Reduce your carbon footprint
- Our plants have been electrically driven the latest 50 years. Some of the plants can be delivered with a diesel generator (either on-board or on a lifting frame), but they can all be plugged in to mains. Hydraulics is only used for linear motions (such as jacking legs, catwalks and folding of conveyors) which reduces the risk of harmful leakages of hydraulic oil to a minimum.
As an example the fuel consumption per hour for the huge final screen SH 1502 is 5 litres when a diesel generator is used. Compared to hydraulically driven screeners the CO2-emission is reduced with 80% and the noise impact is lowered with 10 dB. If you run it on mains it uses 20 kWh per hour, which reduces the costs with 99%. (You can see some more examples below.) Electrical drive is not only profitable, it is about our environment and a question of credibility for the crush- and screening industry.
BENEFITS OF ELECTRICAL SCREENING & CRUSHING PLANTS:
- Low carbon footprint
- Low operating costs
- Low noise impact
- No hydraulic oil leaks
- Possible to operate indoors and in environments where no emissions are allowed
Production Example: CO2 Emissions, hydraulic, diesel-electric or electric?
Machine Type
- Hydraulic Driven Screener
- LS 1202, Generator Drive
- LS 1202, Grid Power
Consumption
- 18 l/h
- 4.5 l/h
- 16 kW/h*
CO2 Emission
- 3 kg/l
- 3 kg/l
- 400 g/kWh
CO2 Emissions per Hour
- 54 kg/h
- 13.5 kg/h
- 8.8 kg/h
Comment
- 75% reduction
- 84% reduction
Production Example: Operational Costs, hydraulic, diesel-electric or electric?
Machine Type
- Hydraulic Driven Screener
- LS 1202, Generator Drive
- LS 1202, Grid Power
Consumption
- 18 l/h
- 4.5 l/h
- 16 kW/h*
Cost
- 1.6 EUR
- 1.6 EUR
- 0.2 EUR/kWh
Operating Cost per Hour
- 28.8 EUR
- 7.2 EUR
- 4.4 EUR
Annual Operation
- 1200 h
- 1200 h
- 1200 h
Annual Operating Cost
- 34 560 EUR
- 8 640 EUR
- 5 280 EUR
Savings
- 25 920 EUR
- 29 280 EUR
ECO1 – hook lift screener
The ECO1 draws 7 kW on mains power. That gives 88 % lower CO₂ emissions and €13,680 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours. With the diesel generator (2.2 l/h), CO₂ falls by 73 % and the saving is €11,136 per year.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 8 l/h | 24 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO1 with diesel generator | diesel (generator) | 2.2 l/h | 6.6 | 73 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO1 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 7 kW | 2.8 | 88 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 8 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 12.80 | 15,360 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO1 with diesel generator | 2.2 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 3.52 | 4,224 | 11,136 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO1 on mains power | 7 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 1.40 | 1,680 | 13,680 |
ECO2 – hook lift screener
The ECO2 draws 8 kW on mains power. That gives 88 % lower CO₂ emissions and €15,360 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours. With the diesel generator (2.5 l/h), CO₂ falls by 72 % and the saving is €12,480 per year.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 9 l/h | 27 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO2 with diesel generator | diesel (generator) | 2.5 l/h | 7.5 | 72 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO2 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 8 kW | 3.2 | 88 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 9 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 14.40 | 17,280 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO2 with diesel generator | 2.5 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 4.00 | 4,800 | 12,480 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO2 on mains power | 8 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 1.60 | 1,920 | 15,360 |
ECO4 – hook lift screener
The ECO4 draws 18 kW on mains power. That gives 80 % lower CO₂ emissions and €18,720 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours. With the diesel generator (3.5 l/h), CO₂ falls by 71 % and the saving is €16,320 per year.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 12 l/h | 36 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO4 with diesel generator | diesel (generator) | 3.5 l/h | 10.5 | 71 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO4 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 18 kW | 7.2 | 80 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 12 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 19.20 | 23,040 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO4 with diesel generator | 3.5 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 5.60 | 6,720 | 16,320 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO4 on mains power | 18 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 3.60 | 4,320 | 18,720 |
ECO6 – road approved screener
The ECO6 draws 22 kW on mains power. That gives 84 % lower CO₂ emissions and €29,280 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours. With the diesel generator (4.5 l/h), CO₂ falls by 75 % and the saving is €25,920 per year.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 18 l/h | 54 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO6 with diesel generator | diesel (generator) | 4.5 l/h | 13.5 | 75 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO6 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 22 kW | 8.8 | 84 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 18 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 28.80 | 34,560 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano ECO6 with diesel generator | 4.5 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 7.20 | 8,640 | 25,920 |
| Maskin Mekano ECO6 on mains power | 22 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 4.40 | 5,280 | 29,280 |
Ls 1202 – portable screening plant
The Ls 1202 draws 22 kW on mains power. That gives 84 % lower CO₂ emissions and €29,280 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours. With the diesel generator (4.5 l/h), CO₂ falls by 75 % and the saving is €25,920 per year.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 18 l/h | 54 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1202 with diesel generator | diesel (generator) | 4.5 l/h | 13.5 | 75 |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1202 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 22 kW | 8.8 | 84 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 18 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 28.80 | 34,560 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1202 with diesel generator | 4.5 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 7.20 | 8,640 | 25,920 |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1202 on mains power | 22 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 4.40 | 5,280 | 29,280 |
Ls 1203 – portable screening plant
The Ls 1203 draws 24 kW on mains power. That gives 82 % lower CO₂ emissions and €28,800 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours. With the diesel generator (4.5 l/h), CO₂ falls by 75 % and the saving is €25,920 per year.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 18 l/h | 54 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1203 with diesel generator | diesel (generator) | 4.5 l/h | 13.5 | 75 |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1203 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 24 kW | 9.6 | 82 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 18 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 28.80 | 34,560 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1203 with diesel generator | 4.5 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 7.20 | 8,640 | 25,920 |
| Maskin Mekano Ls 1203 on mains power | 24 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 4.80 | 5,760 | 28,800 |
SH 1202 – portable final screen
The SH 1202 draws 20 kW on mains power. That gives 85 % lower CO₂ emissions and €29,760 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 18 l/h | 54 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano SH 1202 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 20 kW | 8 | 85 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 18 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 28.80 | 34,560 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano SH 1202 on mains power | 20 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 4.00 | 4,800 | 29,760 |
SH 1502 – premium final screen
The SH 1502 draws 22 kW on mains power. That gives 90 % lower CO₂ emissions and €48,480 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 28 l/h | 84 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano SH 1502 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 22 kW | 8.8 | 90 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 28 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 44.80 | 53,760 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano SH 1502 on mains power | 22 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 4.40 | 5,280 | 48,480 |
SH 1503 – premium final screen
The SH 1503 draws 24 kW on mains power. That gives 89 % lower CO₂ emissions and €48,000 lower operating cost per year than a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, at 1,200 operating hours.
| Option | Energy source | Consumption | CO₂ emissions (kg/h) | CO₂ reduction vs hydraulic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | diesel (hydraulic drive) | 28 l/h | 84 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano SH 1503 on mains power | electricity (mains) | 24 kW | 9.6 | 89 |
| Option | Consumption | Energy price | Cost (€/h) | Annual operating cost (€) | Annual saving vs hydraulic (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulically driven reference plant | 28 l/h | 1.60 €/l | 44.80 | 53,760 | Reference |
| Maskin Mekano SH 1503 on mains power | 24 kW | 0.20 €/kWh | 4.80 | 5,760 | 48,000 |
Electric drive – frequently asked questions
All Maskin Mekano machines are electrically driven. Here we answer the most common questions about what electric drive means for the environment, economics and day-to-day operation.
Why are Maskin Mekano machines electrically driven?
Because in most cases it is the most economical solution. Energy costs add up over a machine’s service life, so even small differences in energy demand affect the profitability of every project.
Electric drive also means lower emissions, lower noise, less maintenance and less wear than comparable hydraulic systems. Electrification is a tool for simpler, more efficient processes – not an end in itself.
How long have you been building electric machines?
Maskin Mekano has built fully electric screening plants since the 1980s. The company was founded in 1956 and develops, manufactures and supports its machines from its factory in Jönköping, Sweden.
Are hydraulics used in the machines at all?
Only for linear motions, such as jacking legs, catwalks and folding the conveyors. The screen, feeder and conveyors are electrically driven. This keeps the risk of harmful hydraulic oil leaks to a minimum.
On the SH series, the hydraulics are powered by a 24 V DC hydraulic pump with a battery pack. No external power source is needed to load or offload the machine.
How much do CO₂ emissions fall with electric drive?
With the EU grid average (400 g CO₂ per kWh), emissions on mains power are 80–90 % lower than for a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size, depending on the model. With a diesel generator, the reduction is 71–75 %.
With low-carbon electricity the reduction is even greater – with the Swedish electricity mix (20 g CO₂ per kWh) it is around 99 %. The result depends on how the electricity is produced.
Are the machines quieter?
Yes. Compared with hydraulically driven machines, noise is reduced by around 10 dB. That makes the machines well suited to noise-sensitive sites and urban areas.
Can the machines be operated indoors?
Yes. On mains power the machines produce no exhaust emissions, which makes indoor production possible.
How much can I save in operating costs?
With EU energy prices (diesel €1.60 per litre, electricity €0.20 per kWh) and 1,200 operating hours per year, our machines on mains power save between €13,680 (ECO1) and €48,480 (SH 1502) per year compared with a hydraulically driven plant of comparable size.
Calculations for each model are available in our operating cost tables.
Does electric drive always pay off?
Almost always. The benefit depends on grid availability, annual operating hours, energy prices, how often the machine is moved and the infrastructure on site. That is why we always start from the process and the actual conditions.
What if there is no grid connection on site?
The ECO and Ls series can run on a diesel generator where there is no mains connection. The generator is an option and is mounted on a sliding or separate lifting frame for easy access. You keep the benefits of electric drive and can still move the machine freely.
With a generator, the machines use 2.2–4.5 litres of diesel per hour, depending on the model. The SH-series of final screens can run on the crusher generator.
How much electrical power do the machines need?
Between 7 and 24 kW, depending on the model.
| Model | Product type | Electrical power (kW) |
|---|---|---|
| ECO1 | Hook lift screener | 7 |
| ECO2 | Hook lift screener | 8 |
| ECO4 | Hook lift screener | 18 |
| ECO6 | Road approved screener | 22 |
| Ls 1202 | Portable screening plant | 22 |
| Ls 1203 | Portable screening plant | 24 |
| SH 902 | Compact final screen | 20 |
| SH 1202 | Portable final screen | 20 |
| SH 1203 | Mobile final screen | 20 |
| SH 1502 | Premium final screen | 22 |
| SH 1503 | Premium final screen | 24 |
| FC25 | Washing plant | 11 |
How is the machine connected to the grid?
The machines are ready to plug into mains power. The electrical cabinet has a touchscreen and push buttons, safety breakers, emergency stops and an extra motor socket. The size of the connection varies by model – the SH 1203, for example, has a 125 A CEE inlet.
Does electric drive need more or less maintenance?
Less. Electric motors need less maintenance than comparable hydraulic systems, and with hydraulics used only for linear motions, the risk of oil leaks is reduced. The electrical cabinet also allows remote support.
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Daniel Smedenman
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