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Crusher Manganese Steels Limited

Vulcan Way, Hermitage Industrial Estate, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3AP, United Kingdom.T. +44 (0) 1530 817 000F. +44 (0) 1530 817 111E. [email protected]

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Europe’s leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier of precision crusher spare parts andpremium manganese wear parts for the Quarrying, Demolition and Recycling Industries.

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Over a month has passedsince the RWM exhibition,which took place at theNEC Birmingham 13- 15September, but the feelingof excitement and optimismfor the future within thisindustry is still very muchwith me.As an exhibitor and visitor to the show I was truly amazedby the innovative creations and ideas on display, and thepotential results that could be achieved to create a moresustainable future.

This year the figures really speak for themselves, with 650+exhibitors, 13,000 visitors and over 100 speakers cametogether to make the 2011 RWM in partnership with CIWMthe biggest and best event in the UK for the recycling,waste and resource efficiency sectors.

Key speaker Sir Jonathon Porritt CBE who was speaking inthe final session at RWM believes: A sustainable world canbe achieved by 2050.

He commented: "I think it's fair to say that I amgobsmacked by this industry...there is an extraordinarypipeline of innovation."

Furthermore he went on to say: "Investors see this industryas a very important place where they can see opportunitiesover the course of the next 20 years. The figures involvedare astonishing...it is enormously exciting."

For 2012, it is expected that the show will increase its focuson all sectors of the waste hierarchy, with dedicated contentand features focussing on reducing, reusing, recycling,recovering and disposing of waste.

As part of this, it is planned that the show will include a newsocial enterprise zone for third sector organisations. For thefirst time this will give charities and social organisations aplatform alongside commercial operators in the recyclingsector.

Event director Gerry Sherwood said: "RWM's strength is itsfocus on the waste and resource industry, not in being abroader environmental show. By offering networking,knowledge and products at all levels of the waste hierarchywe can be the pre-eminent event in Europe for thisimportant sector. We're keen to focus RWM in partnershipwith CIWM on the full waste hierarchy for 2012. The newzones will help us to ensure our entire industry has a voiceat the show.

Furthermore we are keen to hear suggestions on what wecould add to make next year's exhibition even bigger andbetter and how we can make it even more commerciallysuccessful for visitors and exhibitors alike."

RWM in partnership with CIWM www.rwmexhibition.com

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Autumn 2011

COVER STORY 1

NEWS 4

RECYCLING 11

Terex® TL260 wheel loader wins J & J Stanley'sapproval

Max X Tract - Does exactly what it says on the TinMetal Detection Helping To Improve UK Battery

RecyclingTDE add a second McCloskey machine to their fleetInnovation at the construction yard with the MB

crusher bucketViridor adopts “a next generation” shredding systemAnaconda secures UK distributer!MRF Systems from Blue Scotland for two Recycling

SpecialistsUltra Trommel success at RWM 2011

MATERIALS HANDLING 22Powerful and versatile industrial gear units

from SEW EurodrivePrecia-Molen GeneSYS™ Enterprise System

provides the complete solution for EnsusBHSL Top Loader revolutionises biomass

handling,cutting operating costs by up to 40%Bulk Materials Handling Short courses in November

at the Wolfson Centre, University of GreenwichGuttridge launch an innovative dust suppression

hopper system for dry flowing materials.

QUARRYING 29Improved sand quality for ReddalBell wheeled loaders a positive move for Earthline Armagh based Concrete Batching Systems Ltd

secures Nigerian contractCelebrating ten tears of success in IndiaCEMEX Upgrade their Sand Processing with DUOMentor Training introduce two new courses for the

Quarrying and Waste IndustryTerex® Finlay previewed the NEW Terex® Finlay 684

tracked mobile inclined screen at SteinExpo,Germany, in advance of its launch later in 2011

CONVEYORS & CONVEYING 37

PRODUCTS 49

CMS Cepcor invests in the most powerful spectrometer in its class

PIX MUSCLE Belts Ultimate Strength....with Greencredentials

Hi-Force ToughLift Jacking System continues to carry itsweight in the Mining & Construction Industries

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Sandvik upgrades itsrange of mobile crushers Radical and innovative design changes to its new models:QJ241, QJ341, QJ331 & QH331A

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The combustion engine exhaust gas legislation for Europe and the U.S.,which came into force in January 2011, has resulted in the introduction ofnew tier IIIB/4i engines. Due to the dimensions of the emission-compliantengines and after treatment units, Sandvik has been committed tomaking the necessary design changes to encase the Caterpillar enginesin its range of mobile crushers, whilst continuing to provide theircustomers with market leading products.

The QJ340, QJ240, QJ330 and QH330 mobile crushers have been upgradedto QJ341, QJ241, QJ331 and QH331 respectively and will be built with a newengine compartment to house either Stage 3A/Tier 3 or Stage 3B/Tier 4iengines depending on the destination legislation. The introduction of thispower pack coincides with a number of radical and innovative design changesto enhance performance and serviceability.

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Among the operational upgrades, the new models willfeature:

• New Danfoss hydraulic and electrical control systemfor greater efficiency

• Full PLC control system and colour screen allowingvisual data output and control

• Hydraulically driven cooling fan with auto reverse toback flush dust from radiator

• Proportional control for machine tracking

• Hydraulic raise and lower to the main conveyor on thejaw crushers to give increased clearance for rebardischarge in recycling applications

• New Direct drive on the QH331 for enhancedoperational capabilities

Sandvik customers will also be benefitted with eveneasier maintenance features:

• Steel pipe work, for a maintenance free sealingsolution and better heat dissipation

• Improved service points: now both sides of the engineenclosure are accessible

• All engine service points are easily accessible with lowlevel drain points

• All hydraulic valves will now be situated at ground levelfor ease of access

• Diesel tanks and smaller hydraulic tanks are easilyaccessible from the front platform on the machine withinspection covers

With these new enhanced features combined with thehigh quality of the products, Sandvik mobile crushers aredestined to further cement their leadership in the globalmarket place.

For further information, please contact:Aine KellyMarketing Tel: +44 (0)28 855 66123 E-mail: [email protected]/uk

Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas - tools for metalcutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic andceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2010 the Group had about 47,000 employees and representationin 130 countries, with annual sales of nearly SEK 83,000 M.Sandvik Mining and Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of equipment,cemented-carbide tools, service and technical solutions for the excavation and sizing of rock and minerals in the mining andconstruction industries. Annual sales 2010 amounted to about SEK 35,200 M, with approximately 15,500 employees.

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RDS achieves 'self verification'status.RDS Technology is delighted to announce they have beenaccredited with self-verification status enabling them and theirnetwork of authorised distributors to accelerate the fieldverification process for the Loadmaster 9000i on-board weighingsystem.

The Loadmaster 9000i is a 'legal for trade' weigher enabling product tobe sold from the printed ticket.

Typically fitted to a wheeled loading shovel, the Loadmaster 9000ieffectively transforms the loader into a mobile weighbridge whichconforms to class Y(b) levels of accuracy.

The company's quality system for production, testing and final productinspection was subject to scrutiny by the National Measurement Officewith RDS fulfilling its obligations laid down by the Measuring InstrumentsDirective 2004/22/EC.

With RDS alwaysat the forefront ofdevelopingelectronic weighingtechnology andadding value to itsproduct, they arethe first to beaccredited in theUnited Kingdom.

Subject to asigned agreementand passing arigorous trainingprogramme, theRDS European distributor network can install LM9000i systems and nowalso calibrate & verify them suitable for use in Class IIII commercialtransactions.

This will make the installation and calibration process easier and moretime efficient for end users.

For more information on how on-board weighing can be used tohelp improve your site productivity visit: www.rdstec.com or [email protected]


PIX Europeproduce definitiveguide to theirpowertransmissionproduct rangePIX Europe Ltd have recentlyfinalised the first edition of the newPIX Product Manual, a definitiveguide to the PIX/PowerDrive powertransmission component range. Themanual has been produced as anessential reference guide for the PIXdistribution network, and itscustomers.

Taking almost two years to complete, itincludes full listings, technical details andspecifications of the complete range ofPIX/PowerDrive belts, pulleys, taperbushes, chain, sprockets, couplings, andmuch more. The 280 page manual alsoincludes valuable information about drivedesign, component installation,maintenance, storage and “trouble-shooting”. It also gives an insight intobelt energy saving potential usingdifferent constructions and materials.

In a timely development, the newpublication is going to print just in time tofeature the new PIX flagship range ofMuscle Belts - High Power, MaintenanceFree, and Eco-friendly.

Commenting on the launch of the newProduct Manual, Operations Director forPIX Europe Stewart Booth said: “As wellas being an essential tool for ourDistribution Partners, we believe it's likelythe PIX Product Manual could become astandard industry textbook over thecoming years. We are sure that it willbecome an invaluable asset to salesprofessionals, buyers and technicians,working in the PIX distribution channeland beyond.”

The premium quality, bound manual canbe purchased through PIX PremierDistribution Partners and will be updatedbi-annually.


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John Moore (Tractor Parts) Ltd, the Stafford-basedparts specialist, has recently invested significantly innew machining facilities to better serve its customersin the quarry and mining industries.

Now with greatly increased stock levels of cutting edgesection materials, including heat-treated Boron with ahardness of HB500, the company is ideally placed to meetany customer requirement for high quality bolt-on cuttingedges.

These edges are a high turnover item for many quarryingcompanies, given the harsh environment in which they seeaction.

John Moore has been established for over 30 years andhas gained a reputation as being one of the UK's leadingsuppliers of ground engaging equipment and associatedparts. Machinery used by the company's customers isseen across the quarrying, mining, construction, demolitionand recycling industries.

Unlike much of the competition, the company deals directwith its quarrying end users in the majority of instances.Whereas other companies use dealers to sell and distributetheir parts, John Moore is no stranger to dealing direct withits customers. This has a multitude of benefits, fromcutting cost, through to ensuring that the customer gets apart which is exactly to specification and a perfect fit fortheir particular application.

Being the manufacturer, John Moore ensures that all partsare precisely supplied to customer requirements and thereare no middlemen involved, meaning a straight forward,efficient transaction and delivery of parts that are right firsttime, every time. Quality is also paramount in all thecompany's operations.

The company is a specialist in quick turnaround of cuttingedges for quarrying applications, so where a traditional

order from another company may take around two weeksto complete, John Moore can fulfil most orders within twoto three days.

Another benefit of dealing with John Moore is in thecompany's ability to alter parameters of components inhouse. Each job is unique and tailored to the customers'exact requirements, despite the shorter lead times involved.

Where the company's expertise really comes into play is inits ability to be totally flexible, allowing the manufacture ofnot only standard cutting edges to OEM dimensions, butbespoke edges to a specific customer requirement, forexample, replacing a 4 piece edge with a 2 piece edge, orone single edge, altering hole sizes or changing materialthickness.

John Moore's manufacturing facility also produces linerplates and screens for crushing, screening and recyclingplants. Using HARDOX 500 plate, the material can bemachined with straight, threaded, countersunk, counter-bored or plow-bolt holes in any pattern or configuration tomeet any specification.

“With our stock of cutting edge sections and high-poweredmachinery plus special tooling, we can now machine steelswith a hardness of HB600+” states Nick Moore, ManagingDirector of John Moore (Tractor Parts).

“This eliminates many of the normal delays associated withthe process. When ordering from other suppliers, hole pitchvariation can occur, as they heat treat after machining. Wemachine after heat treatment, not before, guaranteeing novariations,” he added.

For a copy of John Moore's latest Product Catalogue,which gives an overview of the company's 40,000plus product range, please contact the sales team on01785 282705 or email: [email protected]


John Moorehas the edgein Quarrying.John Moore is no strangerto the quarry sector, withseveral high profile, bluechip clients in thebusiness.

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Bollegraaf winsGroningerOndernemingsprijs2011Bollegraaf Recycling Machinery is the winnerof the Groninger Ondernemingsprijs 2011, theGroningen Award for Entrepreneurs. The jury,consisting of government representatives andfellow entrepreneurs, commended Bollegraaf for itssuccessful innovation and export strategy inparticular; they have turned Bollegraaf into aleading company in the recycling industry over its50 years of existence. The founder, HartogBollegraaf started by producing recyclingmachines in Appingedam. By the end of the1980s, Bollegraaf successfully expanded itsterritory with its own sites in important markets,including Germany, France, Spain, Great Britain,and the United States.

During the 23 years the current Director HeimanBollegraaf has been at the helm of the company,there has been further internationalisation. Underhis leadership Bollegraaf distinguished itself withturnkey sorting systems for the recycling industry.Innovation has always been an important elementof the Bollegraaf strategy; it has made Bollegraafthe technical benchmark in the global market. Itssuccessful strategy has enabled Bollegraaf to gaininternational recognition as a solid partner for therecycling industry. At a regional level, the companyhas generated employment for many decades,making an important contribution to the NorthernNetherlands' economy. Bollegraaf would like tothank all its clients and employees for their sharein this success. The award is the pinnacle of 50years of entrepreneurship and adds one morefestive element to this anniversary year.

The award was presented to Heiman Bollegraaf,CEO of Bollegraaf Recycling Machinery, by theQueen's Commissioner for the Province ofGroningen, Max van den Berg, during a live TVbroadcast. The jury report applauds Bollegraaf forits solidity and innovative power, its modernpersonnel policy, its vision of the internationalterritory, and it's clear choices and focus:'Bollegraaf does what it does best and improvescontinuously'.

For more information about the award andthe jury report, please visitwww.ondernemingsprijs.nl

Kilrea company invests £1million in year of significantgrowthSJC Hutchinson Engineering in Kilrea, who are lasercutting specialists, has much to celebrate in their 40thyear of trading.

They have invested almost £1m in a new state-of-the-art lasercutting machine and expert training programme for their staff.

They have created 10 jobs and plan to expand their plant by11,000 sq ft making it one of the largest plants of its kind inIreland.

Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director of SJC HutchinsonEngineering said: “We couldn't have imagined that after 40years in business and having faced some of the mostchallenging market conditions in living memory that we wouldbe recording a significant year of growth, so far, at SJCHutchinson Engineering.

“Our new tube laser cutting machine has given us animportant competitive edge allowing us to take on more jobs,speed up the manufacturing process and keep costs downfor our customers.”

The company has adopted a 'lean manufacturing' stance inconjunction which its clients who are based in the coachbuilding, agricultural and quarry industries, throughout Irelandand the UK.

“We knew that to survive the recession and grow thebusiness we had to be bold in our thinking and competitivewith every aspect of production”.

“The decisions we made, such as investing in expensive newmachinery and expert training, have set us on a path ofgrowth that we intend to build upon.”, said Mark.

By the end of 2011, the company will have 3 flat-bed lasercutting machines, costing £700k each, and is the onlycompany in Ireland to have a 3D tube laser cutter, costing£800k.

Mark continued: “Our technology and know-how means weare a solutions focussed company who, because of ourcontinuing investment in our infrastructure, can offer acompetitive and holistic approach to laser cutting jobs.”

SJC Hutchinson Engineering is based in Kilrea and canbe contacted on 028 2954 0302 or via [email protected] or their websitewww.hutchinson-engineering.co.uk. www.hub-4.com/directory/6175


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The Construction RecyclingAlliance (CRA) is pleased toannounce the winners of its 2011Recycling Awards. The 2011Awards comprise of six categories;Recycling Company of the Year,Recycling Contract of the Year,Service and Support, EquipmentInnovation, Product Innovation andInvestment. CRA members andApproved Suppliers were invited tosubmit entries for each relevantcategory, with the final decisionsbeing made by a panel ofindependent judges includingacademics, journalists andgovernment policy makers.

The strength and quality of thesubmissions ensured the role of thejudging panel was never going to beeasy with Les Andrews of SurreyCounty Council remarking, “It wasdifficult to make recommendations forthe CRA's Awards....deciding theCrème-de-la-crème is never easy”.Despite this, the judges were able todecide on a winner for each of the sixcategories.

Recycling Company of the Year -FM Conway

FM Conway's impressive recyclingperformance, ongoing investment and

commendable environmental ethoshelped ensure success in this highlycompetitive category.

The company's abiltiy to recycle awide array of materials in-house,including 100% of highways arisingsinto new aggregates, 100% of asphaltinto new 95% recycled content asphalthas ensured some 250,000 tonnes ofwaste is being diverted from landfill,220,000 tonnes of recycled productssupplied to sites and over 220,000tonnes of virgin aggregates are savedevery year.

FM Conway has also developed a 95%recycled binder and surface course,which exceeds the 40% recycledcontent of the material used by itscompetitors, at a similar cost.

The judging panel believe that FMConway 'has made a significantinvestment in their processes anddeveloped a wide client base for theirrecycled products. There is hugepotential, especially with more andmore Local Highway Authoritiesrecognising the benefits of thecompany's processes” and the FMConway's work was deemed“Commendable throughout”.

Recycling Contract of the Year -Downwell Demolition

The dismantling and demolition of theWarner Brothers' Leavesden filmstudios by Downwell Demolitiondemonstrated to the judges thecompany's commitment to recyclingwhen undertaking large-scale, timecritical contracts.

Operations included the on-siterecycling of concrete and rubblewith20,000m3 of concrete and rubbleseperated from demolition wastearisings, crushed and screened inorder to produce 6F1 and 6F2specification secondary aggregate forre-use on site. Recycling material in-situ minimised the number of lorrymovements to and from site, divertedwaste from landfill and reduced thequantity of virgin aggregate required forsubseqent development. Othermaterial including wood, plastic andmetal was seperated on site beforebeing removed for recycling. Overallrecycling rates exceeded 97%.

Judging panel remarks included, “Theteam effort displayed by DownwellDemolition's management, operativesand labourers culminated in a trulyimpressive recycling rate”.

Equipment Innovation Award -International InnovativeTechnologies Ltd

International Innovative Technologies'new milling technology proved to bethe strongest contender in thiscategory with the equipment capableof meeting the fine grindingrequirements of construction mineralsand manufactured materials that werepreviously regarded as uneconomic.Such applications have provedsuccessful in recycling glass andplastic waste and also in limestonequarrying operations where sub-6mmsized material previously regarded aswaste can now be converted intocommercially marketable powderproducts.

Not only did IIT's grinding equipmentattract praise from the judges for its'true versatility' but also for its 'energyefficient credentials' with theequipment using up to ten times lesselectricity than conventional millingtechnologies.

Product Innovation Award -FastFence

The Product Innovation Award provedto be one of the most competitivecategories with FastFence'sGreenhoard® product provingsuccessful. Greenhoard® ismanufactured from low grade, mixedwaste plastic and is a reusablereplacement for plywood site hoardingwhich is typically landfilled after use.Greenhoard® can be used multiple

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times and ultimately recycled into newsheets therefore offering end users asustainable, closed-loop solution for theirsite hoarding requirements.

FastFence was complimented by thejudges for its 'Innovative site hoardingsolutions supported by a comprehensivemanagement service which recognisesthe importance of reducing the carbonfootprint at every stage of theconstruction process.'

Service and Support Award - CDEGlobal

The judging panel awarded CDE Globalthe Service and Support Award based onthe company's Custom Care supportpackage afforded to all CDE Global'scustomers.

CDE Global design and manufacturewashing equipment for application in arange of including construction &demolition waste recycling. Its CustomerCare offering provides a suite of servicesdesigned to help customers maintainoptimum production levels and plantefficiency. The package includes essentialsupport services such as parts andspares, servicing, preventativemaintenance, warranty and training. Theentry was supported with testimonialsfrom CDE Global's end-users whohighlighted the company's 'Impressiveexperience' and 'continuity of contact'before, during and after the installation ofits recycling machinery.

Investment Award - O’Keefe UtilitiesLtd

O'Keefe Utilities' investment in a bespokeprocessing plant to allow trench arisingsfrom utility work to be reused was the keyfactor in the company's success in thiscategory. The new plant has enabled theextensive use of SMARTR® - O'KeefeUtilities' in-house process that providesrecycled material to replace a traditionalMOT Type 1 which is designed to achievethe performance of a Structural Materialfor Reinstatement (SMR), as definedunder the SROH. This alternativereinstatement material is known by itstrade name; PAVIMENTUM (PVI).

Since commencing operations, the planthas generated over 60,000 tonnes of PV1which is manufactured in accordancewith the British Standard for theproduction of a Hydraulically BoundMaterial.

The judges deemed O'Keefe Utilities'investment in the processing plant as'developing an environmentally soundconcept and applying it successfully on agrand scale'

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Volvo Construction EquipmentDivision wins Gold for the secondtimeVolvo Construction Equipment Division, Volvo Group UK Ltd haswon a Gold award in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Healthand Safety Awards 2011.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a safety charity,launched its awards programme over 50 years ago. The scheme looks notonly at accident records, but also entrants' overarching health and safetymanagement systems, including important practices such as strongleadership and workforce environment. In winning the RoSPA Gold Awardfor its second year, Volvo Construction Equipment Division hasdemonstrated a very high level of health and safety performance, includingwell developed occupational health and safety management systems andculture, outstanding control of risk and very low levels of error, harm andloss.

Among the highlights of the audit carried out by a panel of independenthealth and safety professionals, the Company has demonstrated thefollowing:

• Excellent occupational health and safety management systems (e.g.systems used and levels achieved - OHSAS 18001 or equivalent)

• Strong health and safety culture (as demonstrated by answers to KeyPerformance Questions)

• A rigorous approach in its leadership to occupational health

• High levels of compliance with control measures (evidence from activemonitoring of performance) for principal risks

• Below average and reducing rates of error (e.g. near misses), harm(accidents and work related ill health) and loss (e.g. accident and illhealth costs)

• No fatal or major injuries due to employer negligence

• No significant enforcement issues (notices or prosecutions)

“It is particularly pleasing that the Company was able to win the RoSPAGold Award in a consecutive year whilst undergoing a change of the healthand safety management, indicating that that the health and safety culture inthe company is recognised as an integral part of the business” saidJonathan Hurley, Volvo CE's Business Process Manager. “Our commitmentto continual improvement will ensure that our health and safetymanagement system retains its reputation as one of the strongest in theindustry and enable us to achieve our target of winning the award for athird time in 2012” he continued.

Volvo Construction Equipment Division markets wheeled loaders,articulated haulers, hydraulic excavators, graders, Volvo utility equipmentand Volvo road machinery products in the U.K. There are eight strategicallyplaced customer support centres located at Stirling, Immingham,Warrington, Birmingham, Treforest, Woking, Duxford and Newcastle.

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Kingfisherachieves both inhouse & onsitecompliance forits wearprotectionoperations atannual IMS audit.Leading UK wear protectionspecialist, Kingfisher Industrial,has just passed its annualintegrated management system(IMS) audit with flying colours,maintaining its registration to threekey management standards: ISO

9001:2008, ISO14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007 that underpin thecompany's quality and environmental commitments to customers.

“We are delighted that our annual audit has confirmed our continuing registration tothese demanding standards,” said Kingfisher MD, John Connolly. “Within ourindustry there are not many of our competitors that are able to, or have instigated,compliance across these areas. In contrast, Kingfisher is one of a very select fewthat is registered for both in-house and onsite activities, which is a real unique sellingpoint for our company and a real security for our customers.”

The successful audit was conducted by Chamber Certification Assessment ServicesLtd (CCAS), a well established international provider of accredited registrationschemes for management systems. The citation drafted by Nicola Beckitt, LeadAuditor for CCAS stated as follows.

'The assessment has concluded that the company continues to maintain aneffective IMS in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, ISO14001:2004 andOHSAS18001:2007 and its documented processes and procedures. In order toenhance the IMS, the company has invested in the help of an external consultancywho have re-written the IMS and provided total impartiality and objectivity withassistance in the internal audit process and Management Review. The managementteam have demonstrated their commitment and understanding of the requirementsof the standard and evidence of continual improvement was seen.'

“Standards compliance is of fundamental importance to our business, as many ofour blue-chip customers would not employ us without it,” said John Connolly.

“As regards our in-house and on-site activities, our customers need some point ofreference when we are undertaking projects consisting of design, manufacture,protection and installation of process plant and equipment ensuring both nationaland international engineering codes of practice are being adhered to ensuring totalcompliance throughout.”

“Here compliance is essential, especially so in our case, because Kingfisher, unlikemany of its competitors, undertakes the majority of production activities in-house,employing modern efficient machinery and our own skilled workforce. This allows usto respond rapidly to customer needs without reliance on outside resources”.

Our on-site registration also evidences the fact that we continue to display a detailedunderstanding of the installations that we encounter by overcoming the challengesof the surrounding environment and the associated hazards and risks. Bespoke sitesurveys and close customer liaison allow us to assess the risks and plan theexecution with minimum impact on plant and other operations.

Having suitably qualified staff, we are able to limit the potential of downtime and therisks associated with undertaking either mechanical or structural operations. Withpersonnel qualified in CDM, NEBOSH, IOSH, Quality & Environmental control andmanual disciplines such as lifting and operation of plant and equipment (incompliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations), we maintain total controlthroughout the contract life cycle. Whether it is the installation of plant or theerection of processing equipment and structures, we adopt the same approachtowards risks and employ measured contingencies that become apparent once thecontract starts to ensure the key milestone objectives defined at the outset areachieved.

Pix hose &fittingsawardedprestigiouslloyd's registertype approvalIn its quest to be recognisedas the world’s premiermedium to high pressurehose manufacturer, PIX hasrecently been awarded theLloyd’s Register (LR) TypeApproval. This is another‘feather in the cap’ for PIX asit already has DNV, GL andMA approvals for its products,among several others.

The LR Type Approval is anindependent third-partycertification, which attests aproduct’s conformity with specificstandards or specifications, andthe verification of an appropriateproduction quality system. Thisapproval is highly desirable forproducts used in marine andoffshore applications, mining,drilling and industrial plant andprocesses.

Upon receipt of the certification,Operations Director for UK basedPIX Hydraulics (Europe) Ltd,Karan Sethi said: “This is anothertestimony to the quality andperformance one has come toexpect from PIX. We are thrilledto receive this certification as itwill give our customers addedpeace of mind when using ourproducts in safety criticalapplications."

The range of PIX products thathave achieved LR Type Approvalinclude the Performer, Prokomp,Optimal, Thermal, Ultraflex,Impetus, Hi-Pulse and Armourbranded hoses.



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Tankersley, England, October 2011 – So impressedwas J & J Stanley Ltd. with the Terex® TL260 wheelloader demonstrator it had on trial that managingdirector Gordon Stanley told Terex Distribution Limited(TDL): “Don’t bother to send a truck to collect themachine, come and pick up a cheque.”

J & J Stanley runs waste and recycling facilities in the Tyne& Wear area and was looking for a wheel loader for its new2.5 acre waste transfer site. Having tried all the contenders,the company’s machine operator, Albert Perkins, had nodoubt that he preferred the Terex® TL260.

“We wanted a compact machine for sorting and stockpiling,and also to load wagons and the plant with wood, soil,construction waste, paper, cardboard and householdrefuse,” says Mr. Stanley. “The Terex® TL260 is morecompact and nippier than the competition, has excellentvisibility for the operator and is very good on fuel,” he adds.

With its 2.6m3 general purpose bucket on the ground, the14.4 tonne TL260 has an overall length of less than 7.25metres and a turning radius of 6.15 metres (at outsidebucket edge). Its load-dependent hydrostatic fan helpsreduce both fuel consumption and noise and is reversibletoo – especially useful in waste environments - while theunique cleaning system simplifies maintenance.

The TL260 is powered by a 128kW Cummins engine whichtransfers power to a two-speed hydrostatic transmission –another feature Mr Stanley likes as, unlike a mechanicalgearbox, it helps hold the machine on a slope. The self-locking differentials reduce tyre wear and the all-round wetdisc brakes also reduce maintenance.

At the front end, the loader’s SP kinematics combine theadvantages of a Z-linkage with a parallel lift action toprovide a lift capacity of 141kN with almost 120kN ofbucket breakout force. J & J Stanley’s machine has a dumpheight of almost 3m and there are also options available forthe TL260 to boost this beyond 4.5m.

In addition to the excellent view from the two door, rubber-mounted ROPS/FOPS cab, machine operator Albert Perkinsappreciated the hydraulically cushioned and weight-adjustable seat, automatic climate control and the height/tiltadjustable steering wheel.

John Crerar, TDL’s Materials Handling Sales Manager said:“The standard specifications of the Terex TL260 wheelloader to operate in a tough waste-handling environmentwithout any modifications demonstrates the high degree ofcapability and quality designed and built into our products.”

Terex® TL260 wheelloader wins J & JStanley’s approvalCompact machine fits the bill at new waste transfer site

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About Terex

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufactureroperating in four business segments: Terex Aerial WorkPlatforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, and TerexMaterials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad rangeof equipment for use in various industries, including theconstruction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping,transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries.Terex offers financial products and services to assist inthe acquisition of Terex equipment through TerexFinancial Services. More information on Terex can befound at www.terex.com.


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Metal Detection Helping ToImprove UK Battery RecyclingThe UKs' Battery Recycling Industry is one of the fastestgrowing sectors of waste recycling.

With many recyclable materials, the issue of sending waste to landfillis based mainly on its unnecessary use of landfill space. Howeverwith batteries, the chemicals which may be contained within the cellscan include lead, mercury or cadmium, all of which can leak into theground causing pollution to the local soil and water.

Not only do batteries pose a significant threat of pollution to landfillsites and the surrounding areas but recycling them can also help torecover valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt and silver.

For this reason, many schemes such as the 'be positive' collectionpoints, are being put into place to help the UK increase its batteryrecycling rate from its recently low level of 3% to the 25% it isexpected to reach under the EU Batteries Directive by 2012. Thisrate is then expected to hit 45% by 2016.

For many battery processingapplications, particularly withautomotive battery recycling,large hammer mills are usedto help break down andseparate the variousmaterials to metals plasticsand sulphuric acid which canthen be sold to re-processors. Unfortunately, asis often the case with many

crushing applications, large tramp metal contaminants can appearwithin the product stream which can cause significant damage to thehammer mills, costing the plant thousands of pounds in repair costsand downtime. An efficient and cost-effective way to prevent thisfrom happening is to install an industrial metal detector. The TN77'Tunnel Type' Detector from Metal Detection Ltd is the ideal solutionto the problems of tramp metal in the recycling process. The TN77will detect ferrous and manganese tramp metals but will overlook themetallic elements present in the batteries, therefore reducingunnecessary stoppages in the system. The TN Search Coil iscompletely encapsulated in fibreglass to prevent damage frombattery acid and the control panel can be supplied inside anadditional cabinet to provide IP66 level protection.

For more information on the complete range of Detection solutionsfrom Metal Detection Ltd, please do not hesitate to contact us.

TDE invest in aMcCloskey R105Finger ScreenJ.White and Co (TDE) Ltd, based atRotherham in South Yorkshire has takendelivery of a new McCloskey R105 FingerScreen from the UK distributor, Tamworthbased, Aggregate, Processing andRecycling Ltd (APR)

This is the second screen of its type thatJ.White has invested in, choosing a McCloskeyR105 as it was considered to be a costeffective and reliable machine.

J. White are a family business employing 45staff and have become one of the leadingoperators in the region offering a diverse rangeof services including the bulk excavation andremoval of materials from working sites tolandfill areas. The company, as well asoperating their own fleet of trucks also supplyand deliver materials to site, including top soil,sub-soil reliability. Weighing in at 23,000 kgsthe R105 is one of the most robust anddurable machines on the market offering thehighest stockpile and largest screening area inits class, and meeting the European transportregulation width, the R105 represents the mostcost effective productivity and quality on themarket. Jason White-Managing Director,commented, “We chose a McCloskey machinebecause they are recommended within ourindustry and are considered very reliableperformers. Backed by a professional partsand service package supplied by APR we feelvery comfortable that the machine will be acost effective workhorse for our company.”

APR at their Tamworth headquarters employ alltheir own fully trained service staff within an18,000 sq. ft. workshop facility complete withall the necessary equipment to service, or ifnecessary manufacture new parts on site.APR, having full control of staff and facilitiesallows the company to operate at maximumefficiency, offering a total after sales servicepackage.


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Innovation at theconstruction yard with theMB crusher bucketIt has been 10 years since MB, the Vicenza-basedcompany world leader in its sector, made availableto the earth movement world a piece of equipmentwith unquestionable qualities: the crusher bucket, a

hydraulic machine that works by taking advantage of the excavatorsystem and can be used in many fields of application.

Today, MB's crusher bucket has crossed all borders, from the Far East (thecompany recently opened a branch in Japan) to the “Stars & Stripes” States(where another branch was opened) all the way to South America andOceania, and did not stop even when faced with the cold stones of Siberiaor the burning hot ones of Nigeria.

So, to all companies operating in the earth movement and constructionsector, the MB crusher bucket has become a “must have” piece ofequipment if they want to improve their work process and increase theirprofits.

There are many accounts by customers who have found in MB'sequipment a reliable partner that lasts a long time, with littlemaintenance, easy to transport and that does not take up a lot of spaceat the yard.

Of all the various fields of applications, the qualities of the MBcrusher bucket turn out to be especially useful duringexcavation and filling jobs.

Usually, during excavations and the jobs that follow, thesoil must be dug up, the debris material loaded onto trucksand taken to the nearest dump for disposal, with the trucksthen returning to the worksite and so on. The excavationsite must then be filled in again, thus requiring other trips tothe waste dump, but this time to purchase the samematerial that was dumped just a few days before,which in the meantime has been crushed andprepared in the right size to fill in the trenches.Obviously, the material must be paid for andhauled to the worksite.

Everything becomes simpler and less expensiveby using an MB crusher bucket, which reduces allcosts and times needed for the disposal andprocurement process, up to fully eliminating them.

In fact, the material is already at the worksite, whereit can be reused after having gone throughdemolition processes using pneumatic hammersand pliers. Subsequently, with the MB crusherbucket the material is collected and crushed in thedesired diameter and unloaded directly by thebucket onto the truck or in another location, and canthus be used again, for example, to build yards, roadembankments, drainage works and to fill in variousexcavations.

The MB crusher bucket is especially useful for laying specialpiping in difficult soil. After the excavation and the laying of thepiping, the site must be filled in again, thus requiring other trips tothe waste dump to purchase the same debris material that wasdumped a few days before, crushed and prepared in a size suited tofilling in the trenches. Thanks to the MB crusher bucket, all this iswork is reduced. There is something else to keep in mind: the fact thatthe excavation or trench is filled in with the same material that waspreviously excavated means that the location is formed by the same elements.

Choosing a crusher bucket, then, allows you to save time and money, at the sametime boosting your profits: the crusher bucket is easy to transport, has lowmaintenance costs, does not require an additional operator other than the one whooperates the excavator, and saves fuel that would have been used up by a mobilecrusher, which would in any event be powered by an excavator. Not to mention theenvironmental “cleanliness” of jobs carried out with a minimum amount of dust andnoise levels with low environmental impact.

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Viridor adopts “anext generation”shredding systemProvided by size reduction technologyspecialist Fercell Engineering Limited -WEIMA UK, leading recycling, renewableenergy and waste management UKcompany Viridor has installed a newgeneration single shaft shredder - theWEIMA SPIDER HRS - at its CrayfordMaterials Recycling Facility (MRF) inKent.

Renowned as one of the largest and mostefficient in Europe, Viridor's 300,000 tonnecapacity Crayford MRF applies advancedtechnology to sort and recover commingledrecyclable materials from local councils andbusinesses. These quality materials are thensold on as raw materials for themanufacturing of new products andpackaging.

Dave Fitzgerald, Viridor general manager forGreater London, said: “We're constantlylooking to expand the range of materials thatcan be accepted at our recycling facilities tohelp our customers improve theirenvironmental performance by recyclingmore. With the installation of the latestWEIMA Spider HRS shredder, we can offerour customers the inclusion of hard rigidplastics - including utility pipes, polypropylenecrates and trays - within the commingled mixfor processing as well as acceptance ofsingle-stream hard rigid plastics.”


The new shredder enables Viridor to process heavy plastic materials bypolymer type to a 25-50mm fraction, thus increasing potential revenuesand strengthening its ability to market this material.

Fercell Engineering Limited - WEIMA UK, UK sole distributor of WEIMAshredders and briquetters, sees this installation as a fitting milestone incelebrating a fifteen-year association with WEIMA Maschinen GmbH.

“There are more than 900 current WEIMA applications in the UK”,commented Colin Irons, national sales manager. “We are pleased thatViridor has adopted the WEIMA Spider HRS for its new hard plasticsshredding operation. The recycling market continues to be one of the mostdemanding and we have seen a definite change to the criteriaconsiderations during the procurement process in new capital plant.Viridor's adoption of this truly revolutionary machine will help the companylower operating overheads, reduce maintenance downtime cycles whiledelivering a multi-tasking capability across differing materials.”

In answer to changing industry demands, the single-shaft WEIMA SpiderHRS shredder, designed and developed by German engineering giantWeima Maschinen GmbH and first shown at the recent Dusseldorf plasticindustry “K Show”, introduces a unique and innovative modularconstruction offering greater flexibility and an extensive list of newinclusions and improvements.

The Weima Spider 1500 is now available ex-stock UK. For moreinformation about Fercell Engineering Ltd - WEIMA UK productsand services call 0870 428 2688, visit www.weimauk.com or watchthe video.

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Anaconda secures UK distributor! Recycling Equipment Solutions (RES) UK has recently taken delivery of their first tracked screen from AnacondaEquipment International of Northern Ireland. RES UK agreed exclusive dealership rights to the full range ofAnaconda Equipment back in July of this year and exhibited the tracked trommel screen at the RWM WasteManagement Exhibition in Birmingham in September where it was sold off the stand. Sean Reilly, ManagingDirector of RES, is delighted with the new partnership and is confident the offering from Anaconda Equipmentwill be well received in the UK:

“We have been in the market for a screening supplier for some timeand were delighted when Anaconda approached us to consider takingon their product range for England and Wales. The agreement wasput in place very quickly and during a trip to Anaconda's factory inNorthern Ireland we were impressed by the products on show. Wewere very impressed with the overall quality of the screens andconveyors and we are confident that the UK will be a good market forboth of us”

RES UK has their head office in Neath, Wales and also operate from2 yard facilities in England. They have a number of product linesincluding wood shredders and aerosol recycling systems and, up untilnow, worked solely in the recycling markets. With the addition of theAnaconda range, RES will work with existing customers as well asdeveloping new business in the waste recycling, quarry, sand/graveland coal industries. Sean Reilly commented on the expansion plansfor his business by saying:

“This range of screeners and conveyors will allow us to expand ourcurrent workforce and grow our business in new sectors. The interestwe have received in the products in such a short space of timecements the decision we took to work with Anaconda. We have a lotto do and the market conditions are certainly not ideal but the valuefor money offered by the Anaconda range will appeal to anyonelooking for a quality screen or conveyor.”

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Anaconda Equipment has been manufacturing conveyorsand screens since 2005 and has been distributingworldwide since 2008. The range of screens includes aDF410 scalping unit, a conventional SR410 sand/aggregatescreen and a TD516 trommel screen. The range ofconveyors includes 50ft, 60ft, 75ft and 80ft options withvarious belt types and widths. All screen and conveyor unitsare available on tracks or wheels.

Commenting on the recent partnership with RES UK, ConGallagher, Sales Director with Anaconda concluded:

“I am delighted to have RES UK representing us in the UKand look forward to a long and mutually beneficialrelationship. Sean has been working for quite some time inthe recycling sector and is very well known in the industry.Having worked in the UK a number of years ago, Iappreciate the potential that exists with products of thisnature. Sean and his team are very professional andenthusiastic about the range and I have no doubt thattogether we will establish a good market for ourselves.”

Anaconda's range of equipment can be found workingaround the globe from New Zealand to the US and SouthAfrica to Sweden. In just over 2 years, Anaconda hasestablished a network of almost 60 distributors thushighlighting the level of interest in 'compact' or 'entry level'screens.

Anaconda plans to continue focusing heavily on thecompact product market and has found many distributorswilling to take on the range around the globe. They areconfident recovering markets in Europe will help maintainthe growth and, with a promise of further productenhancement and new product development, the future forAnaconda is certainly promising.

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MRF Systems fromBlue Scotland for twoRecycling SpecialistsTwo leading recycling companies in Scotlandhave recently installed bespoke MRF systems,designed, supplied and installed by BlueScotland. Both organisations are long-standingcustomers and report that their new recyclingplants are performing well.

EIS Waste Services of Aberdeen already operatesa Kiverco system from Blue for “heavy” materialsprocessing and has added the new MRF for“light” construction, commercial, industrial andtrade waste. Rigid plastics, polythene, wood,plasterboard, textiles, paper and card, plus scrapmetals are all being reclaimed and the wholesystem is under cover within a custom builtbuilding.

The EIS recycling plant consists of a number ofinnovative technologies, combined together in abespoke design for optimum material flow andseparation, resulting in clean saleable recyclables.The added bonus is that, through meticulousseparation, tip-to-landfill deliveries have beensignificantly reduced by up to 65%, savingtransport and landfill costs as well as greatlyreducing environmental impact.

A hopper and belt feeder receives the incomingraw waste which is fed by conveyor to a Kiverco820 trommel with 25mm screens for removal offines. The remaining material then passes througha Kiverco sorting station for manual separation,then passes under an end-of-line overbandmagnet for removal of ferrous metals. Additionaldropout bins located at each bay on the sortingline receive additional recyclable items such asnon ferrous and glass bottles. The station has aninfinitely variable speed and extra-wide conveyorbelt and is contained within a spacious heatedand well-lit cabin for maximum operator comfortand security. A blower system has been installedat the extreme end of the MRF to offer maximumflexibility when further clean up of material isrequired.

EIS is an Aberdeen based company owned bythe Sharp family. Operations Manager ColinMcDonald expressed their satisfaction with theirnew MRF. “This plant is performing well andallowing us to reclaim at even better volumes andproduce cleaner end products through ourrecycling of lighter materials. Blue Scotland hasbeen invaluable in helping us select and installthis new MRF and we appreciate their expertisein both the sales and after-sales aspects of ourlong relationship.”

In Glenfarg, Perthshire, another independent andfamily-owned recycling specialist - Binn Skips -has also invested in a new MRF from BlueScotland and which forms part of a large EcoPark development project. This follows recent

purchases of a General Kinematics grizzly feeder and a Doppstadt DW-3060 shredder from Blue Scotland, both of which feed pre-shreddedand pre-screened materials through the newly installed MRF system.

Binn Skips' plant accepts the -150mm shredded and screenedcommingled waste into the primary Kiverco 820 trommel, which isequipped with 15mm and 50mm split drum screens for fines removal.The screened out material then passes through an air separator for“lights” removal and then on to the 4-bay Kiverco picking station forhand sorting, with an overband magnet at the end of the conveyor forsafe removal of ferrous metals. In addition to a high quality, clean rangeof end products from the new plant, Binn Skips is also producing anideal woodwaste fraction from its Doppstadt shredder for RDF materials,as well as excellent greenwaste for composting, which is shredded,windrowed and 10mm screened to high specification for this particularpurpose.

Binn Skips is owned by the MacGregor family with Allan MacGregorheading up the company. Iain Taylor is Head of Operations at Glenfargand reports that their new plant is living up to expectations. “We'vealready seen a marked increase in reclaimed volumes through our newMRF and a most gratifying reduction in tip-to-landfill. Blue Scotland haslooked after us extremely well throughout the development of ourrecycling plants and their after sales product support has beenexcellent, cementing our continuing working partnership with thisspecialist distributor.”

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Blue Scotland offers the wastemanagement industry a wide range ofshredding, composting, screening,crushing, recycling and conveyingequipment for the efficient and cost-effective processing of all waste streams.The increasing demand for bespoke MRFsystems for processing mixed wastecontinues to be a growing market. Such isthe size and compatibility of the machineryranges for which Blue Scotland is anappointed distributor, that productive andefficient plants can be created bycombining separation, stockpiling, sortingand conveying equipment to produce anoptimum recycling solution to suit not onlythe waste streams to be treated but alsothe constrictions of designated site areas.Blue Scotland's in-house teams ofdesigners and engineers can provide tailor-made systems for all types of wastetreatment, recycling and reclamation.



Max X Tract - Does exactly whatit says on the Tin777 Recycling Centre Ltd, the waste management arm of one of theUK's best-known demolition contractors, is maximising its materialsrecovery operations with a pair of Max X Tract Density Separatorssupplied by Cheshire-based Dig A Crusher.The 777 Recycling Centre just outside Croydon in South London features astate-of-the-art processing and extraction system that comprises multiplelevels of screens, trommels and manual picking stations to extract valuableresources from the waste stream. That waste stream - a mix of constructionand demolition and skip waste - arrives at the facility at a rate of more than4,000 tonnes per week, and is converted into a wide array of products fromrefuse derived fuel (RDF), ferrous and non-ferrous metals and plastics foronward processing, and a range of crushed concrete and aggregateproducts for reintroduction to the UK construction industry.But, according to Operations Director Malcolm Beattie, there wassomething missing. “All of our equipment is to the highest standard and ourmanual picking crew were exceptionally good at ensuring that we extractedmetals and other products for resale,” he says. “Yet despite this, we knewthat some valuable products were not being recovered quite as effectivelyas we would like.”

Resource ExtractionThe solution came in the shape of a pair of Max X Tract Density Separatorsthat now form the final stage in 777 Recycling Ltd's resource extractionprocess. Manufactured by Waste Systems Ltd, the Max X Tract is fully self-contained and is ideally suited to applications that require metals to berecovered from or plastics and paper removed from bio-mass material,thereby a perceived waste product into a saleable asset. Weighing just nine tonnes, the Max X Tract uses a one-pass system toprocess up to 150 tonnes/hour, depending upon the feed material.At the 777 Recycling facility, the first Max X Tract unit receives material froma trommel via an elevated conveyor. The first pass through the first DensitySeparator segregates the light and the heavy materials; the light beingdestined for RDF applications, and the heavier materials moving on forfurther processing to the second Max X Tract. Here the final clean upoccurs where wood gets separated from the aggregate ensuring two highquality end products. The first Max X Tract effectively removes anyremaining metals, both ferrous and non ferrous, from the waste stream.According to Beattie, this is a vital part of the process. “With scrap valuescurrently at an all-time high, every ounce of metal we can extract has avalue,” he asserts. “Since we installed the Max X Tract Density Separators,we are recovering an additional four tonnes of metal each week on average,so the machines will pay for themselves in no time.”

Further Cost SavingsBut the added value doesn't end at the recovery of metals. Before the twoDig A Crusher machines were installed, 777 Recycling employed a team of14 pickers to manually pick their way through the waste in the hope ofextracting some additional value from the stream. Since the Max X Tractmachines were installed, the company has been able to reduce this team tojust six people, while actually increasing recovery rates. “Our pickers arevery good but, ultimately, they are human and the speed with which they'rerequired to work to keep up with the waste inputs means they're alwayslikely to miss some potentially valuable materials,” Malcolm Beattieconcludes. “We have no such problems with the Max X Tract machines.They're more than capable of keeping pace with our waste inputs and theyliterally don't miss a thing. The increase in our metal recovery rate speaksfor itself.” By removing the metals and aggregates the wear on the highspeed shredders has reduced by over 70 percent. Now only the RDFmaterial goes into the high speed shredder, giving less downtime andsignificant operational savings.

Further information from Sean Heron, Dig A Crusher. Tel: 01606 835544

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Ultra Trommel success at RWM 2011Ultra Plant International, UK manufacturers of themobile T-1500L range of trommel screens enjoyedmuch success at the recent RWM 2011 show inBirmingham.

New and existing customers were introduced to the T-1500L series high output trommel screen, capable ofscreening materials at rates of up to 90 tph. At present thisis the largest mobile trommel screen Ultra Plant hasavailable, and they are looking forward to having it sharesimilar success to the standard T-1500 Ultra Trommelscreen.

“The T-1500L series offers a step up in production from theT-1500, whilst still offering our customers a high quality, highvalue end product. We will be offering demonstrations of theT-1500 following this tradeshow, and are looking forward tothe prospect of offering a high output trommel solution toour potential customers”.

The team at Ultra Plant went on to enjoy sales success atthe show, managing to deliver sales not only in the UK, butalso abroad in some existing and new markets.

The T-1500L trommel Ultra Plant Exhibited at the RWMshow was purchased by Ipswich shipping services companyClarkson's PLC. Nigel Wood, operations manager at theClarkson's Ipswich depot had been looking for a mobilescreening solution for some time before deciding to go withthe Ultra T-1500L Trommel.

“We had been using quite a large tracked vibrating screener,and whilst it was productive, the unit had quite a largefootprint and the end product was not consistent. It wasalso taking up a lot of space. At a busy port, this can makeoperations difficult, and so we needed to look for a morecompact better quality screening solution. I had a look atwhat was available on the market, I called Ultra Plant, theyarranged a demonstration of their mobile trommel, and itseemed to tick all the right boxes”

Nigel Wood, Clarkson's Port services Ipswich Depot

The T-1500L trommel at Clarkson's will be mainly used inscreening materials contaminated during shipping in orderto prepare a high quality product for market. The trommel,powered by a three cylinder Deutz engine can screenmaterials from 70mm to 3mm, is a fully mobile system, hasa 3.5 tonne variable speed feed hopper as well as a variablespeed drum, and comes with optional stockpiling conveyorsto aid effective material stockpiling.

For more information regarding the trommel screenrange, contact Ultra Plant International on: Tel: 028877 47582 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ultraplantltd.com

Ultra T-1500 taking cleaning fines from skip waste at 30mm

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Powerful andversatile industrialgear units fromSEW Eurodrive.

SEW Eurodrive is proud to supplybespoke and standard industrialgear units to drive DavyMarkham's mine hoists, gearedhead sheaves and winches.

SEW Eurodrive is a leading global supplier of drivetechnology with a reputation for innovation, reliability, fastdelivery and rapid turnaround. With a design andmanufacturing plant dedicated to industrial gears evenbespoke units can be designed and manufactured quickly.

The heavy-duty X Series range of helical and bevel-helicalindustrial gear units was the perfect solution for DavyMarkham's mine hoists. Offering a choice of 23 finelygraduated sizes, with torques ranging from 6.8 to 475kNm,and high power densities, the X Series range enablesoptimal selection for every task and can reduce costs andweight. Designed around a modular concept, with theavailability of predefined accessories, the units are infinitelyadaptable to suit a wide range of different applications.

The reversible gear unit housing of the X Series units allowsfor variable installations with a single version. This meansthere is a reduced number of variants for both operatorsand original equipment manufacturers alike. Other keyfeatures of the X Series range include, operational safety,ease of maintenance, extremely robust gear unit housings,low noise operation and efficient cooling systems.

SEW Eurodrive is well known for its short delivery times onstandard items and spare parts but the company also hasthe ability to respond quickly when a bespoke solution isrequired. Recently Davy Markham required a new gearboxwith twin input shafts from two 900kW motors to drive alarge mine hoist. The in-house design team at SEWEurodrive's modern industrial gears facility designed a newgearbox to the exact specifications supplied by DavyMarkham's engineers, utilizing X Series technology.

The new gearbox was 3 metres long, 1.25 metres high andweighed in at a colossal 11.5 tonnes. From being given thespecifications, SEW Eurodrive's team were able to design,manufacture and deliver the gearbox within just 20 weeks.

With 13 manufacturing plants and 66 assembly plants in 47countries SEW Eurodrive is a leading global supplier of drivetechnology and solutions. That's important for companieslike Davy Markham whose mine hoists and engineeringproducts end up all over the world. With SEW Eurodrive'sdrive technology installed, spare parts, service and supportis never far away.

According to Steve Marriott, UK sales manager of IndustrialGears, 'SEW Eurodrive is the perfect partner for plant andequipment manufacturers, not only because of its widerange of innovative products and services, but also becauseof its global presence. If Davy Markham has a customer onthe other side of the world it's reassuring to know that SEWEurodrive is there too and able to provide rapid response tothe customer's service and support requirements.'

SEW Eurodrive has drive technology installed on just aboutevery conceivable application worldwide, in the automotiveindustry, building materials, food and drink, metalmanufacturing and many more. The decision to use drivetechnology manufactured by SEW Eurodrive not only opensthe door to reliable and innovative products it also comeswith enthusiastic, highly skilled engineers whose philosophyis all about exceeding customer expectations.


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Precia-Molen GeneSYS™Enterprise System provides thecomplete solution for Ensus.

Precia-Molen has just installedGeneSYS™ software for Ensus attheir Biorefinery site, at Wilton,Teesside providing a totalmanagement system for theirgrain intake operation.The Wilton operation is one of thelargest in the world and provides avehicle unloading and intake facilityfor in excess of 1.2 million tonnesper annum of wheat.Ensus produces a significant part ofthe UK's Bioethanol demand underthe UK's Renewable Transport FuelObligation (RTFO), and generatescarbon savings equivalent to taking300,000 cars off the road. As one ofEurope's largest producers of animalfeed materials the 350,000 tonnes ofhigh protein animal feed producedeach year reduces UK and Europeandemand for soy meal imports thatcontribute to deforestation pressuresin South America. The Group raised £250 million tobuild the plant at Wilton, and a

further £60m investment has beenmade by related parties. Theseinvestments support over 2000 jobsin the UK's farming, logistics andmanufacturing industries, andaccelerate the development of theNorth East UK region as a new greenindustrial hub. Ensus chose the Precia-MolenGeneSYS™ software packagebecause it met four key criteria:• To bring the entire vehicle

unloading operation, includingcontract validation, sampling,laboratory testing, weighing anddischarge on two Precia-Molenweighbridges under the control ofa single PC network.

• To be fast enough to cope with avery tight site layout. With anincoming vehicle every 3 minutesit is crucial that the system is fastenough to ensure that they haveall been tested and accepted fordelivery by the time they arrive atthe weighbridge.

• To be flexible enough to adapt tothe changing needs of Ensus,allowing new commodities to beadded to the database ifnecessary.

• To be fully supported withtechnical back-up and updates.

Consequently, Precia-Molen installedmulti-user GeneSYS™ Enterprise onthe existing Ensus network. All theGeneSYS™ applicationscommunicate with a single MicrosoftSQL database, which is installed onthe dedicated server. Traffic enters the site at the booking-in terminal with the driver gainingaccess by receiving a card from thePrecia-Molen automatic carddispenser. Selecting one of fourtraffic lanes the driver is directed byoverhead electronic signage to theun-sheeting area.The truck then moves forward to thetwo stations in the grain samplingbuilding, here the driver inserts the 24

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Card readers forDDGS, Grain 1 and

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If the sample fails for any reasonthen the vehicle is put on 'waiting'status and the test details areflagged up on the screen. Thisallows staff to contact the supplier toinform them the load has beenrejected, or to negotiate acceptancebelow contract specification.Drawing forward the driver then re-sheets the load, and proceeds to thedriver console where having swipedhis card he receives either a pass orfail. On receiving a pass (if a fail exitthe site) he proceeds to the truckcontrol lights to await clearance topull onto one of two grain intakeweighbridges. On arrival the driverenters his card; which if he is in thecorrect position will accept andweigh the vehicle; if the truck is atthe wrong weighbridge the cardreader will then inform accordingly.Here the vehicle can tip directly intoone of the two pits where the load isthen transferred into adjacent silos.(With the possibility of hazardous

dust conditions all the hardware inthis area is ATEX compatible).If the truck has arrived on-site with aback load the system will direct himto the DDGS bulk loading area trafficcontrol before allowing the driver todraw onto the first weighbridge andinsert his card into the reader. Afterloading, the truck proceeds onto asecond weighbridge to assess theweight of the now fully loaded truck. Drawing away from either areatrucks then proceed to the siteexitFor the project Precia-Moleninstalled six pit mountedweighbridges, type VS400S,capacity 50,000kg, eleven PM BI300driver cabinets with intercom, fivemotorised RFID dispensers andticket printers and six badgereaders. Additionally, Precia-Molenalso supplied two point-to-pointdocument systems and fourelectronic message board displays.

Precia-Molen also supplied a surfacemounted VS400 weighbridge whichis utilized for the syrup production.Fully automated with a driverconsole, trucks are reversed onto theweighbridge with water and syruploaded into the truck whilst thesystem monitors the weight, sendinga signal to the plc (DDGS controlroom).Mark Wilson - Site OperationsManager, commented on theinstallation, “We handle over one anda half million tonnes of wheat andDDGS truck movements per annum.An efficient electronic receipt &dispatch system is crucial to thesmooth running of our business.The Precia-Molen team has workedclosely with us over the last 18months to ensure that we have aneffective system.”

delivery documentation into a vacuum dispatch system which delivers it tothe sample probe operator in the laboratory above. The operator enters the relevant information including reference number,vehicle registration, and contractor code and commodity type. GeneSYS™then retrieves the contract details form the database and checks that thetransaction is valid. If it is accepted the driver then moves forward to thesampling position where a sample is drawn off by one of two remotelyoperated vacuum spear samplers and sent to the laboratory above fortesting. By the time the sample arrives at the laboratory, GeneSYS™ will alreadyhave printed off a sample document with a check list of the quality testsrequired for this load. The results of each test are fed in by laboratory staffand automatically checked against the pass/fail criteria. If the samplepasses all the quality tests then the vehicle is given permission to unload.


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BHSL Top Loader revolutionisesbiomass handling,cutting operatingcosts by up to 40%BHSL, a specialist in materials handling, has unveiled a patented TopLoader for storing, moving and dispensing up to 150 tonnes per day ofbiomass or other agricultural and waste products. Compared with movingfloors and walking floors, the Top Loader is extremely energy efficient. It isdriven by two 2.2kW motors, which operate via a programmable logic controller(PLC) using BHSL proprietary software. With energy savings of up to 60% andsimplified maintenance due to moving parts being located overhead, the TopLoader offers cost savings of up to 40% compared with conventional materialshandling systems.


The Top Loader can be a stand-alone unit or operated as multiple in-line units. It is equally suited to newinstallations or retro-fitting in existingbuildings. Options include installationof CCTV, remote monitoring,intervention by the company'stechnicians when needed, andcustomer access to the BHSL TopLoader information/data screen. Thelightweight system comes in 2m, 4mand 6m versions. The 4m and 6mTop Loader can store materials to amaximum height of 4m. It is priced competitively with moving or walking floors butis more reliable because there is no wear and tear due to dust or moisture ingress.The Top Loader is installed by BHSL technicians and carries a 12-month warranty.

The Top Loader is mounted on a dual-rail track above the storage bunker. Itscarriage sits on the rails and travels backwards and forwards. Mounted on thecarriage and spanning the storage bunker is a blade that moves up and down. Asthe carriage moves forward, the blade comes down and into contact with thematerial in the bunker. The Top Loader then collects material from the leadingedge, traverses across the top of the pile and delivers the load onto a conveyor. Inthis way the Top Loader clears the storage bunker as it goes, making refilling easy.An overhead cable management system ensures that wiring is secured and freefrom hazards.

The Top Loader material storage bunker walls can be concrete or wood and thesmooth walls prevent any material remaining in the storage bunker. Front loadersor trucks can be used to fill the bunker.

Moving floors and walking floors both typically have to expend energy to move all the material in the storage bunker todeliver a small amount to the conveyor. The Top Loader overcomes the problem by removing material from the leadingedge and depositing a controlled amount into the collector or conveyor, so there is no requirement to move all the materialin the bunker.

BHSL contact for more information: Jeff Poulter Tel: +353 (0) 69 85926 Email: [email protected]

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Guttridge launch aninnovative dustsuppression hoppersystem for dryflowing materials.Guttridge have just launched a newaward winning dust suppression hoppersystem into the UK Bulk HandlingMarket. Following years of fine tuningand development work companiesaround the world have acclaimed thenew hopper as a total success inapplications involving dry, free flowingmaterials.

Now available for the first time in the UK thenew hopper ingeniously contains the dustwithin the product stream when dischargingdry bulk materials. Thus, it cleverly avoids theneed for the more complicated retractableloading spouts or telescopic loading bellowsthat are more commonly used in bulk outloading and flat store loading applications.

Originally designed for fertilisers the new dustsuppression hopper has proven success withmany other dry materials including; cereals,pet foods, sugar, salt and sand. Models areavailable in either polyethylene, steel orstainless steel.

Uncomplicated to install and easy to operateand maintain there is no product separationduring the fall of material meaning that finematerial does not become concentrated inthe centre of the stockpile. At the point ofloading the dust suppression loading hopperconcentrates the discharge of dry goods as asolid column through free air into roadvehicles, rail wagons, stock piles, storagecontainers or bags.

Grant Allen, Technical Manager of ImpactFertilisers in New Zealand, commented, “Eachyear we load 120,000 tonnes of single superphosphate for bulk shipment which generatedlocalised dust, resulting in environmentalcomplaints from the wider community andon-going health and safety issues. Afterinstalling the new dust suppression hopperthis has resulted in a significant improvementto the working environment and reducedenvironmental complaints to zero. All this hasbeen achieved with no impact on the speedof the loading operation and has in somecases resulted in an increased rate.”

Currently being trialled on various sites within the UK the new dustsuppression hopper reduces hazards, health risks, dust, wastage, cleaningand maintenance costs and increases storage capacity.

Guttridge Ltd is a leading UK equipment manufacturer and a provider of awide range of services and bulk powder handling machinery. With anextensive in-house portfolio of equipment Guttridge also partners with arange of Pan European equipment and solutions providers allowing them topotentially fulfil any requirement.


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Book your place now for the 2 courses to be held in November atour Short Course Centre in Chatham, Kent.

These courses are aimed at Engineers, Managers, Skilledoperatives, maintenance crew, equipment manufacturers oranyone involved in using powders and particulates. A basictechnical education and/or experience in industry isrecommended.

Numbers for the seminars are limited to allow delegates the time todiscuss their own operational needs and problems.

Overview of Particulate Handling Technology 1 - 2 November £680 for 2 days3 November - optional practical session £1055 for 3 days

Topics during the 2 days include:

•Efficient materials handling

•Characterisation of materials

•Transportation techniques

• Instrumentation and Control

•Bulk Property measurement

•Big Bag emptying

In the practical session you will be able to:

•Test you own materials with the aid of our experienced technicians and researchers (If you do not have your own materials, we canprovide some for you)

•Learn different methods of characterising materials

•Receive advice and recommendations on the results

If you opt to attend the practical session, you will be contacted prior tothe course to determine your needs. A programme of testing can thenbe designed specifically for you. You don't need to have a particularproblem to benefit from these sessions - tell us what you wish to gainand we will do our best to oblige.

Pneumatic Conveying of Bulk Materials22 - 23 November; £680

The following topics will be covered:

•Components of pneumatic conveying systems;

•Design Techniques;

•Operational problems and effects on system design

•Operation and control of blow tanks, including the transport ofpowders

• Interfacing storage bins to conveying systems

•Explosion hazards, including ATEX directives

•All aspects of system selection and operation

On-line booking and further information on these and all of thecourses offered, as well as general information about our services,can be found at www.bulksolids.com

Or Contact: [email protected] ; 020 8331 8646

Bulk Materials Handling Short coursesin November at the Wolfson Centre,University of Greenwich.


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Improvedsand qualityfor ReddalSandA new sand washing plant for Reddal Sand hasresulted in a significant improvement in thequality of the sand being produced at their site inthe South of Norway.

Reddal Sand is located in Grimstad, Aust-Agderand has supplied a variety of constructionmaterials to major projects in the area since1989. These include materials for use in themanufacture of roofing tiles, concrete, roadconstruction and various types ofgroundworks including sports fields,playgrounds and golf courses.


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Morten and Jan Tore Pedersen of Reddal Sand beganlooking for suitable wash plants as they believed theycould recover more material than was currently the casefrom the sand and gravel reserve. A particular area ofconcern was the top 3 to 4 metres of the deposit whichcontained a high level of fines and clay contamination thatwas compromising the final quality of their sand product.After looking into a number of potential suppliers theychose the Evowash sand washing plant from NorthernIreland company, CDE Global.

“We chose CDE equipment as a result of the experiencethey were able to demonstrate in the provision ofequipment for similar applications in many countries” saysMorten Pedersen. “An additional factor in their favour wasthe flexibility they showed in terms of being able tocustomise the plant to the specific nature of the materialwe are processing.”

The new sand washing plant includes the Evowash 71and Evowash 151 supplied by Ankerløkken Equipmentwho represents CDE in Norway. “The Evowash allows usto maximise the production of quality sand” says MortenPedersen. “The new installation has ensured that we areable to offer a higher quality sand product to ourcustomers, which sets us apart from other suppliers in thearea.”

Reddal Sand are supplying material to a diverse range ofcustomers including roof tile manufacturer Skarpnes aswell as Skarpnes Rør (concrete pipes), Ribe Betong(concrete), Digernes Betong (concrete) and Betong Sør(concrete). The company also supplied all the aggregatesused on the construction of the new E18 road betweenGrimstad and Kristiansand through Ølen Betong(concrete).

Samples taken of material from the site suggest it to beone of the best reserves of natural sand and gravel in theSouth of Norway. The current processing licence is initiallyfor a 20 year period with an option to extend for severalmore years. Current production capacity at the sitefollowing the addition of the two Evowash sand washingplants is 200,000 tonnes per year.

Reddal Sand is a member of PGL - the NorwegianFederation of crushed rock and sand and gravel suppliersand all the concrete aggregates produced meet therelevant Norwegian quality standards in co-operation withthe Control Council for Concrete Products.

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Bell wheeledloaders a positivemove for Earthline Plant operators are on a seemingly never-endingrollercoaster ride in their efforts to balancegrowing costs with static return rates. Thatbalance leaves little room for unscheduleddowntime. One industry leader, Wiltshire-based Earthline, hasrecently bought a brace of Bell wheeled loaders -and is really enjoying the ride.

Since its foundation 30 years ago, Earthline hasgrown to be one of the largest independentearthmoving, recycling and quarrying companies inthe south of England.

Like every other business in its field, the family runcompany has experienced tough periods, but it hasremained successful through diversification and acommitment to being flexible to customer needs.

The diversification of applications means Earthlinealso has to ensure that much of the equipment itbuys is capable of performing well at different tasksand in different environments.

This is one of the reasons it opted to demo awheeled loader from Bell Equipment last year at itsShellingford Quarry site, near Faringdon, inOxfordshire.

Earthline director Philip Coplestone said: “I was a bitnervous and sceptical at first, as Bell's loaders arerelatively new machines to the UK market. Bell hasalways been known in this country for its ADTs,though the fact that they are John Deere-built gaveus some confidence.

“And it didn't take us long to realise what a greatpiece of kit a Bell loader is. The Bell loaders evenlook like really solid quarrying machines. The highspec and the build quality stands out againstanything else.”

The demo went well, and an order was soon placedfor a Bell L1806E - a mid-sized model in Bell'sseven-strong loader range - even though Earthlinehad just ordered a couple of loaders from anothermanufacturer.

Coplestone explained: “We don't like to put all oureggs in one basket, and we were keen to see theBells in a real operational environment. The demowas enough to persuade us to put our toe in thewater and actually order one.”

He went on: “The drivers think they're great; they'rereally easy to maintain, very reliable and nice andpowerful to operate.”

Despite the positive reception for the Bell loaders,good fortune also smiled on Bell.

Earthline discovered one morning that one of itsother loaders had been vandalised overnight,meaning an urgent replacement was needed.Coplestone got in touch with Bell and agreed toorder a second L1806E loader in return for Bellloaning Earthline a larger L2606E model at shortnotice to fill the operational gap while the newmachine was awaiting delivery.

Neville Paynter, managing director of Bell EquipmentUK, said: “This was a fabulous opportunity for Bell:our loaders had been endorsed by a major player inthe industry. Luckily, we were able to reassign ourL2606E demo model to Earthline quite quickly, whichhopefully saw them through that particularoperational problem.”

Bell launched its wheeled loaders at the end of 2008,with the first machines delivered to UK customers in2009. That same year, Bell launched a versionspecifically for the waste and recycling industry,capitalising on the unique QuadCool cooling system,which comes as standard on all Bell loaders andwhich vastly reduces any downtime due to debrisbuild up.

The onset of the global recession slowed the sale ofnew machines across the entire industry, but Bell alsohad to overcome the hurdle of being the “new kid onthe block” in terms of its loaders.

“We always recognised that it would take time toconvince UK customers that our loaders were as strongand reliable as our dump trucks,” explained Paynter.“But we also knew that, once a customer had triedthem out, they would find it difficult to find fault withthem. We have always been confident in the quality ofthese machines, as Earthline discovered.”

Earthline's second Bell L1806E loader was delivered atthe end of June this year - by which time Coplestoneand his operators had seen enough from the on-loanL2606E and the original L1806E to be suitablyimpressed.

“Pound for pound, they seem to be more powerful thanother makes,” said Coplestone. “And the spec isfantastic. They are definitely good value for money, andI wouldn't hesitate in buying more assumingthe deal was right.”

The Bell loaders are both working on the ShellingfordQuarry site, alongside a combination of nine otherloaders. One L1806E is working in a recyclingapplication, processing hard core, concrete anddemolition waste, while the other machine is involved inthe excavation and haul of building sand.

Each loader will typically shift 6-700 tonnes ofdemolition and associated recycling waste per day, orabout 400 tonnes of sand.

“We've definitely seen benefits in reduced downtimewith the Bells,” said Coplestone. “And we also knowthat the support we get from Bell, should anything gowrong, is second-to-none.”

Philip and his co-director, brother Matthew Coplestone,are no strangers to Bell, despite this being their firstforay into Bell wheeled loaders.

Back in 2003, Earthline was running Bell B40Darticulated dump trucks alongside some B25Ds. But theBells were phased out and replaced by a fleet of ADTsfrom another manufacturer.

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Philip Coplestone admits that the decision was not a good one.

“We went away from Bell for commercial reasons,” he said. “But it was a bigmistake. We had no end of trouble with the replacements. So, as soon as wecame towards the end of the warranty periods we switched back to Bell.”

Earthline now operates a fleet of four Bell B40D dump trucks, all of which arefitted with Bell's advanced Fleetm@tic GPS fleet management system, whichCoplestone refers to in glowing terms.

The B40Ds, widely regarded as the most fuel efficient ADTs in the world interms of their weight-to-performance ratio, are operating in a variety ofearthmoving, landfill and quarrying tasks depending upon seasonal andcustomer requirements.

They each typically haul in excess of 1,200 tonnes of building sand orlimestone over an average 600-metre haul cycle, or around 1,700 tonnes oftop soil if carrying out landfill duties. The limestone quarry work is supportedby a 70-tonne Volvo EC700 excavator and a 45-tonne Komatsu PC450excavator.

Coplestone said: “The Fleetm@tic system allows us to accurately measureproduction quantities and machine performance, including differentiationbetween the various materials we are handling. It leaves little to guess work,meaning we know exactly how we are performing commercially. Fleetm@ticis a brilliant bit of kit.”

As with the wheeled loaders, he said that the machine operators muchpreferred the Bell ADTs, due to things like the noticeably smooth gearchanges and the general comfort in the cab.

“Put quite simply, they are a well-made piece of machinery,” saidCoplestone, “which is exactly what we need to avoid unscheduleddowntime wherever possible, to satisfy our customers' demands and tosucceed commercially.”

He added: “There's no doubt that it's very tough at the moment. Rates arenot going up, but costs continue to rise.

“Fuel is certainly our biggest cost, while machine reliability combined withperformance becomes increasingly important. These things have alwaysbeen significant in terms of running costs, but the reduced margins acrossthe industry mean they are more acute factors than ever before. Ourdecision to turn to Bell very much complements our drive for highperformance and high efficiency.”


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Armagh based Concrete BatchingSystems Ltd secures Nigerian contractArmagh based companyConcrete Batching SystemsLtd has secured a £100,000contract in Nigeria withsupport from Invest NorthernIreland.

Concrete Batching SystemsLtd, established in 2010,specialises in the design,manufacture and installation ofturnkey concrete batchingplants and mixing systems formarkets including Great Britain,the Republic of Ireland,mainland Europe, Africa and theMiddle East.

The company recentlycompleted the Nigerianbusiness deal, which it securedfollowing an investment by thefirm to grow its export sales.Invest NI offered ConcreteBatching Systems Ltd over£22,000 to help the companyimplement a wide range ofmarket development activitiesand establish a manufacturingbase near Newry, Co. Down.

Concrete Batching Systems Ltdplans to create six new posts ina variety of roles over the nextthree years. These positions willinclude manufacturing,technical, sales andadministration jobs, four ofwhich are already in place.

Mark Bleakney, Manager ofInvest NI's Southern RegionalOffice in Newry, said: “Securingsuch a valuable export contractis positive news for this recentlyestablished company. Concretebatching is a niche area withinthe construction sector withsubstantial growth opportunitiesoutside Northern Ireland.

“This significant investment will help Concrete Batching Systems Ltd to enhance itsmarketing capabilities and enable the company to compete more effectively for newbusiness.”

Kyle Ferris, owner of Concrete Batching Systems Ltd, said: “We identified salesopportunities for small mobile batching plants across a number of countries andrecognised that in order to fully exploit this potential we needed to boost ourcompetitiveness.

“Invest NI's support with implementing our market development strategy hascontributed towards our success in Nigeria. Over the last month we have built onthis achievement, securing two new batching plant contracts in Great Britain. This iswelcome news, and by exploring new markets we aim to further expand our exportsales in the future.”

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Powerscreen, one of the world'sleading providers of mobilecrushing, screening and washingequipment, is proud to celebrate10 years of success in India.

Patrick Brian, Global Sales and Marketing Director, said,“India has been a rapidly emerging economy andPowerscreen equipment has played a major role indeveloping the country's infrastructure. Powerscreen hasgrown with the country in the last 10 years. By investing inthe local economy with a purpose-built manufacturingfacility in Hosur, India, we have strengthened our intent tocontinue to grow with India. We are looking forward to thenext 10 years”

In 2001, Powerscreen appointed Voltas (Limited) as its firstdistributor in India. Voltas sold the first track plant inSeptember 2001 and since then, Voltas has helpedPowerscreen gain the largest market share of trackedcrushing and screening equipment in India.

As the market continued to develop, it became evident thatPowerscreen would need to recruit additional distributors. In2009, Alpha Technical Services Pvt. Ltd and Vijay Traderswere added. In 2011, the distribution network has beenfurther fortified with the signing of two additionaldistributors, Progressive and Lathangi, extendingPowerscreen's reach within India.

Powerscreen offers a comprehensive range of mobiletracked and wheeled crushers and screens, as well aswashing equipment. These include the market leading jaw,cone and impactor crushers as well as a broad range ofscreening and washing machines. The Powerscreen rangehas become a top choice for customers in the mining andconstruction industries.

Powerscreen provides customers with excellent support viatheir global network of dealers in more than 60 countries,which helps ensure there is a local dealer near you. Coupledwith a spirit of innovation, we are confident that theseattributes will continue to make Powerscreen the brand ofchoice in the Indian market place.

Sales staff are trained on all our crushing and screeningproducts to help make certain you get the right machinesfor your application - giving you the volume, shape and sizeof end product you need.

Our trained and skilled service engineers will help increaseyour efficiency, resolving issues in the field to reducedowntime.

To increase productivity, we stock a wide range of crushingand screening wear and general parts. These genuine, highquality parts are engineered to last and designed specificallyfor your machines.

For more information on Powerscreen® crushing,screening or washing products or Customer Support,please contact your local dealer. Details can be foundat www.powerscreen.com

Celebrating tentears of successin India

Powerscreen Indian Dealers at Excon 2009

Powerscreen 1000SR - most popular Powerscreen machine in the Indian market

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CEMEX Upgrade theirSand Processing with DUODUO was once again on hand to provide leading building materials company CEMEX with theirexpert knowledge and the supply of equipment to meet their needs at Angerstein Wharf. TheAngerstein aggregates plant was installed by DUO five years ago as CEMEX replaced their firedamaged plant and took the opportunity to increase the site's efficiency and capacity. Due todemand for CEMEX to further increase its supply to the construction market, it was time again for anupgrade.

DUO recently completed the installation of two new sand plants to process the fines from sea dredgedmaterials. The new sand plants, which have more than doubled the sand processing capacity for CEMEX atAngerstein, will each operate at a nominal 200 tonnes per hour, although each plant can handle a maximumof 250 tonnes per hour at peak time. DUO designed the inlet to the plants to provide an evenly distributedflow to the two plants in order to maximise their efficiency and providing total peak output of an impressive500 tonnes per hour.

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The sand plants not only providehigher output levels for CEMEX, butalso a quality end product; this isdelivered through the use ofadvanced hydrocyclonetechnology. This technologyprovides consistent low moisturecontent dewatering of product,without loss of useful fines and isdesigned to ensure easymaintenance.

The sand plants receive theunderflow from two TerexCedarapids horizontal screens; thisunderflow contains -5mm forprocessing by the aforementionedhydrocyclones. The processedsand is dewatered and stockpiledvia the existing conveyors, and theused water is then processed forreuse in the wash plant to minimisewater use and promotesustainability. Access to both sandplants is available via the fullygalvanised support structures,which include support of thecyclones and dewatering screens,as well as steps and walkways.

When asked about the installationFintan Mckeever, Director at DUOcommented “Having installed theturnkey solution that CEMEX arecurrently operating at theirAngertsein site, we were in anexcellent position to assist themwith this upgrade in terms ofunderstanding the onsiterestrictions and their existingoperation.” He added “Theinclusion of the new equipmentwas designed to utilise the footprintof the sand plants that were beingreplaced and to work in harmonywith the existing plant.”

CEMEX's Glyn Richards, AreaOperations Manager, commentedthat “The new sand plants havegiven the site the ability tosignificantly increase throughputsand ensure we continue to meetrising market demand. They havebeen an ideal match for the existingDUO plant."

Mentor Trainingintroduce two newcourses for theQuarrying andWaste IndustryMentor Training, leading UK provider of training andassociated services for all types of materials handlingequipment and workplace transport has introducedtwo new courses for the Quarrying and Waste Industry

Mobile Crushing & Screening

With quarry and wasteprocessing operationsinvolving more mobileequipment, crushing andscreening machines are nowbecoming more commonplaceas part of the aggregate andwaste processing plant.Mentor has launched a newcourse for Crushers andScreens that fully covers the

safe operation and daily maintenance of thesemachines.

Mentor tutors possess excellent industrial experiencewhich enables them to put their instruction in contextand cover this working environment. As a foundation forthe course the Provision and Use of Work EquipmentRegulation 1998, Management of Health and Safety atWork Regulations 1999, and the Personal ProtectiveEquipment at Work Regulations 1992 are fullydiscussed and the course will cover accidents andassociated risks with crushing and screeningequipment.

There will an introduction into Jaw, Cone, Gyratory andImpactor Crushers, including the use of themanufacturer's manual and will cover pre-use checks,start-up, manoeuvring and safety hazards, includingmachine blockages. Machine shutdown andtransportation and environmental issues will also beincluded within the course.

Light Vehicle Training

Quarries and landfills aredangerous places for untrainedoperatives, but it is not onlythose operating heavymachinery that requireguidance in order to maintain asafe working environment.Light vehicles such as LandRovers working on site arealso potentially dangerous ifnot operated correctly.

Mentor has therefore introduced a new light vehiclecourse which offers a comprehensive look at this type ofvehicle and the hazards involved with its operation. Thecourse incorporates health and safety legislation, pre-use inspection and provides a detailed look at themachine's control and their use in a workingenvironment.

General and quarry specific driving hazards, such asstability and negotiating slopes are covered to ensureoperatives can safely deal with the off road terrain.Trailer towing can also be included, if required.

These courses are carried out by qualified industrytutors who have undergone accredited training ininstructional techniques and skills assessment; allcourses are held at the customer's site to allow for sitespecific/operational training.

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The NEW Terex® Finlay 684 is a highly versatile and adaptable machineengineered and built for working in quarrying, mining, construction anddemolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal and aggregateapplications.

The Terex® Finlay 684 is a compact easily transportable machine that offersoperators rapid set up and tear down times. The new screenbox on the Finlay684 features three full size 4.3m x 1.7m (14'x 5'7”) inclined decks giving a largescreening area of 21.9m2 (236ft2) to provide efficient screening and highcapacity. The screenbox features quick wedge tensioning, access holes andbottom deck hydraulic tensioning system to reduce time required for meshchanges. All four discharge conveyors hydraulically fold for transport. Thefourth product 'oversize plus' conveyor can work at varying angles toaccurately discharge material for recirculation and stockpiling.

A high performance 1050mm (42”) belt feeder, with hydraulic gearbox drive, isfitted to the machine as standard and has proven performance and versatility indemanding and varied working environments. The hopper has a 8m3 (10.50yd3)capacity as standard and can be fitted with a 14ft tipping grid or 12ft vibratinggrid.

The machine is equipped with fourhydraulically folding discharge conveyorsallowing for maximum stockpilingcapacity and associated benefits of rapidset up and tear down times.

A Caterpillar C4 82kW (111Hp) air cooledengine is used to power the machine.The heavy duty crawler tracks, andoptional radio remote control unit, makeon site mobility very easy.

This fully self-contained plant can behydraulically folded and ready fortransport in less than 30 minutes makingit the ideal machine for contractscreening.

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Terex® Finlay previewed the NEW Terex® Finlay 684tracked mobile inclined screen at SteinExpo, Germany,in advance of its launch later in 2011.

Key Features:

• NEW triple deck configuration with 3full size decks 4.3m x 1.7m (14' x5'7”) with full catwalk access

• The fourth (oversize plus) conveyorcan work at varying angles and candischarge from 15º-24º forrecirculation to crusher or forstockpiling.

• Maximum utilization of three full size4.3m x 1.7m (14' x 5'7”) decksprovides ultra-efficient screeningcapabilities even at small aggregatesizes.

• A combination of quick wedgetensioning, convenient access holesand hydraulic tensioning on thebottom deck ensure mesh set up andchange out times are kept to anabsolute minimum.


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Canning introduce new conveyor belt ranges

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Canning conveyor expand theirexisting conveyor belt ranges

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Canning Conveyor is a major force in the supplybulk materials handling plant and equipmentoffering a vast range of products and servicessecond to none, holding huge stocks ofconveyor belting, idlers, rollers and manyancillary components and design, manufactureand install many types of conveyors, hoppers,conveyor drums and associated plant andequipment.

Recently, Canning Conveyor has made asubstantial investment into expanding their existingrange of conveyor belting and can now offerextensive stocks of new wider width belts.

New Wider Chevron ConveyorBelting

Over and above the normal widths of 400-1200mmwide with various specifications 15 + 25mm highchevron or cleats, we now stock new widths from1200-1600mm, with the new pattern width of1000mm on base belts 315/3 - 500/3 - 630/4

Friction Back Chevron ConveyorBeltingCanning have invested in a completely new rangespecifically for usage on flat or inclined slider bedconveyors which are ideal for recycling MRF's andscrap processing applications. New ranges areavailable from light to heavy-duty applications450/500/600/650/750/1000/1200mm wide and areavailable in 15 + 25mm high chevron cleat.

Premium Solid RubberCanning has invested very heavily in this area andcan offer stocks to cover virtually everyapplication. The ranges available include pre-slicedwidths and full roll widths from 100-1200mm wideand include every thickness from 3-50mm thickand are ideal for:

• Skirting• Lining• Scraper blades• Matting• Floor and wall covering

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Friction Back Smooth TopConveyor BeltNew ranges have been introduced and includestocks of Standard and Oil Resistant qualityfocussing on a range of specifications designed tofulfil customer demands.

Four ranges are available: EP 250/2 2+0 x 5mmEP 400/3 3+0 x 8mmEP500/3 5+0 x 10mmEP600/3 6+0 X 12mm

Ideal for recycling plants, picking belts, flat bedconveyors, scrap processing

Vulcanising Equipment & ToolsA comprehensive range for both manufacturersand vulcanisers to acquire everything necessary tobuild and supply in-house and on-sitevulcanisation services and products.

• Glues and solutions• Buffing discs• Vice grips• Various tools-knives, brushes, rollers

Side Wall Conveyor Beltingincluding Walls & CleatsWith the large investment into the side wallconveyor belting and accessories Canning are nowable to offer the opportunity for all to benefit fromthe availability of this specialised cross stabilisedbelt, wall and cleating. This product is not onlysold in component form, but is now availableready-built to order by Canning.

The new range includes:XE250/2+1 cross stabilising ply, 4+2XE250/2+2 cross stabilising ply, 4+2XE400/3+2 cross stabilising ply, 5+2XE400/3+2 cross stabilising ply, 6+3XE500/3+2 cross stabilising ply, 5+2XE630/4+2 cross stabilising ply, 5+2

Sidewall 40/60/80/100/120mmCleating, T-TC with heights - 35/55/75/90/110mm

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For more information please contact:

Canning Conveyor Co Ltd Sandy Lane Ind. Estate, Sandy Lane, Worksop, Notts S80 1TN Tel: 01909 486166 Fax: 01909 500638 Email: [email protected] Web: www.canningconveyor.co.uk

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GAME Engineering ltd over the past 25 years have built a solidreputation for quality and design, our efficient and cost effectivesolutions have seen the manufacture and installation of an extensiverange of bespoke conveyors supplied into a variety of industrialsectors.

The belt conveyor range that GAME are able to provide includes smooth,cleated and side wall belt conveyors handling a wide range of materials forvarious sectors including; Biomass, Fertilizer, Waste Recycling and AnimalFeed.

GAME Engineering Ltd also designs and manufactures large diameter screwconveyors, which have successfully been installed to numerous clients,handling low-density materials. Our design team will look at client's specificrequirements and manufacture special purpose machine tailored to suit theirneeds.

Another area of expertise is the abilityto get production facilities up andrunning again as quickly as possibleafter accidents; a previous clientrequired this after a severe fire whereequipment was damaged as a result.GAME attended the client's site andremoved the damaged equipment,returning it to our works where it wasthoroughly reconditioned and then re-installed. This work has been carriedout working with insurers and hasminimised costs to all involved.

GAME are able to design, manufactureand install conveyor systems fromscratch for a client; if required however,GAME are also able to modify clientsexisting conveyors to meet their newrequirements; as has been donerecently for a very good long termcustomer.

For further information on past projectsor to discuss your requirements pleaseemail [email protected] the GAME websitewww.game-engineering.com

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Along with many other applications this conveyorrepresents the ideal solution for dosing steel fibres andad-mixtures into concrete trucks. The 'EASIVEYOR'which weighs less than 600kgs can be easily towedfrom depot to depot or from site to site behind standardvehicles fitted with a 50mm ball hitch. The conveyor isbased on an Easikit 450 conveyor 6 metres long and issupplied complete with a 110v Motor pre-mounted andwired with plug ready for connection to power supply.

The first of their new EASIVEYOR road towable conveyors,originally ordered by Tarmac, Buxton depot was deliveredto a Tata site near Llanwern, Newport, South Wales recentlyto assist with a concrete pour. A spokesman from Tarmacsaid “We're absolutely delighted with this conveyor which isfar superior in quality to anything else we have used beforeto add steel fibres to the concrete. I'd have to say that thisis the easiest and safest way I've ever loaded fibres! ”

He went on to say that recently they had experiencedissues when a worker received a severe hand injury fromone of the steel fibres. He said that in future it will be anecessity that all steel fibres are added using a conveyor.

Not only are the concerns of Health & Safety issueseliminated with this conveyor, but it also eliminates theneed to hire plant for one-off uses and being road towablereduces expensive transport costs and worries.

Beaufort Conveyors are always happy to assist and advisewith any conveying applications that you may have.

For more information on the Easiveyor, please visitwww.easikit.co.uk or contact Beaufort Conveyors on0843 224 1111.

Beaufort Conveyors havemade huge strides recentlywith the launch off a newRoad Towable conveyor -THE EASIVEYOR!


RAYMOND BROWNMINERALS & RECYCLING LTD

For more information contact:Raymond Brown Minerals & Recycling Ltd,

Lee Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0ADTel: 02380 732121Fax: 02380 740619E-mail: [email protected]

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WASHING

QUARRYING

LANDFILL

RECYCLING

AGGREGATE SUPPLIES

INCINERATOR BOTTOM ASH

HAULAGETippers • Ro-Ro ’ s

Skips • Grabs • Lowloader

DEPOT’S INDORSET • HAMPSHIREBERKSHIRE • WILTSHIRE

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The nation's largest producer of construction aggregates has employed an innovative air-supported conveyorsystem to serve its new railcar loading station, allowing the firm to ship clinker in bulk quantities to its grindingfacilities in Port Manatee and Tampa. With its stable ride and fully-enclosed construction, the system containsfugitive dust and reduces maintenance requirements, while taking excellent advantage of very limited space.

When company officials at the Vulcan Materials cement plant in Newberry, FL decided to ship clinker to remote grindingfacilities, they knew it would require adding a new conveyor and load-out structure. The real challenge to the projectcame in designing the system so it would fit with the plant's existing silos and conveyors.

“The only practical option was to locate the railcar loading conveyor next to the existing pan conveyor, which carriesclinker to the finish mill,” explained Maintenance Manager Jim Kerns. “It was determined that the new conveyor would fitin a hallway running under the silos, but we knew that once installed, it would completely fill the available space,” he said.

As a result, clean-up of any fugitive material accumulatingunder or around the conveyor would be extremely difficultand potentially dangerous without stopping the adjacentpan conveyor and shutting down production. Thatrealization led to the search for a highly reliable conveyingsystem with the proven ability to operate for extendedperiods with very little maintenance, one that could preventthe escape of fugitive material and also protect the loadfrom rain that would introduce unwanted moisture to theproduct.

Selecting an Air-Supported System

After reviewing a variety of designs and proposals, thecompany specified a Martin Engineering® Air-SupportedConveyor, a simple and economical system that resolvesmany of the issues encountered with conventional beltconveyors. With no moving parts that require maintenanceon the load-carrying side, the system could be installed inthe close quarters of the hallway under the clinker silo.

“Air-supported conveyors eliminate the carrying-side idlersused on conventional conveyors, and instead use a film ofair rising from a troughed pan to lift the belt,” explainedGreg Bierie, Global Project Manager for Martin Engineering.

“By removing a source of friction that requires periodicmaintenance, air-supported designs offer significantadvantages -- including energy, environmental and safetybenefits -- yet the cost is competitive with traditional beltconveyors,” he said.

The Martin Engineering system does not require acompressor, powering up to 600 feet (183 meters) ofconveyor supported by a single low-power centrifugal fan.Extremely low friction inherent to the design can reduceoverall drive power requirements by as much as 30% on ahorizontal conveyor.

The use of air supported conveyors also eliminates theneed for idler adjustment to correct belt tracking issues.The advantages include extended belt life and reducedmaintenance costs, as well as improved safety by limitingemployee exposure to moving components.

Simple Concept for a Smooth Ride

The concept of the air-supported design is fairly simple,with the load zone and carrying sections contained in aplenum that's pressurized by the centrifugal fan. Thecarrying surface of the plenum is typically shaped to the

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parabolic curve profile of a conventional belt conveyor, with a 35º trough. Holes inthe top of the plenum create an air film between the plenum and belt, whichsupports the moving load.

The return run does not require air support, and many systems incorporateconventional idlers on the return side. By using standard take-up drives, chutes andsupport structures, the air-supported design allows conversions of, or connectionsto, existing standard belt conveyors.

At the Newberry plant, the 24-inch wide (610 mm) air-supported conveyornegotiates a vertical curve to elevate the load 25 feet (7.6 meters) over the 290 footlength (88 meters) from the bottom of the clinker silo to the top of the load-outstructure. Capacity is set at 400 ST per hour (363 tons) of 1-inch minus (25 mm-)material, with a belt speed of 350 feet per minute (106.7 meters per minute). Thetroughed conveyor is moved by a 25 HP (18.6 kW) drive motor, and the air supportsystem uses a 15 HP (11.2 kW) blower to raise the belt.

The air-supported design from Martin Engineeringeliminates maintenance issues such as idler lubrication andbelt alignment, and the modular system allows replacementof existing conveyor sections with CEMA standardconstruction. Air-supported and conventional rollersections can be mixed to accommodate loading zones,tracking idlers, belt scales or other needs. With its stablepath, an air-supported conveyor can operate at a steeperincline than roller conveyors, which can reduce the overalllength and installed cost.

Two belt feeders at the Newberry plant meter the materialthrough rolling blade gates to deliver a consistent load tothe conveyor and prevent the “starve and flood” conditionsthat can impede smooth operation. The material flows intoceramic-lined transfer chutes, also supplied by MartinEngineering, then onto the conveyor.

As the material enters the discharge tower, it passes over abelt scale and into a retractable dustless discharge chute,which extends down into the railcar opening. Thedischarge chute is installed on a positioner that delivers upto 6 feet (1.8 meters) of travel perpendicular to the tracks toaccommodate various loading hatch arrangements. Aninsertable dust collector is installed at the head pulley tocatch any material that becomes airborne.

“Fugitive material control was a critical element of thissystem,” Kerns added. “We needed to prevent the needfor maintenance in the confined space location, but wealso had environmental objectives. Alligators and otherprotected species inhabit this area, and we wanted toensure that dust didn't migrate from the process.”

Results at Vulcan's Newberry plant have been verypositive, and the company reports virtually maintenance-free service from the air-supported system. “The productcondition is excellent from the smooth handling,” Kernsconcluded. “And with the fully-enclosed system, there isno contamination of the conveyed material or escape offugitive dust.”

Vulcan Materials Company, based in Birmingham, AL, isthe nation's largest producer of construction aggregatesand a major producer of other construction materials,including asphalt, cement and ready-mixed concrete. Thefirm produces aggregates (primarily crushed stone, sandand gravel) that are used in nearly all forms of construction,particularly the large quantities of aggregates needed tobuild roads and commercial properties.

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Aptech has supplied two pneumatic conveying systems as partof a major gas pipe project in the Greater London area. Thesystems were designed to backfill 6ft and 8ft tunnels withground glass or sand.

Rather than relying on the traditional method of using liquid grout to filltunnels of this type, the use of a dry fill was favored. Once grout is set,ground movement can cause it to crack, resulting in potentiallydamaging levels of stress being imposed on the gas pipe. A dry fillwould allow the pipe to move. Then there was the question whether itwould be possible to pneumatically convey dry fill the distancesrequired.

“Aptech were the only company to develop a solution that we hadconfidence in.” says Chris Rixon, advisor to the project. “Following smallscale trials, we were impressed with the final designs and ability tomanufacture pneumatic conveying systems that would fill the tunneleffectively.”

“To have used liquid grout would have required building bulkheadsalong the tunnel at frequent intervals and then pumping in grout to fillbehind them. Even then, this method makes it difficult to fill to the roofand provide a complete and stable fill. Originally a year had beenallowed to fill the tunnels with liquid grout, but Aptech completed thedry fill in just four months.”

Aptech's design included support and movement of the conveying pipein the tunnel. A cable also runs down the tunnel to instruments at theend of the pipe.

Robert Skelton, Aptech's managing director says “These machinesoperate at high pressure, so can convey long distances. Instead of arotary valve which would wear, they use a screw conveyor to meter thesand into the conveying pipe. The two machines, for small and largetunnel filling, were designed, built and put straight to use. For otherapplications, this high pressure method of pneumatic conveying issuitable for conveying cement, minerals and biomass.”

The sizing of the conveying systems uses Aptech's unique pneumaticconveying software. This analyses each section of the conveyingsystem, predicting velocity and pressure change at every stageincluding changes in pipe diameter.

The two systems were distinct insofar as the smaller, lower pressuresystem was designed to discharge ground glass or sand from 1Te bigbags and convey it at up to 14Te/hr to fill tunnels up to 300m long. Thelarger, higher pressure system was designed to transfer the dry fill fromsilos to a delivery system, weigh and convey it at up to 60Te/hr to filltunnels up to 1000m long.

With over 30 years of experience specialising in the design, supply andinstallation of process systems and equipment, Aptech has establisheditself among the leading players in powder and solids handling. Throughusing the latest technology, their comprehensive range of productsdeliver technically advanced yet cost effective solutions.

Flexco expands lineof serviceadvantagecartridge™cleanersFlexco has simplified installation andmaintenance of the Service AdvantageCartridge™ for the Mineline® MHSHeavy-Duty Secondary Cleaner andadded the feature to its P-Type®

Secondary Cleaner and R-Type®

Reversing Secondary Cleaner. TheService Advantage Cartridge is idealfor limiting downtime and easilymaintaining the cleaner to ensuresuperior performance.

The enhanced designnow features a variety ofoptions for locking the

cartridge into place, making it adaptablebased on local codes and offeringsolutions for varying space constraintsduring installation. The Service AdvantageCartridge slides out from the accessibleside of the conveyor or chute wall forinspection, service, or replacement by asingle worker in only a matter of minutes.

“The enhancements made to the ServiceAdvantage Cartridge allow flexibility formaintenance and installation options,making it even easier to service andinspect the cleaner,” said RyanGrevenstuk, product manager for Flexco.“Adding this feature to our P-Type and R-Type provides an economical, yet service-friendly solution as well.”

Blade cartridges can be removed inminutes and can be changed withoutremoving the complete assembly pole orbrackets from the conveyor. Instead,changing the cleaner blades is done bysimply removing a pin, sliding the bladecartridge out through the side, andreplacing it with a new or rebuilt bladecartridge. This feature allows maintenanceworkers to replace multiple bladecartridges during the same maintenanceperiod, saving time and money. Thecartridges can also be easily rebuilt onsite.

All three cleaners are durable and can beserviced in even the most severe weatherconditions. Additionally, the side slide-outdesign is safer for workers because itdoesn’t require them to access tightspaces to remove the cartridge.

A dual cartridge design that splits in themiddle for removal from both sides is alsoavailable for belt widths of 60 in. to 120 in.For more information on the heavy-duty line of cleaners from Flexco, logon to www.flexco.com.

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SoderhamnEriksson create aclean & safeenvironmentSöderhamn Eriksson Ltd is asupplier of conveying machineryfor various industries. Theconveyors are manufactured inSweden and Germany and are of avery high quality being heavy,strong and reliable in design.

We have recently completed a newbulk intake and delivery conveyingsystem at Guys Marsh Prison inShaftesbury in conjunction with GameEngineering. The scope of the projectincluded designing an intake systemfor transferring woodchip to a storagebunker to fit in a very small footprint,due to restricted space on site. Thisproblem was overcome by using ThePST 'V' System Shaftless SpiralConveyors. A dual spiral intake hopperwhich is fed by 30m3 tipper transportsthe woodchip into a 6m Vertical Spiralconveyor which then feeds twodistribution conveyors. The complete

load is emptied in under 30 minutes. The complete system istotally enclosed creating a clean and safe environment whichwas one of the main priorities for the project.

Our reputation for imaginative solutions to conveying problemsand delivering to plan is something we are very proud of. Eachand every installation is bespoke to the customer's requirementswho we work very closely with throughout each project whichcreates an excellent working partnership.


C&K Fitzpatricklaunches theWorkSmart range oftroughing setsIt's no secret that industry in Ireland isexperiencing difficult operating conditions.The conveying sector has been hit particularlyhard by the collapse of the quarrying industrywhich comprised a large proportion of theentire sector. C&K Fitzpatrick has respondedto this change by looking for efficiencieswithin their existing high quality products anda good example of this is the new WorkSmartrange of troughing roller sets.

The Irish troughing set market is dominated bythe widespread use variable angle troughing sets.While these sets are useful for certainapplications, they can be vulnerable to damageon wing rollers or twisting of the frame. Howeverany replacement would have to be compatiblewith these rollers which are used throughout thequarrying and recycling industries.

“We looked at where savings could be madewithout compromising quality” says MarkFitzpatrick. “the solution was to utilize theSandvik (formerly Gurtec) GUP line which massproduces standard rollers at the rate of one everyfifteen seconds.”

The Sandvik GUP roller production line is a stateof the art line based at Schoppenstedt inGermany. The line is fully automated withautomatic cutting, welding and powder coating ofthe rollers. Shafts are also manufactured on theautomated line and fitted complete with bearingand multiple labyrinth seal. These rollers complyto Sandik's high quality standards and areinterchangeable with rollers from the manual GST(bespoke rollers) line.

C&K Fitzpatrick have carefully designed andmanufactured a frame to be interchangeable withexisting Sandvik and competitor variable anglesets. In most cases it is a simple matter of boltingone set out and the new WorkSmart in. Onceinstalled, all of the rollers are of the “drop-in” typeand so there is no struggling corroded U-bolts.The fixed angle design provides a secure sidesupported troughing set capable of standing upto demanding applications. While the angle baseand off-set rollers ensure that any material build-up can easily fall free.

This type of innovation is key to maintaining acompetitive position in difficult trading conditions.C& K Fitzpatrick has implemented this innovationthroughout their range of conveyor belting, beltfasteners, belt cleaners and conveyoraccessories, bringing value to the customerwithout resorting to lower grade products.

For further information contact C&K Fitzpatrick [email protected] or www.ckf.ie


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Baioni Crushing Plants is theworld's partner in the production ofmachinery for the mining andquarrying industries, recycling andcontractor market, aggregatewashing sector. All production andassembly phases are carried out bytechnical expert staff able to offer ahigh specialized support. Over asurface of 70.000 sqm BaioniCrushing Plants supplies means,tools and resources to achieve thefinal product, yet maintaining highqualitative standards and rapidityon execution. Continuous andmeticulous quality checks grant theefficacy and efficiency of everyproduct.

Thanks to the experience gained inthe field, Baioni Crushing Plantsprovides heavy duty belting systemfor applications in mines and quarries,for such materials as ore, stone,tailings, gravel, aggregate, etc. Testedin Spring 2010 at the big installationknown as "Quadrilatero”, Baioniemployed a reliable conveying systemwhose characteristics and featuresare described below.

A full range

• Inclined conveyor belts: designedfor use in conveyance of materialup an incline, they are best used totransport aggregate to the differentsections in a crushing plant.

• Bucket elevators: mainly used insand production plants or washingplants.

• Extracting conveyor belts: usuallyused to extract the materials fromfeeding to crushing or screening.

• Horizontal conveyor belts: usuallyfitted with side walls and feet ortrestles to convey aggregateshorizontally.

Main characteristics

Baioni conveyors are made of steelstructures, protected from corrosionby hot dip galvanizated with zincdeposition on the surface, the driveend and the tail end arepreassembled in the workshop theintermediate parts consist of two sidewalls and the central frame and aredesigned to have small footprintduring transport, yet notcompromising the sturdiness andsolidity of the belt. The shaft and thedrum of the either end are not weldedbut fixed by some rigid couplings toease any replacement in case ofdamage of some parts (i.e. brake of abearing, etc...).

Transmission

Direct transmission with helicalgearbox, pulleys and belts. Electricmotor equipped with hydraulic joint to

make the start of the conveyorsweeter, protecting the entiretransmission. In its basic form Baionibelt conveyors consist of a drivinghead pulley, a tail pulley, the movingbelt, support rollers, cleaning devices,tensioning mechanisms and astructural frame. The classictransmission system through motor,belts, pulleys and gearbox is theguarantee of the maximun flexibility ofuse, offering the possibility to ajustthe speed according to every need.

Main components

• Rectangular box-type frame (inmodular sections).

• Rubber belt in rayon materialcoated with anti-abrasive rubber.

• Couples or terns of anodisedrollers with easily changeablesealed bearings.

• Cambered drive and driven rollers;drive roller with rubber coating.

• Adjustable driven roller supports.

• Transmission unit.

• Belt scraper.

The positioning and support systemcan be carried out in two versions:

1. For « mobile » or « skid mounted »conveyors, short or mediumlength, support is available bymeans of a “V” shape trestle,mounted on a suitably load-bearing axle with tyres or a groundsupporting beam.

2. For « fixed » conveyors, longlength, support is given by verticalsupporting trellis or by trestles withstretching steel cables.

Standard accessories

Baioni conveyor belts can beequipped with the followingaccessories:

• Side gangway with safety rail.

• Sidewalls.

• Anti-wind or anti-rain cover.

• Upper and lower cover.

• Discharge chute.

• Removable feed hopper withrubber protections.

• Rollers with damping rubber ringsto be fitted under the feed hopper.

Supplied as standard is a beltscraper, a strong and anti-corrosivecleaning unit for easy maintenanceand maximum belt cleaning efficiency.Baioni Crushing Plants thinks it is vitalto adopt a system of cleaning alreadyin the conception of a coveyor, aboveall for those plants requiring a highstandard of cleanliness. Baioni beltscrapers have an adjustable springtension system: springs push the barsupporting the different scrapers,usually chosen according to thematerial to be processed. Amongstthem, some scrapers have somewidia inserts, highly resistant toabrasion and wear and particularlysuited for abrasive and dirtymaterials. The use of belt scrapersreduce the loss of material, increasethe plant capacity avoiding most ofthe wear of the return rollers, thusreducing maintenance costs anddowntime.

Baioni crushing plants: improve yourmaterial handling efficiency.

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Baioni Crushing Plants is dedicated to providing qualityconveyors engineered to last; cleaner devices alsocome from a ploughshare shaped scraper usuallyplaced on the tail end to prevent rollers from gettingdirty and material from falling accidently on the belt.

To promote long, trouble-free life to every conveyorBaioni Crushing Plants makes sure that the designerhas designed it with quality components that can handlethe entire range of forces generated in its use. One wayto insure that is to engineer every part taking a load andthen review the design calculations and the componentselection.

Baioni Crushing Plants considers itself to be more thanjust a supplier. It offers real help and support to everycustomer, with whom it does its best to co-operate in areliable and genuine manner, striving to achieve mutualsatisfaction and success. Safety is also a big issue!Baioni conveyor belts comply with safety devicesrequired under the EEC machinery directive 2006/42/EC.A corresponding declaration of incorporation and therelative use & maintenance manual is always supplied.


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Flexco Introduces newstate of the art test rigFlexco recently welcomed a new addition to itsproduct development lab, which will acceleratethe design and testing of new products. The120,000 lb. capacity test rig will boost productdevelopment efficiency, making way for newconcepts and solutions. While there are othertest rigs in the industry, the custom-made rigwas specifically designed by Flexco engineers toput a variety of products to work and measurethe success and compatibility of each.

The rig replaces the previous test rig, which wasutilized heavily for the past 30-plus years at Flexco.

“The diversified product offering at Flexco, combinedwith increased belt tensions and the continuingevolution of belt construction, prompted us to investin this new rig,” Greg Westphall, director ofengineering at Flexco, said. “It's a one-of-a-kindmachine designed and built by Flexco to enhance ourtesting platform and accelerate our design process.”

Westphall is quick to point out that, although the newrig is a significant upgrade from the previous one, it isnot designed to replace field-testing. Instead, the newtest rig ensures that products have undergonerigorous in-house testing before being placed in thefield.

While the previous rig was focused mainly on testingmechanical belt fastening systems, the new rig willtest the full line of Flexco products, including trackers,cleaners, plows, rollers, and lagging. Located in closeproximity to the engineering department at theDowners Grove, Ill. headquarters of Flexco, the rigmeasures 24 feet (7.3 m) high and 12 feet (3.6 m) feetwide and weighs approximately 60,000 lbs.

The rig is modeled after the DIN-22110-2 Standard. Itis equipped with six lagged 32” (800 mm) pulleys witha maximum belt speed of 1600 ft/min (~8 m/s). Beltwidths from 8” to 32” (200 mm to 900 mm) can betested, while tension can be cycled dynamically up to120,000 lbs (533 kN) of force. The rig also featuresHMI touch-screen technology, hydraulically-actuateddynamic tracking, and a catwalk that hugs theperimeter of the machine for easy viewing and testing.The new design also allows for greater accessibility ofdata acquisition equipment, including high-speedcameras and vibration and force transducers.

“While the capabilities of the rig are impressive, thesize offers additional benefits,” Westphall states.“When you can test cleaning, fastening, tracking, andother product functions all at the same time, you notonly gauge the performance of individual products,but also their compatibility. This aligns with the Flexcophilosophy of a holistic approach to maximizing beltconveyor productivity.”

For more information on Flexco products,programs, or services, log on to www.flexco.com

Guttridge supply Carier™Cereals Handling Equipmentfor new Cereals HandlingProject

Guttridge's experience andreputation of manufacturing bulkmaterial handling equipment hasrecently resulted in an order ofCarier equipment for a newinstallation in the FarmingIndustry.

Working alongside the maincontractor Chief Industries UK Ltdwho designed the new plant andsupplied a 75t/h dryer and a 100t/haspirator for the project, Guttridgemanufactured and supplied a range ofCarier 100t/h conveyors and elevatorsall of which were installed at KneesallLodge Farm which is part of theThoresby Farming Estate.

Chief Industries UK Ltd have years ofexperience in the design andinstallation of grain handling facilities,from on-farm drying and storage tolarge port terminals and is the UKsubsidiary of Chief Industries based inNebraska, USA.

Choosing Guttridge to supply was astraightforward decision as the Carierbrand is well known and respected inthe UK. Mark Temple-Global SalesManager of Chief Industries UK Ltd,commented, “This installation wasparticularly environmentally sensitiveand we had to fulfil certain criteriawith regard to noise emissions. As

well as supplying our own equipment to within given limits wewere confident that the CARIER range of equipment would fulfilour requirements and compliment our own high standards”

Operating at 100tph material is fed into either of the 2 wet grainpits and is subsequently fed via chain and flight conveyor ontoan inclined conveyor which feeds the aspirator pre-cleanerwhich removes dust, chaff, husks, awns and material lighterthan the grain. From this point material is transported verticallyby a belt and bucket elevator where it passes through a divertervalve and into the dryer with any overflow returned via ahorizontal conveyor to the wet grain pit.

Dry product is then fed onto an inclined chain and flightconveyor which supplies the second belt and bucket elevator.As before material passes through a second divertor valve(same duty) and is then delivered onto an inclined conveyoronto the final 6000t store and bulk outload conveyor.

Although a relatively simple operation, the Carier equipmentprovides a cost effective and reliable solution for this type ofgrain handling system.

Specifically built for cereals handling and storage on farms theCarier range is now fully integrated into the existing Guttridgeproduct ranges. Offering high quality at a low cost the newCarier range of conveyors and elevators is designed forthroughputs between 40-100tph of cereals. Suitable forhandling a wide range of free flowing and semi-free flowingproducts the Carier range has many applications throughout theCereals Industry.

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CMS Cepcor investsin the most powerfulspectrometer in itsclass.

CMS Cepcor havepurchased and installed anew Spectrotest mobilespectrometer analyticalmachine to enhance their

in-house materialtesting andqualityassurance.

The Spectrotestequipment will beprimarily used formetal analysis forthe preciseidentification ofthe chemicalcomposition of

alloys, design,quality inspectionand auditing theirvast stock inventory.

The purchase ofthe spectrometer

is part ofcompanypolicy tocontinually re-invest toensure that

CMS Cepcor UKremain the genuine alternative

for crusher spare parts.

Spectro is one of the worldwide leadingsuppliers of analytical instruments and theSpectrotest is a high power universal metalanalyser for use in the metal producing, metalprocessing and metal recycling industries. Thisinstrument can be used cordlessly with therechargeable battery pack in difficult to reachplaces, for the analysis of small parts, thinwires, curved surfaces or concealed weldingseams.

Without doubt the most powerfulspectrometer in its class it is an ideal machinefor CMS Cepcor quality engineers who use co-ordinate measuring technology along withmaterial testing to ensure CMS Cepcor crusherspare parts and wear parts are manufacturedto exacting material standards.

With its innovative technology, the Spectrotestis up to the challenge of each of theseassignments. At its heart is a plasmagenerator, special optic, new high performanceread-out system and ICAL logic system; allinnovative components that make theSpectrotest more precise, simpler and morereliable. Through combination with other high-quality components, the Spectrotest remainsthe most powerful spectrometer of its class.

CMS Cepcor are industry recognised as thegenuine alternative to the original equipmentmanufacturer, offering cost effective solutionsalong with improved performance gainedthrough continual research, development andproduct innovation.

PIX MUSCLE Belts UltimateStrength....with Greencredentials PIX's overwhelming desire to be at the “cutting edge” in thisfield has culminated in the launch of the MUSCLE range ofbelts. Put simply, the PIX MUSCLE belt is the ultimate V-belt -super-high power rating, maintenance-free and eco-friendly.Years of consultation with their customers and taking into

account thenewrequirementsof thechanging worldwe findourselves in,has resulted inPIX providingthe “perfectsolution”.

• These beltsare produced to

comply with the latest REACH directives, RoHS regulations, andexclude all restricted chemicals as listed by the EPA in the US.

• The new belt compound does not emit any toxic substances,either during manufacture, or when running in use.

• The revolutionary design of the compound performs well inadverse conditions such as high temperatures, UV or Ozoneexposure, and in chemically aggressive environments.

• MUSCLE belts show remarkable performance characteristics interms of elongation and slippage - minimising energy loss andextending working life.

Main Features and Benefits:

• Extremely high power rating - up to 35% more than a regular belt.

• Maintenance-Free - No re-tensioning required.

• ECO friendly - REACH compliant

• High efficiency - up to 98%.

• High tensile strength - resistant to elongation and breakage.

• Highly flexible - The standard construction allows the belt to"reverse bend" in drives with back idlers.

• Extended temperature range: from -25°C up to 120°C.

• Anti-static - complies with ISO 1813.

• Space-saving potential, when designing drives - less beltsrequired.

• Longer service life, less down-time, reduced ownership costs.

PIX MUSCLE features a unique high power construction whichminimises transmission losses at the lowest level. The compositehigh-modulus flexible layer supports a specially designed tensionmember around the circumference of the belt. Excellent lateralrigidity and a newly designed tensile cord structure gives MUSCLEits remarkable strength and resistance to elongation. The resultantdecrease in slippage minimises energy loss.

The brand new compound used in MUSCLE belts has enhanced oil-resistant capability. This reduces belt degradation due to swellingwhen the belt is exposed to oils and grease. The compound alsohas a wider tolerance to extreme temperatures, preventinghardening and premature ageing of the rubber.

Commenting on the launch of MUSCLE, Operations Director for PIXEurope Stewart Booth said: “The new MUSCLE belt will be theflagship product for PIX and PIX Europe has been chosen for theworldwide launch of this range of 'ulitmate' belts. The belt is the firstof its type, combining three key features: Its 'Lean' due to itspotential for space saving, longer service life and reduced ownershipcosts; 'Mean' due to its extremely high power rating and tensilestrength, and 'Green' due to its Eco-friendly credentials. TheMUSCLE belt gives PIX customers a market leading product thatperforms better and lasts longer than current products, saving time,money and the environment.”

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Following the launch of Hi-Force's powerful jackingsystem in 2010, aptly named 'ToughLift', this 12 modelrange has proven to be an invaluable addition to Hi-Force's extensive product portfolio. This new generationjacking system offers users the easiest and safest method oflifting material haulers in the mining and constructionindustry and locomotives in the railway industry. Inindustries where minimal maintenance and repair downtimeof capital intensive equipment is essential, these ToughLiftjacks are proving to be indispensable to Companies all overthe world.

With lifting capacities ranging from 50 - 200 tonnes, and achoice of hydraulic lift height options on the 100 & 200tonne versions it is no surprise that the ToughLift is thestrongest and most versatile lifting jack in the market.Suitable for lifting even the largest earth haulers in theWorld, all models are powered by an integrated electricdriven or air driven hydraulic pump unit and feature aremote, push button hand pendant control unit with a 5metre control cable for easy operation, safely and remotelyfrom the jacking point. The Hi-Force ToughLift jackingsystem incorporates a number of patented features,including a multi-positional transport & lifting handle and aunique swivel jacking base to guarantee safe and correctpositioning of the lifting cylinder under the vehicle, prior tolifting it up. Fitted with large diameter wheels and solidrubber tyres for easy manoeuvring, all models are narrow inwidth, enabling them to fit into confined spaces whether inuse or in storage, and have the smallest footprint sizecompared to all other competitor brand models. There isalso a large variety of optional extras available tocompliment the range including mechanical load holdingblocks, swivel load caps and mechanical locking and sliplock extensions, all of which add further safety features and

benefits to the operator. In addition, a range of hydraulic tyrebead breakers and ToughLift accessory toolbox trolleyscomplement the ToughLift range.

As the fastest growing manufacturer of hydraulic tools in theWorld today, Hi-Force continues to invest heavily in theGroup's manufacturing facility as well as placing anemphasis on the research and development of newinnovative products such as the ToughLift. As one of thelatest additions to Hi-Force's comprehensive product range,the ToughLift has proven to be a great success, offering asafe and user friendly solution to the servicing and repair ofsome of the largest earth material haulers in the World.

For more information on the Hi-Force ToughLift range,please visit our website www.hi-force.com where you canalso find the contact details of Hi-Force's globalheadquarters and regional offices worldwide.

Hi-Force ToughLift Jacking System continues to carry itsweight in the Mining & Construction Industries.


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