Onetrak highlights the effectiveness and range of Anaconda’s C12R Cone Crusher
Anaconda Equipment’s C12 Recirc Cone Crusher is an “extremely flexible” crusher ideal for secondary and tertiary mobile crushing applications, Australian distributor Onetrak says.
The new unit was unveiled at the recent Hillhead 2024 showcase event in the United Kingdom (UK), attended by Onetrak’s national sales manager for material handling, Sam Powell, and the company’s product support manager for crushing and screening, Jason MacDonald.
Most typically used as secondary and tertiary crushers, cone crushers can handle a variety of materials, from tough and abrasive rocks to softer materials such as limestone and dolomite.
MacDonald says the secret to maximising production with a cone crusher is ensuring the cone chamber is continuously kept choked, reduction ratios are kept as low as possible to ensure good shape and bottlenecks in the screening process are reduced — which is what the C12R is designed to do.
Capabilities
The C12R Cone Crusher is an aggressive and powerful mobile cone crusher, boasting the proven ability of the FLSmidth Raptor 250 cone chamber within an innovative Anaconda tracked solution.
The unit’s industry leading 89mm throw within the crushing chamber enables faster and more effective crushing to be carried out.
A higher eccentric throw reduces crushing zones, leading to a quicker passage through the crusher. The faster the material passes through, the higher the capacity of the crusher.
To optimise this, the advanced control system offers users intuitive operation and precise adjustments, making it easy to optimise performance for different materials and output requirements.
The C12R utilises a fuel efficient and powerful hydraulic system, which allows the machine to provide excellent levels of productivity and to create a fine, well-shaped product.
The feeder is fitted with an ultrasonic level sensor which dictates the speed of the feeder to continuously keep the chamber choke fed, achieving optimum crushing productivity.
A cone crusher benefits from choke feeding as it ensures that the crushing chamber is consistently full, leading to more efficient and effective crushing.
This practice helps to maintain a uniform particle size distribution, which can improve the quality of the final product.
Additionally, choke feeding minimises wear on the crusher components by reducing the amount of stress and strain they endure, ultimately extending the lifespan of the machine.
Properly managing the feed can also enhance the crusher’s throughput, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
The C12R stands out from competitors with its unique dual 12×5 screen box. Unlike many competitors that feature a single, often smaller screen box, the 12×5 is true to size on both decks.
The screen box can often be the bottleneck in the cone crushing capabilities. However, Onetrak says that this unit’s dual screen box essentially doubles its screening capabilities.
With the dual screen box, the top deck can act as a relief deck, improving the screening of fines in the remaining material.
This innovative design ensures a more efficient separation process, reducing the load on the primary screen and extending its lifespan.
Additionally, the dual screen box allows for a higher throughput, increasing overall productivity and minimising downtime.
The physical size of the C12R is substantial and with a quick set up time it is very impressive how quickly and easily the Cone can transition from transport, to operating, to optimising, to ultimately packing back up for transport, Onetrak says.
Moreover, the mobility of the C12R allows for seamless transitions between job sites, significantly reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity.
With safety and environmental considerations in mind, the C12R also incorporates dust suppression systems, ensuring that it not only performs exceptionally but also minimises its impact on employees and the surrounding environment.
Versatility
The Anaconda C12R Cone Crusher offers a wide selection of liner options, including short and standard head configurations, with a range of CSS (Closed Side Settings) from 6mm to 45mm, catering to fine, medium and coarse feed sizes.
The standard head and short head configurations provide different crushing capabilities, with a minimum of six liner options available.
The C12R offers further versatility to suit the end user, with a quick release screen box which can be removed in around 15 minutes.
Should the specifications require a bigger screen for more production, this allows the cone crusher to work alone for higher or finer production with the use of a larger mobile screen like the Anaconda SR520.
The Anaconda C12R also features a radial recirculating conveyor designed for both closed and open circuit operations.
This allows the operator to either return the material to the crusher for further processing or to stockpile as a separate finished product.
Accessibility and serviceability
Onetrak says the C12R offers unrivalled access from ground level for daily maintenance requirements, ensuring all necessary tasks can be performed quickly and efficiently.
This ease of access minimises downtime and boosts productivity by allowing maintenance teams to address issues promptly. Additionally, the design prioritises safety, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries during routine checks and repairs.
Overall, the company says this thoughtful approach to accessibility not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to a safer and more sustainable working environment.
Key features of the Anaconda C12R include:
- The ability to be direct fed with a primary crusher, conveyor, wheel loader or excavator to suit almost any plant configuration
- Fitted with a Cat C9.3B Diesel Engine rated at 415hp (309kW)
- Unrivalled access from ground level for daily maintenance requirements
- A 6.3 cubic metre feeder fitted with twin drive motors, hydraulic wing extensions, twin coil metal detector and feeder bridge, as well as Hardox wear liners
- Ultrasonic level sensor with feeder start / stop
- Radio remote control for tracks and feeder operation
- Proven FLSmidth Raptor 250 Cone – Direct Drive system, industry leading 89mm throw for increased production
- Large variety of liner options including short and standard head configurations with range of CSS (closed side settings from 6mm-45mm)
- Available with or without dual 12×5 screen box
- 12×5 (2 deck) screen box allows for increased tonnages
- Three-way split with optional mids conveyor fitted
- Radial recirc conveyor for closed or open circuit operation
- Main conveyor discharge height 3.8m
- Work lights
- Dust suppression
“The C12R is a real step up for Anaconda,” says Onetrak’s national sales manager for material handling Sam Powell.
“They’ve taken their usual engineering philosophies of ‘make it easy to run, make it easy to maintain’ and added more than a pinch of design flair.
“The maintenance and engine access is ample and all at ground level, the Raptor 250 is a very hungry cone that will kick production goals and not only is the 2 deck 12×5 side tensioned screen box super productive, it is extremely versatile.
“With just an Anaconda J12 Jaw and C12R Cone Crusher we can make up to four products, simultaneously, in one pass – it’s a contractor’s dream.”
Anaconda Equipment’s range of crushers, screeners, scalpers, feeding conveyors, and mobile conveyors is distributed by Onetrak in Australia.
Onetrak’s national dealer network of service, sales and spare parts ensures all Anaconda customers are supported nationally.
To learn more about Anaconda Equipment or to enquire visit www.onetrak.com.au
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