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Sandvik jaw crushers accelerate road building in the Eastern Cape
21 February 2014, Johannesburg: The Department of Roads and Public Works in the Eastern Cape recently took delivery of three Sandvik QJ241 mobile jaw crushers for use in the construction of gravel roads.
This departure from the traditional hauler and grid roller construction method was made following the recent trends in the road building industry.
According to national sales manager Nicolan Govender, the advanced technology of the QJ241 makes it ideally suited for road construction, both in terms of the volume and quality of material it produces.
“The QJ241 yields high quality G5 material at a rate of up to 150 tonnes per hour, which equates to better road construction in a fraction of the time it takes using the hauler and grid roller format.
Previously it took around four weeks to build a kilometre of road. Now that the Sandviks have come into the equation, the department recently completed a stretch of 11 kilometres in less than two months.”
Govender also makes the point that the quality of road is far superior in terms of the integrity of its construction.
“The roads are built using G5 material to lay down a 150mm weather course, which requires minimal maintenance in direct contrast to the previous method where the surface was prone to disintegrate with the onset of the first rains,” he says.
Department of Roads and Public Works Senior Manager: Mechanical, Mzi Mafani, explains that the changes in road making techniques brought about by the acquisition of the Sandvik machines was by no means an overnight decision.
“Pilot Crushtec International impressed us with its meticulous approach, which was based upon understanding our needs and providing solutions, rather than pushing its products,” he says.
Part of this process included a visit by the Department to the crushing and screening specialist’s headquarters in Jet Park, east of Johannesburg. It also included a site visit to see a Sandvik QJ241 jaw crusher in action as well as discussions with technical and service management. It also provided an opportunity to view the company’s extensive quality control and spares departments.
“The purchase of the three QJ241’s represents quite an investment and we felt it to be essential for our client to appreciate what we offer in terms of technical back up and after sales support before making a purchase decision,” says Govender. He adds that pen was put to paper following rigorous and appropriate tender protocols and against competition from four other manufacturers.
Mafani is pleased with the Sandviks’ performances to date: “They have dramatically increased our road building capacity and yet they are fuel efficient, averaging around 25 litres/ hour. Another benefit is the reversible jaw, which enables us to clear blockages with a minimum of delay.”
Key features and benefits:
- Hydraulically adjustable closed side setting facilitates a variety of applications
- Reverse crushing action easily alleviates blockages
- Upgraded user friendly programmed logic control system ensures ease of operation
- The QJ241’s design enables it to monitor and regulate its own feed. This results in a continuous and uninterrupted crushing process and maximises productivity
- Easy access to engine compartment allows for on-site serviceability
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