back to the griNd Continued from page 33 High-volume processing and ease of maintenance are key features of the Hurricane. Vecoplan’s patented energy-saving HiTorc electric drive motors. Oth- er features include: hydraulic aggregates with high torque pumps, encased in sound enclosures; a center anvil with a replaceable hard- faced counter knife and removable screen grates for consistent par- ticle output size; hydraulically operated double-wing drop-down doors for easy access to the cutting chamber; and built-in tramp metal protection to minimize downtime. The Hurricane’s exclusive Closed Rotor design sets it apart, in du- rability and performance, but more importantly in ease and speed of maintenance, from the open disc, segmented rotor designs found on conventional counter-rotating twin-shaft shredders. Plus, each of the Hurricane’s two rotors is equipped with quick-fix bolt-on cutters that eliminate the need for welding when replacing worn teeth. This cuts routine maintenance time from days and hours to minutes. Access to all wear items is quick and easy without the need for disassembly. Hurricane Pre-Shredders are offered in six models, VVZ 210 HS, VVZ 250 HS, VVZ 310 HS, VVZ 210 T, VVZ 250 T, and VVZ 310 T, all of which are available in both stationary and portable configura- tions, assuring a machine that precisely fits the application specifica- tions required. www.VecoplanLLC.com west salem titaN iN multiple sizes West Salem Machinery’s (WSM) model 5472BH Titan Horizontal Grinder processes high volumes of stumps, land clearing debris, and urban wood material into biomass fuel for GreEnergy in Thailand. This stationary electric grinder features dual electric drive mo- tors and a fully propor- tional hydraulic feed system for efficient pro- cessing of diverse feed stocks. The heavy-duty multistrand drag chain infeed and large diam- eter power feed roll pro- vide superior feeding of large batch loads. The massive grinder WSM Titan grinders deliver high-volume biomass fuel processing. features a 54 inch diam- eter by 72 inch rotor as- sembly with rigid hammers and replaceable tips. The 800-hp electric drive system uses dual 400-hp motors for efficient and economical operation. Modular sizing screens ensure a consistent-sized finished fuel product. Machine capacity ranges from 40 to 100 tons per hour, depending on feedstock and finished product size. WSM Titan Horizontal Grinders are available in a range of sizes, with drives from 500 to 1500 hp. www.westsalem.com • 34 CanadianBIOMASS MARCH 2009
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