Innovative equipment from Astec Industries is revolutionising the way that port-based companies handle their materials. Machines like the Astec Telestack TB52 telescopic boom ship loader and the Astec Telestack HF523 “Revolution” tracked hopper feeder are enabling logistics operators to save time, money and fuel, while increasing production rates.
Astec Telestack equipment delivers enhanced flexibility and efficiency in handling dry bulk material, whether from the pit, the port or plant. Telestack’s “All Wheel Travel” (AWT) technology is one of the most exciting developments in the bulk handling industry in recent years and promises to transform ship loading, says Astec Industries regional product and sales manager Andre Kruger. He notes that the use of mobile systems at ports and inland terminals is expanding globally.
The Astec Telestack HF823, which is part of the manufacturer’s Revolution series, delivers unmatched hopper feeder flexibility, according to Kruger. It features a centre mounted slew bearing that enables 360-degree rotation and movement of the hopper to enhance the mobility on site. This makes this machine ideal for barge loading and unloading, rail wagon loading and unloading and stockpiling. The ability to move parallel enables the operator to manoeuvre the unit parallel to the vessel or wagon, removing the need to reposition when loading or unloading the ship. This translates into significantly improved loading rates and efficiency,” Kruger explains.
Loading directly from wheel loaders, grabs and excavators can also be done with ease, and the unit’s other applications include stockpiling from secondary crushers and screens; building stockpiles in warehouses; feeding fixed equipment; reclaiming and discharging onto overland conveyor systems; and feeding auxiliary Astec Telestack equipment. In addition, the HF823 can be used as a mobile reclaim hopper, feeding onto a stacker or reclaimer belt.
Kruger reveals that this machine boasts a high throughput of up 1 100 tonnes per hour. With a maximum distance between the tracks and head drum, its stockpiling capacity is optimised. “Fuel costs can be cut by up to 75% and operating costs by up to 70% when employing the Astec Telestack HF823,” he states. “By reducing loader stockpiling, operating costs and safety are improved. The machine’s hydraulic folding head section allows for compact road transportation. It can be packed into 40ft containers for easy, cost-effective transport around the globe. This is a heavy duty, high specification machine designed for ease of maintenance and commanding an excellent life cycle and resale value, if necessary, at your project’s conclusion.”
Also delivering big benefits at ports around the world, the Astec Telestack TB telescopic boom ship loader is designed, manufactured and built with the customer’s specific requirements in mind. Kruger says that its mobility offers exceptional flexibility when handling dry bulk. “Other important considerations are that there is no civil construction needed and no planning permissions required to deploy the TB52. The capital expenditure is lower than that needed for fixed infrastructure and mobile harbour cranes. There are environmental advantages, too, since this unit features integrated dust extraction and containment systems. It is ideal for loading multi–cargo hatches when handling dry bulk, containers or break bulk. It is a multi-function machine that can be used for ship loading and unloading, for stacking, stockyard management and reclaiming. This ship loader represents the perfect investment for logistics and dry bulk companies aiming to lower their costs per tonne while substantially improving the ship loading time.
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