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ABHS specializes in bulk material handling systems used in Ports and Inland Terminals. ABHS products have many benefits including eliminating the double handling of material, reducing dust emissions and costs.

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Link / Grasshopper Conveyors

 

Link / Grasshopper Conveyors

Astec Bulk Handling Solutions offer a complete range of link / grasshopper conveyor systems to reduce / eliminate the need for truck/ wheel loader haulage on site. The link conveyors / grasshopper conveyors can either be track mounted or towable wheel mounted.

Key Features

  • Eliminate and reduce the haulage distance of trucks and wheel loaders
  • Fully independent mobile link conveyors
  • Used in range of applications and industries
  • Fully customized lengths and designs
  • Range of mobility options

Description

Astec Bulk Handling Solutions range of link conveyors / grasshopper conveyors are designed for transferring material over large distances as the most cost efficient and environmentally sound method of material transfer. Link conveyors offer a flexible solution to help reduce the high running costs of ‘load and haul’ operations using either dump trucks or wheel loaders by reducing the fuel, maintenance and operator costs. Link conveyors can also be used on their own or in conjunction with other ground/field conveyors to create a highly flexible overland system.

Options

  • Standard range include lengths from 15 metres (50ft) up to 46 metres (150ft)
  • Range of mobility options including tracks, wheels and semi-mobile
  • Dust suppression options include galvanised & canvas dust covers, spray bars and many more
  • Complete start/stop monitoring programme when operating multiple units to ensure efficient operation
  • Radio remote control options for multiple unit operation

Features & Benefits

  • Range of lengths to suit the specific application.
  • Fully tracked mounted units with integrated diesel engine for site movement – Electric driven belts.
  • Wheeled option available for operation on concrete / asphalt ground.
  • Complete Dust Suppression options for handling range of materials
  • Loading rates up to 2,000TPH.
  • Ability to handle up to 12” (300mm) material.
  • Flexible option compared to fixed overland conveyor systems.
  • Reduced civil requirements on site.
  • Can easily move ‘off-site’ when not in use.
  • Removes the need for a dedicated wheel loader to constantly remove material from the crusher, screen or shredder.
  • Reduces fuel cost by up to 75%
  • Reduces operating cost by up to 70%
  • Typical set up time of under 10 minutes.
  • Mobility gives optimum flexibility on site for machine application.
  • High specification machine designed for ease of maintenance commanding an excellent resale value at project conclusion.
  • 250 micron Specification paint finish

 

Options

  • Standard range include lengths from 15 metres (50ft) up to 46 metres (150ft)
  • Range of mobility options including tracks, wheels and semi-mobile
  • Dust suppression options include galvanised & canvas dust covers, spray bars and many more
  • Complete start/stop monitoring programme when operating multiple units to ensure efficient operation
  • Radio remote control options for multiple unit operation

Applications

  • Mobile links to reduce and eliminate the haulage distances of trucks and wheel loaders on site – Reduces fuel, labour and maintenance costs
  • Provides a mobile link between processing and conveying systems – Excavators, trucks and overland conveyors.
  • Mobile links can be utilized in range of applications including: Stockyards, Ports and Inland Terminals, Power Station’s and many more.
  • Easily ‘inserted’ into existing / new applications for increased mobility and flexibility on site
  • Ability to handle complete range of materials such as Coal, Grains, Fertilisers, Ore’s (Iron, copper, gold, bauxite), Aggregates, Woodchips, wood pellets, sulphur, cement clinker and many more....

Options

  • Standard range include lengths from 15 metres (50ft) up to 46 metres (150ft)
  • Range of mobility options including tracks, wheels and semi-mobile
  • Dust suppression options include galvanised & canvas dust covers, spray bars and many more
  • Complete start/stop monitoring programme when operating multiple units to ensure efficient operation
  • Radio remote control options for multiple unit operation

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Options

  • Standard range include lengths from 15 metres (50ft) up to 46 metres (150ft)
  • Range of mobility options including tracks, wheels and semi-mobile
  • Dust suppression options include galvanised & canvas dust covers, spray bars and many more
  • Complete start/stop monitoring programme when operating multiple units to ensure efficient operation
  • Radio remote control options for multiple unit operation