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Atlas Copco’s appetite for demolition

Atlas Copco’s new BP3050 bulk pulveriser was due to get its UK exhibition debut this month at Hillhead 2012. The Swedish construction industry giants claim that due to the machine’s innovative angled shape, the BP3050 is ideal for a wide array of demolition tasks. It features huge jaw dimensions that facilitate energy efficient high throughput, with speed valves shortening the opening and closing time of the jaws to ensure less fuel consumption during pulveriser operation.
August 9, 2012 Read time: 1 min
161 Atlas Copco’s new BP3050 bulk pulveriser was due to get its UK exhibition debut this month at 5894 Hillhead 2012.

The Swedish construction industry giants claim that due to the machine’s innovative angled shape, the BP3050 is ideal for a wide array of demolition tasks. It features huge jaw dimensions that facilitate energy efficient high throughput, with speed valves shortening the opening and closing time of the jaws to ensure less fuel consumption during pulveriser operation.

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