issue 3 2017
Blue Group Open Day Highlights of the successful two day event and the brand new machines in action
Chieftain 2200 Mobile Screen in depth case study Slick styling and serious crushing: the Powerscreen Premiertrak 400X BlueMAC All Metal Separator saves costs & creates revenue
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The two day event boasted seven machines on static display with a further eleven machines on live demonstration
In this issue... Blue Open Day secures two machine sales to Central Demolition..........................................4
Chieftain 2200 Mobile Screen case study .......................................................6
Advanced Material Processing take 2 new Powerscreens from Blue Scotland ........................................8
Powerscreen Premiertrak 400X Slick styling and serious crushing .............10
Waring Waste saves costs and gains two new funding streams thanks to their new BlueMAC All Metal Separator .......................................................12
Blue Central supply machinery to assist with £192 million bypass .....................................14
GSH Waste Recycling speed up their process and improve their end product with the Powerscreen Warrior 1400 from Blue Central ..................16
The mighty Powerscreen Warrior 2100 exceeds all expectations at Offerton Sand and Gravel ...........................18
Blue Southern supply Doppstadt wood recycling system to Wood Yew Waste.......................19
10 years of outstanding service .................................20
Double congratulations..................20
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Blue Group recently held a highly successful open day at Armac Demolition, near The NEC in Birmingham. The event was held over two days in July, with a morning and afternoon session on the first day and a morning session on the second. Initially visitors received a glimpse in to what the future holds in terms of New Product Development for the key brands within Blue’s portfolio, followed by a number of live demonstrations. To ensure that visitors could fully appreciate the machines while in full processing mode, they were initially invited to view the machines from a specially created, elevated viewing level. Following this, the machines were again put through their paces in turn, with customers being able to view from ground level. Finally the safety barriers were removed and visitors were able to inspect the machines and material created in more detail, as well as liaise with an expert located by each piece of equipment. The event boasted 7 machines on static display with a further 11 machines on live demonstration. These working machines included the brand new Powerscreen Trakpactor 550 impactor, which was crushing recycled concrete to produce an MOT Type 1 material, as well as the recently launched Premiertrak R400X jaw crusher with improved bypass chute to increase material flow and excellent under crusher access for removal of wire with hydraulic raise lower product conveyor. The showcase also had the recently remodelled Metrotrak jaw crusher from Powerscreen and the new EvoQuip Cobra, a compact impact crusher, feeding the Powerscreen Warrior 1200 screen with three way split.
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Blue Group Open Day showcases brand new equipment in action
It’s been an immensely successful event. Not only has it given us a great opportunity to show our visitors the machines in action and the support we provide, but also catch up with a large number of existing customers. On behalf of Blue I would like to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to come and see us. Also, a big thank you to Adrian McClean and the Armac Team for their support and the use of their excellent facility.
The final display station also included a Doppstadt machine, this time a SM720 trommel which was feeding a Westeria Airtrak Windsifter. The trommel extracted the fines from the waste material being processed while the windsifter separated the heavy and light fraction. The event proved a very popular occasion with 150 visitors over the two days taking time out of their busy schedules to see what Blue had to offer, and taking advantage of seeing the machinery in a working environment.
Pat McGeary, Blue Group Chairman In addition to the crushers and screens, waste wood was being processed via the new Doppstadt 3060 F Type with M Teeth, where the teeth can be changed depending on application. The shredder was being fed by a Fuchs MHL320 material handler and feeding into a Doppstadt HS800 star screen which was in turn serving the material to a BlueMAC All Metal Separator to ultimately create a high quality, metal free biomass chip.
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Blue Open Day secures two machine sales to Central Demolition Following the highly successful Blue Scotland Open Day in May this year, Central Demolition, who partly hosted the event, have purchased two pieces of equipment from Blue Machinery Scotland. Central Demolition, based in Bonnybridge, near Stirling, offer a range of services including demolition, asbestos removal and waste management solutions to clients from a diverse range of industries from local authorities to main contractors. The company has been servicing customers right across Scotland and Northern England for over two decades, and indeed have been a customer of Blue Scotland from the very beginning, meaning the two business have developed a strong working relationship over the years.
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The Open Day, held in May, saw over 100 customers see 10 pieces of equipment on live demonstration at Central Demolition’s 564 acre site. The first piece of equipment purchased was a Terex Fuchs MHL331 which is powered by a highly efficient Deutz 4 cylinder engine generating 115kW of power. The material handler is ideally suited for a range of applications including ports, scrap, timber and waste, which is the application it will be working in at Central Demolition. In addition to the smooth fluid motion of the machine, making operation stress free, the cab elevates to an eye level of 5.3m above ground and incorporates sound-deadened; heat-insulated windows and a sliding door for ease of access. One of the key differentiators of a Fuchs over other material handlers is the comfort offered to the driver. The air-cushioned seat with integrated headrest and lumber support with articulating armrest helps to maximise productivity.
Central Demolition’s 564 acre site services customer’s right across Scotland and Northern England. Since the business started over 20 years ago, Central Demolition and Blue Scotland have developed a strong working relationship.
In addition to the material handler a Powerscreen Warrior 1400X mobile screen was also ordered. The machine has exceptional processing power for a mid-sized screen, and offers excellent stockpiling capabilities. This tracked machine incorporates a jack up screen facility to aid mesh changes, and a highly aggressive 2 bearing 2 deck screenbox. The Warrior will be utilised at both Central Demolition’s facility in Bonnybridge, as well as well as on the various contracted sites managed by Central Demolition as the company looks to use the screened material to regenerate the site for further development.
Having a number of both Fuchs and Powerscreen machines already within our portfolio means we are fully aware of their advantages. In addition to the support we receive from Blue Scotland, one of the main factors for our purchasing decision is that the guys who use the current Fuchs and Powerscreen machines are very positive about their capabilities. Ross Craig, Central Demolition’s Managing Director
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The Chieftain 2200 enables control of the hydraulic tipping grid directly from the cab ensuring any large rocks extracted from the land don’t make it into the hopper.
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Chieftain 2200 Mobile Screen case study The Challenge To get an understanding of how the Chieftain 2200 can perform against a traditional trommel screen that has previously been the first choice for processing ‘A’ Grade Virgin Soils and ‘B’ Grade Recycled Soils. Because of the often tacky and sticky nature of the raw material, processors have favoured the trommel screen, which has a brush system to help keep the mesh panels clean as the drum rotates, as their favoured equipment especially during the winter months. Conventional flat deck screens have previously struggled to compete with the trommel on this application for a variety of reasons, but the Chieftain 2200 has several benefits over a conventional flat deck screen and for that reason we wanted to see how they compare: The Powerscreen Chieftain 2200 mobile screen with two double screen decks was selected to help solve the challenge described. One of the key features is the one man operation capabilities of the Chieftain 2200. The excavator driver can control the main functions of the machine from his cab including the hydraulic tipping grid to ensure any large rocks extracted from the land don’t make it into the hopper. The integrated high capacity variable speed belt feeder means the amount of material can be controlled. In this particular situation the customer wanted to maximise the quality of the final material so slightly reduced the speed of the feed from maximum throughput. The main feature for this particular sticky application was the highly aggressive screen boxes offering a total screening area of 19.2m2. Furthermore the revolutionary patent pending drive system allows for switching between 2 and 4 bearing with bolt-on parts, which provides a number of advantages over its class rivals.
These include: Cleaner scalping action There is up to a 7 degree difference between the two boxes, which can be adjusted to allow the material to flip over from the first box to the second allowing a cleaner scalping action Fuel save option available The machine idles after 1 minute of sensing no material in the hopper. After 15 minutes shuts the machine down. Once material is detected, the feeder will continue at operational speed
The Set Up Top Deck Screens
Combination of 35mm & 55mm Square Woven Screens
Bottom Deck Screens
Combination of 12mm & 10mm Flexi Deck Screens
Both screen boxes were set up to run as a four bearing Screen angle
Maximum 37 degrees
The Result Product The 2200 was able to achieve the same high quality specification on the Grade A Material without blinding over the decks. This is due to selecting a screen media that works best in this material combined with running the screen boxes at a higher speed than is normally possible, and with the 4 bearing system we are able to maintain the throw on the box even when it comes under full load.
Throughput The Chieftain 2200 matched the production of the existing trommel with approximately 75 tonnes per hour of sub 10mm finished product produced, along with two by products. One of which was a hardcore ideal for haul roads and a mid-size which could be used for a fill product.
Flexibility The Chieftain 2200 is tracked and comes as either a 2 or 3 Deck machine, and fitted with a Vibrating Live Head has the potential to produce five products and fitted with an overband magnet can remove ferrous metals.
The Conclusion The Chieftain 2200 more than demonstrated that its aggressive and variable screening action allowed it to process sticky tacky material to a high standard at an acceptable throughput. Added to that, its versatility means that it is a sound investment to anyone whose requirements may change or vary in the future, and it lends itself well to a wide variety of applications.
Combination of 2 smaller screen boxes which can be: • Run at higher speeds • Run as either a 2 or 4 bearing screen box • Option to run feed box in forward or reverse, when a Tier 4 engine is selected • Run at a higher screen angle which is ideal for fine screening
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2 or 3 deck options & Live Head Vibrating Grid
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Advanced Material Processing take 2 new Powerscreens from Blue Scotland Advanced Material Processing (AMP), based in Stirling, Scotland was established just 18 months ago by Managing Director, Kieran O’Kane. The business offers a range of hire solutions from plant rental to full project contracting, but uniquely offers it across a range of applications including composting and shredding as well as crushing and screening.
To say the business has grown dramatically since its inception at the end of October 2015 is somewhat of an understatement. The initial plan was to have a 25-machine fleet within 5 years, yet that number has been surpassed after just 1½ years, following the purchase of two new Powerscreen machines, a Chieftain 2200 and a 1000 Maxtrak mobile cone crusher from Blue Machinery Scotland as well as a new CAT 966m Loading Shovel from Finning CAT. The Chieftain 2200 is new to the Powerscreen range, and has a patent pending drive system which allows the mobile screen to switch between 2 and 4 bearings. The machine incorporates a hydraulic tipping grid which can be
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operated via remote control. Furthermore the Chieftain 2200 has two highly versatile double deck screenboxes which provide a total screening area of 19.5m2. The 1000 cone is an old favourite, which is still a leader in its class. These machines will join their fleet of equipment which range in processing capability from 60 tonnes per hour up to 600 tonnes per hour. This allows AMP to offer the right hire or contract solution to a wide range of prospective clients, a clear objective when you look at their current list of projects. For example, AMP’s smallest crusher, the EvoQuip Bison 120 is on hire to an estate for road construction and estate management, whilst the company is also the company is also managing
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the shredding, screening and sorting of green waste for several Local Authorities. One of AMP’s most predominant areas of business over the last 12 months however has been the contract crushing for windfarm construction. In this instance, AMP are asked to manage the whole process of extracting material from borrow pits before crushing the material to specific sizes including 6F2, Type 1 and dust for various uses in the windfarm construction process. AMP’s strong service culture is clearly evident to their customers, with one of the largest windfarm suppliers in Scotland saying, “I’ve never worked with a company with such a “Can-do attitude”, anything we have asked them to do they have done with no issue”.
It has surpassed all our aspirations, but has been achieved due to the hard work of the entire team here. We consistently exceed the expectations of our clients in terms of service and support, delivering machines quickly, being on site whenever required, as well as providing advice and assistance to clients. Our ‘client first’ philosophy means 90% of our current projects are repeat business. Kieran O’Kane, Managing Director, AMP
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Powerscreen Premiertrak 400X
Slick styling and serious crushing The latest pulverising jaw crusher from Powerscreen is now available. Built on the foundations of the globally renowned Premiertrak 400, the 400X has the same impressive crushing capacity and reliability, combined with sleek 2017 styling and new features. The Premiertrak 400X was recently on display at the Blue Group Open Day - held at Armac Demolition, Birmingham - where we asked our very own Customer Support Manager Owen Gourlay for his thoughts on the machine...
What’s the best feature of the new Premiertrak 400X?
Owen Gourlay, Customer Support Manager, Blue Scotland
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That’s a tough question! Looking from an operator’s point of view the whole access of the machine has improved and requires less maintenance. The discharge conveyor is fantastic as it can be lowered to waist height and only the bottom section is skirted. This means the rest of the belt runs on nylon skids which decreases the risk of ripped belts as it no longer has the old-style nylon deflector plate above the magnet.
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What do you think is the biggest improvement from the Premiertrak 400? The de-blocker is a big thing for me personally as it’s a big health and safety improvement. There’s no longer a requirement to enter a chamber with stored energy when the machine is stalled. This alleviates any potential clutch issues as operators won’t need to bump start. It also means that if the operator accidentally presses E stop when the machine is processing, either on the machine or via the remote, the machine down-time is limited to just minutes. I’ve also noticed a massive improvement in the set-up time in comparison to the previous model, this is definitely the quickest and easiest crusher I have ever set up!
What do you think of the new Product Data Management (PDM)? It’s great to work with! It’s very up to date and offers a new auto feed setting for hard rock to soft rock applications. There’s also 7 parameters for the operative to select from which is great as it’ll help prevent over feeding within the chamber and eliminates any potential damage to the main shaft.
What do you think of the new and improved slick design of the machine? It’s great and really practical. I think the new GRP engine canopy design is better as it improves access levels and offers stronger styling all round the guarding. The wider bypass chute design also means there will be less blockages when on sticky material. There’s also better access to the fixed jaw wedge bolts in the new design and the battery is now at a more suitable height for servicing.
Do you have any other comments on the machine? The Premiertrak 400 was one of the strongest machines in the Powerscreen range and this machine not only builds on that legacy but also improves ease of use, maintenance, serviceability & onsite safety to make this machine the leader in its class.
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Waring Waste saves costs and gains two new funding streams thanks to their new BlueMAC All Metal Separator Waring Waste was established in 2008 and is a family run business. With over 40 years’ experience in the sawmill and treatment plant industry, the company is a recognised name and is situated in an ideal, off road location for surrounding catchment areas – including Nottingham, Melton and Leicester Council.
The Challenge: Waring Waste were experiencing difficulties disposing of low-grade wood material brought into the site. In 2009 the company was granted planning permission to install a boiler in-house in order to burn the low-grade wood material and convert it into electricity. However, this posed another challenge to the company as they had to first ensure that all ferrous and non-ferrous material was removed from the waste in order to eliminate risk of boiler damage.
money as they no longer need to dispose of the low grade wood waste, but also allows for the extraction of ferrous and non-ferrous material - offering two additional revenue streams for the company. The machine currently processes around 240 tonnes of wood waste per day; meaning an initial rate of between 25-30 tonnes per hour. As well as processing wood, the All Metal Separator also extracts ferrous and non-ferrous material from the waste and is currently providing around 1 tonne of scrap metal and 1 tonne of aluminum per week.
The Solution: When looking for a machine to help with separating ferrous and nonferrous material from the wood, Waring Waste turned to machinery distributor Blue Central who provided a tracked BlueMAC All Metal Separator (AMS). The AMS not only allows the company to save
The BlueMAC AMS has really surpassed our expectations. The accessibility it provides through its compact, tracked style works well with what we require. We also compared several products when looking for a solution, and it was the size and set up of the machine alongside Blue’s reputation for excellence that enabled us to make the right decision. Tom Brooke, Director, Waring Waste
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This isn’t our first purchase with Blue, we’ve been working together since we first started back in 2008. We’ve always received a personal, secondto-none service from Blue - from the initial sale right through to after sales support - and this purchase is no different. Tom Brooke, Director, Waring Waste
The Process: The initial wood waste material is loaded into a slow speed shredder before being fed into a Doppstadt AK 430 high speed shredder The shredded material then moves, via a conveyor, into a 3-way screener separating oversized wood and 10mm fines from the remaining 10mm-100mm screened wood chip This remaining material is then added onto the vibratory pan feeder of the All Metal Separator The material then moves over a magnetic drum separator to discharge the ferrous metal via the first side conveyor It then moves, via an accelerator belt to spread the material, onto the Eddy Current to remove nonferrous metal via the second side conveyor The high-quality metal free wood chip then leaves the AMS through the front conveyor The material is then taken to Waring Waste’s in-house boiler and converted to electricity
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The Premiertrak R400 mobile jaw crusher cannot only move easily around site due to its umbilical remote and track mobility, but also be effortlessly transported to different sites for the various contracts the company is undertaking at any one time.
Blue Central supply machinery to assist with ÂŁ192 million bypass Blue Machinery Central have recently sold a Powerscreen Premiertrak R400 mobile jaw crusher and Warrior 1400X screen to Northbank Demolition, which have both been working on the new A556 bypass project in Manchester, connecting the M56 and M6 motorways. Northbank Demolition offer a range of services in addition to demolition, including asbestos removal, plant hire and earthworks. The company has offices in both London and Manchester but covers the entirety of the UK through a team of over 60 employees. Northbank were brought in on the ÂŁ192 million bypass project by Costain, the main contractor, to undertake a number of tasks. One such task was dealing with the material which was removed from the ground to build the bypass as well as remediate surrounding land used in the construction process. This contract meant Northbank required additional equipment to their existing fleet to crush extracted tarmac, concreate and stone, plus screen this material so it can
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be reused in the project and be recycled for other construction developments. The Premiertrak R400 mobile jaw crusher was ideal for Northbank Demolition as it can not only move easily around site due to its umbilical remote and track mobility, but also be effortlessly transported to different sites for the various contracts the company is undertaking at any one time. For this particular application, where the machine is cleaning up and recycling various materials, one of the key benefits is the excellent under crusher access, with the raising and lowering of the conveyor, to assist with the removal of any wire and rebar. As you would expect from this world leading crushing brand there is an aggressive crushing action with high swing jaw to encourage material entry in to the chamber. Crusher settings can also be adjusted via hydraulics, and with the direct drive of the machine, it is highly economical.
We have great faith in the quality of Powerscreen equipment from previous experience. The other advantage on this particular contract is Blue Spares being very close by, so we could collect any parts within the hour. Paul Richards, Managing Manager, Northbank
The Warrior 1400X again perfectly suits Northbankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business model due to its versatility, processing power and exceptional build quality. It has been designed with economy in mind, with reduced fuel consumption being achieved through a lower engine running speed of 1800rpm and enhanced hydraulics. While the screen media on the Northbank machine is Top Deck 50mm Fingers and 40mm Mesh on the Bottom Deck to provide a <40mm, 40-75mm and >75mm product, a variety of media solutions can be fitted meaning that the Warrior 1400X is extremely efficient in a range of applications. The crusher and screen are working together processing the material that was both reused within the A556 project and hence saving costs, as well as being taken to a variety of other projects throughout the North West. Product created from the crushing and screening include a MOT Type 1, 6F2 and drainage stone. The new bypass stretches four miles and will carry an estimated 51,000 vehicles each day.
We have worked with the team and Northbank now for a number of years and they certainly know what kind of machine is required for their various contracts. It is testament to the quality of Powerscreen that it is the preferred brand for this fast growing business. Martin Loughran, Blue Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales Manager
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We are extremely impressed with the robustness of the machine and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only proved invaluable for our GSH Waste site but also our Grundy & CO Excavations site. Stephen Grundey, Managing Director, GSH Waste Recycling Ltd
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GSH Waste Recycling speed up their process and improve their end product with the Powerscreen Warrior 1400 from Blue Central GSH Waste Recycling Ltd has over 9 years’ experience in the waste sector providing environmental services to customers in a range of different industries. These services include the collection, segregation and recycling of both C&D and C&I waste whilst also endeavoring to minimize material output to landfill sites.
The Challenge: GSH Waste Recycling Ltd were regularly experiencing a back log of material and therefore wanted to invest in a machine that would enable them to process waste quicker and more efficiently. In addition, and more specifically, they wanted the chosen machine to also enhance the cleanliness and quality of the end-material produced through the removal of dirty fines. These fines added an additional 4-6 tonne to the overall weight of the general waste.
The Solution: With such a heavy revenue impact, several solutions were tried and tested over the course of 3 years, however none with substantial results. That is until GSH turned to equipment distributor, Blue Central, who provided the ideal screening solution; a Powerscreen Warrior 1400. With a daily operational time of 11 hours, GSH have reported excellent results as the machine is currently processing around 400 tonnes of waste per day - meaning an initial rate of 35-37 tonnes per hour. The machine has also eliminated 5 yard activities per day and is extracting approximately 30 tonnes of
The Process: The initial waste is loaded into the rigid one-piece hopper The material is then taken, via a heavy-duty incline belt feeder, to the 2-deck screen box splitting the material 3 ways through 80mm grizzly bars and a self-cleaning mesh <10mm fines are extracted via a conveyor 10mm – 70mm screened material is extracted via a second parallel conveyor The remaining waste is then taken to GSH’s recycling plant via an incline conveyor whereby a blower separates light fraction, before it enters the manual picking station Within the picking station there are 6 double sided bays where material is manually separated The remaining product is then transported to the end of the plant by conveyor
10mm fines.
Grundy & Co Excavations have been a customer of Blue for nearly 20 years however this is our second GSH purchase. Every dealing I’ve had with Blue has been exceptional – in terms of both knowledge and second-to-none customer service. I’ve also found the Blue Spares team really helpful, there’s always parts on the shelf and they have assisted me every time I’ve needed it. I couldn’t ask for more. Stephen Grundey, Managing Director, GSH Waste Recycling Ltd
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The mighty Powerscreen Warrior 2100 exceeds all expectations at
Offerton Sand and Gravel
Just the job for materials Offerton Sand and Gravel process, the Warrior 2100 mobile screen features adjustable screen timing, amplitude and frequency to suit a range of applications, including sticky soils.
Blue Machinery Central have recently sold a Powerscreen Warrior 2100 to Offerton Sand and Gravel. The company offers a range of services from their site near Stockport including the supply of turf, sand and soil as well as decorative products including paving stone and aggregates. In addition, the company also offers a skip service, taking in construction and demolition waste. The company has purchased the screen to process a number of different materials at the 64 acre site near in Greater Manchester. The demolition waste is separated to create three sizes, a <10mm, which is the removal of any dirt from the waste stream, a 10-40mm which is used for drainage stone and a +50mm which is crushed down to make a clean grit sand with the dirt having been removed via the screen. These sizes are achieved via a unique 50mm combo deck. Initially fingers help to separate any sticky material before a 50mm punch plate also takes any long pieces such as flag stones forward to the front conveyor. A further advantage of the punch plate is that is protects the third deck which is a 10mm piano wire. The Warrior 2100 mobile screen has been engineered to incorporate Triple Shaft technology which is unique to Powerscreen heavy duty mobile screens. The machine features adjustable screen timing, amplitude and frequency to suit a range of applications, including sticky soils which are often part of the material at Offerton Sand and Gravel. As with all Powerscreen equipment the Warrior 2100 mobile screen has been designed with the operator and ease of maintenance in mind, boasting a jack-up screen facility to aid mesh changes as well as screen walkways and access steps. The machine also includes a collection conveyor raise feature for enhanced serviceability.
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The Powerscreen machines are built to last. We have had Powerscreen in the past and you do get long life out of them. There are other machines on the market, but the Powerscreen is the one that does the job. Steve Bowes, Owner, Offerton Sand and Gravel
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Blue Southern Supply Doppstadt Wood Recycling System to Wood Yew Waste Wood Yew Waste are located in the South West of the UK, and currently recycle over 50,000 tonnes of the waste wood created in this area. The business has grown dramatically from a standing start in 1999, now employing 20 full time members of staff. The company has two sites, one in Plymouth, which bulks the wood ready for collection via one of their fleet of five walking floors. This material is then delivered to their purpose built wood recycling facility in Exeter, just off of the M5. The grades of wood accepted on the site are A/B, which is processed to supply woodchip for the panel board industry. The other grade of wood, the mixed grade, is destined for the biomass market, both here in the UK and Europe. This side of the business has changed dramatically over the last 5 years, the quality of the end product now has to have a great deal of focus and effort put into it. Wood Yew Waste looked at several different systems to achieve the specification needed for these rapidly growing markets, and the high standards set by the end users both in the UK and Europe. Due to a change in the final material specification required by its customers, the business needed to produce a smaller, more regulated and uniform final product, which was
also clean from any foreign material, meaning they had to re-evaluate the entire process. Wood Yew Waste turned to Blue Machinery Southern who have been a key supplier to the business since 2007, and between the two companies devised the ideal solution.
We did look at other manufacturers, but once again the professionalism, best advice and best equipment for our application was found with Blue. The Doppstadt DW3060’s production output and how it handles the oversize is very impressive, along with its fuel efficiency and build strength. Clem Spencer, Owner, Wood Yew Waste
The Process A Doppstadt DW3060 F Type Slow Speed Shredder fitted with an M Series Shaft feeding a Doppstadt SM620 Mobile Trommel. The trommel is fitted with a 90mm Star Screen above the hopper which removes the +90mm oversize material for re-feeding in to the DW3060 Shredder. The -90mm material is fed into a 10mm Drum which removes the – 10mm material The +10mm – 90mm product is then fed onto a Static 2 Bay Quality Control Picking Station for any foreign objects and contaminants to be removed The clean product is fed under a Ferrous Drum Roller Magnet to extract any ferrous material The remaining product passes onto a 2m wide Eddy Current Separator which removes any non-ferrous material and finally to stockpile
The machine is currently processing over 200 tonnes of wood waste per day which is distributed to both UK and European markets.
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10 years
of outstanding service Everyone at Blue would like to congratulate Allan Kane and Pete Lidbetter for 10 years of outstanding service with Blue Group. Allan started his career as Marketing Manager, before progressing to General Manager at Blue Scotland. Throughout his time, Pete has managed all aspects relating to IT, an incredibly challenging task due to the growth Blue has achieved since he joined the business back in 2007. Both received their 10 year service watches from Owner Director Austin Carey.
Double congratulations to Tanya Brent of Blue Fuchs on the birth of twins, Zane and Quinn We just wanted to say a huge congratulations to Tanya Brent of Blue Fuchs after giving birth to twins. Zane and Quinn were born on June 16th at weights of 5lb 7oz and 4lb 6oz respectively. Mum and the boys are doing very well but were required to stay in Southmead Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a number of days afterwards as twins do need to be delivered prematurely in most instances.
Over the past few years, the unit has received funding from Blue Southern, with a car being purchased by Blue Director Brian Maxwell to help take mothers with babies in the unit to and from hospital. Tanya said, “It was really nice to see a poster on the wall highlighting the support that Blue has given the hospital.”
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