Canadian Biomass • Winter 2020 • New products

Edge Innovate is set to debut two new high-capacity waste shredders at CONEXPO 2020 in March: the VS420 and HS750. The Edge HS750 offers operators a high-capacity, horizontal, slow-speed shredder that combines impressive throughput, the ability to withstand difficult-to-shred materials and superior resistance to non-shreddables. A 42- inch diameter compression top feed roll aids in the delivery of material to a 42-inch tip diameter solid steel downturn rotor which has been designed to absorb heavy impacts and deliver high throughput. Potential for rotor overload or material bridging is reduced via an intelligent material management system that ensures the efficient delivery of material to the chamber. Meanwhile, the Edge VS420 is a high-capacity, high-torque twin shaft shredder that is ideal for the processing of a large array of materials including green waste, MSW, C&D waste, biomass and end-of-life tyres. www.edgeinnovate.com

In a move designed to bring unparalleled versatility to its line-up of dust suppression equipment, Boss- Tek has introduced an optional Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system that allows users to adjust air flow to suit a broader range of applications and working environments. Driven by customer input from a number of different industries, the new VFD system reduces the need to purchase or rent different models to match the machines’ output to specific project requirements, delivering greater flexibility and reducing the total cost of equipment ownership. The VFD control will be available via a simple dial or remote control on three of the company’s DustBoss models: the DB-30, DB-45 and DB-60. All three use specialized nozzles and a ducted fan design to atomize the water flow into droplets 50-200 microns in size, which is the optimum for most dust control applications. Matching the droplets to the most common particle sizes delivers the greatest opportunity for them to collide and fall to the ground. www.bosstek.com

A new conveyor belt cleaner has been designed with an innovative method of holding the urethane blade in place without the need to mill any slots for holding pins. The QC1+ Belt Cleaner from Martin Engineering can be cut to length to fit virtually any application, reducing the need for customers to stock multiple blade sizes to accommodate different belt widths. Operators simply trim the blade to the desired size from the stock nine-foot length to match the material path, slide in the blade holders and lock them in position. The new blade can be retrofitted to virtually any Martin main frame and most competing designs.

The mainframes on the QC1+ are three-piece assemblies, with a square centre section and a torque tube sliding into each end. The tubes are formed from high-strength steel and engage in the corners of the square main frame. They transmit the torque from the tensioner through the tubes and into the main frame to maintain blade tension. www.martin-eng.com

Peterson Pacific has introduced the Peterson 1710D horizontal grinder to its product line.

The 1710D’s large feed opening measures 54 x 27 inches. When boosted by Peterson’s high-lift feed roll, the feed opening’s maximum lift of 41.5 inches can tackle the largest of feedstock, and allows excellent accessibility to the rotor for maintenance. The 1710D horizontal grinder is equipped with a Caterpillar Tier IV C9.3B 455-hp engine, or an optional, export-only C9.3B Tier III, 415-hp engine. At 46,500 pounds, it is one of the lightest of Peterson’s grinder series and is easily transportable.

The 1710D also features Peterson’s patented Impact Release System, to protect the machine against ungrindable materials, a feature unique to Peterson horizontal grinders. It also features a quick-change multiple grate system, making it easy to customize grate configurations.

Grates are removed through an easy-access door on the sidewall. With Peterson’s patented up-turn rotor, heavy-duty bits and robust anvil, the 1710D has an exceptional wear life and accurate product sizing. www.petersoncorp.com

The factory-built Cat D3K2 Mulcher combines the solid foundation of the D3K2 dozer with the ruggedly designed Cat HM518 mulcher to take on a mix of small-to-medium-diameter material in a wide range of applications, including right-of-way construction/ maintenance, site development, tree management, and fire-break clearing. Available with either a conventional long (XL) undercarriage or a lowground- pressure (LGP) undercarriage, the machine works efficiently in soft underfoot conditions, on slopes, and in rough terrain. For added utility, the mulcher can be removed and an optional Cat VPAT (variable-pitch/angle/tilt) blade installed.

The D3K2 Mulcher now comes standard with a reversing fan which automatically changes air flow direction periodically to purge debris from the radiator and enclosures. The reversing fan is beneficial as it reduces the time required to clean debris from the machine and ultimately optimizes machine uptime. The width of the HM518 mulcher, featuring a 72-inch-wide drum, is matched to the operating width of the D3K2 for optimum efficiency and productivity. Finished debris size depends on the type of material being processed and the time allowed for multiple passes. www.cat.com

Save time and money by deconstructing and processing pallet loads of compressed coir blocks – all in one operation – with WSM’s game-changing Coir Breaker. The system includes a pallet tipper, infeed conveyor, and discharge screw. Replaceable screens help with final product sizing. Maintenance-friendly features incorporated in the unique design include complete access to rotor.

WSM also supplies a complete line of screens for precise material classification of finished fibre. The Titan Trommels, vibrating screens, and oscillating screens are all available with wire mesh or perforated screens. Ditch the diesel and go electric with WSM’s massive, high-capacity vertical grinders that deliver low cost and low maintenance mulch processing. WSM’s chain metering bins with loading hopper provide bulk loading and metering of material helping to maximize production with lower cost per cubic yard. www.westsalem.com