Multotec Australia is offering the ACE System to the market as an easy-to-use solution that supports increased safety via hammerless panel maintenance.
While delivering projects on time at the lowest cost per tonne is important, safety is a never-ending obligation from everyone involved, from operators to manufacturers and distributors.
Multotec takes this responsibility seriously, which is why it spent six months re-defining the ACE system for greater safety outcomes. The ACE System was introduced in 2019 as a fast, reliable and easy-to-use screening solution which removed the hazards associated with panel maintenance.
The ACE System’s design means that it enables hammerless panel maintenance compared to traditional fastening systems. Without the need for hammers, as the ACE System can be pressed together, the chance of suffering impact injuries is reduced.
“Traditional screening panels can be ineffective and unsafe. Not only does this mean valuable products can be entirely missed, going right down the drain and never making their way to market. It also means your team is at risk from impact injuries and pinch points during installation,” Multotec Australia site service supervisor Callan Gerick said.
“We undertook years of rigorous testing across various applications and international markets to ensure the ACE System is engineered for maximum performance, adaptability and simplicity that keeps profits high and your team safe.
“The ACE System is an ergonomic, safety-first design that protects your crew and speeds up installation.”
An unstoppable solution
Fundamental to the ACE system is that its installation process requires no hammers, which reduces the potential injury risk to workers. The ACE System panels only require hand pressure to lock into place rather than external tools. From there, the panels are secured due to the dual locking mechanism. In combination with a top-locking strip, the ACE System has proven to remain secure even when other fastening systems have failed. Removal is streamlined as Multotec’s battery-operated tool can remove the panels quickly and safely without the need for screwdrivers or pry bars.
Gerick said these results had seen the ACE System earn a reputation as one of the most reliable on the market.
“ACE is engineered for extreme conditions. The robust construction and design contribute to a longer service life, even under challenging operating conditions. The dual-locking system means ACE stays secure even in tough environments,” Gerick said.
“The locking system with the ACE panels means that there are no risks and no pinch points. It reduces physical effort, lowers the risk of strain or injury and creates a safe, more ergonomic work environment.”
Enhanced performance
No two quarries are the same. Each one has different needs to function at its optimum level. This is why the ACE System is fully customisable.
The ACE system is manufactured from rubber, polyurethane and wedge wire. It features customisable apertures that can suit a range of material options, wear profiles and individual processing requirements. The ACE System has capacity for multiple media types, including the wedge wire, punch plate, rubber and polyurethane.
This level of customisation reduces the occurrences of blinding and pegging within any screening system, as the ACE’s modular design can be manufactured to any configuration currently on the market.
“The use of advanced polymers extends the component life, which reduces the frequency and cost of replacements,” Gerick said.
“The improved clipping system ensures panels are firmly in place, and fewer failures and unplanned maintenance periods occur. By reducing replacement and failure rates, ACE reduces operational interruptions, which leads to enhanced productivity.
“ACE panels have been shown to maintain consistent screening performance and result in more precise product sizing. Further to that, the panels’ modular design means only the worn panels need to be replaced, which further reduces downtime and maintenance costs.”
Local support
The ACE System is manufactured from Multotec Australia’s purpose-built facility in Berrinba, Queensland.
The facility has received significant investment from Multotec to enhance its production capabilities in polyurethane screening media with greater efficiency. All of Multotec Australia’s products are backed by its experienced team, which has decades of local knowledge within it.
“The ACE System reduces total cost of ownership for quarries as well as life cycle costs which further reduces consumption costs per tonne for clients. With this in mind, clients can maximise their profits as their downtime periods and operational costs reduce,” Gerick said.
“The ACE System is helping plants across Australia crush production targets and cut costs.”
