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Komptech Primus
Diesel-Hydraulic Trommel Screen
It has a big appetite for tough jobs, but won't eat your wallet.

This mobile 70 HP diesel-hydraulic trommel screen provides the durable, reliable, and cost-effective performance to take small to mid-sized composting, mulch and soil operations to the next level.

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  • Mobile

Throughput

Up To ~90 yd3 Per Hour

Waste Streams

Organics

Power Source

Diesel
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What goes in:

Efficiently screen most organics including compost, mulch, and food waste plus soils, C&D fines and MSW

What it does:

The hydraulic drum drive system provides 175 ft2 of effective screening area with up to 90 yd3 per hour of throughput

What comes out:

High-quality and uniform screening of products for compost and other organics

  • The Primus Trommel Screen being loaded with material and screening.
  • The Primus Trommel Screen processing soil.
  • Side view of two-fraction material discharge during screening with the Primus Trommel Screen.
  • The Primus Trommel Screen with an optional Grizzly unit installed.
  • Operator controls on the Primus Trommel Screen.
  • Side view of the open drum doors exposing the drum of the Primus Trommel Screen.
  • Outside view of the drum on the Primus Trommel Screen.
  • Closeuip of the drum cleaning brush on the Primus Trommel Screen.

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    Core Features

    01

    Large and steep-walled hopper allows for easy, efficient feeding and puts an end to material bridging

    02

    A freely revolving and adjustable circular brush automatically cleans the screen drum to prevent clogging

    03

    Clean and change drums quickly through the easy-access side panels and simple-to-change drum system

    04

    Add an optional grizzly or windsifter for light film plastic removal

    05

    Achieve efficient and consistent screening throughput of up to ~90 yd3 per hour

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    / About the Manufacturer

    Komptech is the world’s leading technology developer and equipment supplier for recycling solid and organic waste. Their equipment solutions operate for over 4,000 customers in over 80 countries and regions worldwide.

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    Which one is right for you?

    Model
    Power Source
    Waste Streams
    Max Throughput

    • Primus

      Perkins Tier 4 Final / 70 HP

      Organics

      Up To ~90 yd3 Per Hour

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    • Nemus 2700

      Perkins Tier 4 Final / 99 HP

      Organics

      Up to ~230 yd3 per hour

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    • Cribus 5000

      Electric Drive – 36 kW / 49 HP

      Optional Perkins Diesel Generator / 74 HP

      Organics

      Up To ~353 yd3 Per Hour

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    • Cribus 3800

      Electric Drive – 30 kW / 41 HP

      Optional Perkins Diesel Generator / 74 HP

      Organics

      Up To ~287 yd3 Per Hour

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    • Cribus 2800

      Electric Drive – 25 kW / 34 HP

      Optional Perkins Diesel Generator / 74 HP

      Organics

      Up To ~222 yd3 Per Hour

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    Consider Us Working Partners

    Once we understand your unique waste processing challenges and goals we’ll apply our industry experience, product expertise, and full-resource capabilities to deliver the right solutions.

    / Personal site visits and face-to-face consultations

    / In-depth workflow analysis and expert solution guidance

    / Fast OEM parts and technical service support

    / Extensive after sales service and maintenance education

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