The IMS PM1200-20TB track pugmill provides a range of features that aid operators in precisely blending products
Crusher Screen Sales & Hire (CSSH) has been the long-time distributor for Ireland-based IMS, as part of a collaborative partnership to design and manufacture equipment for Australia.
One of the prime examples of this partnership is the IMS PM1200-20TB pugmill, a popular choice for operators seeking reliability and accuracy.
“The IMS PM1200-20TB track pugmill has two five-metre-long feed hoppers holding 12 cubic metres each, with separate hopper conveyors fitted with belt scales enabling the blending of two products with accuracy,” CSSH manager John Andersen says.
“The pugmill has the option of one or two powder hoppers and the ability to add two liquids. This is fully automated with a [programmable logic controller] (PLC) and recording system that can be operated with an iPad in a loader or site office.”
One of the key design features of the PM1200-20TB is its three metre pugbox, which is longer than other options and supports high-quality mixing in applications involving high percentages of power blending. It has been used in various applications, including roller-compacted cement.
It features a four-sided access platform, including stairs, giving operators visibility during maintenance and when the feed is in operation. CSSH contributed to the design, including the integration of the Australian-designed PLC control and recording system.
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This addition allows operators to be more proactive in their maintenance, as the system can be monitored from the office. CSSH can also oversee the system from its service department and provide additional support to customers after the machine sale when needed.
The reporting program displays data in an easy, digestible way, including percentages of each product used and graphs for each batch. The machine is equipped with an auto-stop feature if the blend does not match the programmed percentages.
Andersen says the pugmill has been designed to meet the evolving needs for blended material in the quarry, construction, and mining sectors. He said the pugmill can blend two raw materials, with the option to add two powders and liquids.
“The PM1200-20TB pugmill stands out, as it is the only pugmill blender on the market that has two separate conveyors on both feed hoppers,” he says.
“Others have a dividing wall on the feed hopper, but only one conveyor belt, so you can only adjust the percentage of product from both sides with a front of hopper flow gate. The PM1200-20TB has the front of hopper adjustable flow gate plus a variable speed conveyor belt fitted with belt scales and PLC control system, making it more accurate.”
CSSH also offers other IMS equipment. This includes the BP1200-48TB track blender, which features four five-metre-long feed hoppers, each with a capacity of 12 cubic metres, and is powered by a Cat C7 generator that can be connected to mains power.
The BP1200-48TB blender can operate alongside the IMS modular electric pugmill.
For more information, visit crusherscreen.com