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 com-peting 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 Caterpillar Tier IV C9.3B 455-hp engine, or an op-tional, 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 un-grindable 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 versing fan which automatically changes air flow direction periodically to purge debris from the radia-tor 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 pro-ductivity. Finished debris size depends on the type of material being processed and the time allowed for multiple passes. www.cat.com WSM UNVEILS COIR BREAKER SYSTEM CATERPILLAR UNVEILS D3K2 MULCHER BUILT FOR SMALL-TO-MEDIUM MATERIAL PETERSON INTRODUCES THE 1710D HORIZONTAL GRINDER The factory-built Cat D3K2 Mulcher combines the solid foundation of the D3K2 dozer with the rugged-ly 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 low-ground-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 re-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 inch-es can tackle the largest of feedstock, and allows excellent accessibility to the rotor for maintenance. The 1710D horizontal grinder is equipped with a Save time and money by deconstructing and pro-cessing 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 oscil-lating 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 mate-rial helping to maximize production with lower cost per cubic yard. www.westsalem.com R SALES PARTS SERVICE THE MOST PRODUCTIVE AND COST EFFICIENT WOOD GRINDERS AVAILABLE WASTEWOODHOGS.COM VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL MODELS 1-866-ROCWEAR (762-9327) CB_Rawlings_Winter20_CSA.indd 1 Canadian BIOMASS 2020-01-06 2:42 PM 29
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