THUNDERBOLT ORBIT

The THUNDERBOLT ORBIT™ is a literal revolution for cone crusher head nut change outs and the fastest, safest method for removal and tensioning by far.

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The THUNDERBOLT ORBIT™ is a revolutionary solution for gyratory and cone crusher head nut change outs. The system consists of a high-strength torque arm that receives consistent high-velocity blows from the THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammer, to deal with head nuts swiftly and easily. Most importantly, the ORBIT eliminates hazardous, time-consuming and physically demanding methods that rely on manual slugging, unfit-for-purpose tools and field welding. It represents the crusher industry’s fastest and safest method for mainshaft maintenance.

Benefits

  • Reduces crusher downtime and improves reliability.
  • Eliminates hazards, protects personnel, improves HSE compliance.
  • Safeguards plant and equipment asset integrity.
  • Expands THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammer utilisation.
  • Optimises maintenance resources and costs.
  • Frees up personnel for other critical-path tasks.
  • Improves operational efficiency and safety.
  • Higher crusher availability and throughput.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Integrated, all-in-one solution for gyratory and cone crusher head nut change-outs.
  • High-strength torque arm ensures secure grip and even force distribution to all faces of the nut for significantly safer and faster loosening and tensioning.
  • Lashing points for secure transport and crane lifting lugs as-standard for easy onsite portability.
  • Purpose-built to work with the high-performance THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammer range – a proven technology with over 40 years of reliability in fast, safe grinding mill liner change-outs.
  • 360-degrees suspension arm for optimal reach and easy THUNDERBOLT Hammer repositioning.
  • Configurable counterweight balancers for different THUNDERBOLT Hammer models.
  • Moil-locating socket for safe, optimised THUNDERBOLT Hammer firing alignment
  • Share THUNDERBOLT Hammers across grinding mills and crushers for increased asset utilisation.
  • Optional transport frame with forklift tyne pockets
  • Custom-engineered and quality manufactured for precise fit and optimal performance for your crusher application.
  • Site trials and commercial use have demonstrated significant reductions in gyratory and cone crusher head nut change-out time. For example, in one case, the average change-out time for a FIXED shaft crusher, was reduced from three to four (3-4) hours to around 15-20 minutes. For LIVE shaft crushers, change-out time was reduced from a full 12-hour shift to around one (1) hour.
  • Available as an all-in-one solution. The ORBIT torque arm is also available as an add-on unit for existing THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammer users.

RME is the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of mill relining systems.

570+

RUSSELL MRMs engineered, manufactured and delivered.

1300+

THUNDERBOLT Recoiless Hammers sold.

440+

Mine sites served by RME assets & services.

"The toughest maintenance tasks demand capable technologies that handle the conditions safely. The ORBIT is a clever combination of the industry’s most powerful, proven and reliable THUNDERBOLT Recoilless Hammer and a purpose-built crusher head nut torqueing technology. It delivers a step-change to the way operations change-out crusher head nuts – with vastly improved speed and safety."

Christian Kramer
THUNDERBOLT Product Manager, RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT
THUNDERBOLT Orbit Mantle Nut Removal Tool and a THUNDERBOLT 1500 Recoilless hammer

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