design of the hog box provides service-friendly , full access for easy daily maintenance ( say ‘ goodbye ’ to scraped knees , sore backs , and banged heads ).
This feature offers a direct line to lift and remove screens , and greatly simplifies rotor removal through the top of the machine . The screen has been specially designed to be easily removed by unbolting the support plate and pulling the screen out without having to remove the screen frame . The hog chamber has a heavy-duty reinforced housing with 100 % continuous welds for strength and corrosion resistance .
High strength rotors The 40 in diameter x 48 in long downturn rotor has a forged , thick , high-strength rotor core with 24 weld-on hammers protected by replaceable tip mounting faces . The faces are arranged in a patented offset helix pattern that cuts the full width of the rotor , drastically increasing throughput over the conventional pinned rotor design .
CBI ’ s unique bolt-on reversible tip grinds more material for less cost than any other tooth style in the world . The Replace-
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