The Astec ANFO Loading System is a complete line of modules designed for various short or long-hole explosive loading and is available with single or dual charging vessels for various capacities.
Features & Benefits Of ALB Series ANFO Loaders:
- Long Life, Solid Stainless Steel Tanks in single and double tank layouts – available from 600 lbs to 2,000 lbs capacity. Single, or dual discharge is available from each port.
- There are two Coverage Options available with 4.5, 9, and 14 feet extension booms for various face loading requirements.
- Two-person man-basket positions the workers so that blast hole charging is done safely and efficiently.
- Four heavy Duty Stabilizers provide positive boom stability.
ALB Series ANFO Loaders Weights & Dimensions
| – | – | ALB-4.5 | ALB-9 | ALB-14 |
| Operating Weight | lbs /kg | 45,365 (20,620 kg) | 46,550 (21,160 kg) | 47,735 (21,700 kg) |
| Overall Tramming Length | feet /meter | 37’5″ (11.3 m) | 38’2″ (11.6 m) | 40’6″ (12.2 m) |
| Overall Width | feet /meter | 7’6″ (2.3 m) | 7’6″ (2.3 m) | 7’6″ (2.3 m) |
| Tramming Height | feet /meter | 8’8″ (2.6 m) | 8’8″ (2.6 m) | 8’8″ (2.6 m) |
| Carrier Articulation | degree | +/- 450 | +/- 450 | +/- 450 |
| Inside Turning Radius | feet /meter | 15’5″ (4.6 m) | 15’5″ (4.6 m) | 15’5″ (4.6 m) |
| Outside Turning Radius | feet /meter | 20′ (7.9 m) | 26’9″ (8.2 m) | 26’9″ (8.4 m) |
| Boom Swing | degree | +/- 350 | +/- 350 | +/- 350 |
| Maximum Horizontal Reach | feet /meter | 26′ (7.9 m) | 36′ (11 m) | 42’10” (13.1 m) |