Advanced jaw crusher unblock technology available in Australia
Published by Jess Watts,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
Technidrive has a strong track record of enhancing safety and efficiency in mining, quarrying, and recycling, and is now set to provide its innovative jaw crusher unblock system across Australia. By leveraging ASAP Power’s deep industry knowledge and established presence in Western Australia, the collaboration ensures that local businesses will have access to cutting-edge technology, backed by expert support and service.
Technidrive’s jaw crusher unblock system is an advanced solution designed to safely and efficiently clear material blockages in heavy-duty crushing equipment. It is ideal for industries such as mining, quarrying, and construction, where material flow disruptions are common.
The system utilises a WEG W22 motor, known for its durability and energy efficiency, paired with a CFW11 WEG inverter with built-in soft programmable logic control (PLC). This combination allows for smooth and energy-efficient operation, even when dealing with the large inertia of jaw crushers. The innovative software controls ramp times, current, torque, speed, and direction to automatically unblock the system, all while minimising power consumption. It also eliminates the need for dangerous and time-consuming manual clearing of jammed crushers, combining intelligent automation with robust drive technology. This innovative solution minimises downtime, maximises productivity, and improves operational safety.
ASAP Power specialises in the sales, service, commissioning, and repairs of WEG low-voltage and medium-voltage automation products. With a proven track record in iron ore, lithium, gold, copper, mineral sands, nickel, aluminium, and limestone industries, ASAP Power services clients throughout Western Australia and beyond.
ASAP Power's status as a WEG Australia partner and service agent further strengthens the collaboration, providing access to the global industrial equipment manufacturer’s high-quality electric motors, drives, and gearboxes. Technidrive’s expertise, combined with WEG’s energy-efficient products, allows for the design and implementation of highly reliable and cost-effective solutions.
David Strain, technical director at Technidrive, said:
“Since we first developed this system in 2016, we’ve installed over 80 crusher unblock systems, and continue to increase crusher safety and efficiency across the globe for both end users and OEMs.
“The average time lost to a blocked jaw crusher is 240 min., and the average lost throughput is a staggering 800 t. Using our jaw crusher auto-unblock control system reduces that to 5 min., and just 21 t. That’s a saving of nearly 4 hr in downtime and 779 t every time the system kicks in.”
With ASAP Power’s regional expertise and Technidrive’s global engineering leadership, this collaboration is perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand for safe, efficient, and reliable solutions in the Australian mining and quarrying sectors.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/product-news/28022025/advanced-jaw-crusher-unblock-technology-available-in-australia/
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