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SPOTLIGHT REPORT

Powerscreen Service Team Overcomes

Extreme Conditions to Complete

Installation in Ladakh, India

Powerscreen , a global A Powerscreen PT400X Jaw Crusher, 1000 the Chieftain 1700 Screen to separate the
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leader in mobile crushing, Maxtrak Cone Crusher, and Chieftain 1700 product into its various sizes. The successful
screening, and conveying Screen were commissioned to work on a deployment of Powerscreen equipment at
Umling La has enabled the BRO to produce
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project
equipment, proudly near Demchok, close to the China border, at the necessary materials for their road project,
announced the successful Umling La, Leh Ladakh (UT). At an altitude of ensuring the continuation of vital infrastructure
installation and operation 19,024 feet, this project is at the world’s highest development in the region. The infrastructure
of equipment in Ladakh, motorable pass and aims to produce road will improve access to remote villages, making
Northern India construction materials such as Granular Sub it easier for residents to travel for medical care,
one of the world’s most Base (GSB), Wet Mix Macadam (WMM), and education, and other essential services. The
challenging environments. aggregates (5mm, 10mm, 20mm). road will also facilitate the delivery of goods
and services, contributing to the overall
The site’s high altitude presented significant
challenges due to low oxygen levels and socio-economic development of the region.
temperatures, which dropped to -23°C The enhanced connectivity also boosts local
during the project. Additionally, the terrain businesses and tourism, with many tourists
was hilly with sharp bends and no feasible attracted by the world’s highest motorable
roads, complicating the transportation and road providing new income opportunities for
installation of the equipment onsite. locals through homestays, guided tours, and
Powerscreen equipment is uniquely suited local crafts.
and reliable in extreme climatic conditions
due to its robust engineering and advanced “This project underscores Powerscreen’s
technology, reinforced by rigorous testing commitment to delivering high-performance
and quality materials to withstand harsh solutions in the most challenging
environments—including high-altitude environments,” said Ranga Swamy, Director
conditions. Additionally, the innovative – Customer and Product Support. “We are
design of Powerscreen equipment allows incredibly proud of our
for dismantling and reassembly, facilitating service team’s exceptional
transportation and installation in rough, efforts and resilience in
inaccessible terrains. To navigate the rough overcoming the extreme
terrain, the service team expertly dismantled conditions at Umling La.
the Powerscreen equipment for transport and Their dedication and
reassembled it on site. Despite the extreme technical expertise were crucial in achieving
conditions, the service team completed the this high-altitude installation.”
installation and commissioning in 15 days.
The Powerscreen PT400X Jaw Crusher has The combination of durability, adaptability,
been set up as the primary crusher and takes and high performance along with the
large and variable sized feed material to be knowledgeable and skilled service team
fed into the 1000 Maxtrak Cone Crusher, which makes Powerscreen the preferred choice for
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uses Automax crusher technology to provide challenging projects worldwide.
high volumes of excellently shaped, consistent
product. This material is then screened by For more details: www.powerscreen.com

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