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SIMEX CBE 50 in Russia: Destined for Success

2022-02-22

Litkarino, located 40 kilometers outside Moscow, is undergoing urban development that parallels Moscow's rapid growth, necessitating new buildings. One such project involves reconstructing a daycare center originally built in the 1960s on the same plot. The contractor's mission is to demolish the existing structure and rebuild the new center as quickly as possible.

CBE 50: The Problem Solver

The contractor needed to perform primary crushing of demolition materials on-site but was constrained by limited space, preventing the use of large mobile crushers. Some trees were also in the way of the new building, requiring removal. The project presented two major challenges: finding a crusher bucket capable of reducing debris (including bricks and large chunks of reinforced concrete) to reusable sizes and an attachment robust enough to crush wood, a challenging material for most attachments not specifically designed for it. The material's mix with wet soil also complicated volume reduction, typically reducing the productivity of traditional jaw buckets.

After evaluating multiple solutions, the contractor chose the Simex CBE 50 crusher bucket as it best met all the site’s unique requirements. The sturdy frame and low operating cost impressed the contractor, as did the CBE’s ability to crush various materials, including wood mixed with soil or mud, unlike conventional demolition machines. Another noteworthy feature is the operator's comfort during extended work periods, due to the centrifugal force mechanism that powers the crushing action.

A Crushing Powerhouse

The Simex CBE 50, the largest in the Simex crusher bucket series (which also includes the CBE 10, CBE 20, CBE 30, and CBE 40), is designed for excavators weighing 38-55 tons. The CBE 50 offers a maximum cutting force of 190 kN and is equipped with a toothed rotor driven directly by a hydraulic motor, allowing it to swiftly crush any material. With a bucket capacity of 1.80 m³ (SAE J742) and a wide opening for easy loading, it can produce material in sizes ranging from 0-80 mm to 0-140 mm. For materials that are especially hard or large, Simex’s patented automatic reversing drum system applies maximum cutting force to break them down. Known for its robust construction and high wear resistance, the CBE 50 is designed for long-term use.

The shafts are forged and then cold-machined using numerical control to achieve precise dimensions and tolerances, ensuring higher hardness and reliability, and allowing the unit to withstand continuous dynamic stress (torsion and shear) while effectively crushing stone. For the teeth, Simex opted for KenCast™ technology from Kennametal, known for its outstanding durability and wear resistance. This technology combines tungsten particles with air-hardened steel, forming a composite material that offers seven to five times the wear resistance and impact durability compared to other materials.

As demonstrated in various global operations, under optimal conditions (hydraulic power, work cycle, operator experience), the Simex CBE 50 can achieve a productivity rate of up to 70 cubic meters per hour.

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