Anaconda Equipment specializes in designing, manufacturing, and providing a diverse range of products for the material handling sector. Their range includes crushers, screeners, scalpers, feeding conveyors, and mobile conveyors. They collaborate closely with customers and distributors to create cutting-edge, solution-oriented machinery. ‘Anaconda’s philosophy from the outset has always been to make life as easy for the end user as possible.’

At the recent Hillhead 2024 (The UK’s largest Quarrying, Construction & Recycling Exhibition) the new Anaconda C12R Recirc Cone was released. A perfect venue to demonstrate the capabilities of this cone crusher which is ideal for secondary and tertiary crushing applications. This innovative machine is an extremely flexible crusher and provides solutions for mobile crushing applications that others don’t. We were fortunate to have our National Sales Manager for Material handling Sam Powell and our Product Support manager for Crushing and Screening Jason MacDonald attend the event.

Cone Crushers are typically used as secondary and tertiary crushers. They are capable of handling a variety of materials, from tough and abrasive rocks to softer materials such as limestone and dolomite.  Jason advises that the secret to maximising production with a cone crusher is ensuring the cone chamber is continuously kept choked, reduction ratios are kept as low as possible to ensure good shape and reducing bottle necks in the screening process, which is what the C12R is designed to do.

What sets the Anaconda C12R apart

Capabilities

The C12R Cone Crusher is an aggressive and powerful mobile cone crusher, boasting the proven ability of the FLSmidth Raptor 250 cone chamber within an innovative Anaconda Tracked Solution. With an industry leading 89mm throw within the crushing chamber faster, more effective crushing can be made. A higher eccentric throw reduces crushing zones, leading to a quicker passage through the crusher. The faster the material passes through, the higher the capacity of the crusher.

To optimise this, the advanced control system offers users intuitive operation and precise adjustments, making it easy to optimize performance for different materials and output requirements.

The C12R utilizes an extremely fuel efficient and powerful Hydraulic System which allows the machine to provide excellent levels of productivity but also the ability to create a fine, well-shaped product.

The feeder is fitted with an ultrasonic level sensor which dictates the speed of the feeder to continuously keep the chamber choke fed achieving optimum crushing productivity. A cone crusher benefits from choke feeding as it ensures that the crushing chamber is consistently full, leading to more efficient and effective crushing. This practice helps to maintain a uniform particle size distribution, which can improve the quality of the final product. Additionally, choke feeding minimizes wear on the crusher components by reducing the amount of stress and strain they endure, ultimately extending the lifespan of the machine. Properly managing the feed can also enhance the crusher's throughput, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

The C12R stands out from competitors with its unique dual 12x5 screen box. Unlike many competitors that feature a single, often smaller screen box, the 12x5 is true to size on both decks. The screen box can often be the bottle neck in the cone crushing capabilities, however with the dual screen box you are doubling the screening capabilities. With the dual screen box, the top deck can act as a relief deck, improving the screening of fines in the remaining material. This innovative design ensures a more efficient separation process, reducing the load on the primary screen and extending its lifespan. Additionally, the dual screen box allows for a higher throughput, increasing overall productivity and minimizing downtime.

The physical size of the C12R is substantial and with a quick set up time it is very impressive how quickly and easily the Cone can transition from transport, to operating, to optimising, to ultimately packing back up for transport. Moreover, the mobility of the C12 allows for seamless transitions between jobsites, significantly reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity.

With safety and environmental considerations in mind, the C12 also incorporates dust suppression systems, ensuring that it not only performs exceptionally but also minimises its impact on employees and the surrounding environment.

Versatility

The Anaconda C12R Cone Crusher offers a wide selection of liner options, including short and standard head configurations, with a range of CSS (Closed Side Settings) from 6mm to 45mm, catering to fine, medium, and coarse feed sizes. The standard head and short head configurations provide different crushing capabilities, with a minimum of 6 liner options available.

The C12R Cone Crusher offers further versatility to suit the end user, with the quick release screen box which can be removed in around 15 minutes. Should the specifications dictate a bigger screen for more production this allows the Cone Crusher to work alone for higher or finer production with the use of a larger mobile screen like the Anaconda SR520.

The Anaconda C12R also features a Radial Recirculating Conveyor designed for both closed and open circuit operations. This allows the operator to either return the material to the crusher for further processing or to stockpile as a separate finished product. Enabling operators to meet a variety of specifications and create ahigh-quality final product using a single machine.

Accessibility and serviceability

Unrivalled access from ground level for daily maintenance requirements ensures that all necessary tasks can be performed quickly and efficiently. This ease of access minimizes downtime and boosts productivity by allowing maintenance teams to address issues promptly. Additionally, the design prioritizes safety, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries during routine checks and repairs. Overall, this thoughtful approach to accessibility not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to a safer and more sustainable working environment.

Key features of the Anaconda C12R:

·       It can be direct fed with a primary crusher, conveyor, wheel loader or excavator to suit almost any plant configuration

·       Fitted with a Cat C9.3B Diesel Engine rated at 415hp

·       Unrivalled access from ground level for daily maintenance requirements

·       6.3m3 feeder fitted with twin drive motors, hydraulic wing extensions, twin coil metal detector and feeder bridge, Hardox wear liners

·       Ultrasonic level sensor with feeder start / stop

·       Radio remote control for tracks and feeder operation

·       Proven FLSmidth Raptor 250 Cone – Direct Drive system, Industry leading 89mm throw for increased production

·       Large variety of liner options including short and standard head configurations with range of CSS (Closed Side Settings from 6mm-45mm)

·       Available with or without Dual 12x5 screen box

·       12x5 (2 Deck) screen box allows for increased tonnages

·       3 way split with optional mids conveyor fitted

·       Radial Recirc Conveyor for closed or open circuit operation

·       Main Conveyor discharge height 3.8m

·       Work Lights

·       Dust Suppression 

Our National Sales Manager for Material handling Sam Powell has the final words, “The C12R is a real step up for Anaconda, they’ve taken their usual engineering philosophies of “Make it easy to run, make it easy to maintain” and added more than a pinch of design flair. The maintenance and engine access is ample and all at ground level, the Raptor 250 is a very hungry cone that will kick production goals and not only is the 2 deck 12x5 side tensioned screen box super productive its extremely versatile. With just an Anaconda J12 Jaw andC12R Cone Crusher we can make up to 4 products, simultaneously, in 1 pass –it’s a contractor’s dream.”

Anaconda Equipment is distributed by Onetrak in Australia. Onetrak’s national dealer network of service, sales and spare parts ensures all Anaconda customers are well supported nationally.

Onetrak partners with its customers and ensures the support extends past the initial purchase. From initial enquiry, Onetrak’s dedicated crushing and screening specialists can offer guidance and advice around what machinery will best suit the intended application. At the time of delivery Onetrak’s product specialists together with the service department will come to site todo a full commission of the new machine and ensure it’s all running at optimal levels so you can get the most out of your new investment.

Onetrak also offers flexible purchase solutions including Rent-To-Buy.

To learn more about Anaconda Equipment or to enquire visitwww.onetrak.com.au.

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