Morbark's Model 1600 Is Largest Tub Grinder In Industry
The hammermill—nearly 6' in length—was designed to support this tub's unparalleled production rate and operating efficiency. Production capabilities are limited only by the equipment needed to feed the tub. This rugged machine can grind the largest diameter material in the industry because it has the largest base in the industry. The base diameter measures 11'2" with a tub capacity of 20 cubic yards. With a standard 22- hammer pattern, offering more space between hammers, the 1600 quickly grinds landfill material, mixed debris and large, chunky wood. It can easily be feed using a 13- yard bucket. Because of the high production rate, the discharge system is beefed up to match, including a belt that measures 60" wide. For regrind applications, change to a 30- hammer pattern in only an hour.
Easy maintenance and high production rates, coupled with quality and innovation, create a Morbark grinder through and through. The 1600's standard three-auger system is part of Morbark's commitment to quality. The auger system is superior to rubber belly belt construction in several ways. Morbark's steel auger system eliminates damage from steel contamination and provides for a pressure sensor, which will stop the tub if the augers become overloaded.
The Iqan system, standard on the 1600, also boosts production by substant ially minimizing downtime. The Iqan system, unique to Morbark machines, is an easy to operate programming tool, which allows the operator to quickly adjust feed systems from the control panel to obtain maximum production rates while keeping engine load constant and fuel consumption to a minimum. By utilizing the optional satellite modem—a wireless link between the factory and the machine—a factory service technician can dial up the modem and access functions on the grinder, diagnosing problems from his computer in Winn, Michigan.
The Iqan system is only one of the many features on the 1600 that make the machine easy to maintain. Five replaceable wear plates, covering 360-degrees of the tub floor, are easily unbolted, removed and replaced when worn. In addition, the oil, air and fuel filters are quickly accessible for routine maintenance. The machine is also equipped with a power pack auxiliary pump, which can power the hydraulic rod pusher, tub fold, conveyor fold and stabilizer without starting the engine. Access into the radiator screen through an access door is another important benefit.
Suited for storm recovery and large volume mulch and biomass fuel producers, this mammoth machine has an extreme appetite for wood waste of large proportions. The bar has been raised, and as a result this quality-packed Morbark innovation quickly adds up to a better return on investment now and in the future.
SOURCE: Morbark, Inc.