Electrification of crushers : For environment’s sake
There is a growing demand for sustainable plant solutions and companies are developing a full range of electrically driven track-mounted crushers and screens.
In present times, the buzzword is sustainability and every company is aspiring to achieve net-zero emissions. India aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. For this to become a reality, we need to urgently make the shift towards electrification, opt for renewable energy sources, increase use of low-carbon technologies and work tirelessly towards continuous efficiency improvement.
Lokotrack e-power solutions from Metso gives the customers better business with diesel-electric hybrid machinery. Mobility and versatility are at the heart of the Lokotrack product line and e-power solutions gives the advantage of always using the cleanest and most economical power option.
These products provide hybrid power for savings and sustainability, compliant to the strictest regulations, long service life with less downtime and power grid or diesel fuel. The change from power grid or diesel fuel can be done with a flick of a switch.
The Lokotrack e-Power solutions enhance cost savings and is ease to maintain.
It is truly advantageous to use electric power because it is quiet, emission-free and economical. Customers can crush and screen anywhere in compliance with the strictest regulation, if Lokotrack urban noise and dust suppression systems are added. Electricity is cheaper per KW than diesel fuel.
Lokotrack LT120E mobile jaw crusher, Lokotrack LT330D mobile cone crusher, Lokotrack LT130E mobile jaw crusher, Lokotrack ST2.8 and ST2.8E mobile scalping screen, Lokotrack ST3.8 and ST3.8E mobile screen, Lokotrack ST4.8 and ST4.8 E and Lokotrack ST4.10 and ST4.10E are some of their products.
Propel Industries Private Limited offers multi configuration, high capacity (in the range of 200 TPH to 400 TPH) dual powered track plants which includes Jaw, Cone, VSI and Screen. Propel Industries introduced 4deck screen for the first time in the world and it is running successfully at multiple locations.
The transportation cost of these electrical tracks will be less by 30% to 40% when compared to skid mounted plants. The hydraulic is used for plant set-up and crawler movement. Electrical motors are utilised 100% during plant operation. The electrical tracks are easy to maintain and does not require skilled manpower. As much as 8% to 10% energy saving is also an important advantage.
The acoustic engine canopy considerably reduces noise pollution and is safe to use. The engine remains dust-free. Electrical tracks are used in quarries, mining, highways, water preserver projects, real estate business, construction and demolition recycling, airport projects, tunnels and canals.
Finlay, a Terex brand, offers a comprehensive line up of hybrid crushers and screeners that can be electrically driven allowing the operator to power their machines using mains electricity supply where available. For versatility and flexibility, the machines can also be powered by on-board diesel engine or gen-set for sites that do not have available direct mains power source infrastructure.
When working in a crushing and screening train the hybrid screeners can be connected to upstream or downstream hybrid crushers that generate sufficient electricity to power the screeners providing significant cost savings.
693+ Hybrid, 693+ Spaleck Hybrid, 684 3-Deck Hybrid, 684 2-deck Hybrid, 883+ Hybrid, 883+ (Triple Shaft) Hybrid, 883+ Spaleck Hybrid, 873 Hybrid, 873 Spaleck Hybrid HD Screener, TC-100 Hybrid, TC-80 Hybrid and TC-65 Hybrid are some of the products in this category.
Sandvik is committed to using engineering and innovation to make the shift towards more sustainable business. Integrating sustainability into their business model and ways of working creates value for all stakeholders like customers, employees, shareholders and society.
Sandvik offers a wide range of electric and hybrid solutions within their mobile crushing and screening offering. Within their tracked offering, they have a wide range of diesel-electric and hybrid options to cater for different customer requirements across the globe.
Sandvik range of wheeled units offer a sustainable crushing and screening solution. Powered by electricity, they offer a low operational cost per tonne, as well as low emissions minimizing environmental impact.
To sum it up, electrification is being embraced because customers look for products which has lower operational cost and lesser maintenance, companies also want to do their best and offer value additions to their product. More than these factors, increasing global environmental awareness plays a key role. Industry experts say that electrically advanced systems outperform conventional ones and so the takers are increasing. Electrification is also being supported by governments and private initiatives to adapt to market demands. It also gives access to new growing markets which require clean products. In some cases, tax benefits are eligible which make electrified products more attractive. Electric products provide greater flexibility. Lower pollution and lower noise will enable access to new working environments for the products, especially for mines. A product with lower noise could operate in the city at night as well. Most importantly, electrification leads to a leaner maintenance cycle, lower operating costs and easier-to-use products that can perform their tasks better.
