BIOMASS A tough job for the Crambo Heavy Duty S
ince 1997, the UTL Verarbeitungs und Dienstleistungs
(Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany) has processed up to 20,000 t of biogenic waste into quality-assured compost every year. Today, compost is still the core business, but that is going to change.
“In the future UTL will focus
more on processing used wood and fuel wood, along with marketing biomass fuels,” Kurt- Jürgen Hille, Chief Executive of UTL Verarbeitungs und Dienstleistungs said. “Without a doubt, this is a decision that has great potential.” He and his employees are depending on their new “colleague”, a Komptech Crambo 5000 Heavy Duty. “The more precisely we can meet the quality and quantity requirements of the regional utility operators, the faster we can get established as a
supplier of high-quality biomass fuel,” Hille pointed out. But finding the right machine was no easy task. “On the one hand we need a low-speed shredder to break up used wood, rootstocks and trunks, while on the other hand the machine needs to work like a high-speed shredder to prep gardening and other green waste for composting,” he said of the requirement profile. For a long time, Hille could not find a machine capable of filling both requirements. But then at a demonstration he saw the new Heavy Duty Edition Crambo 5000, and was immediately convinced – “This was the do-it-all, has-it-all, machine I was looking for.” What really got the Chief
Executive’s attention were the special technical features of the Heavy Duty edition. With 480 hp instead of 446 hp, the Heavy Duty
Komptech’s Crambo Heavy Duty edition
has up to 10% more throughput. Stronger gears and new bearings designed for extreme loads deliver high reliability even under the heaviest use. The armoured sickle teeth are also new. Their special alloy with embedded carbide crystal gives them up to twice the life of conventional teeth. The
shredding drum is also protected by armour in high-wear areas, for a longer life.
Hille was so impressed that he enlisted the mobile dual-shaft shredder for duty there and then, forcing the Komptech employee to return home without his demonstrator machine.
West Salem introduces biomass ‘Super Shredders’
The WSM biomass Super Shredders combine the efficiency of a high-speed mill with the durability of a heavy-duty grinder. Available with rotor widths from 1,524 mm x 2,235 mm (60 in-88 in), these machines deliver higher
Morbark names
new spearhead Leading manufacturer of forestry, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment, Morbark, has named James Shoemaker Jr as President. Shoemaker replaces Lon Morey who will remain as the Chairman of Morbark’s board of directors. Prior to his appointment, Shoemaker served as Morbark’s Vice
President of Operations and as a board member. He joined Morbark in 2003 as the Manager of Operations and has held numerous positions in the company. Prior to joining Morbark, Shoemaker spent 25 years with the Jervis B Webb Co managing operations, accounting, and supply chain. “We are fortunate to have a leader like Shoe, who can step up and move the company forward during this critical time,” Chairman Lon Morey said. “He not only has the extensive operations, accounting, and supply chain experience, which will be instrumental in our global expansion, but he also has extensive experience in change management.”
Jim Shoemaker Jr
tip speed for smaller, consistent fibre sizing; increased screen area for more thru-put; and flexible/ interchangeable tooling. The largest WSM biomass Super Shredder – the
The massive Super Shredders have speeds up to 100 t/h
massive Model 4888S – features a 1,219 mm (48 in) diameter by 2,235 mm (88 in) long rotor, and operates with 400-800 hp to convert high volumes of pre- processed biomass materials. The Super Shredders have superior production rates of up to 100 t/h, thereby eliminating the need for multiple machines.
WSM biomass Super Shredders include AR interior wear liners, modular sizing screens, dual pivoting hydraulic housing, and reversible/replaceable hammer tips for reduced maintenance and operating costs. IFI
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011 | International Forest Industries 67
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