Star Tractor Ltd.

1500 NE Loop 820

Fort Woth, TX 76106

817-441-2888

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Excavator Mounted Electromagnet

Custom Installation by Star Tractor Ltd.

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Caterpillar 320CL Excavator with a 10 kW Electromagnet

project completed: October 2009

PROJECT SCOPE

• Install PTO driven auxiliary hydraulic system and calibrate to maintain sufficient flow to 10kW generator

• Fabricate all mounting hardware and modify excavator car body to accept generator, control box, and other related items

• Install operator controls

• Design & fabricate yoke to accept 48" magnet

• Calibrate power supply and timing circuit for optimal performance of magnet

Scroll Down for Videos of Scrap Handler Performing Various Tasks

Scrap Pile - Individual Pieces of Varying Weight

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Lifting a Heavy Duty Rock Bucket, Approximate Weight - 2800#

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Lifting a 3 Yard Loader Bucket - Minimal Contact Area but Still Able to Perform Lift

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