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Reversing the Way You Crush: the Keestrack i4e
March 8, 2024 in Features
By Frontline Machinery
(Photo: Keestrack) Keestrack has unveiled the i4e, a tracked-mounted reversible impact crusher, with the aim of revolutionizing the aggregate processing industry, particularly in the manufactured fines sector. This breakthrough in machinery combines secondary and tertiary crushing capabilities into a single highly mobile unit, offering unparalleled versatility and efficiency.
The Keestrack i4e incorporates a Reversible Impact Crusher (RIC) system, making it adaptable to various crushing needs. Designed with a mechanically sizable crushing chamber, a sturdy 1100 mm diameter rotor, and electronically monitored hydraulic gap adjustment, it can handle feed sizes up to 250 mm. Moreover, it consistently produces high-quality end products as fine as 0/2 mm in a closed-circuit configuration, meeting the demands of a multitude of applications.
Notably, the crusher features a reversible rotor and blow bars, which can be flipped and utilized in both directions. This extends the lifespan of the wear parts and enhances crushing efficiency. Designed for easy maintenance, all wear parts are easily accessible through the chamber opening located on the side of the machine.
Furthermore, the i4e boasts an impressive reduction ratio, leading to significant cost savings compared to traditional crushing methods that often require multiple machines. This crusher’s reduction ratio allows for more adaptability in the specifications that aggregate workers can produce. Within sand production applications (0/4 mm), it outperforms cone crushers and VSI impact crushers in terms of cost, quality, and efficiency.
Researchers warn that humanity’s demand for sand could increase by 45% within the next four decades. They caution that unchecked consumption poses risks of environmental degradation and shortages of this crucial material essential for urban expansion. With the need for sand becoming greater and natural resources being stripped bare, the necessity of manufactured sand for concrete, glass, and other essential building materials becomes more apparent. This is where the i4e can strategically influence the manufactured fines sector significantly.
Industry experts and stakeholders are closely monitoring the rollout of the Keestrack i4e, recognizing its potential to reshape conventional approaches to aggregate processing. As projects become increasingly complex and demanding, the need for long-lasting, efficient, and adaptable solutions has never been greater. With the i4e, Keestrack delivers not just a crusher, but a comprehensive mobile crushing solution engineered to meet the challenges of tomorrow, today.
