BULK MATERIALS HANDLING


on virgin peat dug from peat bogs which themselves can be important habitats for wildlife.”


The third part of the site comprises of extensive reserves of naturally occurring sand, gravel and boulder clay, with Offerton having permission to extract these materials until 2042. Although naturally occurring, and thus not a recycled product per-se, Offerton pride themselves on producing a wild life friendly habitat, and use processes that minimise any environmental damage.


It is this commitment to maximising the re- use of recycled construction materials, and at the same time minimising their own negative environmental impact, that has led Offerton Sand & Gravel to invest in the brand new QJ241 tracked jaw crusher from Sandvik Mining and Construction. This state of the art modern machine is a compact tracked jaw crusher based on the design of the world leading series of Sandvik machines. Highly productive, yet self-propelled, this machine brings the revolutionary features of the Sandvik QJ341 to the smaller quarry or demolition site, where operating space is limited, yet high performance demanded. Possessing a sturdy construction its power management, coupled with unique jaw design, will ensure it becomes an icon in the smaller jaw crusher category due to its compact size and enhanced mobility. The environmental credentials of the QJ241, a factor that Sandvik prides itself on, are enhanced as the QJ241 is powered by a Stage 3B CAT 7.1 Acert engine


that complies with all current and proposed emission standards, thereby reducing operational emissions by 45%, plus improved fuel economy, all ensuring a low cost of ownership and reduced carbon footprint. Of the purchase of the Sandvik QJ241 Martin comments: “We wanted a modern jaw crusher to work throughout our site; it has to be designed to increase production, reduce our operating costs, and produce a consistent product from virtually any material it encounters. There is no doubt that the QJ241 matches our aims.”


What is truly exciting is that the QJ241 possesses many new features that have been developed specifically for the recycling industry, and have arisen based on feedback from customers in the industry. Thus, the QJ241 is proving ideal for Offerton’s recycling requirements as the main conveyor now possesses a hydraulic raise / lower facility to give increased clearance for rebar, and has also been extended to give an increased discharge height enabling enhanced stockpiling capacity. Thanks to new design features such as a jaw level sensor, speed wheel on the main conveyor, together with an improved load control system, the machine is able to monitor and regulate material feed, thereby providing a continuous uninterrupted crushing process, resulting in higher productivity. Furthermore, the unit is now a much more user-friendly, easier to operate machine due to its advanced PLC electrical control system, and easier to maintain due to


increased access to service points. Through the use of the QJ241 from Sandvik, and the existing purpose developed processing facilities, Offerton Sand & Gravel are now able to produce and supply such products as recycled MOT, 6F2/6F1 crushed aggregates, coarse granular fill and pipe bedding. Through the development of the market for these recycled aggregates Offerton Sand & Gravel have now developed a material merchandising arm, The Stockport Stone Company, which acts as a premier supplier of recycled construction materials throughout the northwest. This retail merchandising has enabled them to become an established supplier not only to the construction industry, but also to the landscaping trade, and they are now able to supply such materials as york stone paving, granite sets, cobbles, sandstone sets, natural walling stone, block pavers and many other items reclaimed from the quarry.


Offerton Sand & Gravel are an example of that rare type of business; one that not only embraces environmentalism for the good of the planet, but have also made a successful and vibrant business from it. They have achieved this duality through maximising the resources they encounter, using the latest most environmentally focused productive machinery, but at the same time used modern merchandising techniques to ensure that their products find a suitable route to market. Tel:: +44 (0) 1283 818163 www.sandvik.com


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Ibis Intergrid Ltd. Materials Handling Engineers


Suppliers, manufacturers & distributors of bulk handling equipment worldwide for 25 years


Tel: 01539 731900


Fax: 01539 731910 Email: sales@ibis-int.co.uk Web: www.ibis-int.co.uk


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