For its aggregates customers, Astec Industries’ Materials Solutions Group has designed and launched its newest portable high-frequency screen plant, the PTSC 2818VM, which will be on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg at booth C30235. The plant’s innovative design and size is the first of its kind for the industry, featuring an 8-ft.-wide high frequency screen.
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Astec Industries Launches New Mobile High Frequency Screen Plant
Astec Industries’ Materials Solutions Group has launched its newest mobile high frequency screening plant, the GT2612V. The plant features a 2612V Vari-VibeTM high frequency screen. The two-deck, 6-ft. x 12-ft. (1.8 x 3.7 m) screen uses a unique rotary tensioning system that allows for some of the quickest screen media changes on the market, giving producers more uptime. The 2612V…
Read MoreThe Crushing Costs of Poor Screening
Inefficient Screening Silently Tallies Up Costs As Material Is Needlessly Recirculated Through The Crusher. By Serge Raymond Efficient crushing is a critical factor in a screening plant’s profitability. Crushers are a significant investment, both to own and to operate, and the entire process depends on the crusher to work effectively. But what often goes unnoticed – and frankly, undiagnosed –…
Read MoreMetso NW Series Crushing and Screening Plant
Metso has introduced its Metso NW Series crushing and screening plant to the global market. The plant enables rapid setup in less than 12 hours without heavy cranes, according to the company. This allows customers to make even the most challenging crushing sites more profitable; and moving to the next site easier than ever. The Metso NW Series fits compactly…
Read MoreScreen Machine Spyder Triple-Deck features Direct Feed
Screen Machine Industries debuted a new triple-deck screen this year, the 622T Spyder. The triple deck screen on the screening plant features a triple shaft and unique direct feed and allows for more comprehensive material separation; a significant benefit in some applications where finer, cleaner screening is required, according to the company. The 622T also features a Caterpillar C4.4TA, 127-hp…
Read MoreDealer Days
Sept. 17, 2014 – I am blogging live this week from Denver, where KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens are holding their annual National Dealer Conference. The companies will be debuting four new pieces of equipment, including three new additions to its Global Track product line – a track-mounted GT440 horizontal shaft impact crushing plant, a track-mounted GT200 cone crushing plant and…
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