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MARKETS
MB Crusher ’ s BF80.3 Crusher Bucket received a Distinction Award at the Autostrada-Polska Tradeshow in Poland in May 2017 . Weighing three tonnes designed and created to work with diggers from 18.5 tonnes upwards , the BF80.3 is compact ( dimensions : 2 050 x 1 300 x 1 400mm ) and versatile . It has a load capacity of 0.7m3 and can achieve a productivity of 34m3 . Like all other crusher buckets in the range , it is certified Hardox in My Body and its structure is designed to avoid any friction during the loading of the material , facilitating on-site work even in small or difficult-to-reach areas .
IROCK Crushers ’ redesigned TS-522 TDR track portable screening plant includes a rinser that enables mines and quarries to screen and wash materials simultaneously for end-use applications , including concrete and asphalt production . A rinse box at the top of the unit features two additional spray bars that pre-soak material to facilitate faster and easier removal of tough mud and clay as material reaches the screen decks . The triple-deck unit processes between 200 and 300tph , sorting and washing up to three sized and one oversized products simultaneously , making it suitable for medium- to large-scale operations . Rotatable spray bars along all three decks efficiently and effectively remove dirt and debris from material .
Victor Tapia assumed his new position as president of Metso ’ s Minerals Capital business area and joined Metso ’ s executive team on 1 June 2017 , replacing João Colagrossi , who moved to the company ’ s Minerals Services business area . Colagrossi will focus on developing the screening business , reporting to Perttu Louhiluoto , president of Minerals Services . As an industrial company serving the mining , aggregates , recycling , oil , gas , pulp , paper and process industries , Metso helps customers improve their operational efficiency , reduce risks and increase profitability . Metso ’ s products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls . Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki , Finland and had sales of about EUR2.6-billion in 2016 .

HPE Africa launches Hyundai crawler excavator

HPE Africa , exclusive distributors in southern Africa for Hyundai Construction Equipment , recently launched its new 20t-class crawler excavator , the Hyundai R200LC-9S , in South Africa .
With an operating weight of 19.1t and a heavy-duty 0.90m ³ bucket , the R200LC-9S is specifically designed to
meet the demanding requirements of the plant hire , civil engineering , construction , agriculture and scrap handling industries .
According to Alex Ackron , managing director of HPE Africa , “ Feedback from the local market highlights a demand for fuel efficient equipment and Hyundai
Construction Equipment has responded to this need with the launch of the new R200LC-9S . Due to improved fuel efficiency , when compared to competitors ’ offerings in this class , customers can save up to 80 % of their capital expenditure in diesel costs over 12 000 hours of a machine ’ s service .”
The long undercarriage design ensures greater stability in arduous operating conditions . As part of the launch process , HPE Africa placed an R200LC-9S demonstration unit on site with one of the largest fleet owners of water and earth moving equipment in South Africa . Over a 14-day period , the machine built gravel stockpiles and loaded this material into tipper trucks . Fuel consumption was carefully monitored by HPE Africa ’ s technical staff and verified by the client , and at
the end of the 14 days , the R200LC-9S achieved an average fuel consumption significantly below the expected nine litres an hour .
The series has low maintenance requirements and comes with the Hyundai factory offering of a twoyear / 3 000-hour warranty as standard on the series . The R200LC-9S excavator also comes standard with Hyundai ’ s computer aided power optimisation ( CAPO ) system , which allows the operator to select preferences for boom or swing priority , power mode and optional work tools .
The excavator offers three operating modes : P ( power max ) mode , which maximises machine speed and power ; S ( standard ) mode , which provides a reduced , fixed rpm ; and E ( economy ) mode , which provides precise hydraulic flow and engine power based on load demand .
HPE Africa
HPE Africa recently launched the new fuel-efficient Hyundai R200LC-9S crawler excavator series in South Africa .
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