Sandvik unveils new electric crushing and screening train

Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening has released a new electric tracked crushing and screening train, the QH443E. The new Q-Range electric-driven cone plant takes a significant step towards bridging the gap between tracked mobile, wheeled portable, and stationary plants by combining electric drives and track mobility on a single platform, according to Sandvik. “Sandvik Mobiles has always been at the forefront of innovation, and completing the development of our tracked electric train marks a significant step towards a more sustainable and cost-effective future for the crushing and screening industry,” Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening division president Manny Maloney said. “This is just the beginning of our commitment to developing solutions that improve the productivity, safety, and sustainability of our customers' operations. "With its advanced capabilities, this technology is also particularly well-suited for heavy-duty applications, including large quarries and mining operations, where maximising uptime and reduced environmental impact are critical.” The QH443E features an updated tracked platform with a diesel/electric generator-based drivetrain, Optik automation system, My Fleet remote monitoring, and Sandvik CH440 Hydrocone crusher. Running the QH443E via the onboard genset can result in up to 25 per cent fuel savings and a 78 per cent reduction in oil usage compared to previous generations. The QH443E electric cone crusher completes an electric train which includes the UJ443E fully electric jaw crusher (launched in 2023) and the QA452e hybrid triple-deck doublescreen (launched in 2022). Built on a new fully electric track platform, the Sandvik UJ443E features high-quality components and the latest generation Sandvik CJ412 jaw crusher. It offers up to 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and up to 30 per cent increase in throughput compared to previous models. The fully electric track drives also reduce hydraulic oil usage by up to 91 per cent. Both the UJ443E and QH443E feature an onboard genset and electrically driven components. This setup allows both units to operate either by connecting to an external electricity supply or via the onboard genset using HVO or diesel. Using an external supply or grid connection provides further advantages, including significantly lower running costs, extended drivetrain service intervals, reduced refueling time, minimal onsite emissions, and lower noise levels. Additionally, the alternator is sized accordingly so that a downstream screening plant could be operated from the plant’s onboard genset, simplifying servicing and maintenance and improving overall fuel consumption. The QH443E will be available in the European market from mid-March and globally later in 2025.

Sandvik unveils new electric crushing and screening train

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